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Electric power systems : a conceptual introduction / by Alexandra von Meier.

By: Meier, Alexandra von [author.].
Contributor(s): John Wiley & Sons [publisher] | IEEE Xplore (Online service) [distributor.].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookSeries: Wiley survival guides in engineering and science: 12Publisher: Hoboken, New Jersey : IEEE Press : c2006Description: 1 PDF (xv, 309 pages) : illustrations.Content type: text Media type: electronic Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780470036426.Subject(s): Electric power systems | Advertising | Analytical models | Approximation methods | Books | Circuit analysis | Couplings | DC motors | Economics | Economies of scale | Electric potential | Electricity | Equations | Force | Frequency control | Frequency measurement | Generators | Home appliances | Humans | Impedance | Indexes | Induction motors | Integrated circuit modeling | Loss measurement | Magnetic resonance imaging | Mathematical model | Measurement units | Metals | Oscillators | Physics | Power system reliability | Power systems | Power transmission lines | Protons | Real time systems | Reliability | Resistance | Resistance heating | Resistors | Security | Shape | Synchronous motors | Terminology | Time frequency analysis | Valves | Voltage measurement | Wind turbines | Wire | WiresGenre/Form: Electronic books.Additional physical formats: Print version:: No titleDDC classification: 621.31 Online resources: Abstract with links to resource
Contents:
The physics of electricity -- Basic circuit analysis -- AC power -- Generators -- Loads -- Transmission and distribution -- Power flow analysis -- System performance -- System operation, management, and new technology.
Summary: A clear explanation of the technology for producing and delivering electricity Electric Power Systems explains and illustrates how the electric grid works in a clear, straightforward style that makes highly technical material accessible. It begins with a thorough discussion of the underlying physical concepts of electricity, circuits, and complex power that serves as a foundation for more advanced material. Readers are then introduced to the main components of electric power systems, including generators, motors and other appliances, and transmission and distribution equipment such as power lines, transformers, and circuit breakers. The author explains how a whole power system is managed and coordinated, analyzed mathematically, and kept stable and reliable. Recognizing the economic and environmental implications of electric energy production and public concern over disruptions of service, this book exposes the challenges of producing and delivering electricity to help inform public policy decisions. Its discussions of complex concepts such as reactive power balance, load flow, and stability analysis, for example, offer deep insight into the complexity of electric grid operation and demonstrate how and why physics constrains economics and politics. Although this survival guide includes mathematical equations and formulas, it discusses their meaning in plain English and does not assume any prior familiarity with particular notations or technical jargon. Additional features include: * A glossary of symbols, units, abbreviations, and acronyms * Illustrations that help readers visualize processes and better understand complex concepts * Detailed analysis of a case study, including a Web reference to the case, enabling readers to test the consequences of manipulating various parameters With its clear discussion of how electric grids work, Electric Power Systems is appropriate for a broad readership of professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, government agency managers, environmental advocates, and consumers.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

The physics of electricity -- Basic circuit analysis -- AC power -- Generators -- Loads -- Transmission and distribution -- Power flow analysis -- System performance -- System operation, management, and new technology.

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A clear explanation of the technology for producing and delivering electricity Electric Power Systems explains and illustrates how the electric grid works in a clear, straightforward style that makes highly technical material accessible. It begins with a thorough discussion of the underlying physical concepts of electricity, circuits, and complex power that serves as a foundation for more advanced material. Readers are then introduced to the main components of electric power systems, including generators, motors and other appliances, and transmission and distribution equipment such as power lines, transformers, and circuit breakers. The author explains how a whole power system is managed and coordinated, analyzed mathematically, and kept stable and reliable. Recognizing the economic and environmental implications of electric energy production and public concern over disruptions of service, this book exposes the challenges of producing and delivering electricity to help inform public policy decisions. Its discussions of complex concepts such as reactive power balance, load flow, and stability analysis, for example, offer deep insight into the complexity of electric grid operation and demonstrate how and why physics constrains economics and politics. Although this survival guide includes mathematical equations and formulas, it discusses their meaning in plain English and does not assume any prior familiarity with particular notations or technical jargon. Additional features include: * A glossary of symbols, units, abbreviations, and acronyms * Illustrations that help readers visualize processes and better understand complex concepts * Detailed analysis of a case study, including a Web reference to the case, enabling readers to test the consequences of manipulating various parameters With its clear discussion of how electric grids work, Electric Power Systems is appropriate for a broad readership of professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, government agency managers, environmental advocates, and consumers.

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