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PEARSON Electric Power Transmission And Distribution 2008 Edition by S. Sivanagaraju
Electric Power Transmission and Distribution is a comprehensive text, designed for undergraduate courses in power systems and transmission and distribution. A part of the electrical engineering curriculum, this book is designed to meet the requirements of students taking elementary courses in electric power transmission and distribution. Written in a simple, easy-to-understand manner, this book introduces the reader to electrical, mechanical and economic aspects of the design and construction of electric power transmission and distribution systems. Table of ContentIntroductionTransmission Line ParametersPerformance of Short and Medium Transmission LinesPerformance of Long Transmission LinesPower System TransientsCoronaMechanical Design of Transmission LineOverhead Line InsulatorsUnderground CablesPower Factor ImprovementVoltage ControlEconomical Design of Power SystemSubstationsDistribution SystemsEHV and HVDC Transmission SystemsFlexible AC Transmission SystemsSalient FeaturesA comprehensive chapter on voltage controlIn-depth coverage on transmission-line parameters, performance of short, medium and long transmission linesExclusive chapters on substations and economical design of power- and distribution systemsPrecise explanations, supported by examplesPhotographs that enable students to visualize the components of transmission systemsSolved problems using MATLAB'Chapter at a Glance' at the end of every chapter to strengthen the learning process