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This book answers all your questions on the basics of inspection and testing with clear reference to the latest legal requirements. Chris Kitcher not only tells you what tests are needed but also describes all of them step-by-step with the help of real-world colour photos. Sample forms show how to verify recorded test results and how to certify and fill in the required documentation. The book is also packed with handy advice on how to avoid and solve common problems encountered on the job.

With its focus on the practical side of the actual inspection and testing rather than just the requirements of the regulations, this book is ideal for students, experienced electricians and those working in allied industries on domestic and industrial installations.

All the theory required for passing the City & Guilds 2391-10 and 2392-10 Certificates is explained in clear, easy to remember language along with sample questions and scenarios as encountered in the exams. The book will also help prepare students on Part P Competent Person courses, City & Guilds 2330 Level 3 courses, NVQs and apprenticeship programmes for their practical inspection and testing exam.

Chris Kitcher has 45 years of experience in the electrical industry. He is an Electrical Installation lecturer at Central Sussex College and an examiner for the City and Guilds 2391 qualification. He has worked for the last 12 years in both the college environment and on site.

* Entirely up-to-date with 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations
* Step-by-step descriptions and photos of the tests show exactly how to carry them out
* Helping you to pass your exams on C&G 2391-10, 2392-10 and Part P courses ... Read more

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Electric Machinery Fundamentals continues to be a best-selling machinery text due to its accessible, student-friendly coverage of the important topics in the field.Chapman's clear writing persists in being one of the top features of the book.

Although not a book on MATLAB, the use of MATLAB has been enhanced in the fourth edition.Chapman has also added some new applications, as well as many new problems have been added.

Electric Machinery Fundamentals is also accompanied by a website the provides solutions for instructors, as well as source code, MATLAB tools, and links to important sites for students. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (9)

Machinery Fundamentals (chapman)
There's not much to say when a book is adequate.The material is, for the most part, clearly laid out and understandable.
I purchased this for a course, but we only got to cover a small portion of the book.Reading ahead, it's easy enough to understand the book without supplemental lecture (which is not always the case with some texts).

I'd probably rather purchased the hardback if i'd known i'd be keeping it for reference.

happy I purchased it.
Ordered this book for a class and got it in enough time to stay on track.Was a little shocked to see that such a little book cost so much but if you need it you need it.So far I also like the book.One of the few I am excited about keeping after finishing the class.

Mediocre for class, not bad for a reference
I actually taught a junior level class from this book. I didn't like it for teaching.It felt like I was doing Electric Machinery Details, not Fundamentals.Curiously, my copy of this book has been floating around work for awhile now, and gets used quite often...mostly because it does have lots of details. Between this book and the Shaum's outline for electric power systems, it seems to get almost everything done.

In short, if you could pick this book up for cheap (say below $40-$50), then I'd consider it.Otherwise I think you can collect a few other books out there out of the used sections and get the same job done.

Just as a matter of record, I think more than $100 for any book is just plain outrageous (and I won't pay it).So you can use that as a gauge for how much this book is worth to you.

A disappointment
This book (4/ed) seems like a first draft that has since been expanded (copy&paste) and reorganized but never actually finalized. For instance, the order of presention of DC and AC machinery has been reversed since the 1st ed., but regrettably the AC material now placed first uses concepts introduced much later. The first two or three chapter are decent, but then the book falls apart, becoming more of a flawed summary of various machineries.

There are numerous errors throughout; while these on their own do not significantly degrade the quality, they do reflect that little effort has been made since the first edition. The text feels superfical; it leaves very few traces of either true commitment to teaching or of genuine interest in fundamental concepts from the author. (Had the author cut down on the amount of material covered, he'd be in a better position to improve his presentation of the fundamentals in future editions.)

Fitzgerald's classic Electric Machinery (6/ed) eloquently presents fundamental concepts and is better in all aspects, including the narrative.

