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Standing on the Shoulders of Darwin and Mendel Early Views of Inheritance

Standing on the Shoulders of Darwin and Mendel Early Views of Inheritance

Standing on the Shoulders of Darwin and Mendel: Early Views of Inheritance explores early theories about the mechanisms of inheritance. Beginning with Charles Darwin's now rejected Gemmule hypothesis the book documents the reception of Gregor Mendel's work on peas and follows the work of early 20th century scholars. The research of Francis Galton a cousin of Darwin and the friction it caused between these two are a part of longer story of the development of genetics and an understanding of how offspring inherit the characteristics of their parents. Bateson Garrod de Vries Tschermak and others are all characters in a scientific story of discovery acrimony cooperation and revelation. | Standing on the Shoulders of Darwin and Mendel Early Views of Inheritance

GBP 62.99
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The Tower of Pisa History Construction and Geotechnical Stabilization

The Tower of Pisa History Construction and Geotechnical Stabilization

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is known worldwide for its five-degree lean. The Tower is the Campanile of the Cathedral which together with the Baptistry and Cemetery form a breath-taking collection of monuments which are regarded as supreme examples of early Renaissance Romanesque architecture. In March 1990 the Tower was closed to the public as it was declared unsafe and close to collapse. A Commission was set up by the Italian Government with the task of developing and implementing stabilization measures. This book begins with a brief description of the history of the Tower and its construction. The reader is then introduced to the huge challenges faced by the Commission in designing and implementing appropriate stabilization measures whilst at the same time satisfying the demanding requirements of conserving a world heritage monument. In particular two historical studies are described which proved to be most valuable in arriving at suitable stabilization measures. The first was a deduction of the history of inclination of the tower during and subsequent to construction. The results of this study were used to calibrate a sophisticated numerical model of the tower and the underlying very soft ground which proved vital in evaluating the effectiveness of various stabilization schemes. The second study was of measurements of movement made since 1911. This latter study revealed an unexpected mechanism of foundation movement which proved crucial in developing the temporary and permanent stabilization measures and which resulted in the Tower being re-opened to the public in June 2001. The book will appeal to both professionals and students in the fields of Architecture and Civil Engineering. It will also interest specialised audiences of geotechnical engineers and conservation architects. It may also be of wider interest to anyone planning to visit Pisa or who is intrigued as to what caused the Tower to lean and how it was stabilized. | The Tower of Pisa History Construction and Geotechnical Stabilization

GBP 54.99
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Power Quality

Power Quality

Frequency disturbances transients grounding interference…the issues related to power quality are many and solutions to power quality problems can be complex. However by combining theory and practice to develop a qualitative analysis of power quality the issues become relatively straightforward and one can begin to find solutions to power quality problems confronted in the real world. Power Quality builds the foundation designers engineers and technicians need to survive in the current power system environment. It treats power system theory and power quality principles as interdependent entities and balances these with a wealth of practical examples and data drawn from the author's 30 years of experience in the design testing and trouble-shooting of power systems. It compares different power quality measurement instruments and details ways to correctly interpret power quality data. It also presents alternative solutions to power quality problems and compares them for feasibility and economic viability. Power quality problems can have serious consequences from loss of productivity to loss of life but they can be easily prevented. You simply need a good understanding of electrical power quality and its impact on the performance of power systems. By changing the domain of power quality from one of theory to one of practice this book imparts that understanding and will develop your ability to effectively measure test and resolve power quality problems.

GBP 59.99
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Power Quality in Power Distribution Systems Concepts and Applications

Power Quality in Power Distribution Systems Concepts and Applications

The comprehensive textbook will help readers to develop analytic reasoning of power quality aspects in distribution power systems. It will as an ideal study material for senior undergraduate and graduate students in the field of electrical engineering electronics and communications engineering. • Provides explanation of transformations and power theories for single phase and three-phase systems. • Discusses concepts illustrating power quality aspects in power distribution network. • Examines detailed derivations and analysis of voltage and current compensation techniques. • Discusses custom power devices such as DSTATCOM DVR and UPQC. • Presents solved examples theoretical and numerical exercises in each chapter. This textbook comprehensively covers fundamentals concepts of power quality with the help of solved problems. It provides basic understanding of power quality aspects in power systems especially in power distribution networks and explains issues related to power quality problems their quantification analysis and interpretation. It covers important topics including single phase circuits three phase circuits theory of fundamental load compensation instantaneous reactive power theory theory of instantaneous symmetrical components dynamic voltage restorer (DVR) and unified power quality conditioner. Pedagogical features including solved problems and unsolved exercises are interspersed throughout the text for better understanding. The textbook is primarily written for senior undergraduate and graduate students in the field of electrical engineering electronics and communications engineering for courses on power quality/power system/power electronics. The textbook will be accompanied by teaching resource including solution manual for the instructors. | Power Quality in Power Distribution Systems Concepts and Applications

