Control plays a very important role in all aspects of power plants and power systems. The papers included in the 2006 Proceedings are by authors from a large number of countries around the world. They encompass a wide spectrum of topics in the control of practically every aspect of power plants and power systems.

Power System Generation, Stability and Control is a textbook that provides an excellent focus on the advanced topics of power system generation and covers the important applications in power system management. Each chapter opens with an introduction that states the chapter objectives and links the chapter to the previous ones. All principles are presented in a lucid, logical and step-by-step approach. The author avoids wordiness and detail overload that could hide concepts and impede understanding as much as possible. In each chapter, the author has presented a few solved examples and applications using a computer program. In recognition of requirements by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) on integrating computer tools, the use of MATLAB(R) is encouraged in a student-friendly manner. MATLAB(R) is introduced and applied gradually throughout the book. The book is intended as a textbook for the senior-level undergraduate students in electrical and computer engineering. The book is also appropriate for graduate students, industry professionals, researchers and academicians. For more details, please visit https: //centralwestpublishing.com

A thoroughly revised new edition of the definitive work on power systems best practices In this eagerly awaited new edition, Power Generation, Operation, and Control continues to provide engineers and academics with a complete picture of the techniques used in modern power system operation. Long recognized as the standard reference in the field, the book has been thoroughly updated to reflect the enormous changes that have taken place in the electric power industry since the Second Edition was published seventeen years ago. With an emphasis on both the engineering and economic aspects of energy management, the Third Edition introduces central "terminal" characteristics for thermal and hydroelectric power generation systems, along with new optimization techniques for tackling real-world operating problems. Readers will find a range of algorithms and methods for performing integrated economic, network, and generating system analysis, as well as modern methods for power system analysis, operation, and control. Special features include: State-of-the-art topics such as market simulation, multiple market analysis, contract and market bidding, and other business topics Chapters on generation with limited energy supply, power flow control, power system security, and more An introduction to regulatory issues, renewable energy, and other evolving topics New worked examples and end-of-chapter problems A companion website with additional materials, including MATLAB programs and power system sample data sets