Generation, distribution, and utilization of electrical energy / C. L. Wadhwa.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wadhwa, C. L., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Electrical engineering.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (504 p.)

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Kent, [England] : New Academic Science Limited, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Non-conventional & conventional methods of generating electric energy discussed Economics of such generation Different methods of distribution Steady state and transient state characteristics of various electric drives included Various methods of heating and welding included Solved examples, practice problems and multiple choice questions

Contents:

Cover

Preface to the Third Edition

Preface to the First Edition

Contents

Chapter-1 Non-Conventional and Conventional Sources of Energy

1.0 Non-Conventional

1.1 Tidal Power

1.1.1 Introduction

1.1.2 Basic Schemes

1.1.3 Turbines for Tidal Power

1.2 Wind Power

1.2.1 Introduction

1.2.2 Characteristics of Wind Power

1.2.3 Design of Wind Wheels

1.3 Geothermal Power

1.3.1 Introduction

1.3.2 Principle of Operation

1.3.3 Combined Operation of Geothermal Plant

1.4 Wave Power

1.4.1 Introduction

1.4.2 Wave Power Conversion Devices

1.5 Magneto Hydro Dynamic (MHD) Generation

1.5.1 Introduction

1.5.2 Principle of Operation of MHD Generator

1.6 Solar Energy

1.6.1 Introduction

1.6.2 Residential cooling and heating

1.6.3 Photosynthesis Production of Energy Sources

1.6.4 Solar Power Plant

1.6.5 Solar Concentrators

1.6.6 Flat Plate Collector

1.7 Conventional Sources

1.7.1 Hydro Station

1.7.2 Selection of Site

1.7.3 Classification of Hydro Plants

1.7.4 Classification of Turbines

1.7.5 Layout of a Hydro Station

1.7.6 Governing of Turbines

1.8 Steam Power Plant

1.8.1 Introduction

1.8.2 Selection of Site

1.8.3 General Layout of a Thermal Power Plant

1.8.4 Ash Handling Plant

1.8.5 Electrostatic Precipitator

1.8.6 Steam Generating Plant

1.8.7 Feed Water Circuit

1.8.8 Cooling Water Circuit

1.8.9 Turbine Governing

1.9 Nuclear Power Plants

1.9.1 Introduction

1.9.2 Half Life

1.9.3 Energy Mass Equivalence

1.9.4 Binding Energy

1.9.5 Nuclear Fission

1.9.6 Nuclear Fuel

1.9.7 Nuclear Reactors

1.9.8 Critical Mass

1.9.9 Types of Reactors

1.9.10 Location of Nuclear Power Plant

1.9.11 Fusion

1.10 The Gas Turbine Plant

1.10.1 Introduction

1.10.2 Layout of a Gas Turbine Power Plant.

1.10.3 Advantages of Gas Turbine

1.10.4 Asynchronous Generators

Questions

References

Chapter-2 Economics of Generation

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Definitions

2.3 Load Duration Curve

2.4 Number and Size of Generator Units

2.4.1 Base Load and Peak Load Plants

2.5 Cost of Electrical Energy

2.5.1 Fixed Cost

2.5.2 Running Cost of Energy

2.6 Tariff or Charge to Consumer

Chapter-3 Distribution

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Types of Distribution System

3.2.1 The Radial Systems

3.2.2 The Ring Mains Systems

3.3 Kelvin's Law

3.3.1 Loss Load Factor

3.3.2 Limitations of Kelvin's Law

3.4 Distributor

3.4.1 D.C. Distributor Fed at One End

3.4.2 Three Wire d.c. Distributor Fed from One End

3.4.3 Two-wire Distributor Fed at Both Ends

3.4.4 Uniformly Loaded Distributor

3.4.5 Ring Mains

3.4.6 A.C. Distribution : Single Phase

3.4.7 3-Phase, 4-wire System

3.5 Substation

3.5.1 Bus Bar System

3.5.2 Selection of Site for Substation

3.6 Cost Comparison of Distribution Systems

3.7 Quality and Reliability of Power Supply

3.7.1 Reliability of Power Supply

3.7.2 Reliability Measurement

3.7.3 Consumer Interruption Cost

3.8 Distribution Automation

3.8.1. Communication Systems

3.8.2 SCADA System

3.8.3 Consumer Information Service

3.8.4 Geographical Information System (GIS)

3.8.5 Remote Control of Agriculture Load

3.8.6 Automatic Meter Reading (AMR)

3.8.7 Distribution Automation System

3.8.8 Advantage of Distribution Automation

3.9 Grounding System

3.9.1 Substation Grounding

3.10 Energy Auditing

3.11 Electronic Energy Meters

3.12 Concept of Grid

3.13 Grid Standard for Operation and Maintenance of Transmission Lines

3.14 Transmission and Distribution (T &amp

D) Losses

References.

