Midlands State University Library

Electric energy : an introduction /

El-Sharkawi, Mohamed A.

Electric energy : an introduction / created by Mohamed A El-Sharkawi. - Second edition - xx, 470 pages : illustration (some coloured), maps ; 27 cm. - Power electronics and applications series . - Power electronics and applications series .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

History of power systems
Basic components of power systems
Energy resources
Power plants
Environmental Impact of power plants
Renewable Energy
Alternating current circuits
Three-phase systems
Electric safety
Power electronics
Transformers
Electric machines
Power quality
Power grid and blackouts
Future power systems

Due to the ongoing search for renewable energy, there is renewed interest in electric energy, the societal impact of blackouts and the environmental impact of generating electricity. Emphasizing modelling, analysis and real-world issues, this book provides a broad overview of topics in this field

9781420062199 1420062190

2008008269


Power electronics.
Electric power systems.

TK7881.15 ELS