Learn how to implement BCU methods for fast direct stabilityassessments of electric power systems
Electric power providers around the world rely on stabilityanalysis programs to help ensure uninterrupted service to theircustomers. These programs are typically based on step-by-stepnumerical integrations of power system stability models to simulatesystem dynamic behaviors. Unfortunately, this offline practice isinadequate to deal with current operating environments. For years,direct methods have held the promise of providing real-timestability assessments; however, these methods have presentedseveral challenges and limitations.
This book addresses these challenges and limitations with theBCU methods developed by author Hsiao-Dong Chiang. To date, BCUmethods have been adopted by twelve major utility companies in Asiaand North America. In addition, BCU methods are the only directmethods adopted by the Electric Power Research Institute in itslatest version of DIRECT 4.0.
Everything you need to take full advantage of BCU methods isprovided, including:
* Theoretical foundations of direct methods
* Theoretical foundations of energy functions
* BCU methods and their theoretical foundations
* Group-based BCU method and its applications
* Numerical studies on industrial models and data
Armed with a solid foundation in the underlying theory of directmethods, energy functions, and BCU methods, you'll discover how toefficiently solve complex practical problems in stability analysis.Most chapters begin with an introduction and end with concludingremarks, making it easy for you to implement these tested andproven methods that will help you avoid costly and dangerous poweroutages.
Hsiao-Dong Chiang
Electrical & Electronics Engineering Elektrotechnik u. Elektronik Energie Energietechnik Energy Numerical Methods & Algorithms Numerische Methoden u. Algorithmen Power Technology & Power Engineering
"Armed with a solid foundation in the underlying theory of direct methods, energy functions, and BCU methods, you'll discover how to efficiently solve complex practical problems in stability analysis. Most chapters begin with an introduction and end with concluding remarks, making it easy for you to implement these tested and proven methods that will help you avoid costly and dangerous power outages." (O Six Media, 8 March 2011)
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