Power System Stability, V2: Power Circuit Breakers and Protective Relays

By Edward Wilson Kimbark

Book Overview

""Power System Stability, V2: Power Circuit Breakers And Protective Relays"" by Edward Wilson Kimbark is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of power system stability. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume focusing on power circuit breakers and protective relays.The book covers a wide range of topics related to power system stability, including the principles of circuit breakers and relays, their design and operation, and their application in power systems. It also includes discussions on the different types of circuit breakers and relays, such as oil, air, and vacuum circuit breakers, and electromechanical, static, and digital protective relays.The author provides detailed explanations of the various types of faults that can occur in power systems, such as short circuits, overloads, and voltage sags, and how circuit breakers and relays are used to protect against these faults. The book also covers the different types of protection schemes that are used in power systems, including overcurrent, differential, and distance protection schemes.Throughout the book, the author provides numerous examples and case studies to illustrate the concepts and principles discussed. The book is intended for engineers and technicians working in the field of power systems, as well as students and researchers studying power system stability. It is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the principles and practices of power circuit breakers and protective relays.In Three Volumes. Volume 1, Elements Of Stability Calculations; Volume 2, Power Circuit Breakers And Protective Relays; Volume 3, Synchronous Machines.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258766329
• ISBN13: 9781258766320
• Release Date: July 2013
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"