Electric Energy

An introductory review of electric energy using examples, numerical calculations and theory to describe the basic elements of the field. Coverage includes electric infrastructure, the grid, system operations, renewable energy, alternating current circuits, three-phase power, electrical safety, power electronics, transformers, electric machines, power quality, blackouts and future power systems.

A problem-oriented, student-centric approach to electric energy in all its various forms and applications. The text is example-driven with numerous practical problems interspersed with descriptive text with broad coverage. Combines the fundamentals of traditional energy conversion with contemporary topics giving students the background they need to meet future challenges.

• Provides a broad and comprehensive coverage of electric energy and power systems
• Extensive use of worked examples and solutions and pragmatic approach and easy-to-follow organization
• Presents streamlined presentations and structure with real system data and practical perspective
• Includes case studies on system disturbance events and blackouts
• Includes contemporary issues on data centers, electric vehicles, pumped hydro storage

Text is aimed toward undergraduates in electrical and mechanical engineering and beginning graduate students, or those professionals needing an introductory course in electric energy before a more advanced treatment of power flow analysis.