Electric Power - Energy Sources, Prime Movers, and Power Grids

List of contents

Overview. Part I. Electricity. Demand for Electricity. Supply of Electricity. Cost of Electricity. Part II. Energy Sources. Chemical Fuels. Nuclear Fuels. Water. Wind. Solar Irradiation. Geothermal Energy. Part III. Prime Movers. Heat Engines. Water Turbines. Wind Turbines. Electrochemical Systems. Photovoltaics. Part IV. Power Grids. Generators. Transformers. Transmission Systems. Distribution Systems. Electric Motors. Appendices

Summary

This book examines the generation, transmission, distribution, and applications of electric power at a level suitable for practicing professionals and upper level undergraduates in science and engineering programs. It examines the demands and generation of conventional and alternative energy technologies and considers the economic and environmental aspects throughout. It also discusses prime movers in energy: heat engines, water and wind turbines, electrochemical systems, and photovoltaics. The book covers all facets of power grids, including generators, transformers, transmission and distribution systems, electric motors, and protective systems.

Product details

• Authors: Paul K. Andersen
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 31.01.2016, delayed
• EAN: 9781482240245
• ISBN: 978-1-4822-4024-5
• No. of pages: 448
• Series: Energy and the Environment
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Mechanics, acoustics