Chapter-4 Electric Drives and Industrial Applications

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Factors Affecting Selection of Motor

4.3 Types of Loads

4.3.1 Nature of Mechanical Load

4.4 Steady State Characteristics of Drives

4.4.1 D.C. Motors

4.4.2 A.C. Motors

4.5 Transient Characteristics

4.5.1 Starting

4.5.2 Braking

4.6 Size of Motor

4.7 Load Equalisation

4.8 Industrial Applications

4.9 Modern Approach to Speed Control of D.C. Drives

4.9.1 Torque Speed Characteristics

4.10 Thyristorised Speed Control of A.C. Drives

4.11 Variable Voltage Variable Frequency Control

4.12 Variable Current Variable Frequency Control

4.13 Abnormal Operating Conditions of Induction Motors

4.14 Unbalanced Operation of Induction Motors

Chapter-5 Electric Heating and Welding

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Classification of Methods of Electric Heating

5.2.1 Direct Resistance Heating

5.2.2 Indirect Resistance Heating

5.3 Requirements of a Good Heating Material

5.4 Design of Heating Element

5.5 Temperature Control of Resistance Furnace

5.6 Electric Arc Furnace

5.6.1 The Direct Arc Furnace

5.6.2 The Indirect Arc Furnace

5.7 Induction Heating

5.7.1 Core Type Furnace

5.7.2 The Ajax-Wyatt Furnace

5.7.3 Core-less Induction Furnace

5.7.4 Sources of High Frequency for Induction Heating

5.8 Dielectric Heating

5.9 Electric Welding

5.10 Resistance Welding

5.10.1 Spot Welding

5.10.2 Seam Welding

5.10.3 Butt Welding

5.10.4 Projection Welding

5.10.5 Percussion Welding

5.10.6 Flash Butt Welding

5.11 Electric Arc Welding

5.11.1 Carbon Arc Welding

5.11.2 Shielded Metal Arc Welding

5.11.3 Gas Metal -Arc Welding

5.11.4 Submerged Arc Welding

Problems

Chapter-6 Illumination Engineering

6.1 Introduction.

6.2 The Nature of Radiation

6.3 Definitions

6.4 Polar Curve

6.4.1 The Rousseau Diagram

6.5 Law of Illumination

6.5.1 Illumination Due to a Strip

6.5.2 Illumination Due to Circular Disc

6.5.3 Illumination Due to a Rectangular Source

6.6 Luminous Efficacy

6.7 Photometry

6.7.1 Photovoltaic Cell

6.7.2 Photoemissive cell

6.7.3 Distribution Photometry

6.7.4 Integrating Sphere

6.7.5 Brightness or Luminance Measurement

6.8 Lumen or Flux Method of Calculations

6.9 The Electric Lamp

6.9.1 Tungsten Lamp

6.10 Flood Lighting and Calculations

6.11 Street Lighting

6.12 Design of Choke and Capacitor

Chapter-7 Electric Traction

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Requirements of an Ideal Traction System

7.3 Supply System for Electric Traction

7.4 Train Movement

7.4.1 Speed-time Curve

7.4.2 Simplified Speed-time Curve

7.4.3 Average Speed and Schedule Speed

7.5 Mechanism of Train Movement

7.5.1 Energy Consumption

7.5.2 Tractive Effort during Acceleration

7.5.3 Tractive Effort on a Gradient

7.5.4 Tractive Effort for Resistance

7.5.5 Power Output from the Driving Axles

7.5.6 Energy Output from Driving Axles

7.5.7 Factors Affecting Specific Energy Consumption

7.5.8 Coefficient of Adhesion

7.6 The Traction Motors

7.6.1 D.C. Motors

7.6.2 Series Motors, Parallel Operation with Unequal Wheel Diameters

7.6.3 Series Motors, Series Operation with Unequal Wheel Diameters

7.6.4 Shunt Motors Parallel Operation with Unequal Wheel Diameters

7.6.5 Shunt Motors, Series Operation with Unequal Diameters

7.6.6 Parallel Operation, Equal Wheel Diameters, but Dissimilar Speed-Current Curves

7.6.7 Effect of Sudden Change in Supply Voltage

7.6.8 Temporary Interruption of Supply

7.6.9 Tractive Effort and Horse-Power

7.6.10 A.C. Series Motor.

7.6.11 3-Phase Induction Motors

7.7 Traction Motor Control

7.7.1 D.C. Series Motor Control

7.7.2 Calculation of Resistances of Sections for Series Steps

7.7.3 Calculations of Sections for Parallel Steps

7.7.4. Speed Control by Field Weakening

7.7.5 Buck and Boost Method

7.7.6 Metadyne Control

7.8 Control of Single Phase Series Motors

7.9 Speed Control of 3-Phase Induction Motors

7.10 Multiple Unit Control

7.11 Braking of Electric Motors

7.12 Electrolysis by Currents Through Earth

7.13 Current Collection Systems

7.14 Modern Trends in Electric Traction

7.14.1 3-Phase a.c. Motors

7.14.2 Main Transformer

7.14.3 Motor Blowers

7.14.4 Cooling Fans

7.14.5 Axle Brush

7.14.6 Circuit Breaker

7.14.7 Lightning Arrester

7.14.8 D.C. Link

7.14.9 Main/Auxiliary Rectifiers and Inverters

7.14.10 Pantograph

7.15 Emergency Ground Switch

7.16 Performance Characteristics for the Propulsion System

7.17 Electric Braking Performance Curve

7.17.1 Blended Brake Performance Curve

7.18 The Role of Scada in Electric Traction

7.19 Digital Communication in Scada System in Electric Traction

7.20 Automation in Electric Traction

7.20.1 Microcontroller

7.20.2 Hardware Details of Automated Electric Traction

Chapter-8 Electrolytic Processes

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Basic Principles

8.2.1 Applications

8.2.2 Faraday's Laws of Electrolysis

8.2.3 Current Efficiency

8.2.4 Voltage Requirement

8.2.5 Energy Efficiency

8.3 Electrodeposition

8.3.1 Factors Governing Deposition Processes

8.3.2 Deposition of Alloys

8.3.3 Miscellaneous Deposition Process

8.4 Extraction and Refining of Metals

8.4.1 Extraction of Metals

8.4.2 Refining of Metals

8.5 Manufacture of Chemicals

8.6 Power Supply for Electrolytic Processes.

Problems.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed September 8, 2015).

ISBN:

1-78183-056-8

OCLC:

919481095