Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering

Real-world engineering problems are rarely if ever neatly divided into mechanical electrical chemical civil and other categories. Engineers from all disciplines eventually encounter computer and electronic controls and instrumentation which require at least a basic knowledge of electrical and other engineering specialties as well as associated economics and environmental political and social issues. Co-authored by Charles Grossâone of the most well-known and respected professors in the field of electric machines and power engineeringâand his world-renowned colleague Thad Roppel Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering provides an overview of the profession for engineering professionals and students whose specialization lies in areas other than electrical. For instance civil engineers must contend with commercial electrical service and lighting design issues. Mechanical engineers have to deal with motors in HVAC applications and chemical engineers are forced to handle problems involving process control. Simple and easy-to-use yet more than sufficient in rigor and coverage of fundamental concepts this resource teaches EE fundamentals but omits the typical analytical methods that hold little relevance for the audience. The authors provide many examples to illustrate concepts as well as homework problems to help readers understand and apply presented material. In many cases courses for non-electrical engineers or non-EEs have presented watered-down classical EE material resulting in unpopular courses that students hate and senior faculty members understandingly avoid teaching. To remedy this situationâand create more well-rounded practitionersâthe authors focus on the true EE needs of non-EEs as determined through their own teaching experience as well as significant input from non-EE faculty. The book provides several important contemporary interdisciplinary examples to support this approach. The result is a full-color modern narrative that bridges the various EE and non-EE curricula and serves as a truly relevant course that students and faculty can both enjoy. . Language: English