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Electrical machines, drives, and power systems / Theodore Wildi.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson Prentice Hall, c2006.Edition: 6th edDescription: xxiii, 934 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 0131969188 (International edition)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 621.31/042 22
LOC classification:
  • TK2182 .W53 2006
Contents:
Part I: FUNDAMENTALS. 1. Units. 2. Fundamentals of Electricity, Magnetism and Circuits. 3. Fundamentals of Mechanics and Heat. Part II: ELECTRICAL MACHINES AND TRANSFORMERS. 4. Direct-Current Generators. 5. Direct-Current Motors. 6. Efficiency and Heating of Electrical Machines. 7. Active, Reactive, and Apparent Power. 8. Three-Phase Circuits. 9. The Ideal Transformer. 10. Practical Transformers. 11. Special Transformers. 12. Three-Phase Transformers. 13. Three-Phase Induction Motors. 14. Selection and Application of Three-Phase Induction Machines. 15. Equivalent Circuit of the Induction Motor. 16. Synchronous Generators. 17. Synchronous Motors. 18. Single-Phase Motors. 19. Stepper Motors. Part III: ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC DRIVES. 20. Basics of Industrial Motor Control. 21. Fundamental Elements of Power Electronics. 22. Electronic Control of Direct-Current Motors. 23. Electronic Control of Alternating Current Motors. Part IV: ELECTRIC UTILITY POWER SYSTEMS. 24. Generation of Electrical Energy. 25. Transmission of Electrical Energy. 26. Distribution of Electrical Energy. 27. The Cost of Electricity. 28. Direct-Current Transmission. 29. Transmission and Distribution Solid-State Controllers. 30. Harmonics. References. Appendix A: Conversion Charts. Appendix B: Properties of Insulating Materials. Appendix C: Properties of Conductors and Insulators. Appendix D: Properties of Round Copper Conductors. Answers to Problems. Answers to Industrial Application Problems. Problems. Index.
Summary: For courses in Motor Controls, Electric Machines, Power Electronics, and Electric Power. This best-selling text employs a theoretical, practical, multidisciplinary approach to provide introductory students 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.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 907-912) and index.

Part I: FUNDAMENTALS. 1. Units. 2. Fundamentals of Electricity, Magnetism and Circuits. 3. Fundamentals of Mechanics and Heat. Part II: ELECTRICAL MACHINES AND TRANSFORMERS. 4. Direct-Current Generators. 5. Direct-Current Motors. 6. Efficiency and Heating of Electrical Machines. 7. Active, Reactive, and Apparent Power. 8. Three-Phase Circuits. 9. The Ideal Transformer. 10. Practical Transformers. 11. Special Transformers. 12. Three-Phase Transformers. 13. Three-Phase Induction Motors. 14. Selection and Application of Three-Phase Induction Machines. 15. Equivalent Circuit of the Induction Motor. 16. Synchronous Generators. 17. Synchronous Motors. 18. Single-Phase Motors. 19. Stepper Motors. Part III: ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC DRIVES. 20. Basics of Industrial Motor Control. 21. Fundamental Elements of Power Electronics. 22. Electronic Control of Direct-Current Motors. 23. Electronic Control of Alternating Current Motors. Part IV: ELECTRIC UTILITY POWER SYSTEMS. 24. Generation of Electrical Energy. 25. Transmission of Electrical Energy. 26. Distribution of Electrical Energy. 27. The Cost of Electricity. 28. Direct-Current Transmission. 29. Transmission and Distribution Solid-State Controllers. 30. Harmonics. References. Appendix A: Conversion Charts. Appendix B: Properties of Insulating Materials. Appendix C: Properties of Conductors and Insulators. Appendix D: Properties of Round Copper Conductors. Answers to Problems. Answers to Industrial Application Problems. Problems. Index.

For courses in Motor Controls, Electric Machines, Power Electronics, and Electric Power. This best-selling text employs a theoretical, practical, multidisciplinary approach to provide introductory students 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.

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