Best Electrical Engineering books for Electrical & Electronics Engineers

  1. Electric Circuits(8th Edition)- by James W. Nilsson and Susan A. Riedel

  2. Electric Machines and Drives - A Ist Course by Ned Mohan, Tore M. Undeland, and William P. Robbins

  3. Electric Power Systems- A Ist Course by Mohamed E. El-Hawary

  4. Fundamentals of Electric Circuits- (5th Edition) by Charles K. Alexander and Matthew N. O. Sadiku

  5. Electric Power Distribution System Engineering (3rd Edition)- by Turan Gonen

1). Electric Circuits(8th Edition)- by James W. Nilsson and Susan A. Riedel

Electric Circuits covers circuit analysis & circuit theory in depth. It presents key concepts in a logical progression, allowing you to steadily expand your knowledge. Step-by-step analysis methods lay a solid foundation on which to build your problem-solving abilities. Over 1200 problems & nearly 200 examples provided with realistic engineering experiences that will prepare to develop the insight and understanding of a practising engineer.

Topics Covered:

  • Circuit Variables
  • Circuit Elements
  • Simple Resistive Circuits
  • Techniques of Circuit Analysis
  • The Operational Amplifier
  • Inductance, Capacitance, & Mutual Inductance
  • Response of First-Order RL & RC Circuits
  • Natural, Step Responses - RLC Circuits
  • Sinusoidal Steady State Analysis
  • Sinusoidal Steady State Power Calculations
  • Balanced Three Phase Circuits
  • Introduction to the Laplace Transform
  • The Laplace Transform in Circuit Analysis
  • Introduction to Frequency Selective Circuits
  • Active Filter Circuits
  • Fourier Series
  • The Fourier Transform.
  • Two-Port Circuits.

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2). Electric Machines and Drives - A Ist Course by Ned Mohan, Tore M. Undeland, and William P. Robbins

The book’s primary focus is on energy-related topics, such as significant innovations in hybrid-electric vehicles and alternative energy systems, in addition to the significant environmental challenges associated with hydrocarbon-based fuels.

Topics Covered:

  • A systems approach, where Electric Machines of the overall drives with applications
  • Wind turbines
  • Electric vehicle applications
  • Hybrid-electric vehicles

3). Electric Power Systems- A Ist Course by Mohamed E. El-Hawary

The book explains the increasing significance of renewable (solar, wind) energy sources, control methods & mechanisms, and system restoration and also covers the concepts that are associated with electric power & energy systems. Introduction to Electric Power Systems, which presents an overview of this ever-evolving industry in a particular way that is current.

Topics Covered:

  • Power Concepts in alternating current systems.
  • The Power System’s Structure.
  • Transformer function.
  • The parameters of an electric transmission line.
  • Transients that occur as a result of a Balanced Fault.

4) . Fundamentals of Electric Circuits (5th Edition) by Charles K. Alexander and Matthew N. O. Sadiku

The book provides an explanation of the important concepts behind electrical circuits, along with more problems and examples, and it assists in comprehending the fundamental concepts of electrical and the functions that are associated with them.

Topics Covered:

DC Circuits:

  • Basic Concepts
  • Basic Laws
  • Methods of Analysis
  • Circuit Theorems
  • Operational Amplifiers
  • Capacitors and Inductors
  • First Order Circuits
  • Second Order Circuits

AC Circuits:

  • Sinusoids and Phasors
  • Sinusoidal Steady-State Analysis
  • AC Power Analysis
  • Three Phase Circuits
  • Magnetically Coupled Circuits
  • Frequency Response

Advanced Circuit Analysis:

  • Introduction to the Laplace Transform
  • Applications of the Laplace Transform
  • The Fourier Series
  • Fourier Transform
  • Two Port Networks

5). Electric Power Distribution System Engineering (3rd Edition)- by Turan Gonen

This book outlines in detail about distribution transformers (single phase and three phase) the differences between regular three-phase distribution transformers and three-phase distribution transformer banks with regard to their overall mass as well as their total ownership cost (TOC). This is made possible by a field-validated distribution transformer design tool that automatically strives to attain the lowest possible value of the objective function (TOC).

Topics Covered:

  • Electrical Distribution
  • Energy from renewable sources (e.g., wind and solar energies)
  • Energy storage systems of the modern field.
  • Applications for smart grids.
  • MATLAB applications