Newnes electrical power engineer's handbook

The second edition of this popular engineering reference book, previously titles Newnes Electrical Engineer's Handbook, provides a basic understanding of the underlying theory and operation of the major classes of electrical equipment. With coverage including the key principles of electrical en...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors Warne, D. F.
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Amsterdam ; Boston : Newnes, 2005.
Edition2nd ed.
Subjects
Online AccessFull text
ISBN1423742435
9781423742432
0750662689
9780750662680
9780080479699
0080479693
Physical Description1 online resource (xv, 456 pages) : illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Principles of electrical engineering
  • Materials for electrical engineering
  • Measurements and instrumentation
  • Generators
  • Transformers
  • Switchgear
  • Fuses and protection relays
  • Wires and cables
  • Motors, motor control and drives
  • Power electronic circuits and devices
  • Batteries and fuel cells
  • The power system
  • Power quality and electromagnetic compatibility
  • Electricity and potentially explosive atmospheres
  • Principles of electrical safety.