{"product_id":"9781394327645","title":"Protection of Electrical Power Distribution Systems Smart grid, Microgrid, AI, and Cyber Security","description":"\u003ch1\u003eProtection of Electrical Power Distribution Systems\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSmart grid, Microgrid, AI, and Cyber Security\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTariq Masood | Jamil Abdo | Atif Iqbal\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Power Resources \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComprehensive reference on safeguarding electrical power systems from faults and failures, exploring emerging technologies such as AI and ML\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupported by case studies of real-world power system faults, \u003ci\u003eProtection of Electrical Power Distribution Systems \u003c\/i\u003eoffers an in-depth examination of the methods and technologies used to safeguard electrical grids from faults and failures. The book begins with a comprehensive introduction to power system fundamentals, emphasizing the critical role of protection mechanisms in maintaining system stability and ensuring operational safety. It thoroughly explores various types of faults, including short circuits, ground faults, and overloads, detailing their potential impacts on system performance, reliability, and safety. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book introduces foundational concepts such as protection overlay, unit protection, and non-unit protection, before diving into the core principles of power system protection. These include the key attributes of selectivity, sensitivity, speed, and reliability, essential for designing effective protection systems. A detailed discussion follows on the wide range of protective devices used in modern power systems, such as fuses, circuit breakers, and relays, along with strategies for their coordination to ensure optimal performance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo enhance reader engagement and understanding, the book includes practical exercises and self-assessment questions that focus on protection system design and implementation. These tools encourage deeper learning and provide valuable insights into the real-world application of power system protection technologies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eProtection of Electrical Power Distribution Systems\u003c\/i\u003e includes information on: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferences between restricted and unrestricted protection and criteria to determine ideal boundaries of protection zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern technologies applied to protection such as digital relays and intelligent electronic devices (IEDs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferent kinds of busbar protection and the main types of faults affecting the busbar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypes of transformer protection and their constraints and the operation of current and voltage transformers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuture trends in the field such as the application of AI and ML in predictive maintenance and fault diagnosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eProtection of Electrical Power Distribution Systems\u003c\/i\u003e serves as an essential reference for engineers, researchers, and students, offering a deep understanding of power system protection principles and practices to enhance the reliability and safety of electrical power systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTariq Masood, M.Phil., PhD, P.E.\u003c\/b\u003e is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at Frostburg State University, USA. He earned his PhD in Electrical Power System Smart Grid and Renewable Energies from the University of Bath, UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJamil Abdo, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is a Professor and the Chair of the Department of Engineering at Frostburg State University, USA. He obtained his PhD in Mechanical Design from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, USA. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAtif Iqbal, DSc, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is a Full Professor of the Department of Electrical Engineering at Qatar University, Qatar. He serves as the Vice-Chair of the IEEE Qatar Section, and is an Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics and Senior Editor of IEEE Access. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 November 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-IEEE Press\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781394327645\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e416\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44378787315852,"sku":"9781394327645","price":139.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781394327645_bab00a51-1801-4c6f-93e7-62139fa5e12d.jpg?v=1780280974","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781394327645","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}