GBP 110.00
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DC Power Supplies Power Management and Surge Protection for Power Electronic Systems

DC Power Supplies Power Management and Surge Protection for Power Electronic Systems

As we increasingly use electronic devices to direct our daily lives so grows our dependence on reliable energy sources to power them. Because modern electronic systems demand steady efficient reliable DC voltage sources—often at a sub-1V level—commercial AC lines batteries and other common resources no longer suffice. New technologies also require intricate techniques to protect against natural and manmade disasters. Still despite its importance practical information on this critical subject remains hard to find. Using simple accessible language to balance coverage of theoretical and practical aspects DC Power Supplies Power Management and Surge Protection details the essentials of power electronics circuits applicable to low-power systems including modern portable devices. A summary of underlying principles and essential design points it compares academic research and industry publications and reviews DC power supply fundamentals including linear and low-dropout regulators. Content also addresses common switching regulator topologies exploring resonant conversion approaches. Coverage includes other important topics such as: Control aspects and control theory Digital control and control ICs used in switching regulators Power management and energy efficiency Overall power conversion stage and basic protection strategies for higher reliability Battery management and comparison of battery chemistries and charge/discharge management Surge and transient protection of circuits designed with modern semiconductors based on submicron dimension transistors This specialized design resource explores applicable fundamental elements of power sources with numerous cited references and discussion of commercial components and manufacturers. Regardless of their previous experience level this information will greatly aid designers researchers and academics who study design and produce the viable new power sources needed to propel our modern electronic world. | DC Power Supplies Power Management and Surge Protection for Power Electronic Systems

GBP 74.99
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Power System Capacitors

Power System Capacitors

Since transmitting reactive power over long distances is not feasible power systems integrate power factor correction capacitors to provide local reactive power compensation. With a wide range of options available and with the tremendous changes that have occurred over the past few decades a comprehensive up-to-date book on power factor capacitors is long overdue. Power System Capacitors fills this void by providing the fundamentals applications protection issues and system impacts for a broad spectrum of capacitor applications. Power System Capacitors guides you through the practical installations with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. The author describes the fundamentals of capacitors focused on the power factor correction industry standards capacitor specifications protection of shunt capacitors maintenance of capacitor banks and system impact issues. He also discusses the selection of supporting equipment such as fuses circuit breakers and surge arresters; includes more than 290 illustrations 90 tables and 400 equations; and explains how to perform an economic analysis. Offering up-to-date computer-aided analysis approaches along with fundamental concepts maintenance concerns and economic analysis Power System Capacitors steers you through the selection design installation and maintenance of power factor correction capacitors used in modern power systems. This is a valuable tool for any power system engineer in industry utilities consulting and practical power system evaluation.

GBP 59.99
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Switching Power Converters Medium and High Power Second Edition

Switching Power Converters Medium and High Power Second Edition

An examination of all of the multidisciplinary aspects of medium- and high-power converter systems including basic power electronics digital control and hardware sensors analog preprocessing of signals protection devices and fault management and pulse-width-modulation (PWM) algorithms Switching Power Converters: Medium and High Power Second Edition discusses the actual use of industrial technology and its related subassemblies and components covering facets of implementation otherwise overlooked by theoretical textbooks. The updated Second Edition contains many new figures as well as new and/or improved chapters on: Thermal management and reliability Intelligent power modules AC/DC and DC/AC current source converters Multilevel converters Use of IPM within a network of switches concept Power semiconductors Matrix converters Practical aspects in building power converters Providing the latest research and development information along with numerous examples of successful home appliance aviation naval automotive electronics industrial motor drive and grid interface for renewable energy products this edition highlights advancements in packaging technologies tackles the advent of hybrid circuits able to incorporate control and power stages within the same package and examines design for reliability from the system level perspective. | Switching Power Converters Medium and High Power Second Edition

