Laughton M.A., Warne D.J. Electrical Engineer's Reference Book

16th edition. — Newnes, 2002. — 1504 p.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 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; power quality.
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.Units, Mathematics and Physical Quantities.
Electrotechnology.
Network Analysis.
Fundamental Properties of Materials.
Conductors and Superconductors.
Semiconductors, Thick and Thin-Film Microcircuits.
Insulation.
Magnetic Materials.
Electroheat and Materials Processing.
Welding and Soldering.
Electrical Measurement.
Industrial Instrumentation.
Control Systems.
Digital Control Systems.
Microprocessors.
Programmable Controllers.
Power Semiconductor Devices.
Electronic Power Conversion.
Electrical Machine Drives.
Motors and Actuators.
Lighting.
Environmental Control.
Electromagnetic Compatibility.
Health and Safety.
Hazardous Area Technology.
Prime Movers.
Alternative Energy Sources.
Alternating Current Generators.
Batteries.
Overhead Lines.
Cables.
HVDC.
Power Transformers.
Switchgear.
Protection.
Electromagnetic Transients.
Optical Fibres in Power Systems.
Installation.
Power System Planning.
Power System Operation and Control.
Reactive Power Plant and FACTS Controllers.
Electricity Economics and Trading.
Power Quality.
Road Transport.
Railways.
Ships.
Aircraft.
Mining Applications.
Standards and Certification.