Electric Energy An Introduction, Third Edition

Name: Electric Energy An Introduction, Third Edition
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ISBN: 9781466503038

ISBN-10: 1466503033

ISBN-13: 9781466503038

Edition: 3rd 2012 (Revised)

Authors: Mohamed A. El-Sharkawi

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Along with the standard topics of power electronics and electromechanical conversion, this popular text covers energy resources, power plants, environmental impacts of power generation, power system operation, renewable energy, and electrical safety. Focusing on issues encountered daily in practice, the author includes examples based on real systems and data. Now in color, this third edition offers new and expanded coverage on the failure modes of nuclear power plants, interface and integration issues, stray voltage and impulse shocks, the circuits in wind and solar systems, and smart grid technology.

Book details

List price: $77.99
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: CRC Press
Publication date: 10/19/2012
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 606
Size: 7.25" wide x 10.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 3.366
Language: English



History of Power Systems


Thomas A. Edison (1847-1931)


Nikola Tesla (1856-1943)


Battle of AC versus DC


Today's Power Systems


Basic Components of Power Systems


Power Plants


Transformers


Transmission Lines


Distribution Lines


Conductors


Substations


Control Centers


Worldwide Standards for Household Voltage and Frequency


Energy Resources


Fossil Fuel


Nuclear Fuel


Power Plants


Hydroelectric Power Plants


Fossil Fuel Power Plants


Nuclear Power Plants


Environmental Impact of Power Plants


Environmental Concerns Related to Fossil Fuel Power Plants


Environmental Concerns Related to Hydroelectric Power Plants


Environmental Concerns Related to Nuclear Power Plants


Renewable Energy


Solar Energy


Wind Energy


Hydrokinetic Systems


Geothermal Energy


Biomass Energy


Fuel Cell


Intermittency of Renewable Systems


Energy Storage Systems


Alternating Current Circuits


Alternating Current Waveform


Root Mean Square


Phase Shift


Concept of Phasors


Complex Number Analysis


Complex Impedance


Electric Power


Electric Energy


Three-Phase Systems


Generation of Three-Phase Voltages


Connections of Three-Phase Circuits


Power Calculations of Balanced Three-Phase Circuits


Electric Safety


Electric Shock


Ground Resistance


Touch and Step Potentials


Electric Safety at Home


Low Frequency Magnetic Field and Its Health Effects


Power Electronics


Power Electronic Devices


Solid-State Switching Circuits


Transformers


Theory of Operation


Multi-Winding Transformer


Autotransformer


Three-Phase Transformer


Actual Transformer


Electric Machines


Rotating Magnetic Field


Rotating Induction Motor


Linear Induction Motor


Induction Generator


Synchronous Generator


Synchronous Motor


Direct Current Motor


Stepper Motor


Single-Phase Motors


Power Quality


Voltage Problems


Harmonic Problems


Power Grid and Blackouts


Topology of Power Systems


Analysis of Power Networks


Electric Energy Demand


Trading Electric Energy


World Wide Web of Power


Anatomy of Blackouts


Blackout Scenarios


Future Power Systems


Smart Grid


Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles


Alternative Resources


Less Polluting Power Plants


Distributed Generation


Power Electronics


Enhanced Reliability


Intelligent Operation, Maintenance, and Training


Space Power Plants



Units and Symbols



Conversions



Key Parameters



Inductors



Key Integrals