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Power System Control: An Overview

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Robust Power System Frequency Control

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This chapter provides an introduction to the general aspects of power system controls. Fundamental concepts and definitions of stability and existing controls are emphasized. The time-scales and characteristics of various power system controls are described and the importance of frequency stability and control is explained.

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Bevrani, H. (2014). Power System Control: An Overview. In: Robust Power System Frequency Control. Power Electronics and Power Systems. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-07278-4_1

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