Most traditional power systems textbooks focus on high-voltage transmission. However the majority of power engineers work in urban factories buildings or industries where power comes from utility companies or is self-generated. Introduction to Electrical Power and Power Electronics is the first book of its kind to cover the entire scope of electrical power and power electronics systems in one volumeâwith a focus on topics that are directly relevant in power engineersâ daily work. Learn How Electrical Power Is Generated Distributed and Utilized Composed of 17 chapters the book is organized into two parts. The first part introduces aspects of electrical power that most power engineers are involved in during their careers including the distribution of power to load equipment such as motors via step-down transformers cables circuit breakers relays and fuses. For engineers working with standalone power plants it also tackles generators. The book discusses how to design and operate systems for economic use of power and covers the use of batteries in greater depth than typically found in traditional power system texts. Understand How Power Electronics Work in Modern Systems The second part delves into power electronics switches as well as the DCâDC converters ACâDCâAC converters and frequency converters used in variable-frequency motor drives. It also discusses quality-of-power issues in modern power systems with many large power electronics loads. A chapter on power converter cooling presents important interdisciplinary design topics. Draw on the Authorâs Extensive Industry and Teaching Experience This timely book draws on the authorâs 30 years of work experience at General Electric Lockheed Martin and Westinghouse Electric and 15 years of teaching electrical power at the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy. Designed for a one-semester or two-quarter course in electrical power and power electronics it is also ideal for a refresher course or as a one-stop reference for industry professionals. . Language: English