Libro Electric machinery fundamentals 4 ed.
Soy estudiante de 4 Año de ingenieria electrica y este libro lo utilizo en mi clase de maquinas electricas. Es un libro bien organizado y facil de leer. El profesor dice que es uno de los mejores libros en su materia. ... Read more

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Combining select chapters from Grigsby's standard-setting The Electric Power Engineering Handbook with several chapters not found in the original work, Electric Power Substations Engineering became widely popular for its comprehensive, tutorial-style treatment of the theory, design, analysis, operation, and protection of power substations. For its second edition, this popular progeny rejoins the handbook as one in a set of five carefully focused volumes.

In addition to substantial updates in most areas, this bestselling reference brings to the Handbook its five original contributions, covering such diverse topics as communications, physical and cyber security, and gas-insulated transmission lines (GIL). This edition also includes two entirely new chapters on substation asset management and substation commissioning. Major updates appear in the highly active areas of integration, automation, substation grounding, high-voltage switching equipment, and air- and gas-insulated substations. With contributions by active leaders from around the world, the coverage reflects international standards, practices, and technologies, not limited to those found in North America. In fact, many of the contributors are involved in developing the standards in their area of expertise.

Updated to include the latest developments, trends, and technologies, Electric Power Substations Engineering, Second Edition provides a thorough and up-to-date guide for power engineers at all levels of expertise. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

Alot of general info but not much specific
Book gives a broad overview of substations, but not very detailed. If you have anything more than a passing interesting how substations work this book will not be much use to you. I started a new job as a commisioner and this book was of little benefit to me. Not enough details on the inner workings of power protection and switchgear.

Electric power substations engineering
I bought this book because I found drafting job in electric company. My previous knowledge about substations was less than general, so I have to learn this stuff. This book helped me to learn everithing I need. It is detailed and easy to understad. Good thing is that author show schematicaly some segments of substation and because of that it is much easier to understand it's purpose.

Highly Recommended! Compact Yet Highly Charged with Information
This book is very concise and yet a powerhouse of very good information.This is the book to be read first to get the overall picture on power substation engineering quickly and precisely, without overwhelming yourself on the subject.I wish I had this book ten years back :)

A good book for both substation and equipment engineering
(Zhu Fang, Dr. & P.Eng., Ontario, Canada)

This book outlines the physics and logic behind the relevant IEEE standards. So it helps to understand and application of these standards in engineering work. As working on power transformer engineering, I find that this book enriches and updates my background knowledge on application of power equipments. It is ideal for electric power engineering professional and student who wishes to know more about engineering practice.

A Really Good Book!
This book is a good practical book. It helps me clearly understand some concepts and applications. It is a really good source and I use it all the time at work!
I will definitely recommend this book ! ... Read more

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Concern over the effects of airborne pollution, green house gases, and the impact of global warming has become a worldwide issue that transcends international boundaries, politics, and social responsibility. The 2nd Edition of Coal Energy Systems: Clean Coal Technology describes a new generation of energy processes that sharply reduce air emissions and other pollutants from coal-burning power plants.

Coal is the dirtiest of all fossil fuels. When burned, it produces emissions that contribute to global warming, create acid rain, and pollute water. With all of the interest and research surrounding nuclear energy, hydropower, and biofuels, many think that coal is finally on its way out. However, coal generates half of the electricity in the United States and throughout the world today. It will likely continue to do so as long as it's cheap and plentiful [Source: Energy Information Administration]. Coal provides stability in price and availability, will continue to be a major source of electricity generation, will be the major source of hydrogen for the coming hydrogen economy, and has the potential to become an important source of liquid fuels. Conservation and renewable/sustainable energy are important in the overall energy picture, but will play a lesser role in helping us satisfy our energy demands today. Dramatically updated to meet the needs of an ever changing energy market, Coal Energy Systems, 2nd Edition is a single source covering policy and the engineering involved in implementing that policy. The book addresses many coal-related subjects of interest ranging from the chemistry of coal and the future engineering anatomy of a coal fired plant to the cutting edge clean coal technologies being researched and utilized today. A 50% update over the first edition, this new book contains new chapters on processes such as CO2 capture and sequestration, Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) systems, Pulverized-Coal Power Plants and Carbon Emission Trading.
Existing materials on worldwide coal distribution and quantities, technical and policy issues regarding the use of coal, technologies used and under development for utilizing coal to produce heat, electricity, and chemicals with low environmental impact, vision for utilizing coal well into the 21st century, and the security coal presents.

