Finding information in electrical engineering

Wiley Engineer's Desk Reference. 2nd edition.

Balances authoritative coverage of classical engineering topics with new material on state-of-the-art subjects such as composites, lasers, automatic data collection, and more.

Standard Handbook for Electrical Engineers. 14th edition.

For over 90 years the watershed reference for electrical engineering. Oriented towards practical applications, the scope of this handbook includes the generation, transmission, distribution, control, conservation, and application of electric power. Contains definitions, information on materials, components, computer applications, and the economics of electrical systems, solutions to problems encountered in electrical system design, operation and maintenance, and a listing of standards governing the fields of electrotechnology, telecommunications and information technology. This edition has a greater emphasis on: Communications, reflecting it's expanded role in electric utility operations; High voltage transmission systems, which encompass high-voltage direct current systems; Energy conservation and efficiency energy use plus a look at alternative energy sources such as solar power, geothermal power and energy storage systems. The latest strides in residential, commercial and industrial applications of more efficient motors, lighting and transportation are reported.

Electrical Engineering Handbook. 3rd edition.

Focuses on key concepts, models and equations, and provides up to date information across the field of electrical engineering including the areas of circuits, signal processing, electronics, electromagnetics, electrical effects and devices, energy, communications, digital devices, computer engineering, systems and biomedical engineering. Designed to provide answers to most inquiries and direction to further sources of reference this handbook also contains a compilation of physical, chemical, material and mathematical data.

Electrical Engineering Handbook

Reference source for all practicing electrical engineers and students. Encompassing 79 chapters likely be the engineer's first choice in looking for a solution. Has breadth and depth of coverage in: Circuits and Networks, Electric Power Systems, Electronics, Computer-Aided Design and Optimization, VLSI Systems, Signal Processing, Digital Systems and Computer Engineering, Digital Communication and Communication Networks, Electromagnetics and Control and Systems. Extensive, complete references to other sources are provided.

New chapters and major revisions include: industrial instrumentation; digital control systems; programmable controllers; electronic power conversion; environmental control; hazardous area technology; electromagnetic compatibility; alternative energy sources; alternating current generators; electromagnetic transients; power system planning; reactive power plant and FACTS controllers; electricity economics and trading; power quality.

Comprehensive Dictionary of Electrical Engineering. 2nd edition.

Provides definitions of electrical engineering terms. Areas examined include applied electrical engineering, microwave engineering, control engineering, power engineering, digital systems engineering, and device electronics.

IEEE Standard Dictionary of Electrical and Electronics Terms. 6th edition.

A collection of terms defined in existing, approved IEEE standards or the past body of IEEE standards and standard glossaries. Terms are categorised by their technical subject area.

Handbook of Electrical Engineering Calculations

Uses numerical techniques illustrated with drawings and tables to identify and solve problems in the fields of electric power, electromagnetic fields, signal analysis, communication systems, control systems and computer engineering. Demonstrates calculation principles and procedures and illustrates how calculations can clarify some basic concepts and provide a model for problem solving.

Handbook of Electric Power Calculations. 3rd edition.

Provides calculation procedures for solving problems commonly encountered in electrical power engineering. Each entry provides a clear statement of the problem, and step-by-step calculation procedures with the inclusion of relevant graphs and illustrations and use of SI and USCS equivalents. Covers calculations for network analysis, instrumentation, dc motors and generators, single and three phase motors, transformers, synchronous machines, generation of electric power, transmission lines, electric power networks, load flow analysis, power systems control, short circuit computations, system grounding, power system protection, power system stability, cogeneration, batteries, economic methods, and lighting design. This edition also includes a completely searchable CD-ROM featuring the complete text of the book and over 100 live formulas for inclusion of additional parameters.

Electric Power Engineering Handbook

Covers the full spectrum of electric power engineering, from electric power generation, transformation, transmission, and distribution to non-conventional energy sources, power electronics, and power quality.

American Electricians' Handbook. 13th edition.

Presents information on electrical equipment and materials without the use of advanced mathematics so as to be useful to the average electrical user. Arranged for the purposes of selection, installation, maintenance, and operation of electrical equipment and wiring in compliance with the current U.S. National Electrical Code standards. Covers the fundamentals of electricity as well as the areas of properties and splicing of conductors, circuits and circuit calculations, general electrical equipment and batteries, transformers, solid-state devices and circuits, generators and motors, outside distribution, interior wiring, electric lighting, and wiring and design tables.

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