This book is woven around theory, models, solution methods and simulation techniques evolved for several versions of EMTP over the last five decades. However, the focus is on one particular version – Microtran, developed by the University of British Columbia (UBC).

Being more than a first level reference, this book does not address topics found in common text books on power system transients. The focus of the book is modelling and simulation algorithms for digital simulation and computation.

This book is unique in the sense that it covers topics not found in common text books on transients. These include:

Modelling of frequency-dependent lines and cables.
Comprehensive transformer models including saturation.
Nonlinear and time-varying elements.
Detailed models of synchronous and induction machines and associated numerical methods and algorithms.
Case studies to guide students in the preparation of data and the interpretation of results.


This book is suitable for the final semesters of an undergraduate programme, for a post-graduate programme, and for practicing engineers in power transmission companies.