Transmission And Distribution Of Electrical Power By Jb Gupta Pdf -

A standout feature of this text is its chapter on Corona. The phenomenon of hissing sounds and the violet glow around high voltage conductors is explained with the underlying physics. Gupta explains the factors affecting corona loss, its advantages (like reduced surge magnitude), and its disadvantages (power loss and interference with communication lines). This section is frequently tested in competitive exams, making the book a strategic study resource.

| Feature | JB Gupta | W.D. Stevenson | C.L. Wadhwa | B.R. Gupta | |---------|----------|----------------|-------------|-------------| | | High | Medium | High | Medium | | Exam orientation (India) | Excellent | Low | Good | Good | | Theory depth | Sufficient | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | | HVDC & modern topics | Covered well | Minimal | Covered | Covered | | Distribution focus | Separate chapters | Limited | Combined | Separate | A standout feature of this text is its chapter on Corona