Electrical Machines, Drives and Power Systems 5th Edition By Theodore Wildi

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Electrical Machines, Drives, and Power Systems 5th Edition By Theodore Wildi

Electrical Machines- Drives & Power Systems 5th Edition By Theodore Wildi is a well-known textbook in the field.

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Author: Theodore Wildi
Edition: 5th Edition
Publisher: Typically Prentice Hall (an imprint of Pearson Education).
Publication Year: The 5th edition was published in 2002.
Length: ~886 pages
ISBN-10: 0-13-093083-0
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-093083-5

Book Structure

Organized in four major parts:

Fundamentals
— Units, electricity & magnetism, mechanics & heat basics
Electrical Machines & Transformers
— DC generators & motors, transformers (ideal, practical, special), AC induction & synchronous machines, stepper motors
Electrical & Electronic Drives
— Motor control principles, power electronics basics, electronic control of DC and AC motors
Electric Utility Power Systems
— Generation, transmission, distribution, cost of electricity, DC transmission, FACTS devices, harmonics, and PLCs

Who Should Use It?

Undergraduate engineering students studying motor control, power electronics, machines, and utility systems
Educators and instructors, especially using the instructor’s manual
Practicing engineers seeking a strong foundation in classical and transitional techniques in electric drives and power systems

Where to find it:

You can often find this edition for sale through various book retailers, including:

Online Marketplaces: Websites like AbeBooks, Better World Books, and sometimes Amazon or Flipkart (especially for Indian editions) frequently list used and new copies.
University Bookstores: If you're affiliated with a university, their bookstore might have used copies or be able to order it.
Directly from Pearson: While the 5th edition is older, Pearson might still offer digital or print-on-demand versions.

Quick Overview

Feature	Details
Author	Theodore Wildi
Edition	5th Edition (c. 2001–2002)
Pages	≈ 886
Structure	Fundamentals, Machines, Drives, Utility Systems
Notable Additions	PLC controls, harmonics, power electronics
Strengths	Broad scope, practical focus, problem-rich
Limitations	Lacks coverage of post-2002 smart-grid/renewable trends

It's a comprehensive text that covers fundamentals of electricity and magnetism, various electrical machines (DC, AC, transformers), electrical and electronic drives, and electric utility power systems. The 5th edition also introduced a chapter on programmable logic controllers (PLCs).