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Book Reviews from Electrical Apparatus

• Wind Energy Generation: Modelling and Control, by O. Anaya-Lara, N. Jenkins, J. Ekanayake, P. Cartwright & M. Hughes. John Wiley & Sons -  Reviewed in the November 2009 Electrical Apparatus
  
   
   
   
  
• ISO 9001:2008 Explained, By C.A. Cianfrani, J.J. Tsiakals & J.E. West -  Reviewed in the October 2009 Electrical Apparatus
  
   
   
   
  
• Power Markets and Economics. By B. Murray. Consulting engineer Dr. Barrie Murray of Electricity Market Services Ltd., following decades of management experience with Britain’s Central Electricity Generating Board and its successor National Grid, details the implications of utility restructuring on pricing and marketing of electrical energy.   Reviewed in the August 2009 Electrical Apparatus
   
• Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices, by Ramesh Gulati - a book dealing with creating a working environment and management planning structure favoring effective use of "best practices"      Reviewed in the July 2009 Electrical Apparatus
  
   
   
  
• Small-Scale Cogeneration Handbook, by Bernard F. Kolanowski -A look at two forms of usable energy from combustion of a single fuel, on a small scale, typically with outputs of 60-500 kw, using engines, microturbines or fuel cells as power sources.   Reviewed in the July 2009 Electrical Apparatus
   
   
  
• Introduction to Electrical Power Systems By M.E. El-Hawary. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., -  intended as a reference for technologists in the field as well as an introduction to the subject for students. Reviewed in the April 2009 Electrical Apparatus
   
     
   
  
• Electrical Distribution Engineering. By A. Pansini. The Fairmont Press, Inc. "Anyone involved in electrical distribution system design should find this a useful tool."   Reviewed in the April 2009 Electrical Apparatus
    
   
   
• Efficient Electrical Systems Design Handbook. By A. Thumann & H. Franz. The Fairmont Press, Inc., - a “practical guide” for electrical, plant, and facility engineers responsibly involved in design of such systems. Reviewed in the April 2009 Electrical Apparatus
   
   
   
• Electrical 2009 Costbook. Edited by W.D. Mahoney. BNi Building News Reviewed in the February 2009 Electrical Apparatus 
   
   
   
   
  
• ISO 9001:2000 Explained. By C.A. Cianfrani, J.J. Tsiakals & J.E. West. ASQ Quality Press Reviewed in the January 2009 Electrical Apparatus 
   
   
   
   
  
• Industrial Electronics: Devices & Systems By D.R. Patrick & S.W. Fardo. Fairmont Press, Inc. Reviewed in the December 2008 Electrical Apparatus 
   
   
   
   
  
• Residential Wiring to the 2008 NEC By J. Markell. Craftsman Book Company Reviewed in the October 2008 Electrical Apparatus 
   
   
   
   
  
• Electrical Power System Essentials by  By P. Schavemaker & L. van der Sluiss, John Wiley & Sons Reviewed in the September 2008 Electrical Apparatus. 
   
   
   
   
  
• Photovoltaic Systems by J. Dunlop, American Technical Publishers, Inc. Reviewed in the September 2007 Electrical Apparatus. 
   
   
   
   
  
• Elements of Tidal-Electric Engineering by Robert H. Clark. Reviewed in the August 2007 Electrical Apparatus.
   
   
   
   
  
• Electric Power Planning for Regulated and Deregulated Markets by Dr. A. Mazer Reviewed in the July 2007 Electrical Apparatus 
   
   
   
   
  
• Electrical Contacts: Fundamentals, Applications and Technology by M. Braunovic, V.K. Konchits, and N. K. Myshkin Reviewed in the July 2007 Electrical Apparatus 
   
   
   
   
  
• Electric Drives, Second Edition by Dr. I. Boldea and S.A. Nasar Reviewed in the July 2007 Electrical Apparatus 
   
   
   
   
  
• Wind and Solar Power Systems: Design, Analysis and Operation, Second Edition by Dr. M. R. Patel Reviewed in the July 2007 Electrical Apparatus 
   
   
   
   
  
• Lead-free Solder Interconnect Reliability (Hardcover) by Dongkai Shangguan Reviewed in the June 2007 Electrical Apparatus 
   
   
   
   
  
• Maintaining Mission Critical Systems in a 24/7 Environment by Peter M. Curtis. Reviewed in the May 2007 Electrical Apparatus. 
   
   
   
   
  
• Electric Energy: An Introduction (Hardcover) by Mohamed A. El-Sharkawi Reviewed in the January 2007 Electrical Apparatus  
   
   
   
   
  
• Electric Machines (Hardcover) by Charles A. Gross Reviewed in the January 2007 Electrical Apparatus  
   
   
   
   
  
• Grid Integration of Wind Energy Conversion Systems by S. Heier, John Wiley & Sons Inc. Reviewed in the August 2006 Electrical Apparatus  
   
   
   
   
  
• Oil Mist Lubrication: Practical Applications by H. P. Bloch and A. Shamim Reviewed in the June 2006 Electrical Apparatus  
   
   
   
   
  
• The Electric Generators Handbook by I. Boldea Reviewed in the March 2006 Electrical Apparatus  
   
   
   
   
  
• Harvey's Electrical Code Field Guide Reviewed in the March 2006 Electrical Apparatus  
   
   
   
   
   
  
• Standard Handbook of Chains by J. L. Wright, CRC Press  Electric Meter Reading Handbook Reviewed in the May 2006 Electrical Apparatus  
   
   
   
   
  
• by J. L. Wright, CRC Press Electric Motors and Drives   Reviewed in the May 2006 Electrical Apparatus
   
   
   
   
  
• Electric Meter Reading Handbook  by J. L. Wright, CRC Press Reviewed in the May 2006 Electrical Apparatus
   
   
   
   
  
• Practical Lubrication for Industrial Facilities, by Heinz P. Bloch, The Fairmont Press, Inc. Reviewed in the April 2005 Electrical Apparatus  
   
   
   
   
  
• Risk Assessment of Power Systems: Models, Methods and Applications, by Dr. W. Li, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Reviewed in the March 2005 Electrical Apparatus  
   
   
   
   
  
• Power Quality Measurement and Troubleshooting, By Glen A. Mazur. American Technical Publishers, Inc. Reviewed in the February 2005 Electrical Apparatus  
   
   
   
   
  
• Electrical Energy Conversion and Transport: An Interactive Computer-Based Approach. By G. G. Karady and K. E. Holbert, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Reviewed in the February 2005 Electrical Apparatus  
   
   
   
   
  
• Renewable Energy Systems: Design and Analysis with Induction Generators. By M. G. Simoes & F. A. Farret, CRC Press LLC Reviewed in the February 2005 Electrical Apparatus  
   
   
   
   
  
• Variable Speed Drive Fundamentals By C. A. Phipps, The Fairmont Press, Inc. Reviewed in the February 2005 Electrical Apparatus  
   
   
   
   
  
• Electrical/Electronic Systems By G. A. Mazur and T. E. Proctor, American Technical Publishers, Inc. Reviewed in the January 2005 Electrical Apparatus 
   
   
   
   
  

 
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