Electric Energy: An Introduction (Hardcover, 3)

History of Power Systems
Thomas A. Edison (1847?1931)
Nikola Tesla (1856?1943)
Battle of AC versus DC
Today’s Power Systems

Basic Components of Power Systems
Power Plants
Transformers
Transmission Lines
Distribution Lines
Conductors
Substations
Control Centers
Worldwide Standards for Household Voltage and Frequency

Energy Resources
Fossil Fuel
Nuclear Fuel

Power Plants
Hydroelectric Power Plants
Fossil Fuel Power Plants
Nuclear Power Plants

Environmental Impact of Power Plants
Environmental Concerns Related to Fossil Fuel Power Plants
Environmental Concerns Related to Hydroelectric Power Plants
Environmental Concerns Related to Nuclear Power Plants

Renewable Energy
Solar Energy
Wind Energy
Hydrokinetic Systems
Geothermal Energy
Biomass Energy
Fuel Cell
Intermittency of Renewable Systems
Energy Storage Systems

Alternating Current Circuits
Alternating Current Waveform
Root Mean Square
Phase Shift
Concept of Phasors
Complex Number Analysis
Complex Impedance
Electric Power
Electric Energy

Three-Phase Systems
Generation of Three-Phase Voltages
Connections of Three-Phase Circuits
Power Calculations of Balanced Three-Phase Circuits

Electric Safety
Electric Shock
Ground Resistance
Touch and Step Potentials
Electric Safety at Home
Low Frequency Magnetic Field and Its Health Effects

Power Electronics
Power Electronic Devices
Solid-State Switching Circuits

Transformers
Theory of Operation
Multi-Winding Transformer
Autotransformer
Three-Phase Transformer
Actual Transformer

Electric Machines
Rotating Magnetic Field
Rotating Induction Motor
Linear Induction Motor
Induction Generator
Synchronous Generator
Synchronous Motor
Direct Current Motor
Stepper Motor
Single-Phase Motors

Power Quality
Voltage Problems
Harmonic Problems

Power Grid and Blackouts
Topology of Power Systems
Analysis of Power Networks
Electric Energy Demand
Trading Electric Energy
World Wide Web of Power
Anatomy of Blackouts
Blackout Scenarios

Future Power Systems
Smart Grid
Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Alternative Resources
Less Polluting Power Plants
Distributed Generation
Power Electronics
Enhanced Reliability
Intelligent Operation, Maintenance, and Training
Space Power Plants

Appendix A: Units and Symbols
Appendix B: Conversions
Appendix C: Key Parameters
Appendix D: Inductors
Appendix E: Key Integrals
Index

Chapters include exercises.