Warne D.F. Newnes Electrical Power Engineer's Handbook

2nd edition. — Newnes, 2005. — 480 p. — ISBN: 0750662689.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.
A unique, concise reference book with contributions from eminent professionals in the field;
Provides straightforward and practical explanations, plus key information needed by engineers on a day-to-day basis;
Includes a summary of key standards at the end of each chapter.Principles of electrical engineering.
Nomenclature and units.
Electromagnetic fields.
Circuits.
Energy and power.Materials for electrical engineering.Magnetic materials.
Insulating materials.
Conducting materials.
Acknowledgement.Measurements and instrumentation.Pressure.
Flow.
Temperature.
Position.
Level.
Weighing and force.
Acceleration and speed.
Current.
HART and Fieldbus.
Data acquisition.
Installation notes.Generators.Main generator types.
Principles of operation.
The Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR).
Brushless excitation.
Construction.
Rating and specification.
Testing.
Standards.Transformers.
Principles of operation.
Main features of construction.
Main classes of transformer.
Rating principles.
Test methods.
Commissioning, maintenance and repair.
Standards.Switchgear.Principles of operation.
Low-voltage switchgear.
Medium-voltage (distribution) switchgear.
High-voltage (transmission) switchgear.
DC switchgear.Fuses and protection relays.
Protection and co-ordination.
Fuses.
Protection relays.Wires and cables.
Scope.
Principles of power cable design.
Main classes of cable.
Parameters and test methods.
Optical communication cables.
Standards.Motors, motor control and drives.The direct current (DC) motor.
The cage induction motor.
The slipring induction motor.
The ac synchronous motor.
The brushless servomotor.
The reluctance motor.
The switched reluctance motor.
Mechanical and duty cycle considerations.
Drive power circuits.
Effects of semiconductor power converters.
The commercial drive.
Standards.Power electronic circuits and devices.Diode converters.
Active devices.
Principles of switching circuits.
High-frequency power supplies.
Standards.Batteries and fuel cells.Primary cells.
Secondary cells based upon aqueous electrolytes.
Secondary lithium ion cells.
Fuel cells.
Battery charging.
Battery monitoring.
Installation, testing and commissioning.
Operation and maintenance.
Standards.The power system.Generation.
Transmission.
Distribution.
De-regulation and privatization.
Future trends.Power quality and electromagnetic compatibility.
Power quality.
Electromagnetic compatibility.
Standards.Electricity and potentially explosive atmospheres.EU directives.
UK legislation.
Area classification.
Hazardous area equipment.
Equipment selection.
Equipment installation.
Inspection and maintenance.Principles of electrical safety.
Injuries from electricity.
Precautions against electric shock and contact burn injuries.
Precautions against arc and flashover burn injuries.
Precautions against fire.
Precautions against explosions.
Preventive maintenance and safe systems of work.
Standards.