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Electrical Engineering Books
Electrical Engineer's Portable Handbook
Overview and ObjectivePurpose: The handbook is designed as a personal, everyday tool for electrical design professionals. Its concept is to compact the "20 percent of data that is needed 80 percent of the time" into a portable format.Utility: It is intended to be used on a drawing board, desk, or carried in a briefcase, rather than sitting on a bookshelf.Scope: It covers preliminary design data for buildings of all types and sizes, providing time-saving data, rules of thumb, and concept explanations.Target AudienceExperienced Practitioners: Provides myriad valuable data for speed and efficiency in the design process.Fledgling Professionals: Includes enough concept explanations and examples on critical topics to serve as a teaching tool for those new to the field.Structure and OrganizationThe book is structured to follow the chronological flow of a typical electrical design project:General Information: Checklists, symbols, NEMA configurations, and formulas.National Electrical Code (NEC) Data: Extensive tables and articles updated to the 2002 NEC.Service and Distribution: Load calculations, short-circuit analysis, and system configurations.Grounding and Protection: Grounding systems, ground fault protection, and lightning protection.Emergency and Standby Power: Generator sizing, UPS systems, and emergency arrangements.Lighting: Terms, illuminance levels, and lamp selection.Special Systems: Fire alarm systems and structured telecommunications cabling.Miscellaneous Special Applications: Niche topics like Mineral-Insulated (MI) cable, fire pumps, and harmonic mitigation.Key Subjects and FeaturesProject Execution Tools: Contains comprehensive checklists for project status, drawing design, and site design coordination.Technical Standards: Incorporates IEEE Standard Function Numbers for device identification and NEMA enclosure ratings.Emerging Technologies: The second edition added new sections on Blown Optical Fiber Technology (BOFT) and updated telecommunications information based on the latest BICSI standards.Calculation Aids: Provides formulas and charts for determining amperes, horsepower, and short-circuit currents at various points in a distribution system.Safety and Compliance: Heavy emphasis on the 2002 National Electrical Code, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) mounting heights, and seismic requirements for equipment.
Electrical Engineering Books
Electric Power: Generation, Transmission and Efficiency
Overview and PurposeEditor: The book is edited by Clément M. Lefebvre.Publisher: It was published in 2007 by Nova Science Publishers, Inc., based in New York.Mission: The book presents new and important research focused on the generation, transmission, and efficiency of electric power. It addresses the challenges of a world becoming increasingly electrified, with a focus on reliable and economic designs for transmission networks and emerging technologies like distributed generation.Subject Coverage and StructureThe book is organized into a Short Communication followed by six specialized chapters, each contributing to the theme of power systems:Power Quality and AI: The introductory section explores using Advanced Signal Processing (Wavelet Transform) and Artificial Intelligence (Neural Networks) to identify and measure power disturbances in current and voltage waveforms.Distributed Multi-Generation (DMG): Chapter 1 introduces a comprehensive approach to planning small-scale plants (below 1 MW) that simultaneously produce electricity, heat, and cooling power. It details the "Lambda Analysis" and "Lambda Transforms" to model energy interactions within these systems.Optimization Techniques: Chapter 2 discusses the use of Genetic Algorithms for solving complex power system problems, such as allocating compensating capacitors and optimizing network topology to improve security.Coal Combustion Modeling: Chapter 3 presents a methodology for predicting coal behavior and pollutant emissions in utility boilers using Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) codes and experimental data.Electrogasdynamic (EGD) Power Conversion: Chapter 4 examines a process that converts thermal or kinetic energy directly into electricity without moving parts, using charged particles and high-velocity gas streamsLoad Modeling and Forecasting: Chapter 5 reviews new trends in forecasting techniques, including fuzzy logic and non-intrusive modeling to monitor residential consumption.Environmental Analysis: Chapter 6 analyzes the chemical structure of soot aerosol emitted from coal pyrolysis to better understand pollutant formation.Key Concepts and MethodologyLambda Analysis: A central theoretical framework introduced in the book for characterizing the production and demand sides of multi-generation plants by transforming various energy vectors into equivalent values.Efficiency and Sustainability: A strong emphasis is placed on improving energy generation efficiency and sustainability through technologies like cogeneration, trigeneration, and distributed generation.Technological Integration: The book highlights the integration of advanced software packages and simulation tools (like MATLAB and CFD codes) to prove the effectiveness of new power quality and combustion models.