Clean Liquids and Gaseous Fuels from Coal for Electric Power
Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) systems
Pulverized-Coal Power Plants
Advanced Coal-Based Power Plants
Fluidized-Bed Combustion Technology
CO2 capture and sequestration
... Read more

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Industrial Electrical Troubleshooting demonstrates the efficient use of certain electrical meters to troubleshoot relay-logic circuits with a single setting. Today, a generation of electronic meters is available to test voltage and continuity without changing the setting of the meter or de-energizing the circuit. Careful attention has been given to safety procedures throughout the book. Traditional troubleshooting techniques have not kept pace with this equipment though. Instructors and students will find comprehensive and up-to-date information for safely and efficiently locating problems and then troubleshooting online. Multimeters, clamp-on meters, ammeters, megohmmeters, proximity voltage meters, hand-held oscilloscopes and other meters are thoroughly discussed as plant electrical troubleshooting tools. ... Read more

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My new found industrial bible!!
Anyone who knows anything about mindbending,hardcore, systematic industrial electrical troubleshooting will imediately recognize that this book is worth its weight in gold! I have been an industrial electrician for many years and I have a degree in electrical technology. Over the years I have read many books to help me in becoming the troubleshooter I am today. However I have never read any book with enough troubleshooting techniques that I could call the real Mcoy until now. This book is the real deal! The Author obviously has been in the industrial electrical field for many years. The best aspect of this book is his ability to clarify and simplify the various techniques of using instruments in troubleshooting safely and efficiently.Well done Mr Lundquist!! We now await the advance edition! THANK YOU Sir. ... Read more

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The volume is divided into several parts, describing solid mechanics applications, dynamics and vibrations, fluid flow, acoustics, thermal problems, electrostatics, electromagnetics and numerical aspects. The book presents the state of the art of boundary element research with special emphasis on new applications and original research. As such it helps to point out the way ahead for boundary elements and the type of problems that are currently being investigated. ... Read more

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The Latest Resource for the Study of Antenna Theory! In a discipline that has experienced vast technological changes, this text offers the most recent look at all the necessary topics. Highlights include:
* New coverage of microstrip antennas provides information essential to a wide variety of practical designs of rectangular and circular patches, including computer programs.
* Applications of Fourier transform (spectral) method to antenna radiation.
* Updated material on moment methods, radar cross section, mutual impedances, aperture and horn antennas, compact range designs, and antenna measurements.
A New Emphasis on Design! Balanis features a tremendous increase in design procedures and equations. This presents a solid solution to the challenge of meeting real-life situations faced by engineers. Computer programs contained in the book-and accompanying software-have been developed to help engineers analyze, design, and visualize the radiation characteristics of antennas. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (26)

Great introductory book for antennas!
This is a great introductory book for antennas. It balances both qualitative and quantitative analysis and provides very helpful illustrations for developing a complete understanding of the material. I would recommend this textbook for seniors or first year grad students that have already had some basic exposure to antenna theory and related material

Detailed and readable, easy explanations
I was pleased when I started into Balanis' tome. The text was readable, detailed enough to follow with good math and standard symbology. He covers just about everything, but suggest further readings if you want to go into depth in a topic. For example, he does not cover large loops where the current is not constant. That is a topic with several decades of work behind it that I wish he had summarized better, though he did try some; he left it blank for the most part.

He has very good references and suggestions for further reading throughout.

If you want to learn antenna theory, do NOT buy this CD
The 'text' of this 'book' is a collection of PowerPoint slides with nearly no details on to how to understand the equations or diagrams.To me its for the trash -- a complete waste of money and time.I do not speak here to the MATLAB or FORTARN programs provided here.

Standard
As a finishing EE undergrad going straight to grad school, having worked with antenna design for a few years, this book is standard.To be sure, it's not for those without a strong EE/physics background.I studied EM (through his other book) first and would recommend this approach.The math isn't particularly intimidating here, especially with the general lack of treatment of topics like scattering and more advanced details of the smart antenna chapter.Fine for senior undergrads and grad students.

