
Electrical Engineer's Reference Book
- 14th Edition - October 22, 2013
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- Editors: M A Laughton, M G Say
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 1 - 0 2 6 3 - 4
Electrical Engineer's Reference Book, Fourteenth Edition focuses on electrical engineering. The book first discusses units, mathematics, and physical quantities, including the… Read more
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Request a sales quoteElectrical Engineer's Reference Book, Fourteenth Edition focuses on electrical engineering. The book first discusses units, mathematics, and physical quantities, including the international unit system, physical properties, and electricity. The text also looks at network and control systems analysis. The book examines materials used in electrical engineering. Topics include conducting materials, superconductors, silicon, insulating materials, electrical steels, and soft irons and relay steels. The text underscores electrical metrology and instrumentation, steam-generating plants, turbines and diesel plants, and nuclear reactor plants. The book also discusses alternative energy sources. Concerns include wind, geothermal, wave, ocean thermal, solar, and tidal energy. The text then looks at alternating-current generators. Stator windings, insulation, output equation, armature reaction, and reactants and time-constraints are described. The book also examines overhead lines, cables, power transformers, switchgears and protection, supply and control of reactive power, and power systems operation and control. The text is a vital source of reference for readers interested in electrical engineering.
Preface
List of Contributors
1. Units, Mathematics and Physical Quantities
International Unit System
Mathematics
Physical Quantities
Physical Properties
Electricity
2. Electro-technology
Nomenclature
Thermal Effects
Electrochemical Effects
Magnetic Field Effects
Electrical Field Effects
Electromagnetic Field Effects
3. Network Analysis
Introduction
Basic Network Analysis
Power-system Network Analysis
4. Control System Analysis
Introduction
Laplace Transforms and the Transfer Function
Block Diagrams
Feedback
Generally Desirable and Acceptable Behavior
Stability
Classification of System and Static Accuracy
Transient Behavior
Root-locus Method
Frequency-response Methods
Conclusion
5. Materials
Conductors and Superconductors: Conducting Materials
Superconductors
Semiconductors, Thick and Thin Films
Silicon
Insulators: Insulating Materials
Properties and Testing
Gaseous Dielectrics
Liquid Dielectrics
Semi-fluid and Fusible Materials
Varnishes, Enamels, Paints and Lacquers
Solid Dielectrics
Irradiation Effects
Ferro-electrics
Magnetic Materials: Ferro-magnetics
Soft Irons and Relay Steels
Ferrites
Nickel-iron Alloys
Permanent Magnetic Materials
Special Alloys and Applications: Fuses
Contacts
Special Alloys
Solders
Rare and Precious Metals
Temperature-sensitive Bi-metals
Nuclear Reactor Materials
6. Electrical Metrology and Instrumentation
Introduction
Terminology, Traceability and Physical Standards
Traceability and Quality Assurance Data
Physical Reference Standards
DC and Industrial-frequency Analogue Instrumentation
Resistance and Conductance Instrumentation
Integrating (Energy) Metering
Electronic Instrumentation
Digital Wattmeters
Electronic Oscillography
Potentiometers and Bridges
Measuring and Protection Transformers
Magnetic Measurements
Transducers
7. Steam Generating Plant
Introduction
Combustion
Sources of Chemical Energy
Thermodynamics and Hydrodynamics of Steam Generating plant
Types of Steam Generator
Fuel Handling and Storage
Pollution Control
8. Turbines and Diesel Plant
Steam Turbine Plant: Cycles and Types
Turbine Technology
Turbine Construction
Turbine Support Plant
Turbine Operation and Control
Gas Turbine Plant: Open-cycle Plant
Closed-cycle Plant
Combined-cycle Plant
Co-generation Plant
Hydro-electric Plant: Catchment Area
Reservoir and Dam
Pipelines
Power Station
Turbines
Electrical Plant
Discharge and Tail Race
Operational Features
Pumped Storage
Diesel Engine Plant: Theory and General Principles
Engine Features
Engine Primary Systems
Engine Ancillaries
AC Generators
Switchgear and Controls
Operational Aspects
Plant Layout
Economic Factors
Total Energy
9. Nuclear Reactor Plant
Introduction
The Nucleus as an Energy Source
Nuclear Fission
Reactor Components
Types of Nuclear Reactor
Nuclear Reactor Plant for Ship Propulsion
The Nuclear Fuel Cycle
10. Alternative Energy Sources
Wind Energy
Geothermal Energy
Wave Energy
Ocean Thermal Energy
Solar Energy
Tidal Energy
Direct Conversion
Fuel Cells
Nuclear Fusion
Combined Heat and Power
Total Energy
Economics
Heat Pumps
11. Alternating-Current Generators
Introduction
Airgap Flux Distribution and No-load E.M.F.
