| Edition |
16th ed. / [edited by] M.A. Laughton, D.J. [i.e. D.F.] Warne. |
| Description |
1 online resource (1 volume (various pagings)) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Note |
Previous edition: edited by G.R. Jones, M.A. Laughton, M.G. Say. Oxford : Butterworth-Heinemann, 1993. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Units, mathematics and physical quantities -- Electrotechnology -- Network analysis -- Fundamental properties of materials -- Conductors and superconductors -- Semiconductors, thick and thin-film microcircuits -- Insulation -- Magnetic materials -- Electroheat and materials processing -- Welding and soldering -- Electric measurement -- Industrial instrumentation -- Control systems -- Digital control systems -- Microprocessors -- Programmable controllers -- Power semiconductor devices -- Electronic power conversion -- Electrical machine drives -- Motors and actuators -- Lighting -- Environmental control -- Electromagnetic compatibility -- Health and safety -- Hazardous are technology -- Prime movers -- Alternative energy sources -- Alternating current generators -- Batteries -- Overhead lines -- Cables -- HVDC -- Power transformers -- Switchgear -- Protection -- Electromagnetic transients -- Optical fibres in power systems -- Installation -- Power system planning -- Power system operation and control -- Reactive power plant and FACTS controllers -- Electricity economics and trading -- Power quality -- Road transport -- Railways -- Ships -- Aircraft -- Mining applications -- Standards and certification. |
| Summary |
For ease of use, this edition has been divided into the following subject sections: general principles; materials and processes; control, power electronics and drives; environment; power generation; transmission and distribution; power systems; sectors of electricity use. 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. *An essential source of techniques, data and principles for all practising electrical engineers *Written by an international team of experts from engineering companies and universities *Includes a major new section on control systems, PLCs and microprocessors. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Electrical engineering.
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Electrical engineering. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Laughton, M. A.
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Warne, D. F.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Electrical engineer's reference book. 16th ed. Oxford [England] ; Boston : Newnes, 2003 0750646373 (OCoLC)49594149 |
| ISBN |
9781601194527 (electronic book) |
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1601194528 (electronic book) |
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9780750646376 |
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0750646373 |
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9780080523545 (electronic book) |
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0080523544 (electronic book) |
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