Building Electrical Systems and Distribution Networks: An Introduction

ISBN-13: 9781482263510 / Angielski / Twarda / 2020 / 606 str.

Radian Belu

Opis

This introductory book covers all new and conventional aspects of distribution networks and building electrical systems. Problems, mini projects, case studies, and advanced design challenges are included in each chapter, highlighting diverse features of building industrial electrical systems such as power quality and monitoring, grid communication, distributed energy generation, microgrids, power electronics, and intelligent metering and monitoring. Readers are encouraged to write their own solutions while solving the problems, and then refer to the code provided for more complete solutions.

Spis treści

Review, Power Systems, Energy and Economics. Energy Conversion, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics Essentials. Review of Electric Circuits, Power System Basics. Building Power Supply and Industrial Power Distribution. Electrical System Design, Load Calculation and Wiring. Circuit Protection, Grounding, and Service. Lighting Fundamentals, Lighting Equipment and Systems. Building Energy Systems, Heat and Air Conditioning. Distributed Generation and Energy Storage. Building-integrated Renewable Energy and Microgrids. Building Automation, Control, Communication and Monitoring. Energy Management, Energy Conservation and Efficiency. Appendix A – Common Parameters, Units and Conversion Factors. Appendix B - Design Parameters, Values and Data.

O autorze

Radian Belu, PhD, is an associate professor in the Electrical Engineering Department at Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Belu has published 1 book, 15 book chapters, and over 200 papers in referred journals and in conference proceedings. He has been PI or Co-PI for various research projects in the United States and abroad.