Electrical Energy Efficiency (PDF)

The improvement of electrical energy efficiency is fast becoming
one of the most essential areas of sustainability development,
backed by political initiatives to control and reduce energy
demand.

Now a major topic in industry and the electrical engineering
research community, engineers have started to focus on analysis,
diagnosis and possible solutions. Owing to the complexity and
cross-disciplinary nature of electrical energy efficiency issues,
the optimal solution is often multi-faceted with a critical
solutions evaluation component to ensure cost effectiveness.

This single-source reference brings a practical focus to the
subject of electrical energy efficiency, providing detailed theory
and practical applications to enable engineers to find solutions
for electroefficiency problems. It presents power supplier as well
as electricity user perspectives and promotes routine
implementation of good engineering practice.

Key features include:

* a comprehensive overview of the different technologies involved
in electroefficiency, outlining monitoring and control concepts and
practical design techniques used in industrial applications;

* description of the current standards of electrical motors, with
illustrative case studies showing how to achieve better
design;

* up-to-date information on standarization, technologies,
economic realities and energy efficiency indicators (the main types
and international results);

* coverage on the quality and efficiency of distribution systems
(the impact on distribution systems and loads, and the calculation
of power losses in distribution lines and in power
transformers).

With invaluable practical advice, this book is suited to
practicing electrical engineers, design engineers, installation
designers, M&E designers, and economic engineers. It equips
maintenance and energy managers, planners, and infrastructure
managers with the necessary knowledge to properly evaluate the
wealth of electrical energy efficiency solutions for large
investments. This reference also provides interesting reading
material for energy researchers, policy makers, consultants,
postgraduate engineering students and final year undergraduate
engineering students.