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Electrical Machines, Drives and Power Systems

by Theodore Wildi
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Overview

This best-selling book employs a theoretical, practical, multidisciplinary approach to provide introductory users with a broad understanding of modern electric power. The scope of the book reflects the rapid changes that have occurred in power technology over the past few years–allowing the entrance of power electronics into every facet of industrial drives, and expanding the field to open more career opportunities. The author covers thefundamentals of electricity, magnetism and circuits, mechanics and heat, electrical machines and transformers, electrical and electronic drives, and electric utility power systems. For managers of electrical utilities, electricians, electrical contractors and electrical maintenance personnel.

Synopsis

This best-selling book employs a theoretical, practical, multidisciplinary approach to provide introductory users with a broad understanding of modern electric power. The scope of the book reflects the rapid changes that have occurred in power technology over the past few years–allowing the entrance of power electronics into every facet of industrial drives, and expanding the field to open more career opportunities.

The author covers thefundamentals of electricity, magnetism and circuits, mechanics and heat, electrical machines and transformers, electrical and electronic drives, and electric utility power systems.

For managers of electrical utilities, electricians, electrical contractors and electrical maintenance personnel.

Booknews

New edition of a ten-year old text formerly titled Electrical power technology. It gives a broad overview and covers basic principles of transformers and rotating machines, transmission and distribution systems, and power electronics associated with these fields. No bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Offering a theoretical, practical, and multi-disciplinary approach to modern electric power, this text covers fundamental concepts, electrical machines and transformers, electrical and electronic drives, and electric utility power systems. Specific chapters discuss units, circuits, mechanics and heat, direct-current generators and motors, efficiency and heating electrical machines, three-phase circuits, various kinds of transformers, induction motors, synchronous generators, types of motors and varieties of motor control, generation of electrical energy, transmission, distribution, the cost of electricity, solid-state controllers, harmonics, and programmable logic controllers. Wildi is an emeritus professor at Laval University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

New edition of a ten-year old text formerly titled Electrical power technology. It gives a broad overview and covers basic principles of transformers and rotating machines, transmission and distribution systems, and power electronics associated with these fields. No bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Book Details

Published
January 1, 2005
Publisher
Prentice Hall
Pages
960
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780131776913

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