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Chapter 1Circuit Theory Fundamentals

 1.1Kirchhoffs Laws

 1.2Basic Analysis Methods

 1.3Three Phase Circuits

 Reading Material: Circuit Design Software — OrCAD — PSpice A/D

 Reading and Translation Skills

Chapter 2Electronic Technology

 2.1Bipolar Junction Transistors

 2.2EdgeTriggered Latches: Flipflop

 Reading Material: Circuit Simulation Software — Multisim

 Reading and Translation Skills

Chapter 3Computer and PLC

 3.1Computer and Microprocessor

 3.2Programmable Logic Controller

 Reading Material: Computer Network — Network Hardware

 Reading and Translation Skills

Chapter 4Automatic Control Theory

 4.1Automatic Control

 4.2Computer Control

 4.3Process Control

 Reading Material: Distributed Control System

 Reading and Translation Skills

Chapter 5Power Electronic Technology

 5.1Trends in Power Electronics

 5.2Power Semiconductor Devices

 5.3DCAC Converters

 Reading Material: IGCT Devices

 Reading and Translation Skills

Chapter 6Electrical Machines

 6.1Generators

 6.2Electric Motors

 6.3Synchronous Machines

 Reading Material: NextGeneration Motor Control

 Reading and Translation Skills

Chapter 7Measurement Technology and Instrument

 7.1Introduction

 7.2Thermocouples

 Reading Material: Electromagnetic Flowmeters

 Reading and Translation Skills

Chapter 8Artificial Intelligence

 8.1Introduction to AI

 8.2Overview of AI Application Areas

 Reading Material: Humanoid Robots

 Reading and Translation Skills

Chapter 9Electrical Power Systems

 9.1The Electric Utility Industry Today

 9.2Transmission and Distribution

 Reading Material: The Emergence of Competitive Markets

 Reading and Translation Skills

Chapter 10Conventional Power Generation

 10.1Fossil Power Plants

 10.2Hydroelectric Power Plants

 Reading Material: Fossil Fuels and the Future

 Reading and Translation Skills

Chapter 11Protections in Electric Power Systems

 11.1Fundamental Principles of Protection

 11.2Overcurrent Protection

 11.3Distance Protections

 Reading Material: MicroprocessorBased Relays

 Reading and Translation Skills

Chapter 12Renewable Energy

 12.1Introduction

 12.2Solar Energy

 12.3Wind, Wave, and Tidal Power

 12.4Energy from Solid Biomass

 Reading Material: Clean Energy Trends 2010

 Reading and Translation Skills

Chapter 13Smart Grid

 13.1Smart Grid Overview

 13.2Smart Grid Implementation — Challenges, Issues, and Initiatives

 13.3Development of Smart Grid Technologies

 Reading Material: Toward a Smart Grid

 Reading and Translation Skills

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