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Electricity and Electronics for Renewable Energy Technology: An Introduction provides a foundational understanding of electricity and the methods and devices specific to electricity from renewable sources.
The book begins with a brief explanation of the necessary mathematics and then:
Addresses the basics of electricity and relationships, motors and generators, transformers, and networks and distribution
Tackles the key concepts associated with electronics, diodes and transistors, switching devices, and power converters
Covers digital electronics from number systems and logic circuits to encoders and decoders
Explores advanced subjects such as reactive power and the operation of a transistor
A lab manual and PowerPoint presentation are available with qualifying course adoption.
Featuring extensive review questions and practice problems at the end of each chapter, Electricity and Electronics for Renewable Energy Technology: An Introduction instills an essential knowledge of electricity and electronics required for work with renewable energy.
List of contents
Energy and Electricity. Basic Mathematics and Systems of Measurement Units. Atomic Structure of Materials. DC and AC Electricity. Voltage, Current, and Power. DC Circuits Relationships. DC Motors and Generators. AC Circuits Relationships. Three-Phase Systems. Transformers. AC Motors and Generators. Electric Power Transmission and Distribution. Electronic Components, Functions, and Devices. Diode. Regulating Diodes and Applications. Diode Rectifiers and Filters. Transistor. Transistor Circuits. Switchable Diodes and Gated Transistors. Power Converters. Electronic Power Converters in Wind Turbines and Solar Photovoltaic Systems. Digital Electronics. Logic Circuits and Applications. Encoders and Decoders.
About the author
Ahmad Hemami is an adjunct professor at McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada, and a professor at Iowa Lakes College, Estherville, Iowa, USA. He holds a BS from the University of Tehran, Iran, and a Ph.D from the University of Salford, UK. Dr. Hemami’s extensive experience includes teaching, engineering practice, and research. He has taught several undergraduate and graduate engineering courses, supervised numerous MS and Ph.D students, served as an industry consultant, and published his research in more than 100 journals and conference proceedings.
