- Format: Hardback
- Number of Pages: 824 pages
- Dimensions: 178 x 254 x 46mm
- Weight: 1,859g
- Publication date: 08 Oct 2015
- Publisher: Apple Academic Press Inc.
Electricity and Electronics for Renewable Energy Technology: An Introduction provides a foundational understanding of electricity and the methods and devices specific to electricity from renewable sources. The book begins with a brief explanation of the necessary mathematics and then: * Addresses the basics of electricity and relationships, motors and generators, transformers, and networks and distribution * Tackles the key concepts associated with electronics, diodes and transistors, switching devices, and power converters * Covers digital electronics from number systems and logic circuits to encoders and decoders * Explores advanced subjects such as reactive power and the operation of a transistor A PowerPoint presentation is available with qualifying course adoption. Featuring extensive review questions and practice problems at the end of each chapter, Electricity and Electronics for Renewable Energy Technology: An Introduction instills an essential knowledge of electricity and electronics required for work with renewable energy.