Electrical Power Engineering

Description

“Electric Power Engineering explores the design, construction, and operation of devices that transform energy into electricity and vice versa, playing a vital role in power generation, transmission, and distribution. Electrical power engineers are involved in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. As a power engineer of tomorrow, you will be at the forefront of advancements in grid systems, IT innovation, and power technologies.

This book covers the fundamentals of electric power, from the principles of current and voltage to the practical uses of AC and DC power. Most refrigerators, air conditioners, pumps, and industrial machinery use AC power whereas computers and digital equipment use DC power (the digital devices you plug into the mains typically have an internal or external power adapter to convert from AC to DC power). While AC power is widely used in industrial machinery and household appliances due to its ease of transformation and generation, DC power remains essential for digital systems and efficient long-distance transmission.

With a special focus on Norway’s energy landscape, the book highlights the country’s leadership in hydropower, renewables, deregulated markets, and offshore electrical installations. It also examines the environmental impacts of harnessing energy from wind, water, sun, and nuclear fission. Ideal for students and professionals, Electric Power Engineering equips readers with the knowledge to shape the future of energy in a world increasingly reliant on innovative and environmentally responsible power systems.