Electric energy : an introduction /: an introduction. (2011)

• 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); The Battle of ac versus dc; Today’s Power Systems; Basic Components of Power Systems ; Power Plants; Transformers ; High Voltage Transmission Lines; Medium Voltage Distribution Lines; 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; Fuel Cell; Small Hydroelectric Systems ; Geothermal Energy ; Tidal Energy; Biomass Energy ; Alternating Current Circuits ; Nomenclature; 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 Balanced 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; Synchronous Generator; Synchronous Motor; DC Motor; Stepper Motor ; Single-Phase Motors; Power Quality ; Voltage Problems; Harmonic Problems; Power Distribution 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 ; Less Polluting Power Plants; Alternative Resources ; Distributed Generation; Power Electronics; Enhanced Reliability; Monitoring and Control of Power Systems ; Intelligent Operation, Maintenance, and Training; Smart Grid; Space Power Plants; Appendix; Index; Go to crcpress.com to view full contents
• Edition: 2nd ed
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2011
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations
• Subjects: 621.3; Power electronics
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781420062205; 1420062204
• 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).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.