M.Ing. (Electrical Engineering) / Induction heating has been used in practice for many years. The main goal of this study is to investigate the use of a single-turn coil in a typical induction heater. The work starts off with a background study of elecrroheat and specifically high-frequency induction heating. Finite element simulations were conducted on different coil shapes and compared with each other. The converter. with control and driver circuits. used in the, experimental setup, as well as the experimental construction and results are described. The work is concluded with an evaluation of the project.

In this thesis catastrophe theory is applied to the voltage stability problem in power systems. A general model for predicting voltage stability from the system conditions is presented and then applied to both a simple 2-bus explanatory power system and to a larger more realistic power system. The model is based on the swallowtail catastrophe which with its three control variables is able to determine the voltage stability of the system. The model is derived directly from the systems equations. The voltage stability of the system at each specified system bus is determined by comparing the values of the swallowtail catastrophe control variables with those of the unique region of voltage stability. The control variables are calculated from the system operating conditions. If the control variables specify a point inside the stability region, the system is voltage stable; otherwise it is voltage unstable. / Applied Science, Faculty of / Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of / Graduate

Thesis (Ph. D. in electrical engineering)--Washington State University, December 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-146).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Hong Kong, 2006. / Title proper from title frame. Also available in printed format.

Today's power systems are undergoing dynamic changes in their operation. The high cost of capital improvements that include new generation and transmission projects has prompted power system planners to look for other alternatives in dealing with increased loads and overall system growth. A dynamic braking resistor is a device that allows for an increased rating of a transmission system's transient stability limit. This allows increased power flows over existing transmission lines without the need to build additional transmission facilities. This thesis investigates the application of dynamically controlled resistive braking in the Pacific Northwest power system. Specifically, possible control alternatives, to replace the present dynamic brake control system at Chief Joseph station, are examined. This examination includes determination of appropriate locations for control system input, development of control algorithms, development of computer and laboratory power system models, and testing and recommendations based upon the developed control algorithms. / Graduation date: 1995

Thesis (M.S.)--West Virginia University, 2006. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains x, 105 p. : ill. (some col.). Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 99-105).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--West Virginia University, 2008. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains xii, 191 p. : ill. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 182-191).

Thesis (M.S. in electrical engineering)--Washington State University, December 2009. / Title from PDF title page (viewed on Jan. 28, 2010). "School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science." Includes bibliographical references (p. 99-101).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--West Virginia University, 2002. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains xv, 165 p. : ill. (some col.). Vita. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-142).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 2003. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references. Available also from UMI Company.