Chapter 1 Circuit Theory Fundamentals 1
1.1 Kirchhoff's Laws 1
1.2 Basic Analysis Methods 5
1.3 Three Phase Circuits 8
Reading Material:Circuit Design Software—OrCAD—PSpice A/D 13
Reading and Translation Skills 18
Chapter 2 Electronic Technology 20
2.1 Bipolar Junction Transistors 20
2.2 Edge-Triggered Latches:Flip-flop 25
Reading Material:Circuit Simulation Software—Multisim 30
Reading and Translation Skills 37
Chapter 3 Computer and PLC 40
3.1 Computer and Microprocessor 40
3.2 Programmable Logic Controller 46
Reading Material:Computer Network—Network Hardware 53
Reading and Translation Skills 55
Chapter 4 Automatic Control Theory 57
4.1 Automatic Control 57
4.2 Computer Control 64
4.3 Process Control 66
Reading Material:Distributed Control System 71
Reading and Translation Skills 74
Chapter 5 Power Electronic Technology 76
5.1 Trends in Power Electronics 76
5.2 Power Semiconductor Devices 78
5.3 DC-AC Converters 89
Reading Material:IGCT Devices 94
Reading and Translation Skills 96
Chapter 6 Electrical Machines 98
6.1 Generators 98
6.2 Electric Motors 103
6.3 Synchronous Machines 106
Reading Material:Next-Generation Motor Control 110
Reading and Translation Skills 113
Chapter 7 Measurement Technology and Instrument 116
7.1 Introduction 116
7.2 Thermocouples 120
Reading Material:Electromagnetic Flowmeters 126
Reading and Translation Skills 131
Chapter 8 Artificial Intelligence 134
8.1 Introduction to AI 134
8.2 Overview of AI Application Areas 139
Reading Material:Humanoid Robots 147
Reading and Translation Skills 152
Chapter 9 Electrical Power Systems 155
9.1 The Electric Utility Industry Today 155
9.2 Transmission and Distribution 159
Reading Material:The Emergence of Competitive Markets 164
Reading and Translation Skills 168
Chapter 10 Conventional Power Generation 171
10.1 Fossil Power Plants 171
10.2 Hydroelectric Power Plants 178
Reading Material:Fossil Fuels and the Future 182
Reading and Translation Skills 184
Chapter 11 Protections in Electric Power Systems 188
11.1 Fundamental Principles of Protection 188
11.2 Overcurrent Protection 192
11.3 Distance Protections 196
Reading Material:Microprocessor-Based Relays 199
Reading and Translation Skills 201
Chapter 12 Renewable Energy 205
12.1 Introduction 205
12.2 Solar Energy 208
12.3 Wind,Wave,and Tidal Power 212
12.4 Energy from Solid Biomass 215
Reading Material:Clean Energy Trends 2010 217
Reading and Translation Skills 220
Chapter 13 Smart Grid 223
13.1 Smart Grid Overview 223
13.2 Smart Grid Implementation—Challenges,Issues,and Initiatives 226
13.3 Development of Smart Grid Technologies 230
Reading Material:Toward a Smart Grid 234
Reading and Translation Skills 236
参考文献 239