To ensure stable operation of a power system, it is necessary to analyse the power system performance under various operating conditions. Analysis includes studies such as power flow and both steady-state and transient stability. To perform such studies requires knowledge about the models used to represent the various components that constitute an integrated power system. In situations where there is a risk of loss of stability, it is necessary to apply controls that can ensure stable and uninterrupted supply of electricity following a disturbance.

'The objective of this book is to present not only the most fundamental concepts and ideas in power system stability but also the enhancement and control methods. To this end, a large amount mathematical modelling and calculations are presented in the book as well as a comprehensive introduction to each of the important components of the system. Consequently the book covers a broad spectrum of topics, which are only part of the author's researches. Also, the book presents a lot of references for further understanding and learning the power system stability. The book presents all the content clearly and is easy to be followed. Especially, the inclusion of series and shunt compensation reflects the trends of employment of more power electronic devices, the introduction of various energy technologies shows the emerging energy regulation approaches, and the presentations of PMU/WAMS provide the stability control more choices. All of these demonstrate the state-of-art of the new development of power system analysis and control, which are very valuable.'
-- Jie Song, Ph.D, MIEEE, Associate Professor, Peking University

• Chapter 1: Power system stability overview
• Part I: Modelling
• Chapter 2: Modelling of the synchronous machine
• Chapter 3: Synchronous machine connected to a power system
• Chapter 4: Modelling of transformers, transmission lines and loads
• Part II: Power flow
• Chapter 5: Power flow analysis
• Chapter 6: Optimal power flow
• Part III: Stability analysis
• Chapter 7: Small signal stability
• Chapter 8: Transient stability
• Chapter 9: Transient energy function methods
• Part IV: Stability enhancement and control
• Chapter 10: Artificial intelligence techniques
• Chapter 11: Power system stabiliser
• Chapter 12: Series compensation
• Chapter 13: Shunt compensation
• Chapter 14: Compensation devices
• Chapter 15: Recent technologies
• Appendix I: Calculation of synchronous machine parameters in per unit/normalised form
• Appendix II: Nine-bus test system
• Appendix III: Numerical integration techniques
• Appendix IV: 15-bus, 4-generator system data