It feels designed to be both a teaching and reference text.In other words, some sections (the beginning, like wire antennas) have decent derivations in place but most have a lot of practical knowledge.The inclusion of MATLAB programs is nice on the CD - obviously this book won't come with HFSS or CST-MWS.There are still many approximations and tables provided so you can do a quick and dirty hand design before verifying it in simulations.The coverage is enough to be a good general reference for a designer or student - you can look up the chapter on patches and have a general understanding of it, with design equations for some simplified cases, for instance.If you want a book more focused on teaching, Kraus is very good and I think does a bit better job of holding one's hand.Balanis is better for the breadth of topics and it's a good book to have if you can only have one - a jack of all trades.Of course, if you're an antenna designer you probably know this already and if you need it for a class you won't regret buying it.There's a reason this book has >20 reviews even on Amazon.

Good but damaged
This is a very good book! Highly recommend but i received it damaged from the cover and the spine. Some pages are falling out... No time to return because needed ASAP ... Read more

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From the author of Pocket Guide to Residential Electrical Installations and the source of the National Electrical Code comes this portable compendium of useful on-the-job data: calculations, formulas, tables, NEC rules, and hands-on techniques.Sized to fit pockets and toolkits, this streamlined electrical resource includes everything from important mathematical formulas to frequently used 2005 NEC tables.

Charles Miller compiled and organized the data electrical professionals need most in the field:

Wiring configurations for three- and four-way lighting switches, as well as for phone and data jacks.
A thorough chapter on conduit bending including helpful drawings.
Voltage drop calculations, conduit and tubing fill tables, conductor sizing information, and load calculations.
Clear explanations of calculations based on Ohm's Law.
Easy-to-follow first aid procedures. ... Read more

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Electrical impedance tomography (EIT) is a relatively new medical imaging method and its unique portability, safety and low cost suggest it could provide an important imaging modality with a range of applications. These factors have excited interest in a broad range of disciplines, including mathematicians interested in uniqueness proofs and inverse problems; physicists interested in bioimpedance; and electronic engineers and clinicians involved in developing and extending its applications.

Divided into four parts; Algorithms, Hardware, Applications and New Directions this book, with contributions from leading international researchers, provides an up-to-date review of the story of the development of EIT, the present state of knowledge, and a look at future developments and applications. An overview of the related and more exploited research area, industrial process tomography, included. All authors have been encouraged to draw conclusions from their experience and make recommendations, positive or negative, for future directions in development and research.

Given the interdisciplinary nature of the subject, two introductory non-technical appendices have been included for readers of any background to provide a brief and simple introduction to bioimpedance and the methods of EIT; and each chapter has been written in a style comprehensible to all target readers regardless of background. ... Read more

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The eighth edition of the Electrical Engineering Reference Manual is the most comprehensive reference and study guide available for engineers preparing for the new Power, Electrical and Electronics, and Computer PE exams. Over 375 example problems illustrate how to efficiently arrive at solutions, while sharpening your problem-solving skills. Key tables and graphs make it possible to work exam problems using the Reference Manual alone, and you will save valuable exam time by locating important information with the complete and easy-to-use index. Also included is a study matrix which allows you to create a personalized preparation schedule for your exam.


What's New in the 8th Edition
*Updated to the new NCEES exam specs and terminology
* Updated to cover the 2008 NEC
* Updated Power coverage fully explains the theory behind formulas
* Expanded coverage of Electronics, Communications, and Control Systems topics
* New chapter on Illumination
* C++ coverage added to Programming Languages chapter
* New coverage of safety, reliability, and general public safety


Power Exam Topics Covered
* General Power Engineering
* Circuit Analysis
* Rotating Machines and * Electromagnetic Devices
* Transmissions and Distribution

Electrical and Electronics Exam Topics Covered
* General Electrical Engineering
* Digital Systems
* Electric and Magnetic Field Theory and Applications
* Electronics
* Control System Fundamentals
Communications

Computer Exam Topics Covered
* Computer Systems
* Hardware
* Software
* Networks ... Read more

Customer Reviews (9)

Not Worth It
Buy the Power System Analysis book instead.You would be better off.Only helps with Engineering Economics.

