POWER SYSTEMS CONTROL AND RELIABILITY ELECTRIC POWER DESIGN AND ENHANCEMENT (HB 2020) Hardcover

This volume focuses on the reliability of power systems and generating unit commitments, which are crucial for designing, evaluating, and operating electric power systems. It covers key concepts of basic reliability engineering, including power system spinning reserves, load curves and their goals and benefits, electric power exchanges, and system operation constraints. The author emphasizes the role of probability theory in reliability applications and explores its use in electric power systems, leading to the development of mathematical models presented in the book. The algorithms provided throughout the chapters are designed to assist researchers and engineers in creating their own programs, and they will also be helpful for students. Additionally, the book discusses Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) and Fuzzy Logic (FL) systems, building several load estimation models for various scenarios with corresponding formulas. Several advanced models are introduced, such as Kronecker techniques, Fourth-Order Runge-Kutta, System Multiplication Method, and the Adams Method. Examples are also provided to demonstrate how to build and assess power plants.