Covering the gamut of technologies and systems used in the generation of electrical power, this reference provides an easy-to understand overview of the production, distribution, control, conversion, and measurement of electrical power. The content is presented in an easy to understand style, so that readers can develop a basic comprehensive understanding of the many parts of complex electrical power systems. The authors describe a broad array of essential characteristics of electrical power systems from power production to its conversion to another form of energy. Each system is broken down into sub systems and equipment that are further explored in the chapters of each unit. Simple mathematical presentations are used with practical applications to provide an easier understanding of basic power system operation. Many illustrations are included to facilitate understanding. This new third edition has been edited throughout to assure its content and illustration clarity, and a new chapter covering control devises for power control has been added.
Preface
Unit 1 : Power Measurement Systems and Fundamentals
Chapter 1 : Power Measurement Fundamentals
Chapter 2 : Power System Fundamentals
Chapter 3 : Power Measurement Equipment
Unit 2 : Electrical Power Production Systems
Chapter 4 : Modern Power Systems
Chapter 5 : Alternative Power Systems
Chapter 6 : Alternating Current Power Systems
Chapter 7 : Direct Current Power Systems
Unit 3 : Electrical Power Distribution Systems
Chapter 8 : Power Distribution Fundamentals
Chapter 9 : Power Distribution Equipment
Chapter 10 : Single-Phase and Three-Phase
Unit 4 : Electrical Power Conversion Systems
Chapter 11 : Fundamentals of Electrical Loads
Chapter 12 : Heating Systems
Chapter 13 : Lighting Systems
Chapter 14 : Mechanical Systems
Unit 5 : Electrical Power Control Systems
Chapter 15 : Power Control Devices
Chapter 16 : Operational Power Control Systems
Chapter 17 : Control Devices
Appendix A : Trigonometric Functions
Appendix B : The Elements
Appendix C : Metric Conversions
Index
