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NEWNES ELECTRICAL POWER ENGINEER'S HANDBOOK
Newnes Electrical Power Engineer's Handbook
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Second Edition

Edited By
D. F. Warne, REMaCS Engineering Consultancy, Bromsgrove, UK

Description
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 engineering and the design and operation of electrical equipment, the book uses clear descriptions and logical presentation of data to explain electrical power and its applications. Each chapter is written by leading professionals and academics, and many sections conclude with a summary of key standards. The new edition is updated in line with recent advances in EMC, power quality and the structure and operation of power systems, making Newnes Electrical Power Engineer?s Handbook an invaluable guide for today?s electrical power engineer.

Audience
Technical engineers, engineering management and professional engineers who have a direct stake in electrical power plant and processes. Undergraduate and postgraduate electrical engineering students on electrical power engineering courses.

Contents
Acknowledgements 1. Introduction 2. Principles of electrical engineering 3. Materials for electrical engineering 4. Measurements and instrumentation 5. Generators 6. Transformers 7. Switchgear 8. Fuses and protection relays 9. Wires and Cables 10. Motors, motor control and drives 11. Power electronic circuits and devices 12. Batteries and fuel cells 13. The power system 14. Power quality and electromagnetic compatibility 15. Electricity and potentially explosive atmospheres 16. Principles of electrical safety Index

Bibliographic details
Hardbound, 480 pages, publication date: JUN-2005
ISBN-13: 978-0-7506-6268-0
ISBN-10: 0-7506-6268-9
Imprint: NEWNES

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