Fundamentals of Power System Protection (2nd Edition)

Fundamentals of Power System Protection (Second Edition)
By Y.G. Paithankar and S.R. Bhide

The electric power system is a highly complex and dynamic entity — one malfunction or a carelessly set relay can jeopardize the entire grid. Power system protection as a subject offers all the elements of intrigue, drama, and suspense while handling fault conditions in real life, and this book reflects many years of the authors' experience teaching this subject matter to undergraduate electrical engineering students. Now in its second edition, it continues to provide the most relevant concepts and techniques in power system protection, focusing on the fundamental concepts and related design aspects of protective relay schemes. Written in a simple, clear, and down-to-earth style, it offers a stimulating presentation that is both friendly and refreshingly accessible, with a new chapter on circuit breakers added to strengthen the text and meet the curriculum needs of several universities. The text is illustrated with around 300 well-annotated figures and numerous tables, and students are urged to spend time reading the annotations so that learning becomes easier and concepts are reinforced; it also includes 20 quiz sets with about 200 multiple-choice questions to test understanding.

Topics commonly covered include:

• Faults on power systems (shunt faults, series faults, abnormal operating conditions)
• Current and potential transformers
• Protective relay fundamentals
• Overcurrent, differential, and distance protection
• Generator, transformer, and busbar protection
• Transmission line protection
• Static and numerical relays
• Circuit breakers (new to this edition)

Key features:

• New dedicated chapter on circuit breakers added for this edition
• Around 300 well-annotated figures and numerous supporting tables
• 20 quiz sets with roughly 200 multiple-choice questions for self-testing
• Written by authors with over 30 years of combined power systems teaching experience
• Long-standing standard reference for undergraduate power system protection coursework in India

Perfect for:

• Final-year electrical engineering undergraduates studying power system protection
• Students needing a clear, example-driven introduction to protective relay design
• Practicing engineers wanting a refresher on fundamental protection concepts
• Faculty teaching a power system protection course with quiz-based assessment

Available at Prince Book Depot. Cash on Delivery available. Nationwide delivery across Pakistan.