Electrical machines, drives, and power systems /
Theodore Wildi.
- 6th edition, Pearson new international edition.
- iv, 919 pages : illustrations.
- Pearson custom library .
Formerly CIP.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Units -- 2. Fundamentals of Electricity, Magnetism and Circuits -- 3. Fundamentals of Mechanics and Heat -- 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 -- 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 -- 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.
This 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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Electric machinery. Electric power systems. Power transmission.