Electrical Engineer's Reference Book

PrefaceList of Contributors1. Units, Mathematics and Physical Quantities International Unit System Mathematics Physical Quantities Physical Properties Electricity2. Electro-technology Nomenclature Thermal Effects Electrochemical Effects Magnetic Field Effects Electrical Field Effects Electromagnetic Field Effects3. Network Analysis Introduction Basic Network Analysis Power-system Network Analysis4. Control System Analysis Introduction Laplace Transforms and the Transfer Function Block Diagrams Feedback Generally Desirable and Acceptable Behavior Stability Classification of System and Static Accuracy Transient Behavior Root-locus Method Frequency-response Methods Conclusion5. Materials Conductors and Superconductors: Conducting Materials Superconductors Semiconductors, Thick and Thin Films Silicon Insulators: Insulating Materials Properties and Testing Gaseous Dielectrics Liquid Dielectrics Semi-fluid and Fusible Materials Varnishes, Enamels, Paints and Lacquers Solid Dielectrics Irradiation Effects Ferro-electrics Magnetic Materials: Ferro-magnetics Soft Irons and Relay Steels Ferrites Nickel-iron Alloys Permanent Magnetic Materials Special Alloys and Applications: Fuses Contacts Special Alloys Solders Rare and Precious Metals Temperature-sensitive Bi-metals Nuclear Reactor Materials6. Electrical Metrology and Instrumentation Introduction Terminology, Traceability and Physical Standards Traceability and Quality Assurance Data Physical Reference Standards DC and Industrial-frequency Analogue Instrumentation Resistance and Conductance Instrumentation Integrating (Energy) Metering Electronic Instrumentation Digital Wattmeters Electronic Oscillography Potentiometers and Bridges Measuring and Protection Transformers Magnetic Measurements Transducers7. Steam Generating Plant Introduction Combustion Sources of Chemical Energy Thermodynamics and Hydrodynamics of Steam Generating plant Types of Steam Generator Fuel Handling and Storage Pollution Control8. Turbines and Diesel Plant Steam Turbine Plant: Cycles and Types Turbine Technology Turbine Construction Turbine Support Plant Turbine Operation and Control Gas Turbine Plant: Open-cycle Plant Closed-cycle Plant Combined-cycle Plant Co-generation Plant Hydro-electric Plant: Catchment Area Reservoir and Dam Pipelines Power Station Turbines Electrical Plant Discharge and Tail Race Operational Features Pumped Storage Diesel Engine Plant: Theory and General Principles Engine Features Engine Primary Systems Engine Ancillaries AC Generators Switchgear and Controls Operational Aspects Plant Layout Economic Factors Total Energy9. Nuclear Reactor Plant Introduction The Nucleus as an Energy Source Nuclear Fission Reactor Components Types of Nuclear Reactor Nuclear Reactor Plant for Ship Propulsion The Nuclear Fuel Cycle10. Alternative Energy Sources Wind Energy Geothermal Energy Wave Energy Ocean Thermal Energy Solar Energy Tidal Energy Direct Conversion Fuel Cells Nuclear Fusion Combined Heat and Power Total Energy Economics Heat Pumps11. Alternating-Current Generators Introduction Airgap Flux Distribution and No-load E.M.F. Stator Windings Insulation Temperature Rise Output Equation Armature Reaction Reactances and Time-constants Steady-state Operation Synchronizing Operating Charts On-load Excitation Sudden 3-Phase Short Circuit Excitation Systems12.