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Electrical machines, drives, and power systems

The HVDC Light[trademark] method of transmitting electric power. Introduces students to an important new way of carrying power to remote locations. Revised, reformatted Instructor's Manual. Provides instructors with a tool that is much easier to read. Clear, practical approach
Print Book, English, 2006
Pearson Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, N.J., 2006
xxiii, 934 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
9780131776913, 9780131969186, 0131776916, 0131969188
56527063
Fundamentals
Units
Fundamentals of electricity, magnetism, and circuits
Fundamentals of mechanics and heat
Electrical machines and transformers
Direct-current generators
Direct-current motors
Efficiency and heating of electrical machines
Active, reactive, and apparent power
Three-phase circuits
The ideal transformer
Practical transformers
Special transformers
Three-phase transformers
Three-phase induction machines
Selection and application of three-phase induction machines
Equivalent circuit of the induction motor
Synchronous generators
Synchronous motors
Single-phase motors
Stepper motors
Electrical and Electronic drives
Basics of industrial motor control
Fundamental elements of power electronic
Electronic control of direct-current motors
Electronic control of alternating-current motors
Electric utility power systems
Generation of electrical energy
Transmission of electrical energy
Distribution of electrical energy
The cost of electricity
Direct-current transmission
Transmission and distribution solid-state controllers
Harmonics
Programmable logic controllers