An outstanding technical reference for students as well as working professionals, this volume gives readers ample exposure to and practice in the design of distribution systems as well solving problems related to these systems. It addresses such topics as distribution system planning and load characteristics and provides comprehensive coverage of applications of distribution transformers and capacitors, harmonics on distribution systems, and distribution system protection. With clear definitions of the terms and symbols used in the power industry, the book includes numerous examples and problems in each chapter along with MATLAB ® applications.