Power System Stability and Control, Second Edition Van Prabha S. Kundur and Om Malik is an English-language textbook about modern power system design and analysis. The book focuses on power system stability and control and is suitable for students and professionals in the energy sector.
This second edition provides up-to-date insights into system stability and control, with detailed explanations of the structure of modern networks, different control layers, and stability challenges. It covers practical methods for modeling and analysis of synchronous machines, AC and DC transmission, excitation and drive systems, and adaptive control techniques. In addition, it addresses emerging applications such as cybersecurity for the power grid.
Key topics:
- Features of modern power systems
- Stability problems and analysis of different stability types
- Modeling of synchronous machines and network systems
- Control of active and reactive power
- Innovations in adaptive control and protection
This reference work is an essential source of insight into power system stability and control for technical education and professional practice.