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The procedures followed in the mathematical modelling of the various power system components are given in detail and the digital computer-simulation of the system under study is described. Two specific approaches to power system stabilizer design, on a linearized-system basis, are presented. The first leads to a centralized controller which depends for its operation on the exchange of data between the central controller and each of the plants. Simulation studies indicate that this control approach could give good results but it is unsatisfactory because of its absolute reliance upon sound telemetery channels. The second approach leads to localized controllers, one at each plant, without the need for data exchange between the plants or with the plants and the central control device. 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