1st Edition
Introduction to Electrical Power and Power Electronics
Power Generation, Distribution, and Utilization
AC Power Fundamentals
Common Aspects of Power Equipments
AC Generator
AC and DC Motors
Transformer
Power Cable
Power Distribution
Fault Current Analysis
System Protection
Economic Use of Power
Electrochemical Battery
Power Electronics and Motor Drives
Power Electronics Devices
DC–DC Converters
AC–DC–AC Converters
Variable-Frequency Drives
Quality of Power
Power Converter Cooling
Appendix
Index
Biography
Mukund R. Patel, Ph.D., P.E., is a professor of engineering at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York, USA. He has more than 45 years of hands-on involvement in research, development, and design of state-of-the-art electrical power equipment and systems. He has held positions including principal engineer at General Electric, fellow engineer at the Westinghouse Research and Development Center, senior staff engineer at Lockheed Martin Corporation, and development manager at Bharat Bijlee (Siemens) Limited. Dr. Patel obtained his Ph.D. degree in electric power engineering from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, and his M.S. in engineering management from the University of Pittsburgh. He also received an M.E. in electrical machine design from Gujarat University and a B.E. from Sardar University, India.
