Subject Sections

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

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.

Additional Highlights

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