"The restructuring of the electric utility industry has generated the need for a mechanism that can successfully coordinate the different entities in a power market, enabling them to communicate effectively and efficiently, and to perform optimally and reliably. Power System Protection and Communications is an important book to primarily address the fundamental issues on electrical protection which is essential in understanding the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity. There is always a need to provide education in the theory and practice of protection engineering, for engineers and technical personnel, because of its importance in design and operation of the power system. The definitions of the individual components of distributed functions are presented in detail, including the different possible allocation of sub-functions and functional elements in physical devices. Secondly, the book examines in detail the importance of communication between power systems - discussing relevant issues such as the protocols, middleware, communication architecture, information embedded power systems and fibre optic network infrastructure." -- p. 4 of cover.

Electrical Power System Protection provides practising engineers with the most up-to-date and comprehensive one -volume reference and tutorial on power system protection available. Concentrating on fundamental methods and technology and with extensive examples drawn from current practice internationally, this book will be a major reference tool for engineers involved with and affected by power system protection.

Part of a series that summarizes the concepts, practices and equipment used in the field of power system protection, this volume explores recent advances in digital technology, digital signal processing, communications, numeric protection and co-ordinated control systems.

Annotation. A set of four volumes compiled by leading authorities in the electricity supply industry and manufacturing companies to provide a comprehensive treatment of power system protection.

An all-in-one resource on power system protection fundamentals, practices, and applications Made up of an assembly of electrical components, power system protections are a critical piece of the electric power system. Despite its central importance to the safe operation of the power grid, the information available on the topic is limited in scope and detail. In Power System Protection: Fundamentals and Applications, a team of renowned engineers delivers an authoritative and robust overview of power system protection ideal for new and early-career engineers and technologists. The book offers device- and manufacturer-agnostic fundamentals using an accessible balance of theory and practical application. It offers a wealth of examples and easy-to-grasp illustrations to aid the reader in understanding and retaining the information provided within. In addition to providing a wealth of information on power system protection applications for generation, transmission, and distribution facilities, the book offers readers: A thorough introduction to power system protection, including why it's required and foundational definitions Comprehensive explorations of basic power system protection components, including instrument transformers, terminations, telecommunications, and more Practical discussions of basic types of protection relays and their operation, including overcurrent, differential, and distance relays In-depth examinations of breaker failure protection and automatic reclosing, including typical breaker failure tripping zones, logic paths, pedestal breakers, and more Perfect for system planning engineers, system operators, and power system equipment specifiers, Power System Protection: Fundamentals and Applications will also earn a place in the libraries of design and field engineers and technologists, as well as students and scholars of power-system protection.

Part of a series that summarizes the concepts, practices and equipment used in the field of power system protection, this volume explores recent advances in digital technology, digital signal processing, communications, numeric protection and co-ordinated control systems.

Familiarize yourself with the cutting edge of power system protection technology All electrical systems are vulnerable to faults, whether produced by damaged equipment or the cumulative breakdown of insulation. Protection from these faults is therefore an essential part of electrical engineering, and the various forms of protection that have developed constitute a central component of any course of study related to power systems. Particularly in recent decades, however, the demands of decarbonization and reduced dependency on fossil fuels have driven innovation in the field of power systems. With new systems and paradigms come new kinds of faults and new protection needs, which promise to place power systems protection once again at the forefront of research and development. Protection of Modern Power Systems offers the first classroom-ready textbook to fully incorporate developments in renewable energy and ‘smart’ power systems into its overview of the field. It begins with a comprehensive guide to the principles of power system protection, before surveying the systems and equipment used in modern protection schemes, and finally discussing new and emerging protection paradigms. It promises to become the standard text in power system protection classrooms. Protection of Modern Power Systems readers will also find: Treatment of the new faults and protection paradigms produced by the introduction of new renewable generators Discussion of SmartGrids—intelligently-controlled active systems designed to integrate renewable energy into the power system—and their protection needs Detailed exploration of Synchronized Measurement Technology and Intelligent Electronic Devices Accompanying website to include Solutions Manual for instructors Protection of Modern Power Systems is an essential resource for students, researchers, and system engineers looking for a working knowledge of this critical subject.