Stator Windings
Insulation
Temperature Rise
Output Equation
Armature Reaction
Reactances and Time-constants
Steady-state Operation
Synchronizing
Operating Charts
On-load Excitation
Sudden 3-Phase Short Circuit
Excitation Systems
12. Overhead Lines
General
Conductors
Conductor Fittings
Electrical Characteristics
Insulators
Supports
Lightning
Loadings
13. Cables
Introduction
Cable Components
General Wiring Cables and Flexible Cords
Supply Distribution Cables
Transmission Cables
Current-carrying Capacity
Jointing and Accessories
Cable Fault Location
14. Power Transformers
General
Magnetic Circuit
Windings and Insulation
Connections
Three-winding Transformers
Quadrature Booster Transformers
On-load Tap Changing
Cooling
Fittings
Parallel Operation
Auto-transformers
Special Types
Maintenance
Testing
Surge Protection
Purchasing Specifications
15. Switchgear and Protection
Arc Mechanism
Fuse-gear
Switchgear
Circuit-breakers
Dis-connectors
Reactors and Capacitors
Switchgear Testing
Over-current and Earth Leakage Protection
Application of Protective Systems
Testing and Commissioning
Over-voltage Protection
16. Supply and Control of Reactive Power
Introduction
General Considerations of Reactive Volt Amperes
Management of Reactive Power
Reactive Compensation and Transient Stability
Variable Var Compensator's
Special Aspects of Compensation Application
Future Prospects
17. Power System Operation and Control
Introduction
Objectives and Requirements
System Description
Data Acquisition and Telemetering
Decentralized Control: Excitation Systems and Control Characteristics of Synchronous Machines
Decentralized Control: Electronic Turbine Controllers
Decentralized Control: Substation Automation
Decentralized Control: Pulse Controllers for Voltage Control with Tap-changing Transformers
Centralized Control
18. Power System Planning and Economics
Load Forecast
Reliability of Supply
Legislation
Choice of Generating Plant
Plant Scheduling
Revenue
British Electricity Supply Systems
19. Power Electronics
Rectification
Controlled Rectification
20. Installation
Layout
Regulations and Specifications
High-voltage Supplies
Fault Currents
Substations
Wiring Systems
Lighting and Small Power
Floor Trunking
Standby and Emergency Supplies
Special Buildings
Switchgear
Transformers
Power-factor Correction
Earthing
Inspection and Earthing
21. Electro-heat
Introduction
Direct Resistance Heating
Indirect Resistance Heating
Infrared Heaters
Ultraviolet Processes
Electric Ovens and Furnaces
Ultraviolet Processes
Electric Ovens and Furnaces
Induction Heating
Metal Melting
Dielectric Heating
Plasma Torches
Glow Discharge Processes
Lasers
22. Welding
Arc Welding
Resistance Welding
23. Electrochemical Technology
Introduction
Cells and Batteries
Primary Cells
Secondary Cells and Batteries
Anodizing
Electro-deposition
Hydrogen and Oxygen Electrolysis
24. Micro-controllers and Their Applications
Introduction
General Requirements
Dedicated Controller
Operator Interface
Communications with other Controllers
User-designer Interface
Maintenance Facilities
Applications
Serial Communication
25. Analogue, Hybrid and Digital Computation
Digital and Programmable Electronic Systems: Digital Systems
Processing Binary Information
Sequential Logic
Programmable Systems
Digital Computers and Computer Programming: Digital Computer Structure
Interrupts
Input/Output
Instruction Execution
Computer Instruction Types
Computer Instruction Format
Computer Program Execution
Computer Programming
Software Design and Specification
Machine Language
Program Development
High-level Language Types
Real Time Operation
Analogue Computation: Operational Amplifier
Operational Amplifier Integrated Circuits
Analogue Functional Elements
Complex Functions
Voltage Follower
Function Generators
Comparator
Diode Function Generator
Multifunction Converter
Analogue Computer
Applications
Hybrid Computation: Signal Switches
Sample and Hold
Digital-to-Analogue Converter (DAC)
Analogue-to-digital Converter (ADC)
Analogue Multiplexers
Hybrid Computer
Hybrid Computer Applications
Digital Simulation - Introduction
System Models
Integration Schemes
Organization of Problem Input
Illustrative Examples
Conclusions
26. Electromagnetic Machines
Energy Conversion
Electromagnetic Devices
Industrial Rotary and Linear Motors
27, Illumination
Light and Vision
Quantities and Units
Photometric Concepts
Lighting Design Technology
Lamps
Choice of Lamps
Lighting Design
Applications
28. Environmental Control
Introduction
Environmental Comfort
Energy Requirements
Heating and Warm Air Systems
Control
Energy Conservation
Interfaces
29. Transportation-Roads
Electrical Equipment of Road Transport Vehicles
Light Rail Transit
Trolleybuses
Battery Vehicles
30. Transportation-Railways
Railway Electrication
Diesel-electric Traction
Railway Signaling and Control
31. Transportation-Ships
Introduction
Regulations
Conditions of Service
DC Installations
AC Installations
Earthing
Machines and Transformers
Switchgear
Cables
Emergency Power.
Steering Gear
Refrigerated Cargo Spaces
Lighting
Heating
Watertight Doors
Ventilating Fans
Radio Interference and Electromagnetic Compatibility
Deck Auxiliaries
Remote and Automatic Control Systems
Tankers
Steam Plant
Generators
Diesel Engines
Electric Propulsion
32. Mining
General
Power Supplies
Winders
Underground Transport
Coalface Layout
Power Loaders
Heading Machines
Flameproof and Intrinsically Safe Equipment
Gate-end Boxes
Flameproof Motors
Cables, Couplers, Plugs and Sockets
Drilling Machines
Underground Lighting
Monitoring and Control
33. Agriculture and Horticulture
Introduction
Supply
Installation
Electrical Equipment
Farming Processes
Horticultural Processes
Information
34. HVDC Transmission
Introduction
Application of H.V.D.C.
Principles of H.V.D.C.
Transmission Arrangements
Converter Station Design
Insulation Co-ordination
Thyristor Valves
Harmonic Filters
Reactive Power Consideration
Control of H.V.D.C.
AC Damping Controls
Interaction between A.C. and D.C. Systems
Multi-terminal Systems
Future Trends
35. Education and Training
Introduction
Summary of the Three Levels
Chartered Engineers
Technician Engineers
Engineering Technicians
Bridges and Ladders
Addresses for Further Information
36. Standards
Introduction
United Kingdom
International Standards
USA Standards
World Standards
Further Reading
Index
- Edition: 14
- Published: October 22, 2013
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN: 9781483102634
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M G Say
Affiliations and expertise
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