Electrical engineer's reference book.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Laughton, M. A.

Warne, D. F.

Jones, G. R. (Gordon Rees), 1938-

Say, M. G. (Maurice George), 1902-1992

Rosengarten Family Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Electrical engineering.

Physical Description:

1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations ; 26 cm

Edition:

Sixteenth edition / [edited by] M.A. Laughton, D.J. [that is D.F.] Warne.

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; Boston : Newnes, 2003.

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

Notes:

Previous ed. edited by G.R. Jones, M.A. Laughton, M.G. Say. 1993.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Rosengarten Family Fund.

ISBN:

0750646373

OCLC:

49594149