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AC Circuits and Power Systems in Practice

By Graeme Vertigan
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AC Circuits and Power Systems in Practice by Graeme Vertigan is a comprehensive guide merging power system fundamentals with practical equipment design and operation. It reviews core electrical principles such as circuit theorems, phasor diagrams, symmetrical components, and active/reactive power, examining their impact on network stability and voltage control. The book also delves into magnetic circuits, transformers, step voltage regulators, earthing systems, harmonics, and power system protection, referencing both European and American engineering standards throughout. More than 400 illustrations support a clear, accessible approach, bridging the gap between academic study and industrial practice for engineering students and new graduates.
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Ideal for engineering students specialising in power systems and recent electrical engineering graduates seeking a practical introduction to AC circuits in industrial contexts. Professionals looking to refresh or deepen their fundamental knowledge alongside practical application in power system design and operation will also find it beneficial.

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The essential guide that combines power system fundamentals with the practical aspects of equipment design and operation in modern power systems

Written by an experienced power engineer, AC Circuits and Power Systems in Practice offers a comprehensive guide that reviews power system fundamentals and network theorems while exploring the practical aspects of equipment design and application. The author covers a wide range of topics including basic circuit theorems, phasor diagrams, per-unit quantities, and symmetrical component theory, as well as active and reactive power and their effects on network stability, voltage support, and voltage collapse.

Magnetic circuits, reactor, and transformer design are analysed, as is the operation of step voltage regulators. In addition, detailed introductions are provided to earthing systems in LV and MV networks, the adverse effects of harmonics on power equipment, and power system protection. Finally, European and American engineering standards are presented where appropriate throughout the text, to familiarise the reader with their use and application.

This book is written as a practical power engineering text for engineering students and recent graduates. It contains more than 400 illustrations and is designed to provide the reader with a broad introduction to the subject and to facilitate further study. Many of the examples included come from industry and are not normally covered in undergraduate syllabi. They are provided to assist in bridging the gap between tertiary study and industrial practice, and to assist the professional development of recent graduates.

The material presented is easy to follow and includes both mathematical and visual representations using phasor diagrams. Problems included at the end of most chapters are designed to walk the reader through practical applications of the associated theory.

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Reviews praise this book for combining the author's extensive industry and academic experience with clear, logical explanations and accurate illustrations. It is noted as an invaluable resource for recent graduate engineers entering the power industry. The book's practical, straightforward writing style and detailed coverage from fundamental theory to applied topics in power systems, including protection and measurement, are highlighted as major strengths.

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ISBN: 9781118924594

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 December 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 175.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 1066g

Pages: 608

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Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture Graeme Vertigan Non-Fiction

About the Author

GRAEME VERTIGAN is a consulting engineer working in the Australian power supply industry. He has delivered courses on Energy Metering for the national electricity market operator since 2009, and was formerly the senior electrical engineer at a large Tasmanian zinc refinery. He was also employed as a part time lecturer at the University of Tasmania for many years.

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