ABSTRACT

The search for renewable energy and smart grids, the societal impact of blackouts, and the environmental impact of generating electricity, along with the new ABET criteria, continue to drive a renewed interest in electric energy as a core subject. Keeping pace with these changes, Electric Energy: An Introduction, Third Edition restructures the trad

chapter 1|16 pages

History of Power Systems

chapter 2|24 pages

Chapter 2Basic Components of Power Systems

chapter 3|12 pages

Chapter 3Energy Resources

chapter 4|36 pages

Power Plants

chapter 6|114 pages

Chapter 6Renewable Energy

chapter 7|34 pages

Alternating Current Circuits

chapter 8|26 pages

Chapter 8Three-Phase Systems

chapter 9|44 pages

Electric Safety

chapter 10|46 pages

Power Electronics

chapter 11|32 pages

1Theory of Operation

chapter 12|86 pages

Chapter 12Electric Machines

chapter 13|34 pages

Chapter 13Power Quality

chapter 14|26 pages

Power Grid and Blackouts

chapter 15|18 pages

1Smart Grid