Electrical engineer's reference book.

For ease of use, this edition has been divided into the following subject sections: general principles; materials and processes; control, power electronics and drives; environment; power generation; transmission and distribution; power systems; sectors of electricity use. New chapters and major revi...

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Other Authors: Laughton, M. A., Warne, D. F.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford [England] ; Boston : Newnes, 2003.
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Online Access: Full text (MFA users only)
ISBN:9781601194527
1601194528
9780750646376
0750646373
9780080523545
0080523544
1281795917
9781281795915
9786611795917
661179591X
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • Units, mathematics and physical quantities
  • Electrotechnology
  • Network analysis
  • Fundamental properties of materials
  • Conductors and superconductors
  • Semiconductors, thick and thin-film microcircuits
  • Insulation
  • Magnetic materials
  • Electroheat and materials processing
  • Welding and soldering
  • Electric measurement
  • Industrial instrumentation
  • Control systems
  • Digital control systems
  • Microprocessors
  • Programmable controllers
  • Power semiconductor devices
  • Electronic power conversion
  • Electrical machine drives
  • Motors and actuators
  • Lighting
  • Environmental control
  • Electromagnetic compatibility
  • Health and safety
  • Hazardous are technology
  • Prime movers
  • Alternative energy sources
  • Alternating current generators
  • Batteries
  • Overhead lines
  • Cables
  • HVDC
  • Power transformers
  • Switchgear
  • Protection
  • Electromagnetic transients
  • Optical fibres in power systems
  • Installation
  • Power system planning
  • Power system operation and control
  • Reactive power plant and FACTS controllers
  • Electricity economics and trading
  • Power quality
  • Road transport
  • Railways
  • Ships
  • Aircraft
  • Mining applications
  • Standards and certification.