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The classic electrical engineering guide, now extensively updated with new material on power generation, distribution, systems operation, and more.
First published in 1907, the Standard Handbook for Electrical Engineers has provided generations of students and professionals with hands-on coverage of electrical engineering equipment, design and methods. The 15th edition of this classic guide has now been updated and streamlined with an easy-access format to help you meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Brimming with solutions to day-to-day problems in electrical systems design, operation and maintenance, this unmatched resource arms you with the expertise of over 60 contributors.
Packed with 800 detailed illustrations, the new 15th edition includes:
- The latest material on power generation and power systems operation.
- In-depth case studies on the causes of major power outages.
- The bestselling electrical power book for a century.
- Thorough updating of all code-related information.
- Entirely new sections on electric power grid operations, managing outages and blackouts, and electrical power generation.
The Standard Handbook for Electrical Engineers has served the electrical engineering field for nearly a century. Originally published in 1907, through 14 previous editions it has been a valuable resource. This new 15th edition features new material focusing on power generation and power systems operation, two longstanding strengths of the handbook that have recently become front-burner technology issues. At the same time, the entire format of the handbook has been streamlined, removing out-of-date sections and providing a quick, easy look-up experience.
From the Preface:
Since the publication of the 14th edition of this Handbook, several changes have taken place that have an impact on the science and technology of electrical engineering.
Energy conservation and efficient energy use continue to be of concern to engineers. New techniques and technologies that enhance both supply-side and demand-side energy management are included in this updated 15th edition.
Alternate energy sources such as wind power, solar power, geothermal power, magneto hydrodynamics, nuclear fusion, storage systems, and fuel cells are still taking on more importance in the face of dwindling nonrenewable energy sources.
Nuclear energy is still at a dormant stage in the United States of America because of waste disposal problems. Other countries, however, are adopting nuclear energy as a primary source of power, especially Japan, France and Russia.
Coal and oil continue to be primary energy sources in the United States, although environmental concerns about air quality continue to affect the use of fossil fuels.
Communications play a huge role in the operations of electric utilities and so more emphasis has been given to this area in the 15th edition.
Important new material on high-voltage transmission systems includes HVDC systems that solve many of the interconnection problems associated with large power pools.
A complete listing of standards governing the electrical engineering field in included along with handy Web sites for contacting the various standards-making bodies.
The aims of this 15th edition are the same as those of previous editions of the Handbook, namely, to contain in a single volume all pertinent electrical engineering data, to be accurate and comprehensive in a technical treatment, to be of use in engineering practice (as well as in study and preparation for such practice), and, above all, to be oriented toward practical application, including the impact of economic considerations.
The scope of the Handbook includes the generation, transmission, distribution, control, operations, and application of electric power. Power electronics is included in the Handbook but it is not covered comprehensively. - H. Howard Beaty.
Contents
Contributors. Preface. Section 1: Units, Symbols, Constants, Definitions, and Conversion Factors. Section 2: Electric and Magnetic Circuits. Section 3: Measurements and Instruments. Section 4: Properties of Materials. Section 5: Generation. Section 6: Prime Movers. Section 7: Alternating-Current Generators. Section 8: Direct-Current Generators. Section 9: Hydroelectric Generation. Section 10: Power System Components. Section 11: Alternate Sources of Power. Section 12: Electric Power System Economics. Section 13: Project Economics. Section 14: Transmission Systems. Section 15: Direct-Current Power Transmission. Section 16: Power System Operations. Section 17: Substations. Section 18: Power Distribution. Section 19: Wiring Design for Commercial and Industrial Buildings. Section 20: Motors and Drives. Section 21: Industrial and Commercial Applications of Electric Power. Section 22: Power Electronics. Section 23: Power Quality and Reliability. Section 24: Grounding Systems. Section 25: Computer Applications in the Electric Power Industry. Section 26: Illumination. Section 27: Lightning and Overvoltage Protection. Section 28: Standards in Electrotechnology, Telecommunications and Information Technology. Index.
About the Editors
H Wayne Beaty is former senior editor of Electrical World magazine and former managing editor of Electric Light and Power magazine. Mr Beaty received the 2006 IEEE Power Engineering Society Award for Excellence in Power Distribution Engineering.
Donald G Fink (deceased) was director emeritus of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). The 14th edition of the Standard Handbook for Electrical Engineers was dedicated to his memory and accomplishments. The reader is referred to that dedication to appreciate the outstanding contributions Mr Fink made to the field of electrical engineering. |
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