Electrical Engineering Books
Electric Power Substations Engineering
Overview and ObjectiveEditor: The book is edited by John D. McDonald.Purpose: The primary objective is to provide an extensive overview of electric power substations, serving as both a comprehensive reference and a guide for study.Context: It is part of the Electrical Engineering Handbook Series by CRC Press/Taylor & Francis. The book aims to provide the information readers need about the subject at least 80% of the time.Target AudienceProfessionals: It is written for electric power-engineering professionals who require detailed design information.Other Engineering Disciplines: It also serves as an overview for mechanical or civil engineers who need specific information in one particular area.Students and Researchers: The chapters are written as tutorials with references for further reading.Book StructureThe book is organized into 20 chapters that cover the entire life cycle of a substation, from initial concept to end-of-life management:How a Substation Happens: Covers planning, budgeting, and site selection.Specialized Substation Types: Detailed sections on Gas-Insulated Substations (GIS), Air-Insulated Substations (AIS), and High-Voltage Power Electronic Substations.Core Design Elements: Chapters on high-voltage switching equipment, grounding, lightning shielding, and seismic considerations.Automation and Security: Covers substation integration, automation, and both physical and cyber security.Ancillary Systems: Includes oil containment, fire protection, and community considerations.Project Conclusion: Focuses on asset management, station commissioning, and project closeout.Key Subjects CoveredSubstation Design and Implementation: Includes technical details on bus configurations (single bus, ring bus, breaker-and-a-half), transformer connections, and site preparation.Switching Equipment: Provides in-depth analysis of disconnect switches, circuit breakers, and circuit switchers.Gas-Insulated Substations (GIS): Explains the use of sulfur hexafluoride gas for insulation, allowing for smaller, more reliable stations in space-constrained areas.Integration and Automation: Discusses the transition from traditional remote terminal units (RTUs) to Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) and data concentrators to optimize asset management.Security and Safety: Addresses physical security methods to prevent human intrusion and cyber security measures to protect control and diagnostic systems from remote attacks.Asset Management: Explores business-driven strategies for maximizing performance while managing risk and budgets.Industry StandardsThe majority of the chapter authors are members of the IEEE Power Engineering Society (PES) Substations Committee. Consequently, the book incorporates the most recent technological developments and the industry standards that govern substation design and operation.
Electrical Engineering Books
Transformer Handbook
Objective and PurposeThe primary objective of the handbook is to facilitate a physical understanding of the selection, ordering, operation, and maintenance of the entire range of power and distribution transformers. It serves as a guide based on ABB’s extensive knowledge and experience in the field.Target AudienceThe book is intended for personnel involved in various stages of a transformer's service life, including:Planners handling initial investment considerations.Operational staff responsible for installation, monitoring, and maintenance.End-of-life managers overseeing the disposal and scrapping of units.Structure and NavigationThe handbook is organized to follow the chronological life cycle of a transformer:Initial Considerations: Planning and design.Procurement: Information required for enquiries and ordering.Execution: Installation, commissioning, and operation.Sustainability: Maintenance and eventual disposal.Navigation is supported by a three-level table of contents and a detailed index. Each section is designed to be read independently for specific individual interests.Key Subjects CoveredThe handbook covers a vast array of technical and organizational topics, including:Transformer Types: Detailed descriptions of large, medium, and small distribution transformers (liquid-filled and dry-type), power transformers, generator step-up units, traction transformers, and various types of reactors (shunt, current-limiting, etc.).Technical Design: In-depth chapters on cores, windings, tanks, and components like bushings, coolers, and tap changers.Operational Fundamentals: Physics of transformers, voltage regulation, parallel operations, and overvoltage limitation.Testing and Quality: Routine, type, and special tests, as well as management systems (ISO 9001/14001) and safety precautions.Economic Analysis: A specialized section on Loss Capitalisation, providing formulas and methods to determine the optimum transformer design by balancing purchase price against operational energy costs.Standards: References and comparisons between widely applied international standards such as IEC, CENELEC, and ANSI/IEEE.
Electrical Engineering Books
BASICS OF EEE
Unlock the fundamentals of modern engineering with Basics of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Designed for undergraduate students and enthusiasts alike, this comprehensive guide bridges the gap between core electrical concepts and modern electronic systems.