Most Comprehensive Electrical Engineering Text on the Market
Mega kudos to Mr. John Camara for authoring an excellent reference text.Whether you are a seasoned electrical engineer or an out-of-your-element Naval Architect, this book will guide you through the exciting world of electrons.

I recommend this book to all engineers regardless of specific discipline.

Book helped me pass the Electrical PE - not as bad as reviews
This book was an extremely helpful resource in the exam.It is well written and covers a wide range of material.I agree with some of the previous reviews.The book is quite large and the organization can be a bit clunky, especially for someone studying for the Electrical and Electronics exam, where material is scattered throughout the book.But there were a few questions that showed up on the exam as wildcards and I was able to quickly solve them using this book.I recommend placing color-coded tabs at each section that is relevant to your particular exam discipline.I found that having a single reference with tabbed pages was quite useful.I would like to have seen more examples in this book.Yet I assume the accompanying Sample Exam book contains a wide range of examples.I definitely give credit to this book in helping me pass the exam.In the end, this is not the best reference book that I have ever read, but it helped me pace my studying and it is the best comprehensive book that I have found on the market.Unfortunately study materials have not kept up with the new PE exam format.If you are truly dedicated in studying over a few months for the PE exam, purchase this book and you won't go wrong.As a note, I also chose the Kaplan PE Electrical and Electronics Review book and accompanying Sample Exam.Those books are not nearly as well written as the PPI book, but again the resources for the new EE PE exam are limited and the Kaplan books, while in need of a proof-edit, are a good complement to the PPI book.I would recommend all three books for the serious reviewer.

Not a PE exam material
I can reduce the size of this book by 75% and still accomplish 100% of what it does. I'll ask for around $10 for this crappy book.

The author is probably inclined into displaying his cut-copy-paste skills more than actually taking the time to walk through the concepts.

If you take my advice, buy the following. 1) Kaplan review book 2) Gringer for power system analysis 3) NEC code book 4) some basic books for circuit analysis (shaums series will suffice).

Advice from a person who failed because I used Camera's book for studying. I learnt a lot, probably to do a PhD .. not PE.

PPI EE Reference Manual
A little heavy to carry. But a world of information. Well written. I enjoyed the section on: Computers & Control Systems. I have many of their books and reference materials. I suggest you buy their bundle. Good luck on the exam...: ... Read more

Product Description
The eighth edition of the Electrical Engineering Reference Manual is the most comprehensive reference and study guide available for engineers preparing for the new Power, Electrical and Electronics, and Computer PE exams. Over 375 example problems illustrate how to efficiently arrive at solutions, while sharpening your problem-solving skills. Key tables and graphs make it possible to work exam problems using the Reference Manual alone, and you will save valuable exam time by locating important information with the complete and easy-to-use index. Also included is a study matrix which allows you to create a personalized preparation schedule for your exam.


What's New in the 8th Edition
*Updated to the new NCEES exam specs and terminology
* Updated to cover the 2008 NEC
* Updated Power coverage fully explains the theory behind formulas
* Expanded coverage of Electronics, Communications, and Control Systems topics
* New chapter on Illumination
* C++ coverage added to Programming Languages chapter
* New coverage of safety, reliability, and general public safety


Power Exam Topics Covered
* General Power Engineering
* Circuit Analysis
* Rotating Machines and * Electromagnetic Devices
* Transmissions and Distribution

Electrical and Electronics Exam Topics Covered
* General Electrical Engineering
* Digital Systems
* Electric and Magnetic Field Theory and Applications
* Electronics
* Control System Fundamentals
Communications

Computer Exam Topics Covered
* Computer Systems
* Hardware
* Software
* Networks ... Read more

Customer Reviews (9)

Not Worth It
Buy the Power System Analysis book instead.You would be better off.Only helps with Engineering Economics.

Most Comprehensive Electrical Engineering Text on the Market
Mega kudos to Mr. John Camara for authoring an excellent reference text.Whether you are a seasoned electrical engineer or an out-of-your-element Naval Architect, this book will guide you through the exciting world of electrons.

I recommend this book to all engineers regardless of specific discipline.