GBP 94.99
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Telecom Power Systems

Telecom Power Systems

This book addresses topics specific to the application of power electronics to telecom systems. It follows the power flow from national grid down to the last low-voltage high current requirement of a processor. Auxiliary equipment requirements such as uninterruptible power supplies storage energy systems or charging systems are explained along with peculiar classification or suggestions for usage. The presentation of each telecom power system is completed with a large number of practical examples to reinforce new material. | Telecom Power Systems

GBP 48.99
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Elements of Power Systems

Elements of Power Systems

Elements of Power Systems prepares students for engineering degrees diplomas Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers (AMIE) examinations or corresponding examinations in electrical power systems. Complete with case studies worked examples and circuit schematic diagrams this comprehensive text: Provides a solid understanding of the theoretical aspects of power system engineering Instills a practical knowledge of large-scale power system analysis techniques Covers load characteristics tariffs power system stability and more Elements of Power Systems is designed as an undergraduate-level textbook but the book also makes a handy reference for practicing power engineers.

GBP 66.99
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Spacecraft Power Systems

Spacecraft Power Systems

This second edition of Spacecraft Power Systems is a comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals design trades components controls and operations of spacecraft power systems based on the real-world design and operations of spacecraft that have successfully flown for decades. It also includes emerging high-voltage high-power systems for in-space propulsion for interplanetary travel. With new and updated chapters sections and discussions the second edition covers up-to-date high-voltage MW-scale electric propulsion updated PV and battery systems spacecraft power components power electronics and their architectures and operations. This book also presents the latest in spacecraft design processes and trades controls operations and protection. This book is intended for senior undergraduate and graduate students in mechanical aerospace and electrical engineering taking courses in Space Systems Space Engineering and Spacecraft Power Systems as well as for practicing aerospace and power engineers and managers who are designing developing and operating spacecraft power systems.

GBP 145.00
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Power Engineering Advances and Challenges Part B: Electrical Power

Power Engineering Advances and Challenges Part B: Electrical Power

Traditionally power engineering has been a subfield of energy engineering and electrical engineering which deals with the generation transmission distribution and utilization of electric power and the electrical devices connected to such systems including generators motors and transformers. Implicitly this perception is associated with the generation of power in large hydraulic thermal and nuclear plants and distributed consumption. Faced with the climate change phenomena humanity has had to now contend with changes in attitudes in respect of environment protection and depletion of classical energy resources. These have had consequences in the power production sector already faced with negative public opinions on nuclear energy and favorable perception of renewable energy resources and about distributed power generation. The objective of this edited book is to review all these changes and to present solutions for future power generation. Future energy systems must factor in the changes and developments in technology like improvements of natural gas combined cycles and clean coal technologies carbon dioxide capture and storage advancements in nuclear reactors and hydropower renewable energy engineering power-to-gas conversion and fuel cells energy crops new energy vectors biomass-hydrogen thermal energy storage new storage systems diffusion modern substations high voltage engineering equipment and compatibility HVDC transmission with FACTS advanced optimization in a liberalized market environment active grids and smart grids power system resilience power quality and cost of supply plug-in electric vehicles smart metering control and communication technologies new key actors as prosumers smart cities. The emerging research will enhance the security of energy systems safety in operation protection of environment improve energy efficiency reliability and sustainability. The book reviews current literature in the advances innovative options and solutions in power engineering. It has been written for researchers engineers technicians and graduate and doctorate students interested in power engineering. | Power Engineering Advances and Challenges Part B: Electrical Power

GBP 44.99
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Integrated Power Devices and TCAD Simulation

Integrated Power Devices and TCAD Simulation

From power electronics to power integrated circuits (PICs) smart power technologies devices and beyond Integrated Power Devices and TCAD Simulation provides a complete picture of the power management and semiconductor industry. An essential reference for power device engineering students and professionals the book not only describes the physics inside integrated power semiconductor devices such lateral double-diffused metal oxide semiconductor field-effect transistors (LDMOSFETs) lateral insulated-gate bipolar transistors (LIGBTs) and super junction LDMOSFETs but also delivers a simple introduction to power management systems. Instead of abstract theoretical treatments and daunting equations the text uses technology computer-aided design (TCAD) simulation examples to explain the design of integrated power semiconductor devices. It also explores next generation power devices such as gallium nitride power high electron mobility transistors (GaN power HEMTs). Including a virtual process flow for smart PIC technology as well as a hard-to-find technology development organization chart Integrated Power Devices and TCAD Simulation gives students and junior engineers a head start in the field of power semiconductor devices while helping to fill the gap between power device engineering and power management systems.

