The Electricians Green Handbook / Edition 1

by Albert Cutter

Overview

THE ELECTRICIAN'S GREEN HANDBOOK is written for anyone with an interest in the inner workings of alternative energy systems. This book is written by an electrician about electrical systems for electricians, maintenance personnel and those looking to expand their knowledge in alterative energy systems. Real world state of the art components are used in this book, complete with details and product specifications. Alternative energy systems discussed include Solar, Wind, Hydrogen and Battery Backup Systems. Unlike most other books written on the subject, THE ELECTRICIAN'S GREEN HANDBOOK, provides readers with an understanding of these systems from an installation and maintenance point of view. Discussed in detail are the circuit configurations of stand-alone inverters, string inverters, central inverters, micro-inverters and rectifiers, which are the key components of any alternative energy installation used today. The National Electrical Code (NEC 2011)is used throughout the text and systems are taken apart and the NEC 2011 is examined for each part of the systems. Monitoring the output of alternative energy systems is not only required for maximum efficiency, it is essential. This book covers the components, systems and topologies for monitoring the system functions and performance and is a must for the journeyman electrician and electrical students of all levels.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781111129804
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	11/03/2011
Series:	Go Green with Renewable Energy Resources
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Albert F. Cutter, Sr., is the founder, owner, and CEO of Intuitive Technologies, Inc. and the GMP of AppsDev, LLC. He has been a union electrician member of Local 456 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) for over 40 years and has devoted most of his career to control systems and automation. Cutter has also served as an adjunct professor for instrumentation and automation, as well as a professor for automation industrial controls and computer-assisted drafting. He owns one patent and has another pending, and is the author of three respected texts in the renewable energy field.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction. 2. Inverters / Rectifiers. 3. Photovoltaic. 4. Wind Power. 5. Battery Systems. 6. Hydrogen Fuel Cell. Appendix.