Introduction to Electrical Power Systems
By Mohamed E. El-Hawary
The book is designed for university students and new professionals in energy engineering. The author begins by discussing the modern electrical power system, focusing on the technical aspects of power generation, transmission, distribution and use. After providing an overview of the fundamentals of electrical energy and machine theory, it provides a practical approach focused on the applications of the main subjects required for a solid background in this field, including synchronous machines, transformers and electric motors.
- Author
- Mohamed E. El-Hawary
- Language
- English
- Size
- 11.3 Mb
- Pages
- 397
- Format
- Year
- 2008
- Edition
- 1
About This Book
The book is designed for university students and new professionals in energy engineering. The author begins by discussing the modern electrical power system, focusing on the technical aspects of power generation, transmission, distribution and use. After providing an overview of the fundamentals of electrical energy and machine theory, it provides a practical approach focused on the applications of the main subjects required for a solid background in this field, including synchronous machines, transformers and electric motors.
Contents
- Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION
- Chapter 2: BASICS OF ELECTRIC ENERGY SYSTEM THEORY
- Chapter 3: POWER GENERATION AND THE SYNCHRONOUS
- Chapter 4: THE TRANSFORMER
- Chapter 5: ELECTRIC POWER TRANSMISSION
- Chapter 6: INDUCTION AND FRACTIONAL HORSEPOWER MOTORS
- Chapter 7: FAULTS AND PROTECTION OF ELECTRIC ENERGY SYSTEMS
- Chapter 8: THE ENERGY CONTROL CENTER
- Chapter 9: THE PRESENT AND FUTURE OF ELECTRIC ENERGY SYSTEMS