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Book at a Glance
| Full Title | Electrical Power Transmission System Engineering – Analysis and Design, Third Edition |
| Author | Turan Gönen |
| Publisher / Year | CRC Press / 14 May 2014 |
| Print ISBN | 978-1482232226 |
| eISBN | 978-1482232240 |
| Length | 1,104 pp. |
| Goodreads Rating | 4.3 ★ (20+ reviews) |
| List Price | Print ≈ US $200 • eText ≈ US $96 |
| Target Audience | Senior EE undergrads, grad students, grid planners, protection & planning engineers |
Why Electrical Power Transmission System Engineering 3rd Edition Still Matters
- Comprehensive yet cohesive – From bundled conductors to shunt-fault MVA calculations, Gönen threads theory, standards and worked examples into one continuous story.
- Design-drive emphasis – Conductor sizing, lightning performance, corona loss, insulation coordination and FACTS devices all culminate in step-by-step design procedures, not just derivations.
- Standards integration – IEEE, CIGRÉ and IEC references pepper each chapter, so specs feel actionable rather than abstract.
- MATLAB® ride-along – Expanded third-edition examples show shunt-fault and power-flow solutions coded in MATLAB, easing classroom demos.
Chapter Highlights & Takeaways
| Part | Key Themes | Must-Know Skills You’ll Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Transmission Line Parameters | Carson’s earth-return method, bundled conductors | Compute R, X, B per phase—including sheath effects |
| 2. Line Modeling & Performance | Nominal-π, long-line models, Ferranti effect | Build ABCD matrices and surge-impedance loading curves |
| 3. Power-Flow Analysis | Gauss–Seidel, Newton–Raphson, fast decoupled | Run load-flow in MATLAB & verify with PSS®E/DIgSILENT |
| 4. Symmetrical Components & Faults | Shunt & series faults, Z-bus building | Calculate fault MVA and breaker ratings |
| 5. Stability Studies | Equal-area, multi-machine swing equations | Size power-system stabilizers & inertia constants |
| 6. FACTS & HVDC Add-On | SVC, TCSC, STATCOM, HVDC basics | Evaluate reactive support vs. line upgrade |
| 7. Insulation, Grounding & Protection | Lightning design, tower footing, GIS | Coordinate BIL, surge arresters, pilot relaying |
| 8. Economic Dispatch & Reliability | Loss evaluation, LOLP, spinning reserve | Balance fuel, carbon & reliability in planning |
Strengths That Keep It Relevant
- Airport-runway depth – 400+ worked examples and 900+ end-of-chapter problems sharpen both intuition and calculator reflexes.
- Practical design tables – Conductor surface gradients, audible noise charts and corona-loss nomographs save time when vetting proposals.
- Bridges academia & utility practice – Real line-route drawings and case-study data mirror what planners meet on the job.
Limitations to Note
| Issue | Impact | Quick Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Uses pre-2015 IEEE Std Wood/Carson constants | Minor drift in parameter calc < 2 % | Cross-check with latest IEEE Std 1313 |
| Limited discussion of wide-area synchro-phasors | PMU boom arrived after press time | Pair with a recent PMU handbook |
| No Python code samples | MATLAB only | Translate scripts to open-source PYPOWER or Pandapower |
How It Compares to the 4th Edition (2024)
| Feature | 3rd Ed. | 4th Ed. |
|---|---|---|
| Pages | 1,104 | 1,184 |
| NEC/IEEE updates | Through 2014 | Through 2022 |
| New topics | FACTS basics | Detailed HVDC, PMU analytics, energy storage integration |
| Price (print) | ≈ US $200 | ≈ US $270 |
| Best for | Budget-conscious learners, core theory | Grid-modernization specialists |
SEO-Friendly FAQ
Is Electrical Power Transmission System Engineering 3rd Edition OK for beginners?
It targets final-year undergraduates; earlier-year students may need a power-system fundamentals primer first.
Does the book include software examples?
Yes—MATLAB scripts for load-flow, fault and stability studies appear in multiple chapters.
Where can I buy or rent the 3rd Edition?
CRC Press, Amazon and VitalSource all carry print and eText versions. eText ISBN 9781482232240 is often the most affordable.
How different is the 3rd Edition from other transmission texts?
Gönen’s volume leans heavily on design procedures and numerical examples, whereas Kundur’s Power System Stability & Control dives deeper into control theory.
