本书分为电气工程基础、控制理论与技术、电机与电器、电力系统4大部分，共20章，涵盖了电气工程及其自动化、自动化专业的主要专业基础理论内容，其中包括目前电气工程领域研究的热点内容。本书专业性和实用性强，注重从实际应用出发培养学生的专业英语阅读、表述和写作能力。书中所涉及的新能源技术、特种电机及微电网技术等内容可以作为思政元素，引导学生牢固树立低碳、节能、环保的意识及社会责任感。本书每章后均补充了必要的专业英语词汇及句子注释，并以二维码形式给出了各章词汇的音频，便于读者对各章知识点的正确理解和自学。
本书既可作为高等院校电气工程及其自动化、自动化及相关专业学生的专业英语教材，也可作为工程技术人员的自学参考用书。

PART 1 FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRIC ENGINEERING
Chapter 1 Circuit Fundamentals
1.1 Electrostatic Charges
1.2 Conductors, Insulators and Semiconductors
1.3 Current, Voltage and Resistance
1.4 Measuring Resistance, Voltage and Current
1.5 DC Series Electrical Circuit
1.6 Alternating Current Voltage
Chapter 2 Analog Electronics
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Operational Amplifiers
2.3 Differential Amplifiers
2.4 Integrator and Differentiator
2.5 Active Filters
Chapter 3 Digital Electronics
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Digital Number Systems
3.3 Binary Logic Circuits
3.4 Combination Logic Gates
3.5 Timing and Storage Elements
Chapter 4 Power Electronics Technology
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Applications and the Roles of Power Electronics
4.3 Structure of Power Electronics Interface
4.4 Voltage-Link Structure Applications
4.5 Recent and Potential Advancements
Chapter 5 Magnetism and Electromagnetism
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Permanent Magnets
5.3 Magnetic Field around Conductors and a Coil
5.4 Ohms Law for Magnetic Circuits
5.5 Domain Theory of Magnetism
5.6 Electricity Produced by Magnetism
PART 2 CONTROL THEORY AND TECHNOLOGY
Chapter 6 Knowledge of Control Theory
6.1 What Is Control
6.2 Feedback
6.3 PID Control
6.4 Adaptive Control
Chapter 7 Motor Drives and Controls
7.1 DC Motor Drives
7.2 Inverter-Fed Induction Motor Drives
Chapter 8 Programmable Logic Controller Technology
8.1 Introduction
8.2 PLC Operation Process
8.3 PLC Maintenance Management
8.4 The Application Future of PLC
Chapter 9 Single Chip Microcomputer Control Technology
9.1 Foundation
9.2 A Single-Chip Microcomputer Integrated Circuit
9.3 Digital Signal Processors
Chapter 10 Computer Networking Basics
10.1 Foundation
10.2 Applications
10.3 Requirements
10.4 Links, Nodes and Clouds
10.5 Network Architecture
10.6 Network Security
PART 3 ELECRICAL MACHINES AND DEVICES
Chapter 11 Direct-Current Machines
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Basic Structural Feature
11.3 Effect of Armature MMF
Chapter 12 Three-Phase Induction Motors
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Construction of Three-Phase Induction Motors
12.3 Principle of Operation
12.4 Equivalent Circuit
Chapter 13 Synchronous Machines
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Principle of Operation
Chapter 14 Transformers
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Transformer Construction
14.3 Ideal Transformers
Chapter 15 Permanent Magnet Machines
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Introduction of PM Materials
15.3 Classification of PM Motors
15.4 Operational Principle of PM Motors
PART 4 POWER SYSTEMS
Chapter 16 Operating Characteristics of Modern Power Systems
16.1 Transmission and Distribution Systems
16.2 Power System Controls
16.3 Generator-Voltage Control
16.4 Turbine-Governor Control
16.5 Load-Frequency Control
16.6 Optimal Power Flow
16.7 Power System Stability
Chapter 17 Generating Plants
17.1 Electric Energy
17.2 Fossil-Fuel Plants
17.3 Nuclear Power Plants
17.4 Hydroelectric Power Plants
17.5 Wind Power Systems
17.6 Photovoltaic Systems
Chapter 18 Concepts and Models for Microgeneration and Microgrids
18.1 Introduction
18.2 The Foundation of Microgrid Concept
18.3 The Microgrid Operational and Control Architecture
Chapter 19 High Voltage Insulation
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Lightning
19.3 Switching Surges
19.4 Insulation Coordination
Chapter 20 System Protection
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Protection of Radial Systems
20.3 System with Two Sources
20.4 Impedance (Distance) Relays
20.5 Differential Protection of Gene