2003/04/30 by Mario Rabinowitz
Physics and Astronomy · #physics.gen-ph #physics.soc-ph
published as Power Engineering Review Vol.20, No.8, 4 (2000) · 14 pages, 0 figures
arxiv created 2003/04/30 · arxiv updated 2009/12/01
Electric power is a vital ingredient of modern society. This paper in conjunction with previous papers was written to provide an insight into the physics and engineering that go into electric power systems and their modernization. Topics covered here are Direct Current; Superconducting Generators; Energy Storage; Voltage Sags; Grid Stability, Power System Planning and Operations; Biological Effects of Electromagnetic Fields; Dispersed Generation; Information Superhighway Synergy; Distribution Automation; Conclusion.