GBP 74.99
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Power Electronics Drives and Advanced Applications

Power Electronics Drives and Advanced Applications

Concern for reliable power supply and energy-efficient system design has led to usage of power electronics-based systems including efficient electric power conversion and power semiconductor devices. This book provides integration of complete fundamental theory design simulation and application of power electronics and drives covering up-to-date subject components. It contains twenty-one chapters arranged in four sections on power semiconductor devices basic power electronic converters advanced power electronics converters power supplies electrical drives and advanced applications. Aimed at senior undergraduate and graduate students in electrical engineering and power electronics including related professionals this book • Includes electrical drives such as DC motor AC motor special motor high performance motor drives solar electrical/hybrid vehicle and fuel cell drives • Reviews advances in renewable energy technologies (wind PV hybrid power systems) and their integration • Explores topics like distributed generation microgrid and wireless power transfer system • Includes simulation examples using MATLAB®/Simulink and over four hundred solved unsolved and review problems | Power Electronics Drives and Advanced Applications

GBP 150.00
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Power Cable Technology

Power Cable Technology

Power Cable Technology provides a precise understanding of the design manufacture installation and testing of a range of electric power cables—from low-voltage 1 000/1 100V cables to extra-high-voltage 400kV cables—with reference to future trends in the industry. The authors’ mantra is: know your cable. Thus the book begins with a comprehensive overview of power cable design and manufacturing through the ages and then: Describes the characteristics of the materials currently used in the production of various power cables Explains how to calculate the die orifice for drawing wires how tolerance in manufacturing affects material weight and consumption and how and why lubricants are used Addresses the formation stranding and insulation of the electrical conductors as well as the sheathing armouring and protective covering of the power cables Delivers an in-depth discussion of quality systems quality control and performance testing Covers the many nuances of cable installation including laying jointing and terminating Throughout the authors emphasise consonance between design theory and practical application to ensure production of a quality power cable at a reasonable cost. They also underscore the importance of careful handling making Power Cable Technology a must read for power cable engineers and technicians alike.

GBP 44.99
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Three-Phase Electrical Power

Three-Phase Electrical Power

Three-Phase Electrical Power addresses all aspects of three-phase power circuits. The book treats the transmission of electrical power from the common sources where it is generated to locations where it is consumed. At typical facilities where electrical power is used the book covers the important topics of grounding currents power demand metering circuit protection motors motor protection power factor correction tariffs electrical drawings and relays. Included in the text are the necessary methods of computing currents and power in all possible types of circuit applications as those that are balanced unbalanced leading lagging three-wire and four-wire. Focusing on electrical gear programs and issues related to the generation and use of three-phase electrical power this contemporary educational guide:Uses simple straightforward language to explain key concepts and their underlying theoryIntroduces numerous examples illustrations and photographs to aid in comprehensionEmploys phasor concepts throughout the text to aid in the analysis of three-phase circuitsEncourages applied learning by supplying practical problems at the end of each chapterProvides extensive references and a glossary of symbols acronyms and equationsThree-Phase Electrical Power delivers a much-needed modern-day treatment of three-phase electrical power for electrical engineering students and practitioners alike.

GBP 52.99
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Shipboard Electrical Power Systems

Shipboard Electrical Power Systems

The second edition of Shipboard Electrical Power Systems addresses new developments in this rapidly growing field. Focusing on the industry trend toward electric propulsion for cruise navy and commercial ships the book aids new or experienced engineers in mastering the cutting-edge technologies required for power system design control protection and economic use of power. Covering the latest emission standards on ships and the clean power technologies necessary to meet such stringent regulations the book compiles essential information on power system design analysis and operation uniquely bringing all three together under one cover. Beginning by covering power system basics the book goes on to detail power generation electrical machines and batteries with new chapters on electric propulsion shipboard emission regulations and clean power technologies. Updated throughout to reflect this rapidly changing field the second edition clearly explains complicated electrical concepts using mechanical and hydraulic analogies to aid marine engineers in understanding difficult elements of the field. The book is an indispensable resource for well-rounded engineering students and professional engineers. This textbook is essential reading for students of marine engineering electrical power systems and electrical engineering alongside engineers working on commercial and navy ships on ports on land and offshore rigs.