Book helped me pass the Electrical PE - not as bad as reviews
This book was an extremely helpful resource in the exam.It is well written and covers a wide range of material.I agree with some of the previous reviews.The book is quite large and the organization can be a bit clunky, especially for someone studying for the Electrical and Electronics exam, where material is scattered throughout the book.But there were a few questions that showed up on the exam as wildcards and I was able to quickly solve them using this book.I recommend placing color-coded tabs at each section that is relevant to your particular exam discipline.I found that having a single reference with tabbed pages was quite useful.I would like to have seen more examples in this book.Yet I assume the accompanying Sample Exam book contains a wide range of examples.I definitely give credit to this book in helping me pass the exam.In the end, this is not the best reference book that I have ever read, but it helped me pace my studying and it is the best comprehensive book that I have found on the market.Unfortunately study materials have not kept up with the new PE exam format.If you are truly dedicated in studying over a few months for the PE exam, purchase this book and you won't go wrong.As a note, I also chose the Kaplan PE Electrical and Electronics Review book and accompanying Sample Exam.Those books are not nearly as well written as the PPI book, but again the resources for the new EE PE exam are limited and the Kaplan books, while in need of a proof-edit, are a good complement to the PPI book.I would recommend all three books for the serious reviewer.

Not a PE exam material
I can reduce the size of this book by 75% and still accomplish 100% of what it does. I'll ask for around $10 for this crappy book.

The author is probably inclined into displaying his cut-copy-paste skills more than actually taking the time to walk through the concepts.

If you take my advice, buy the following. 1) Kaplan review book 2) Gringer for power system analysis 3) NEC code book 4) some basic books for circuit analysis (shaums series will suffice).

Advice from a person who failed because I used Camera's book for studying. I learnt a lot, probably to do a PhD .. not PE.

PPI EE Reference Manual
A little heavy to carry. But a world of information. Well written. I enjoyed the section on: Computers & Control Systems. I have many of their books and reference materials. I suggest you buy their bundle. Good luck on the exam...: ... Read more

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Part of the second edition of The Electric Power Engineering Handbook, Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution offers focused and detailed coverage of all aspects concerning the conventional and nonconventional methods of power generation, transmission and distribution systems, electric power utilization, and power quality. Contributed by worldwide leaders under the guidance of one of the world's most respected and accomplished authorities in power engineering, this carefully crafted reference provides convenient access to both overviews and detailed information on a diverse array of topics.

Updates to nearly every existing chapter keep this book at the forefront of developments in modern power systems, reflecting international standards, practices, and technologies. Additionally, three new chapters examine the environmental impact of transmission lines, real-time control of distributed generation, and distribution system characteristics and protection. New material ensures up-to-date information on highly active areas including advanced energy technologies, distributed utilities, load characterization and modeling, and power quality issues such as power system harmonics, voltage sags, and power quality monitoring.

Remaining relevant in a rapidly evolving field, Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution helps you develop and maintain safe, efficient, and economical power generation and delivery in today's dynamic and high-demand environment. ... Read more

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Fully updated to reflect the 1999 NEC®, this new edition provides today's most comprehensive and unified coverage of electrical design. Organized to follow the stages of a typical electrical design job, it clearly explains all facets of electrical design and all the latest practical procedures, practices, and trends involved in the design of electrical systems in commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential occupancies. This illustrated resource features step-by-step details on how to size, select, and apply conductors, raceways, switches, fuses, and all other related system components. It also presents information in a manner that makes it easy for designers to prepare plans and electrical specifications for installers. Packed with design examples and practical pointers, this timesaving and moneysaving new edition of the Handbook addresses all the everyday needs of today's electrical designers. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Handbook of Practical Design
I work for a major electrical contractor, and the project I am working on is in the 500 million dollar catagory.This project is re-modeling a major government facility with multi-tennant and varied design projects within the whole project.This project is design build and fast track. This Handbook is extremely valuable especially when used in conjunction with the McGraw hill electrical code handbook. Anyone working on such a project should have this book,believe me it is excelent!

