Electric Machinery and Transformers by Bhag S Guru

Electric Machinery and Transformers by Bhag S Guru

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This revision of 'Guru/Hiziroglu: Electric Machinery and Transformers', second edition, discusses the principles behind building the primary infrastructure for the generation of electricity (such as hydroelectric dams, turbines, etc.) that supplies the energy needs of people throughout the world. It is aimed at third or fourth year courses.

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Electric Machinery and Transformers by Bhag S Guru

This is a revision of Guru/Hiziroglu: Electric Machinery and Transformers, 2/E. The text is designed for the standard third or fourth year (junior/senior) course in electrical engineering commonly called electric machinery or electromechanical energy conversion. This text discusses the principles behind building the primary infrastructure for the generation of electricity (such as hydroelectric dams, turbines, etc.) that supplies the energy needs of people throughout the world. In addition to power generation, the book covers the basics of various types of electric motors, from large electric train motors, to those in hair dryers and smaller devices. The largest markets for a book such as this will be found in countries with developing infrastructures. The text is best known for its accuracy, pedagogy, and clear writing style. This revision should make Electric Machinery and Transformers the most up-to-date text on the market. Electric Machinery and Transformers continues its strong pedagogical tradition with a wealth of examples, new exercises, review questions, and effective chapter summaries. Electric Machinery and Transformers begins with a review of the basics of circuit theory and electromagnetics. Chapter 3 begins the heart of the course with the principles of electromehcanical energy conversion; Chapter 4 covers transformers; Chapters 5 & 6 cover direct current generators and motors; Chapters 7 & 8 cover synchronous generators and motors. Chapters 9 and 10 round out the motors coverage with an introduction to polyphase induction motors and single-phase motors. Finally, Chapter 11 deals with dynamics of electrics machines and Chapter 12 covers special purpoe machines. This revised second edition features updated examples for modern applications, new problems, and additional material on power electronics. An instructor's manual will accompany the main text and will be available free to adopters.
Guru, Bhag Singh: - Dr Guru is a Professor in the ECE Department at Kettering University. He has published over 30 papers in the areas of Rotating Machinery and Electromagnetic Fields and has co-authored two books. Dr Guru is a member of the IEEE.
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ISBN 13 9780195138900
ISBN 10 0195138902
Title Electric Machinery and Transformers
Author Bhag S Guru
Series The Oxford Series In Electrical And Computer Engineering
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Year published 2000-11-02
Number of pages 720
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.