Electrical Machines, Drives, and Power Systems, Third Edition [Hardcover]

Theodore Wildi (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 013367889X | ISBN-13: 978-0133678895 | Publication Date: November 14, 1996 | Edition: 3

This work employs a theoretical, practical, multidisciplinary approach to provide introductory students with a broad understanding of modern electric power. The scope of the book, now in its third edition, has been expanded to reflect the rapid changes that have occurred in power technology during the past five years. It includes new or expanded coverage of switching converters; the basic theory of pulse width modulation; PWM drives; discussion of the principle of vector control; the dramatic changes in electric utility transmission and distribution systems in an entirely new chapter; and the solution of AC and DC circuits. It also adds industry application problems to the standard exercise set at the end of each chapter, and Chapter 2 now contains a new section on how to solve electric circuits.

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This best-selling text employs a theoretical, practical, multidisciplinary approach to provide introductory students with a broad understanding of modern electric power. The scope of the book, now in its Third Edition, has been expanded to reflect the rapid changes that have occurred in power technology during the past five years.

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Key Benefit: This best-selling book employs a theoretical, practical, multidisciplinary approach to provide introductory readers with a broad understanding of modern electric power. Key Topics: Now in its Third Edition, the scope of the book has been expanded to reflect the rapid changes that have occurred in power technology during the past five years.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 814 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 3 edition (November 14, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 013367889X
• ISBN-13: 978-0133678895
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.6 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,800,055 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent blend of practical and theoretical., March 3, 2000

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This review is from: Electrical Machines, Drives, and Power Systems (4th Edition) (Hardcover)

This text is well organized and presents a wide range of topics in sufficient detail for many engineers and managers. Pictures and diagrams of equipment are abundant, as are electrical equations, waveforms, and phasor diagrams. Historical perspectives and advantages/disadvantages are included. It is surprising for one text to contain such breadth and depth, including transformers, motors, generators, controls, power electronics, utility systems, and harmonics. It was one of two books used in preparation for, and during, the PE exam; it continues to be a learning tool and reference.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive but lacking detail, some errors in answers, October 2, 2005

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Michael D. Sadowitz "guyver_86" (Las Vegas, NV United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Electrical Machines, Drives and Power Systems (6th Edition) (Hardcover)

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NOTE: I'd update this review to 4 stars but it won't let me. The errors in the solutions to the problems have been reviewed by Dr. Wildi as a result of this review and a new solutions manual has been compiled. Dr. Wildi is a rare author indeed! Original review follows.
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You'd think that by the 6th edition, most of the errors would be fixed. This is not the case. The answers to some of the problems have errors and I was unable to find an errata.

The coverage is broad, as would be expected from a single book trying to cover most of power systems. As a result, needed detail is lacking. For instance, a good portion of the time the book only covers magnitude calculations and phase coverage suffers because of it. However, for undergraduates who will have only one power course, it is comprehensive and covers the most important material well.

One thing I'd like to see in future editions is a treatment of power flow analysis. Although it has a lot of pictures of real equipment, much of it is very hard to make out. Clearer pictures in a future edition would be a nice upgrade as well.

For people who complain that this isn't for first year students or self-study, I have one thing to say: duh. It is very difficult, though not impossible, to learn engineering on your own. The biggest mistake self-study people make is not being strong in math and physics. You must learn calculus and electromagnetics before you get into anything beyond basic logic, or you will be lost.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive and Complete, April 18, 2001

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Richard H. Crompton (St. Michaels, MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Electrical Machines, Drives, and Power Systems (4th Edition) (Hardcover)

I am delighted to have found this text. I find it the most comprehensive, complete and up-to-date text on electrical machinery, power distribution and transmission, etc., that I've seen. It does an esppecially outstanding job of presenting harmonics and harmonic effects on modern power systems. Kudos to the author!