Includes bibliographical references and index.

Units, symbols, constants, definitions, and conversion factors -- Electric and magnetic circuits -- Measurement and instruments -- Properties of materials -- Generation -- Prime movers -- Alternating-current generators -- Direct-current generators -- Hydroelectric power generation -- Power-system components -- Alternate sources and converters of power -- Economics of bulk electric power supply -- Project economics -- Transmission systems -- Direct-current power transmission -- Power system operations -- Substations -- Power distribution -- Wiring design for commercial and industrial buildings -- Motors and drives -- Industrial and commercial applications of electric power -- Electronics -- Power quality -- Electrochemistry and electrometallurgy -- Computer applications in the electric power industry -- Illumination -- Lightning and overvoltage protection -- Standards in electrotechnology, telecommunications, and information technology.