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Crisis in Sociology The Need for Darwin

Crisis in Sociology The Need for Darwin

Crisis in Sociology presents a compelling portrait of sociology's current troubles and proposes a controversial remedy. In the authors' view sociology's crisis has deep roots traceable to the over-ambitious sweep of the discipline's founders. Generations of sociologists have failed to focus effectively on the tasks necessary to build a social science. The authors see sociology's most disabling flaw in the failure to discover even a single general law or principle. This makes it impossible to systematically organize empirical observations guide inquiry by suggesting falsifiable hypotheses or form the core of a genuinely cumulative body of knowledge. Absent such a theoretical tool sociology can aspire to little more than an amorphous mass of hunches and disconnected facts. The condition engenders confusion and unproductive debate. It invites fragmentation and predation by applied social disciplines such as business administration criminal justice social work and urban studies. Even more dangerous are incursions by prestigious social sciences and by branches of evolutionary biology that constitute the frontier of the current revolution in behavioral science. Lopreato and Crippen argue that unless sociology takes into account central developments in evolutionary science it will not survive as an academic discipline. Crisis in Sociology argues that participation in the new social science exemplified by thriving new fields such as evolutionary psychology will help to build a vigorous scientific sociology. The authors analyze research on such subjects as sex roles social stratification and ethnic conflict showing how otherwise disconnected features of the sociological landscape can in fact contribute to a theoretically coherent and cumulative body of knowledge. | Crisis in Sociology The Need for Darwin

GBP 130.00
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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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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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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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Hybrid Frequentist/Bayesian Power and Bayesian Power in Planning Clinical Trials

Hybrid Frequentist/Bayesian Power and Bayesian Power in Planning Clinical Trials

Hybrid Frequentist/Bayesian Power and Bayesian Power in Planning Clinical Trials provides a practical introduction to unconditional approaches to planning randomised clinical trials particularly aimed at drug development in the pharmaceutical industry. This book is aimed at providing guidance to practitioners in using average power assurance and related concepts. This book brings together recent research and sets them in a consistent framework and provides a fresh insight into how such methods can be used. Features: A focus on normal theory linking average power expected power predictive power assurance conditional Bayesian power and Bayesian power. Extensions of the concepts to binomial and time-to-event outcomes and non-inferiority trials An investigation into the upper bound on average power assurance and Bayesian power based on the prior probability of a positive treatment effect Application of assurance to a series of trials in a development program and an introduction of the assurance of an individual trial conditional on the positive outcome of an earlier trial in the program or to the successful outcome of an interim analysis Prior distribution of power and sample size Extension of the basic approach to proof-of-concept trials with dual success criteria Investigation of the connection between conditional and predictive power at an interim analysis and power and assurance Introduction of the idea of surety in sample sizing of clinical trials based on the width of the confidence intervals for the treatment effect and an unconditional version.

GBP 99.99
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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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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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Presidential Power Theories and Dilemmas

Presidential Power Theories and Dilemmas

Presidential power is perhaps one of the most central issues in the study of the American presidency. Since Richard E. Neustadt's classic study first published in 1960 there has not been a book that thoroughly examines the issue of presidential power. Presidential Power: Theories and Dilemmas by noted scholar John P. Burke provides an updated and comprehensive look at the issues constraints and exercise of presidential power. This book considers the enduring question of how presidents can effectively exercise power within our system of shared powers by examining major tools and theories of presidential power including Neustadt's theory of persuasion and bargaining as power constitutional and inherent powers Samuel Kernell's theory of going public models of historical time and the notion of internal time. Using illustrative examples from historical and contemporary presidencies Burke helps students and scholars better understand how presidents can manage the public's expectations navigate presidential-congressional relations and exercise influence in order to achieve their policy goals. | Presidential Power Theories and Dilemmas

GBP 130.00
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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 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 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 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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Electrical Power Systems Technology

Electrical Power Systems Technology

Electrical Power Systems Technology Fourth Edition covers a wide range of technologies and systems used in the generation distribution control conversion and measurement of electrical power. This reference book provides a foundational overview presented in a basic easy-to-understand manner. The content is organized in a logical pedagogical style using five basic power system components – Measurement Generation Distribution Control and Conversion. Each of these basic systems is broken down into sub-systems equipment and components that are explored in greater detail in each of the 18 chapters. Simplified mathematical concepts are described with practical applications to assist in fundamental understanding. Abundant illustrations (almost one per page) are used to add visual information to supplement technical knowledge development. The fourth edition has been edited to provide improved information and clarity including many new illustrations. An additional chapter – Chapter 18 – Evolving Power System Technologies and Considerations – has been added to describe issues related to power system operation.