Handbook of Practical Electrical Design
The McGraw-Hill cover misrepresents this book.It may preach to the choir but makes no converts. Concepts are long, obscure or ignored. The print is tight and some tables are not legible in places. The reader will learnlittle.Pedagogy is not the authors' strength. Having learned the basicsof electricity in school I hoped for some of what the publisher promises,but was very dissappointed and 60 bucks poorer.Avoid my mistake. ... Read more

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supergreat book
This book out of Columbia thinks about electronics and electronics engineering the way one should think.It is very physical but also mathematically imaginative.

supergreat book
This book out of Columbia thinks about electronics and electronics engineering the way one should think.It is very physical but also mathematically imaginative. ... Read more

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Offering the most current and complete introduction to nuclear engineering available, this book contains new information on French, Russian, and Japanese nuclear reactors. All units have been revised to reflect current standards. Includes discussions of new reactor types including the AP600, ABWR, and SBWR as well as an extensive section on non-US design reactors; the nuclear Navy and its impact on the development of nuclear energy; binding energy and such topics as the semi-empirical mass formula and elementary quantum mechanics; and solutions to the diffusion equation and a more general derivation of the point kinetics equation. Topics in reactor safety include a complete discussion of the Chernobyl accident and an updated section on TMI and the use of computer codes in safety analysis. For nuclear engineers.

Customer Reviews (20)

Poor book for students
This book does an OK job up to about the 5th chapter.After that point, the exercises at the end of each chapter get considerably more difficult.Up until that point, the assignable problems and the sample problems in each chapter are very similar in terms of difficulty.Once chapter 5 begins, the sample problems in the text are completely useless as for deriving the differential equations necessary to solve the assignable problems.The only sample problems given in chapter 5 and beyond are real simple "plug and chug" type examples compared to the difficult problems at the end of the chapters.It's like showing someone how 2x4s can be nailed together and then asking someone to build a skyscraper.No fun.

On time, good condition
I was very glad not to have to miss any homework assignments; the book arrived on time and in pristine condition.Thank you.

Student opinion of the book
I used this book in a junior level course, the 2nd class I took in nuclear engineering, and it is at best hit-or-miss. Concepts are mostly discussed clearly and comprehensively, most topics relevant to fission reactors are included in the book, with a strong emphasis on reactor physics and neutron & quantum physics(~65% of the book), though the section on quantum mechanics is superficial. Thermal-hydraulics, fuel reprocessing, isotope separation, radiation shielding and reactor safety/licensing/accidents also appear, including a brief discussion of non-American reactor designs. Health physics & fusion get almost no text. The formulas are riddled with typos-missing minus signs, exponents, etc., which make it hard to use as a reference book since the publisher hasn't published a list of corrections-my professor actually warned us against using formulas straight out of the book! Constants necessary to solve a problem sometimes won't appear anywhere in the book, and the reference tables in the back are only in English units, even though the book uses English & SI units in problems and mostly SI in examples-and there's no good reason to use English units in an engineering textbook. period. The book assumes mathematics through calculus III and Differential Equations, and the appendices do a bad job of explaining relevant topics in those areas. The only reason to buy this book is because no other book covers such a variety of topics in the field. Hamilton's Nuclear Reactor Analysis & Kazimi's Nuclear Systems vol.1 do a much better job at discussing reactor physics & thermal-hydraulics than this book, respectively, even though they are more expensive.

Nuclear Engineering
For a book that is supposed to be an intro to nuclear engineering, it is very vague.
The questions in the homework are difficult to answer if the book is the only source we are using as a reference.

There are several typos through out the book.

Amazon was super fast delivering the book though...great service.

Goon Nuclear Engineering Book
This is the book used in my Nuclear Engineering class and its pretty good.Although I wish there was a solution manual for it =/If anyone knows where I can find one, let me know ... Read more

