Introduction to Electrical Power and Power Electronics

Abstract

This book has evolved from the author’s 30 years of work experience at General Electric, Lockheed Martin, and Westinghouse Electric, and 15 years of teaching electrical power at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY. The book has 17 chapters, divided into two parts: Part A: Power Generation, Distribution, and Utilization. Part B: Power Electronics and Motor Drives. The book can be used for a one-semester course for electrical majors in four-year degree programs or for two-quarter courses split between power systems and power electronics as needed. For professional engineers working in the industry, the book would be ideal for a refresher course or as a single-source reference book for all topics on electrical power and power electronics.