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Stephen P. Tubbs SKM ETAP by Stephen Philip Tubbs
The object of this book is to teach the beginner the basics of three popular power system analysis programs. These programs are designed to simulate and analyze electrical power generation and distribution systems in normal operation and in shortcircuit. The programs also have many addon options like protection selection arc flash analysis transmission line sag & tension raceway calculations transient motor starting etc. The programs have Demo (demonstration or trial) versions to allow people to tryout and learn about them. This book provides the engineer and technologist with information needed to use the Demo versions of SKM ETAP and EDSA for load flow and shortcircuit analysis. The beginner learns how to use them on a small but realistic threephase power system. The information gained is similar to that which students pay for in companytaught Introduction to . courses. However with this book the student avoids paying tuition learns at times of his own convenience and can compare the different programs. In this book load flow (powerflow) and shortcircuit analyses are done on a small steadystate threephase power system with manual methods. Then each program is used to carry out the same analyses. Since in practice threephase systems are the most often analyzed only threephase systems will be considered in this book. The DC and singlephase capabilities of the programs will not be considered. The person using this book should already have an analytical electrical background. Academically he should be educated to at least the level of a university twoyear electrical engineering technology program.show more