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Computer Architecture: From Microprocessors to Supercomputers provides a comprehensive introduction to computer architecture, covering topics from the design of simple microprocessors to techniques used in the most advanced supercomputers. The book covers a wide array of topics and links computer architecture to other sub-fields of computing; emphasizing both underlying theory and actual designs. The material is presented in lecture-sized chapters that make it easy for students to understand the relationships of various topics and see the big picture. The text is divided into seven parts, each with four chapters. Part I provides context and reviews prerequisite topics such as digital computer technology and computer system performance. Part II discusses instruction-set architecture (ISA). The next two parts cover the central processing unit (CPU). Part III describes the structure of arithmetic/logic units (ALUs) and Part IV is devoted to data path and control circuits. Part V deals with the memory system. Part VI covers input/output and interfacing topics and Part VII introduces advanced architectures. Computer Architecture: From Microprocessors to Supercomputers is designed for an introductory course in computer architecture. It is suitable for students majoring in electrical engineering, computer science, or computer engineering. Features BLProvides a large number of clever and often original applications, examples, and illustrations drawn from economics, political science, and biology BLContains more than 280 exercises--many classroom-tested--that are applicable to real-world issues BLExplains game theory at a level suitable for undergraduates and includes chapters on evolutionary equilibrium, repeated games, and strategic and axiomatic bargaining theory BLEmploys consistent use of notation and terminology An Instructors Manual (0-19-522213-X) and CD with PowerPointsRG are available to adopters. ... Read more

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The Industry's Best On-the-Job Reference Is Now Available as a Deluxe Desk Copy.Ugly's Electrical Desk Reference is the perfect resource for electricians, engineers, contractors, designers, maintenance workers, and instructors wanting fast access to essential information. Containing all the information found in Ugly's Electrical References, 2008 Edition pocket guide, the new Desk Reference also includes new key terms and definitions and additional information on electrical safety.Never Be Without the Information You Need. Keep Ugly's in Your Toolbox AND on Your Desk.Ugly's Electrical Desk Reference keeps your jobs up-to-date and up-to-Code by presenting a succinct portrait of the most pertinent information all electricians need at their fingertips. With helpful mathematical formulas, National Electrical Code tables, wiring configurations, conduit bending, voltage drops, and life-saving first aid procedures Ugly's keeps you equipped to handle any work related problem.Revised for the 2008 National Electrical Code, Ugly's Electrical Desk Reference includes updated coverage of: Combination Circuits, Conductor Properties, Conduit Bending, Conversion Tables, Electrical Formulas, Electrical Symbols, Insulation Charts, Math Formulas, Metric System, Ohm s Law, Parallel Circuits, Series Circuits, US Weights and Measures,Wiring Diagrams ... Read more

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Great Quick Reference
I am an electrical engineer and use this book all of the time to check my work.

Good Enough
Used this for my PE in controls system.Information is a little hard to find, but this would be great for a desk reference and to learn a few things. ... Read more

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Electrical and electronics engineering entails the design, development and implementation of electrical and electronic power systems. This may be as simple as designing a light bulb or as complex as the development of robotics for automating manufacturing. This Encyclopedia covers both the theory of electrical and electronics engineering as well as practical applications for industry. The annual update volume describes the latest developments in the field. ... Read more

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index is exemplary
wonderful index makes this a very usable se ... Read more

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A good mathematical model of a physical situation leads to improved understanding.A good model must be robust and predictive anticipating results that can be verified by experiment.This book shows engineers how to construct to choose such models and how to solve them numerically, two enormously important tasks in practical engineering. ... Read more

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An "Engineering" Text Without a Home
This could be a very useful book if it:

1. Had answers to at least selected problems (its usefulness as an independent text is rather curtailed by a junior engineer's ability to check his understanding)

2. More attention to actual engineering details (e.g. p31 bottom states,"There is little point to having a mathematical simulation that is accurate to 100 decimal places if the best display or plotting equipment is only accurate to +- 1%.")First, the rounding should be done at the END of the simulation not IN it if the limitation is in the display; second, 100 decimal places versus +- 1% is a careless confusion of units, not to mention the ambiguity of 1% in a display (to what scale or register length?).

I suppose it might be used as a text for an undergraduate or graduate course somewhere, but more likely it would be purchased by an engineer or scientist interested in modeling, and here the lack of answers is a real deficiency.

The demands of the book are small for a senior level electrical engineering course, and not severe for someone with a decent grounding in discrete and continuous mathematics including orthogonal transforms, linear algebra, calculus of several variables, and an introductory probability course.

There are several very good examples of models included, especially the TLM which makes the book worth the rather high price. (I say that as someone with degrees in electrical engineering and many, many hours of post graduate study in mathematics---thus, it may demand a little more of the readerthan I perceive) ... Read more