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Generation and Utilization of Electrical Energy

Generation and Utilization of Electrical Energy

Author(s):
  • S. Sivanagaraju
  • M. Balasubba Reddy
  • D. Srilatha
    • Author: S. Sivanagaraju
    • ISBN:9788131733325
    • 10 Digit ISBN:8131733327
    • Price:Rs. 840.00
    • Pages:588
    • Imprint:Pearson Education
    • Binding:Paperback
    • Status:Available


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    Generation and Utilization of Electrical Energy is a comprehensive text designed for undergraduate courses in electrical engineering. The text introduces the reader to the generation of electrical energy and then goes on to explain how this energy can be effectively utilized for various applications like welding, electric traction, illumination, and electrolysis. The detailed explanations of practical applications make this an ideal reference book both inside and outside the classroom.

    Table of Content

    1. Conventional Power Generation
    2. Non-Conventional Power Generation
    3. Conservation
    4. Electric Heating
    5. Electric Welding
    6. Fundamentals of Illumination
    7. Various Illumination methods
    8. Electric Drives
    9. Electric Traction – I
    10. Electric Traction – II
    11. Electrolysis
    12. Refrigeration and Air- conditioning

    Salient Features

    • Elucidates the need for energy conservation methods, power factor improve¬ment, various tariff methods, and power quality
    • It also deals with the concept of distrib¬uted generation and deregulation
    • Exclusive chapter on refrigeration and air-conditioning with applications supported by practical examples
    • The book is replete with objective questions, short questions and answers, exercise problems, and review questions to fulfill the reader’s requirements