Handbook Of Power Systems Engineering With Power Electronics Applications 2E

This handbook is intended for students in electrical engineering and for engineers working in electricity-related industries such as power utilities, manufacturing, and engineering companies. In addition to equipment and technologies, coverage encompasses theories of several subsystems, such as generating plants and transmission lines, as well as various phenomena, ranging from power frequency to switching surges. Most theoretical explanation is based on typical simple circuits with one or two generators and one or two transmission lines. The handbook also explains the mathematics of power systems, starting with basic equations and then moving on to solutions that illustrate actual phenomena. The book contains mathematical appendices and indices of analytical methods and components. It is illustrated with b&w photos, schematics, and diagrams. This second edition contains a new section of four chapters, covering theory of induction generators and motors; power electronic devices and the fundamental concept of switching; power electronic converters; and power electronics applications in utility power systems and industries. Author Hase is a power system consultant. Annotation c2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

YOSHIHIDE HASE, Power System Engineering Consultant, Tokyo, Japan