Step into the captivating world of power systems with "Modern Power System Analysis" by acclaimed author Turan Gonen. This illuminating book offers a comprehensive examination of power system analysis. Whether you're a curious non-specialist, a voracious reader seeking knowledge, or a librarian or bookseller searching for a valuable resource, Gonen's masterpiece is sure to captivate you. This book is an excellent source to begin your journey.
An in-depth understanding of the concepts and techniques involved in power system analysis is provided in this comprehensive guide. The book covers a wide range of topics, including fundamental modeling of power transmission network, power flow analysis, and fault analysis. Gonen elucidates the mathematical foundations and computational methods necessary for analyzing and optimizing power systems. Readers will gain insights into advanced topics such as power system harmonics, transient stability, and power system protection. Furthermore, the book explores emerging areas like renewable energy integration, smart grid technologies, and the application of artificial intelligence in power system analysis. Gonen's meticulous approach combines theoretical explanations, practical examples, and real-world case studies to provide readers with a comprehensive and up-to-date resource. With its focus on modern techniques and advancements, this book is an invaluable reference for engineers, researchers, and students venturing into the exciting realm of power system analysis. This book also includes a new chapter on power system restoration, which reviews methodologies corresponding to different utilities and practices.
A cutting-edge compilation of the latest developments in power system analysis is presented in this book. While the challenges and issues have evolved, the book emphasizes the enduring importance of classical methods as the foundation for understanding. It integrates today's advancements and addresses contemporary issues, and provides readers with a comprehensive grasp of the most current techniques and approaches for analyzing, optimizing, and managing complex power systems. With practical examples, real-world case studies, and a strong focus on emerging areas like renewable energy integration and smart grids, this invaluable resource empowers engineers, researchers, and students to navigate the dynamic landscape of modern power system analysis confidently.
About the Author: Turan Gönen, a distinguished figure in the field of electrical engineering, held the esteemed position of being a professor of electrical engineering and also served as the director of the Electrical Power Educational Institute at California State University, Sacramento. Gonen's educational background was adorned with a B.S. and M.S. in electrical engineering from Istanbul Technical College, followed by a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Iowa State University. His academic pursuits extended further as he achieved an M.S. in industrial engineering and a Ph.D. with a co-major in industrial engineering from Iowa State University, alongside obtaining an MBA from the University of Oklahoma. Gonen first authored this book in 1988. His contributions to academia and research were substantial, marked by a portfolio of over 100 technical papers. His expertise was recognized as he held the distinction of being an IEEE Senior Member. He passed away in 2014
Chee-Wooi Ten (Senior Member, IEEE) holds the position of Professor of Electrical Engineering at Michigan Tech. He focuses on investigating rare events using system risk models and data science, with a keen interest in untangling complex interactions between power grids and transportation systems to advance decarbonization. His efforts center on crafting cyber-aware security strategies for bulk power systems, validated through steady-state and dynamic analyses, emphasizing the need to anticipate disruptions in a context of distributed generation. Ten earned degrees from Iowa State University and a Ph.D. from University College Dublin. He joined Michigan Tech in 2010, after experience as a power application engineer at Siemens. His research covers critical cyberinfrastructures modeling, SCADA automation applications in power grids, and he's edited for IEEE and Elsevier journals, authoring the textbook "Electric Power: Distribution Emergency Operation
Yunhe Hou (Senior Member, IEEE) received the B.E. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China, in 1999 and 2005, respectively., He was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, from 2005 to 2007, and a Postdoctoral Researcher with Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA, and the University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, from 2008 to 2009. He was also a Visiting Scientist with the Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA, in 2010. He has been a Guest Professor with the Huazhong University of Science and Technology since 2017, and an Academic Adviser with China Electric Power Research Institute since 2019. In 2009, he was the Faculty of The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, where he is currently an Associate Professor with the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering., Dr. Hou was an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid from 2016 to 2021. He is currently an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Power Systems and Journal of Modern Power Systems and Clean Energy.
