Understanding Electromagnetic Transients in Power Systems - (IEEE Press Power and Energy Systems) by Luiz Cera Zanetta (Hardcover)

About the Book

"This book describes the fundamental principles governing electromagnetic transients. In the opening chapters (1 to 5), it presents basic concepts of electrical circuits and linear systems. Chapters 6 and 7 discuss the fundamental concepts of wave propagation in single-phase and multiphase transmission lines, and introduce, in Chapter 8, the most efficient numerical method applied in electromagnetic transient programs. Chapter 9 describes the representation of frequency dependent parameters of transmission lines. Chapters 10 to 12 address the basic overvoltages in power systems. Chapters 13 and 14 approach some basic transients with Shunt-capacitors and Series-capacitors. Topics concerning the opening of circuit breakers are also addressed regarding transient recovery voltages (TRV) in Chapter 15. Chapter 16 summarizes information on the behavior of the electric arc. Chapter 17 supplements the chapters that address overvoltages in relation to the engineering procedures used to establish the insulation levels for equipment. The book concludes in Chapter 18 with a study of surge arresters."--

From the Back Cover

Understand transients and their roles in linear systems with this essential guide

Electromagnetic transients are a fundamental aspect of linear power systems, and therefore a key knowledge area for electrical engineers. Understanding Electromagnetic Transients in Power Systems provides a comprehensive but accessible overview to transients, their underlying theory and mathematics, and their impact in electrical power system design. Its detailed but clear presentation makes it a must-own for students and working engineers alike.

Readers of Understanding Electromagnetic Transients in Power Systems will also find:

• Deep consideration of the relationship between foundational concepts, mathematical calculations, and impacts on equipment
• Detailed discussion of topics including time and frequency domain analysis, basic transforms, fundamentals of electrical circuit transients and traveling waves, overvoltage, insulation coordination, and many more
• Dozens of solved simple examples to facilitate understanding

Understanding Electromagnetic Transients in Power Systems is ideal for electrical engineers and professionals in utilities and equipment manufacturing, as well as for graduate and advanced undergraduate students learning about transients, electrical circuits, and related subjects.

About the Author

Luiz Cera Zanetta, Jr., PhD, is a Senior Member of IEEE and a full professor at University of São Paulo. His numerous publications and R&D projects for utilities have played a key role in advancing and solidifying the area of electromagnetic transient analysis and equipment specifications for major power plant projects and long-distance interconnections in Brazil. His interests range from electromagnetic transients to Flexible AC Transmission Systems, including dynamic stability analysis, in research domains that are challenging for achieving consistency. Currently his primary interest is to contribute to the enhancement of engineering education.