ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS DESIGN (INDIA Higher Education ENGINEERING ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING) - Softcover

This is a comprehensive up-to-date text covering all aspects of the subject. It starts from fundamental concepts, such as the constants of overhead transmission lines and the performance of transmission lines, and proceeds to discuss the design of transmission lines both electrical and mechanical. To appreciate the problem in the design of power systems as well as switchgear. Emphasis has been given to problems involved in the design of EHVAC and HVDC transmission and power systems. Power system control and methods of line compensation are also discussed. The latter part of the book deals with the design of distribution systems including their economics. The contemporary problem of system improvements has also been covered in detail. Emphasis is laid on the latest technique throughout the book.

He has taught electrical Engineering at the Undergaraduate and postgraduate levels for over 30 years . He has specialised in electric power and has had industrial experience in the electrial power feild in India and USA. He has been professor and Head of the Electrical Engineering Department, LD College of Engineering. Ahmedabad and college of Engineering, Pune. Professor Deshpande has also been Principal, College of Engineering, Amravati, for over 6 years and Director of Technical Education, Maharashtra state for 3 years. He was Director of Training, Maharashtra state for 2 years. He has published numerous papers in reputed journals in India and abroad. He was Chairmen, Electrical Engineering Divison, Institute of Engineers(India) for has represented India at World Power Confrences in Canada, Australia, Japan and USSR.