GBP 150.00
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Island Power Systems

Island Power Systems

A major concern of island power systems is frequency stability. A power system is said to be frequency stable if its generators are able to supply their loads at a frequency within acceptable limits after a disturbance. Frequency instability occurs if load-generation imbalances are not corrected in appropriate manner and time. Since island power systems are more sensitive to frequency instability than large ones due to the smaller number of generators online and the lower inertia they require a larger amount of primary reserve per generator. This book provides a worldwide overview of island power systems describing their main features and issues. Split into two parts the first part examines the technical operation and in particular frequency stability of island power systems and its technical solutions including more efficient underfrequency load-shedding schemes. The chapters explore both conventional and advanced load-shedding schemes and consider the improvement of these schemes by making them more robust and efficient. Advanced devices are modelled and analyzed to enhance frequency stability and reduce the need for load shedding. In the second part the economic operation of island power systems is explored in detail. For that purpose regulations and economic operations (centralized vs. market scheme) are reviewed by the authors. The authors discuss models for renewable energy sources and for advanced devices and systems such as demand-side management energy storage systems and electric vehicles. This book will be critical reading to all researchers and professionals in power system planning and engineering electrical/power delivery RES and control engineering. It will also be of interest to researchers in signal processing and telecommunications and renewable energy as well as power system utility providers.

GBP 44.99
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SPICE for Power Electronics and Electric Power

SPICE for Power Electronics and Electric Power

Power electronics can be a difficult course for students to understand and for professors to teach. Simplifying the process for both SPICE for Power Electronics and Electric Power Third Edition illustrates methods of integrating industry standard SPICE software for design verification and as a theoretical laboratory bench. Helpful PSpice Software and Program Files Available for Download Based on the author Muhammad H. Rashid’s considerable experience merging design content and SPICE into a power electronics course this vastly improved and updated edition focuses on helping readers integrate the SPICE simulator with a minimum amount of time and effort. Giving users a better understanding of the operation of a power electronics circuit the author explores the transient behavior of current and voltage waveforms for each and every circuit element at every stage. The book also includes examples of all types of power converters as well as circuits with linear and nonlinear inductors. New in this edition: Student learning outcomes (SLOs) listed at the start of each chapter Changes to run on OrCAD version 9. 2 Added VPRINT1 and IPRINT1 commands and examples Notes that identify important concepts Examples illustrating EVALUE GVALUE ETABLE GTABLE ELAPLACE GLAPLACE EFREQ and GFREQ Mathematical relations for expected outcomes where appropriate The Fourier series of the output voltages for rectifiers and inverters PSpice simulations of DC link inverters and AC voltage controllers with PWM control This book demonstrates techniques of executing power conversions and ensuring the quality of the output waveforms rather than the accurate modeling of power semiconductor devices. This approach benefits students enabling them to compare classroom results obtained with simple switch models of devices. In addition a new chapter covers multi-level converters. Assuming no prior knowledge of SPICE or PSpice simulation the text provides detailed step-by-step instructions on how to draw a schematic of a circuit execute simulations and view or plot the output results. It also includes suggestions for laboratory experiments and design problems that can be used for student homework assignments.

GBP 74.99
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Power-Flow Modelling of HVDC Transmission Systems

Power-Flow Modelling of HVDC Transmission Systems

This book deals exclusively with the power-flow modelling of HVDC transmission systems. Different types of HVDC transmission systems their configurations/connections and control techniques are covered in detail. Power-Flow modelling of both LCC- and VSC-based HVDC systems is covered in this book. Both the unified and the sequential power-flow methods are addressed. DC grid power-flow controllers and renewable energy resources like offshore wind farms (OWFs) are also incorporated into the power-flow models of VSC-HVDC systems. The effects of the different power-flow methods and HVDC control strategies on the power-flow convergence are detailed along with their implementation. Features: Introduces the power-flow concept and develops the power-flow models of integrated AC/DC systems. Different types of converter control are modelled into the integrated AC/DC power-flow models developed. Both unified and the sequential power-flow methods are addressed. DC grid power-flow controllers like the IDCPFC and renewable energy resources like offshore wind farms (OWFs) are introduced and subsequently modelled into the power-flow algorithms. Integrated AC/DC power-flow models developed are validated by implementation in the IEEE 300-bus and European 1354-bus test networks incorporating different HVDC grids. This book aims at researchers and graduate students in Electrical Engineering Power Systems and HVDC Transmission.

