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2018 | Book

Power Engineering as a Basis for Progress of Civilization Read chapter Read first chapter

Electrical Power Engineering

Current State, Problems and Perspectives

Author: Prof. Dr. Vasily Y. Ushakov

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

Book Series : Green Energy and Technology

Part of: Springer Professional "Wirtschaft+Technik" , Springer Professional "Technik"

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About this book

This book provides the short history, current state, main problems and historical perspective for the development of electrical power engineering. The focus of the textbook is on the two most important issues related to meeting of the growing needs of humanity in electricity: "Hunger for energy" and “Ecological infarct”. In the book are discussed the methods of their solution: optimization of energy balance, use of renewable energy resources, new methods of electricity production, increase of the efficiency of production, accumulation, transmission, distribution and consumption electricity.

The third issue – social and geopolitical threats due to the increasing need for energy – in the textbook is not considered inasmuch it details in non-stop regime discussed in the mass media.

Choosing the structure and content of the textbook is based on the ten years of the author experience of giving lectures to Tomsk Polytechnic University students who study according to the program Electric Power Engineering.

This textbook is addresed to students, masters and post-graduates. It can be interesting for everyone who is thinking about the future of our civilization, in general, and meeting of human needs in electric power, in particular.

Table of Contents

Frontmatter
Chapter 1. Power Engineering as a Basis for Progress of Civilization
Abstract
The first chapter in this textbook should provide insights into the influence of power engineering on the present day civilization. It is through an understanding of the past developments and achievements we can understand our present and forge ahead to future advances.
Vasily Y. Ushakov
Chapter 2. From the History of Electrical Power Engineering
Abstract
This chapter describes a brief perspective of development of electric power systems. This is not a detailed historical review, but rather it uses historical landmarks as a background to highlight the features and structure of the modern power systems discussed in the next chapters.
Vasily Y. Ushakov
Chapter 3. The Earth’s Energy Resources (Reserves, Short Characteristics)
Abstract
From a large variety of energy resources occurring in nature and mentioned in Chap. 1, we recognize the main resources used in large amounts for human needs.
Vasily Y. Ushakov
Chapter 4. Electric Power Production
Abstract
Over the past century, the electric power industry continues to contribute to the welfare, progress, and technological advances of the human race.
Vasily Y. Ushakov
Chapter 5. Electric Power Engineering on the Basis of Renewable Energy Sources
Abstract
The primary reason for big popularity of the conversion of heat to electric power (about 70% of the total electricity production) has been the relatively low cost of fossil fuel sources (oil, coal, and natural gas) and the reasonably high system efficiencies that can be achieved owing to the high temperature differentials created by fossil-fuel combustion. Numerous sources indicate that the use of fossil fuels for power production must reduce to the level of sustainability, which means that alternative sustainable and environmentally responsible methods must be investigated and commercialized.
Vasily Y. Ushakov
Chapter 6. Energy Transmission and Distribution
Abstract
The initial stages in the development of power transmission systems were discussed in Chap. 2. Here we briefly describe the steps of further development of these systems in the XXth century and in the first decade of the XXIst century and organizational problems appearing in this process.
Vasily Y. Ushakov
Chapter 7. Energy Accumulation (Store)
Abstract
At present, the electric power is the product that is compelled to be consumed during manufacture.
Vasily Y. Ushakov
Chapter 8. Power Engineering and the Biosphere
Abstract
As noted above, the world in its evolution has reached the stage that calls for the development of new global approaches to a solution of the most complicated current problems.
Vasily Y. Ushakov
Chapter 9. Unconventional (Alternative) Methods of Electric Energy Production
Abstract
Most research associated with alternative methods of power generation have concentrated on relatively high efficiency systems, as this makes commercial realization more readily achievable.
Vasily Y. Ushakov
Backmatter
Metadata
Title
Electrical Power Engineering
Author
Prof. Dr. Vasily Y. Ushakov
Copyright Year
2018
Electronic ISBN
978-3-319-62301-6
Print ISBN
978-3-319-62300-9
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-62301-6