Building electrical systems and distribution networks : an introduction /: an introduction. (2019)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Radian Belu.
• Authors: Belu, Radian
• Contents: 1. Review, Power Systems, Energy and Economics; Introduction, Modern Power Systems; 2. Energy Conversion, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics Essentials; Sustainable Energy and Energy Economics; Chapter Summary; Questions and Problems; References and Further Readings; 3. Review of Electric Circuits, Power System Basics; Introduction, Electric Circuit Reviews Resistive, Inductive and Capacitive Circuit Elements; Phasor Representation; Three-phase Circuits; Per Unit System; Chapter Summary; Questions and Problems; References and Further Reading; 4. Building Power Supply and Industrial Power Distribution; Power System Structure and Components; Power Distribution Networks and Configurations; Building Power Distribution and Electrical Systems; Industrial Power Distribution; Chapter Summary; Questions and Problems; References and Further Readings; 4. Electrical System Design, Load Calculation and Wiring; Building Energy Analysis and Electrical Design Procedures; Load Estimates and Calculations; Conductors and Cables; Wiring Devices; Summary of the Load Computation Procedure and Cable Sizing; Chapter Summary; Questions and Problems; References and Further Readings; 5. Circuit Protection, Grounding, and Service; Introduction; System, Circuit, Equipment and Device Protection; Protection Schemes and Selection of the Protection Devices; Equipment Grounding; Feeder and Branch Circuit Design; Raceways and Conduits; Safety and Electricity Hazards; Chapter Summary; Questions and Problems; References and Further Readings 6. Lighting Fundamentals, Lighting Equipment and Systems; Introduction and Historical Notes; Lighting in Engineering, Architecture and Industrial Process; Lighting Theory and Illumination Calculation Methods; Lighting Equipment and Systems; Indoor and Outdoor Lighting Design; Chapter Summary; Questions and Problems; References and Further Readings; Transformers and Electrical Motors; Transformers and Electromechanical Energy Conversion; Transformer Theory, Construction and Design; AC Electric Motors; DC Electric Machines; Chapter Summary; Questions and Problems; References and Further Readings; 7. Building Energy Systems, Heat and Air Conditioning; Introduction, and Theoretical Background Review; Building Energy Systems; Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems; Industrial Heating Process Methods; Chapter Summary; Questions and Problems; References and Further Readings; 8. Distributed Generation and Energy Storage; Introduction, Distributed Generation; Cogeneration and Micro-combined Heat and Power; Energy Storage Systems; Thermal Energy Storage; Embedding Micro Cogeneration into the Building Energy System; Chapter Summary; Questions and Problems; References and Further Readings; 9. Building-integrated Renewable Energy and Microgrids; Introduction; Building-integrated Renewable Energy Systems; Building Microgrids; DC Microgrids and Nanogrids; Chapter Summary; Questions and Problems; References and Further Readings; 10. Building Automation, Control, Communication and Monitoring; Introduction; Building Automation, Control and Management; Monitoring, Safety and Security Systems; Building Acoustic and Noise Control; Selection of Lighting and HVAC Systems; Chapter Summary; Questions and Problems; References and Further Readings; 11. Energy Management, Energy Conservation and Efficiency; Introduction; Building Energy Conservation and Efficiency; Building Energy Management Economic methods; Standardizations and Summary of Important Standards; Chapter Summary; Questions and Problems; References and Further Readings; Appendixes; Appendix A – Common Parameters, Units and Conversion Factors; Appendix B: Design Parameters, Values and Data;
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2019
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 621.319; Electric power distribution; Electric power production
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781482263589; 9781482263541
• Related ISBNs: 9781482263510
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