GBP 140.00
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Advanced Non-Thermal Power Generation Systems

Advanced Non-Thermal Power Generation Systems

Generally sources for power generation are broken down into two categories: thermal and non-thermal. Thermal sources for power generation include combustion geothermal solar nuclear and waste heat which essentially provide heat as a means for power generation. This book examines non-thermal (mechanical electrochemical nanoscale self-powered and hybrid) sources of power generation and emphasizes recent advances in distributed power generation systems. Key Features Details recent advances made in wind power including onshore offshore fixed and floating platform and air wind energy systems and offers detailed assessments of progress Covers advances in generation of hydropower exploring dam hydropower novel wave energy converters and novel systems and turbines for hydrokinetic energy conversion to power Examines all types of fuel cells and their multi-functional roles along with hybrid fuel cell systems in complete detail Explores advances in the development of self-powered nanogenerators for use in portable wearable and implantable power electronics Focuses on technologies with the best commercial possibilities and provides perspectives on future challenges that need to be solved This book will be of value to all researchers in academia industry and government interested in pursuing power generation technologies and seeking a comprehensive understanding of available and emerging non-thermal power generation sources. Readers who are interested in learning about thermal power generation sources can find it in the author’s companion text Advanced Power Generation Systems: Thermal Sources (2023). | Advanced Non-Thermal Power Generation Systems

GBP 150.00
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Power Vacuum Tubes Handbook

Power Vacuum Tubes Handbook

Providing examples of applications Power Vacuum Tubes Handbook Third Edition examines the underlying technology of each type of power vacuum tube device in common use today. The author presents basic principles reports on new development efforts and discusses implementation and maintenance considerations. Supporting mathematical equations and extensive technical illustrations and schematic diagrams help readers understand the material. Translate Principles into Specific Applications This one-stop reference is a hands-on guide for engineering personnel involved in the design specification installation and maintenance of high-power equipment utilizing vacuum tubes. It offers a comprehensive look at the important area of high-frequency/high-power applications of microwave power devices making it possible for general principles to be translated into specific applications. Coverage includes power grid tubes—triodes tetrodes and pentodes—as well as microwave power tubes such as klystrons traveling wave tubes gyrotrons and other high-frequency devices. These vacuum tubes are used in applications from radio broadcasting to television radar satellite communications and more. Explore a Wide Variety of Methods in Power Vacuum Tube Design This third edition includes updates on vacuum tube technology devices applications design methods and modulation methods. It also expands its scope to cover properties of materials and RF system maintenance and troubleshooting. Explaining difficult concepts and processes clearly this handbook guides readers in the design and selection of a power vacuum tube-based system. What’s New in This Edition Includes two new chapters on properties of materials and RF system maintenance and troubleshooting Contains updates and additions in most chapters Identifies key applications for commercial and scientific research Examines the frontiers of materials science directly impacting construction reliability and performance Reviews methods of power tube design for more efficient longer-lasting tubes Features updated illustrations throughout to clarify and explain fundamental principles and implementation considerations

GBP 94.99
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Power Plant Engineering

