Understanding Symmetrical Components for Power System Modeling

An essential guide to studying symmetrical component theory

This book utilizes symmetrical components for analyzing unbalanced three–phase electrical systems, by applying single–phase analysis tools. The author covers two approaches for studying symmetrical components; the physical approach, avoiding many mathematical matrix algebra equations, and a mathematical approach, using matrix theory.  Divided into seven sections, topics include: symmetrical components using matrix methods, fundamental concepts of symmetrical components, symmetrical component s transmission lines and cables, sequence components of rotating equipment and static load, three–phase models of transformers and conductors, unsymmetrical fault calculations, and some limitations of symmetrical components. In addition, this book:

Provides concise treatment of symmetrical components Describes major sequence models of power system components Discusses Electromagnetic Transient Program (EMTP) models Includes worked examples to illustrate the complexity of calculations, followed by matrix methods of solution which have been adopted for calculations on digital computers

J.C. Das is President, Power System Studies, Inc. Snellville, Georgia. He is an independent consultant, currently with AMEC Foster Wheeler, Inc., a leading supplier of high–value consultancy, engineering, and project management services to the world′s energy, power, and process industries. He is the author of IEEE Press titles Power System Harmonics and Passive Filter Designs (2015) and Arc Flash Hazard Analysis and Mitigation (2012).