[Allen J. Wood ,Bruce F. Wollenberg , Gerald B. Sheblé ]Power Generation, Operation and Control (3rd Edition)(pdf){Zzzzz}

A thoroughly revised new edition of the definitive work on power systems best practices

In this eagerly awaited new edition, Power Generation, Operation, and Control continues to provide engineers and academics with a complete picture of the techniques used in modern power system operation. Long recognized as the standard reference in the field, the book has been thoroughly updated to reflect the enormous changes that have taken place in the electric power industry since the Second Edition was published seventeen years ago.

With an emphasis on both the engineering and economic aspects of energy management, the Third Edition introduces central "terminal" characteristics for thermal and hydroelectric power generation systems, along with new optimization techniques for tackling real-world operating problems. Readers will find a range of algorithms and methods for performing integrated economic, network, and generating system analysis, as well as modern methods for power system analysis, operation, and control. Special features include:

State-of-the-art topics such as market simulation, multiple market analysis, contract and market bidding, and other business topics
Chapters on generation with limited energy supply, power flow control, power system security, and more
An introduction to regulatory issues, renewable energy, and other evolving topics
New worked examples and end-of-chapter problems
A companion website with additional materials, including MATLAB programs and power system sample data sets

Editorial Reviews
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“Without a doubt, this book makes admirable progress in integrating the ­traditional with the new, and, as such, it is a worthy addition to professional libraries. It is a valuable text for a one- or two-course sequence in a graduate curriculum in power systems. Reasonable resource support for both student and instructor is available through the publisher.” (IEEE, 1 July 2014)


From the Back Cover
A comprehensive text on the operation and control of power generation and transmission systems

In the ten years since Allen J. Wood and Bruce F. Wollenberg presented their comprehensive introduction to the engineering and economic factors involved in operating and controlling power generation systems in electric utilities, the electric power industry has undergone unprecedented change. Deregulation, open access to transmission systems, and the birth of independent power producers have altered the structure of the industry, while technological advances have created a host of new opportunities and challenges.

In Power Generation, Operation, and Control, Second Edition, Wood and Wollenberg bring professionals and students alike up to date on the nuts and bolts of the field. Continuing in the tradition of the first edition, they offer a practical, hands-on guide to theoretical developments and to the application of advanced operations research methods to realistic electric power engineering problems. This one-of-a-kind text also addresses the interaction between human and economic factors to prepare readers to make real-world decisions that go beyond the limits of mere technical calculations.

The Second Edition features vital new material, including:

A computer disk developed by the authors to help readers solve complicated problems
Examination of Optimal Power Flow (OPF)
Treatment of unit commitment expanded to incorporate the Lagrange relaxation technique
Introduction to the use of bounding techniques and other contingency selection methods
Applications suited to the new, deregulated systems as well as to the traditional, vertically organized utilities company

Wood and Wollenberg draw upon nearly 30 years of classroom testing to provide valuable data on operations research, state estimation methods, fuel scheduling techniques, and more. Designed for clarity and ease of use, this invaluable reference prepares industry professionals and students to meet the future challenges of power generation, operation, and control. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

Excellent reference useful worldwide
By Hugh Rudnick on June 18, 2004
Wood and Wollenberg provide a most useful guidance for graduate courses in power engineering in Chile. I have been using it regularly as the text book for a course on Economic Operation of Power Systems. The basic concepts are well explained, the mathematics are clear and the power generation matters are well supplemented with the optimization basic concepts. Thus, the book stands on its own as a most useful educational tool. Although deregulation has somehow changed the way power systems operation and control are handled, the book stands strong in providing a coherent understanding of concepts and methods involved. My graduates, working in industry, have found the course (and of course the book) most useful for their careers.