Ian Boldea wrote "The Electric Generators Handbook" and CRC Press published the book Nov. 16, 2005. The book comes in hardcover binding only and has 1,000 pages. The book features past and present technologies and their stand-alone and grid-connected applications. The book divides the two types of generators into two volumes, Synchronous Generators and Variable Speed Generators. Each volume provides an in-depth, comprehensive examination of the uses, function, design, history, control, testing and modeling of each technology. The first volume specifically focuses on the history of electric generators, while the second volume extends the first volume to include all current electric generators and future generator technology. Both volumes provide examples, sample results and illustrations to further develop concepts.
Written by I. Boldea and Syed A. Nasar and first published Sept. 26, 2005, by Cambridge University Press, "Linear Electronic Actuators and Generators" has 248 pages. The book describes the process of turning electric energy into mechanical energy as performed by linear electric actuators and generators. In simple language, the text unifies many theories and research on the topic and includes information on construction, operation, control and design of linear electric actuators and linear electric generators. Specific chapters discuss linear induction, permanent-magnet, linear reluctance, switched reluctance, linear stepper actuators and various types of linear electric generators. The book provides illustrations and design examples to demonstrate certain concepts.
Published by Wiley on Feb. 24, 2009, and written by Juha Pyrhonen, Tapani Jokinen and Valeria Hrabovcova, "Design of Rotating Electrical Machines" comes in hardcover binding with 538 pages. The book provides an in-depth overview of current theoretical principles and techniques involved in electrical machine design. While not specifically about electric generators, the book gives step-by-step instructions on electrical machine design, which includes electric generators. The text provides specific information regarding different types of machines and their definitions, analysis of the type of construction used and rotating electrical machine properties. Illustrations, graphs and an accompanying website are also available to further understanding of the concepts presented.