Electromechanical Energy Devices and Power Systems - Softcover

Yamayee, Zia A.; Bala, Juan L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471010197 ISBN 13: 9780471010197

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1994

Synopsis

A thorough and understandable treatment of the topic, it introduces different energy sources and various electric energy conversion techniques. Presents an overview of the electric power system and its components. Reviews circuit and power concepts in electrical circuits. Covers magnetic circuits and transformers, fundamentals of rotating machines, theory and application of three–phase and single–phase induction motors, different power flow solution methods, the abnormal operating conditions of power systems including fault studies, system protection and power system stability. Contains scores of problems, examples, illustrations and diagrams.

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About the Author

Zia Ahmad Yamayee, American engineering educator, dean. Registered professional engineer, California, Washington. National Science Foundation grantee. Board directors Washington State Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement, Seattle, 1989-1996; member Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute Advisory Council, 1990-1996. Member American Society Engineering Education, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (senior). Yamayee, Zia Ahmad was born on February 2, 1948 in Herat, Afghanistan. Came to the United States, 1974. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Kabul University, Afghanistan, 1972. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Purdue University, 1976. Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1978. Board of directors Washington State Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement, Seattle, 1989-1996. Member Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute Advisory Council, 1990-1996. Member American Society Engineering Education, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (senior).

Synopsis

This text is aimed at electrical engineering students on an introductory course combining electrical machines and power systems. The first chapter introduces the student to different energy sources and various methods of electric energy conversion. The second chapter presents an overview of the electric power system and its components. The text then reviews circuits and power concepts in electrical circuits.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471010197
• ISBN 13: 9780471010197
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 528