GBP 130.00
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Power Electronic Converters Interactive Modelling Using Simulink

Power Electronic Converters Interactive Modelling Using Simulink

Provides a step-by-step method for the development of a virtual interactive power electronics laboratory. The book is suitable for undergraduates and graduates for their laboratory course and projects in power electronics. It is equally suitable for professional engineers in the power electronics industry. The reader will learn to develop interactive virtual power electronics laboratory and perform simulations of their own as well as any given power electronic converter design using SIMULINK with advanced system model and circuit component level model. Features Examples and Case Studies included throughout. Introductory simulation of power electronic converters is performed using either PSIM or MICROCAP Software. Covers interactive system model developed for three phase Diode Clamped Three Level Inverter Flying Capacitor Three Level Inverter Five Level Cascaded H-Bridge Inverter Multicarrier Sine Phase Shift PWM and Multicarrier Sine Level Shift PWM. System models of power electronic converters are verified for performance using interactive circuit component level models developed using Simscape-Electrical Power Systems and Specialized Technology block set. Presents software in the loop or Processor in the loop simulation with a power electronic converter examples. | Power Electronic Converters Interactive Modelling Using Simulink

GBP 130.00
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Gallium Nitride Power Devices

Gallium Nitride Power Devices

GaN is considered the most promising material candidate in next-generation power device applications owing to its unique material properties for example bandgap high breakdown field and high electron mobility. Therefore GaN power device technologies are listed as the top priority to be developed in many countries including the United States the European Union Japan and China. This book presents a comprehensive overview of GaN power device technologies for example material growth property analysis device structure design fabrication process reliability failure analysis and packaging. It provides useful information to both students and researchers in academic and related industries working on GaN power devices. GaN wafer growth technology is from Enkris Semiconductor currently one of the leading players in commercial GaN wafers. Chapters 3 and 7 on the GaN transistor fabrication process and GaN vertical power devices are edited by Dr. Zhihong Liu who has been working on GaN devices for more than ten years. Chapters 2 and 5 on the characteristics of polarization effects and the original demonstration of AlGaN/GaN heterojunction field-effect transistors are written by researchers from Southwest Jiaotong University. Chapters 6 8 and 9 on surface passivation reliability and package technologies are edited by a group of researchers from the Southern University of Science and Technology of China. | Gallium Nitride Power Devices

GBP 139.00
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Power Converters for Electric Vehicles

Power Converters for Electric Vehicles

Power Converters for Electric Vehicles gives an overview topology design and simulation of different types of converters used in electric vehicles (EV). It covers a wide range of topics ranging from the fundamentals of EV Hybrid EV and its stepwise approach simulation of the proposed converters for real-time applications and corresponding experimental results performance improvement paradigms and overall analysis. Drawing upon the need for novel converter topologies this book provides the complete solution for the power converters for EV applications along with simulation exercises and experimental results. It explains the need for power electronics in the improvement of performance in EV. This book: Presents exclusive information on the power electronics of EV including traction drives. Provides step-by-step procedure for converter design. Discusses various topologies having different isolated and non-isolated converters. Describes control circuit design including renewable energy systems and electrical drives. Includes practical case studies incorporated with simulation and experimental results. Power Converters for Electric Vehicles will provide researchers and graduate students in Power Electronics Electric Drives Vehicle Engineering a useful resource for stimulating their efforts in this important field of the search for renewable technologies.

GBP 130.00
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Advanced Power Electronics Converters for Future Renewable Energy Systems

Advanced Power Electronics Converters for Future Renewable Energy Systems

This book narrates an assessment of numerous advanced power converters employed on primitive phase to enhance the efficiency of power translation pertaining to renewable energy systems. It presents the mathematical modelling analysis and control of recent power converters topologies namely AC/DC DC/DC and DC/AC converters. Numerous advanced DC-DC Converters namely multi-input DC-DC Converter Cuk SEPIC Zeta and so forth have been assessed mathematically using state space analysis applied with an aim to enhance power efficiency of renewable energy systems. The book: Explains various power electronics converters for different types of renewable energy sources Provides a review of the major power conversion topologies in one book Focuses on experimental analysis rather than simulation work Recommends usage of MATLAB PSCAD and PSIM simulation software for detailed analysis Includes DC-DC converters with reasonable peculiar power rating This book is aimed at researchers graduate students in electric power engineering power and industrial electronics and renewable energy. | Advanced Power Electronics Converters for Future Renewable Energy Systems

GBP 120.00
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Wind and Solar Power Systems Design Analysis and Operation

