Electrical Transients in Power Systems

Fundamental Notions About Electrical Transients. The Laplace Transform Method of Solving Differential Equations. Simple Switching Transients. Damping. Abnormal Switching Transients. Transients in Three-Phase Circuits. Transients in Direct Current Circuits, Conversion Equipment and Static Var Controls. Electromagnetic Phenomena of Importance Under Transient Conditions. Traveling Waves and Other Transients on Transmission Lines. Principles of Transient Modeling of Power Systems and Components. Modeling Power Apparatus and the Behavior of Such Equipment Under Transient Conditions. Computer Aids to the Calculation of Electrical Transients. System and Component Parameter Values for Use in Transient Calculations and Means to Obtain Them in Measurement. Lightning. Insulation Coordination. Protection of Systems and Equipment Against Transient Overvoltages. Case Studies in Electrical Transients. Equipment for Measuring Transients. Measuring Techniques and Surge Testing. Appendices. Index.