Electric energy : an introduction /: an introduction. (2012)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Mohamed A. El-Sharkawi.
• Other Names: El-Sharkawi, Mohamed A
• Contents: 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; ; Appendix A: Units and Symbols; Appendix B: Conversions; Appendix C: Key Parameters; Appendix D: Inductors; Appendix E: Key Integrals; Index ; ; Chapters include exercises.
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2012
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations
• Subjects: 621.3; Power electronics; Electric power systems; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Electrical; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Electronics / General; SCIENCE / Energy
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781466504318; 1466504315
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
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