Wind and Solar Power Systems Design Analysis and Operation

This book provides technological and socio-economic coverage of renewable energy. It discusses wind power technologies solar photovoltaic technologies large-scale energy storage technologies and ancillary power systems. In this new edition the book addresses advancements that have been made in renewable energy: grid-connected power plants power electronics converters and multi-phase conversion systems. The text has been revised to include up-to-date material statistics and current technology trends. Three new chapters have been added to cover turbine generators AC and DC wind systems and recent advances solar power conversion. Discusses additional renewable energy sources such as ocean special turbines etc. Covers system integration for solar and wind energy Presents emerging DC wind systems Includes coverage on turbine generators Updated sections on solar power conversion It offers students practicing engineers and researchers a comprehensive look at wind and solar power technologies. It is designed as a reference and can serve as a textbook for senior undergraduates in a one-semester course on renewable power or energy systems. | Wind and Solar Power Systems Design Analysis and Operation

GBP 120.00
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Power Systems Analysis Illustrated with MATLAB and ETAP

Power Systems Analysis Illustrated with MATLAB and ETAP

Electrical power is harnessed using several energy sources including coal hydel nuclear solar and wind. Generated power is needed to be transferred over long distances to support load requirements of customers viz. residential industrial and commercial. This necessitates proper design and analysis of power systems to efficiently control the power flow from one point to the other without delay disturbance or interference. Ideal for utility and power system design professionals and students this book is richly illustrated with MATLAB® and Electrical Transient Analysis Program (ETAP®) to succinctly illustrate concepts throughout and includes examples case studies and problems. Features Illustrated throughout with MATLAB and ETAP Proper use of positive/negative/zero sequence analysis of a given one-line diagram (OLD) associated with a grid as well as finger-holding instructions to tackle a power system analysis (PSA) problem for a given OLD of a grid On-line evaluation of power flow short-circuit analysis and related PSA for a given OLD Appropriately learn the finer nuances of designing the several components of a PSA including transmission lines transformers generators/motors and illustrate the corresponding equivalent circuit Case studies from utilities and independent system operators | Power Systems Analysis Illustrated with MATLAB and ETAP

GBP 150.00
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Gas Turbine Combined Cycle Power Plants

Gas Turbine Combined Cycle Power Plants

This book covers the design analysis and optimization of the cleanest most efficient fossil fuel-fired electric power generation technology at present and in the foreseeable future. The book contains a wealth of first principles-based calculation methods comprising key formulae charts rules of thumb and other tools developed by the author over the course of 25+ years spent in the power generation industry. It is focused exclusively on actual power plant systems and actual field and/or rating data providing a comprehensive picture of the gas turbine combined cycle technology from performance and cost perspectives. Material presented in this book is applicable for research and development studies in academia and government/industry laboratories as well as practical day-to-day problems encountered in the industry (including OEMs consulting engineers and plant operators). | Gas Turbine Combined Cycle Power Plants

GBP 125.00
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Wealth and Power Philosophical Perspectives

Wealth and Power Philosophical Perspectives

Is political equality viable when a capitalist economy unequally distributes private property? This book examines the nexus between wealth and politics and asks how institutions and citizens should respond to it. Theories of democracy and property have often ignored the ways in which the rich attempt to convert their wealth into political power implicitly assuming that politics is isolated from economic forces. This book brings the moral and political links between wealth and power into clear focus. The chapters are divided into three thematic sections. Part I analyses wealth and politics from the perspective of various political traditions such as liberalism republicanism anarchism and Marxism. Part II addresses the economic sphere and looks at the political influence of corporations philanthropists and commons-based organisations. Finally Part III turns to the political sphere and looks at the role of political parties and constitutions and phenomena such as corruption and lobbying. Wealth and Power: Philosophical Perspectives will be of interest to scholars and advanced students working in political philosophy political science economics and law. | Wealth and Power Philosophical Perspectives

GBP 120.00
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Nuclear Power in Asia Post Fukushima

Nuclear Power in Asia Post Fukushima

The 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster led many to believe that the nuclear era was coming to an end. More than ten years since Asia is leading the global nuclear sector. Contributing to two-thirds of the global construction of reactors and exhibiting its technical prowess in the nuclear research and development arena the future of nuclear power in Asia appears to be on a positive trajectory. This development is driven by a mix of urgent necessity aided by the realisation that benefits offered by nuclear power are not just environmental in character but also economic and strategic. In this context the book examines the energy trends and the current state of nuclear power in the Asian continent and endeavours to answer the much-deliberated question of whether Asia is witnessing a nuclear renaissance again. To address this question the book explores the policy responses by Asian countries to the Fukushima disaster. It attempts to map the future trajectory of nuclear power in Asia and tries to identify the factors that may accelerate or limit its growth. Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India Sri Lanka Nepal Bangladesh Pakistan and Bhutan) | Nuclear Power in Asia Post Fukushima

GBP 130.00
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