Contents

Part-I Introduction 1. Power System Stability 2. The Elementary Mathematical Model 3. System Response to Small Distrubances Part-II The Electromagnetic Torque 4. The Synchronous Machine 5. The Simulation of Synchronous Machines 6. Linear Models of the Synchronous Machines 7. Excitation Sysems 8. Effect of Excitation on Stability 9. Multimachine Systems with Constant Impedance Loads Part-III The Mechanical Torque Power System Control and Stability 10. Speed Governing 11. Steam Turbine Prime Movers 12. Hydraulic Turbine Prime Moves 13. Combustion Turbine and Combined-Cycle Power Plants