This book presents a balanced exposition of the basic principles and contemporary developments in switchgears and power system protection. Important Features: Both vacuum and SF6 circuit breakers discussed along with different kinds of switchgears; Construction details and testing techniques of circuit breakers explained; In addition to electromagnetic relays, both static and microprocessor-based relays explained for power system protection; Reliability of power system protection discussed; Several solved examples and unsolved problems presented.
Table of Contents:
- Protective Relays
- Electromagnetic Relays
- Differential Protection
- Distance Protection
- Generator Protection
- Induction Motor Protection
- Transformer Protection
- Carrier Aided Protection & Static Relays
- Theory of Arc Quenching
- Circuit Breakers
- Power System Earthing
- Protection Against Overvoltage
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