Power Plant Engineering

Our lives and the functioning of modern societies are intimately intertwined with electricity consumption. We owe our quality of life to electricity. However the electricity generation industry is partly responsible for some of the most pressing challenges we currently face including climate change and the pollution of natural environments energy inequality and energy insecurity. Maintaining our standard of living while addressing these problems is the ultimate challenge for the future of humanity. The objective of this book is to equip engineering and science students and professionals to tackle this task. Written by an expert with over 25 years of combined academic and industrial experience in the field this comprehensive textbook covers both fossil fuels and renewable power generation technologies. For each topic fundamental principles historical backgrounds and state-of-the-art technologies are covered. Conventional power production technologies steam power plants gas turbines and combined cycle power plants are presented. For steam power plants the historical background thermodynamic principles steam generators combustion systems emission reduction technologies steam turbines condensate-feedwater systems and cooling systems are covered in separate chapters. Similarly the historical background and thermodynamic principles of gas turbines along with comprehensive discussions on compressors combustors and turbines are presented and then followed with combined cycle power plants. The second half of the book deals with renewable energy sources including solar photovoltaic systems solar thermal power plants wind turbines ocean energy systems and geothermal power plants. For each energy source the available energy and its variations historical background operational principles basic calculations current and future technologies and environmental impacts are presented. Finally energy storage systems as required technologies to address the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources are covered. While the book has been written with the needs of undergraduate and graduate college students in mind professionals interested in widening their understanding of the field can also benefit from it. | Power Plant Engineering

GBP 130.00
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Power System Economic and Market Operations

Power System Economic and Market Operations

Power system operation is one of the important issues in the power industry. The book aims to provide readers with the methods and algorithms to save the total cost in electricity generation and transmission. It begins with traditional power systems and builds into the fundamentals of power system operation economic dispatch (ED) optimal power flow (OPF) and unit commitment (UC). The book covers electricity pricing mechanisms such as nodal pricing and zonal pricing based on Security-Constrained ED (SCED) or SCUC. The operation of energy market and ancillary service market are also explored. It covers a wide range of interesting topics which could be very useful for understanding the main phenomena ruling power systems economy (such as Optimal Power Flow analysis and unit Commitments). It addresses topics widely treated in the literature hence it is important to outline its distinctive features compared to other similar books. The book is well structured and well balanced. —Alfredo Vaccaro University of Sannio Italy | Power System Economic and Market Operations

GBP 130.00
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Electrical Power Cable Engineering

Electrical Power Cable Engineering

Fully updated Electrical Power Cable Engineering Third Edition again concentrates on the remarkably complex design application and preparation methods required to terminate and splice cables. This latest addition to the CRC Press Power Engineering series covers cutting-edge methods for design manufacture installation operation and maintenance of reliable power cable systems. It is based largely on feedback from experienced university lecturers who have taught courses on these very concepts. The book emphasizes methods to optimize vital design and installation of power cables used in the interrelated fields of electrical mechanical and to some extent civil engineering. An in-depth exploration of power cable characteristics and applications it illustrates the many factors that can hinder real-world cable performance. Content focuses on low and medium voltages considering that these are used for the majority of cables in service globally. This edition also details techniques for testing shielded power cable systems in the field demonstrating how conductor material size and design depend on ampacity voltage regulation and other factors. Covering everything from manufacturing to testing this resource will benefit: Cable engineers and technicians (working for investor-owned utilities rural electric cooperatives and industrial manufacturers) who need to improve their oversight and understanding of power cables Universities that offer electrical power courses Professionals who must master new power cable terminology engineering characteristics and background information that will aid them in their decision making responsibilities The author is a life fellow of the IEEE and one of the original developers of industry standards for cables and accessories. To simplify field fundamentals and techniques for less experienced readers his book contains new updated and expanded chapters and an extensive glossary in addition to useful references tables equations and photographs. More experienced engineers will appreciate the book’s invaluable updates on the emerging materials products and concepts driving their dynamic field.

GBP 94.99
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Power Electronics Basics Operating Principles Design Formulas and Applications

Power Electronics Basics Operating Principles Design Formulas and Applications

Power Electronics Basics: Operating Principles Design Formulas and Applications provides fundamental knowledge for the analysis and design of modern power electronic devices. This concise and user-friendly resource:Explains the basic concepts and most important terms of power electronicsDescribes the power assemblies control and passive components of semiconductor power switchesCovers the control of power electronic devices from mathematical modeling to the analysis of the electrical processesAddresses pulse-width modulation power quality control and multilevel modular and multicell power converter topologiesDiscusses line-commutated and resonant converters as well as inverters and AC converters based on completely controllable switchesExplores cutting-edge applications of power electronics including renewable energy production and storage fuel cells and electric drives Power Electronics Basics: Operating Principles Design Formulas and Applications supplies graduate students industry professionals researchers and academics with a solid understanding of the underlying theory while offering an overview of the latest achievements and development prospects in the power electronics industry. | Power Electronics Basics Operating Principles Design Formulas and Applications

GBP 59.99
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