Tabla de Contenidos: “…5 More Cultural Failures 6 Companies That Got It Right 8 Being Legal, Honest, Candid, and . . . 10 Integrity versus Spin 13 Speaking the Same Language 16 Chapter 3: Cost-Effective Compliance Programs 21 The Back-Breaking Costs 22 Beyond the Direct Costs 24 Major Mistakes at Platinum-Branded Companies 24 How Companies Got Where They Are 30 Keys to Getting It Right 31 The Compliance Office 36 Making It Happen 38 The Rewards 39 Chapter 4: Ethics Programs: Another Foundational Block 41 Tone at the Top 42 Problems at Daimler 42 Elements of an Ethics Program 43 Setting the Tone at the Top: Hewlett-Packard 51 Chapter 5: Risk Management and the Financial System's Near Meltdown 59 What Went So Terribly Wrong 59 The Regulatory System 63 Merrill Lynch 65 Where Were the Boards? …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Chapter 38: The accural method in accounting -- Chapter 39: Activity-based costing -- Chapter 40: The balanced scorecard -- Chapter 41: The DuPont identity -- Chapter 42: Economic value added -- Chapter 43: Ratio analysis -- Part 6: Finance -- Chapter 44: Black-Scholes options pricing model -- Chapter 45: Bond valuation -- Chapter 46: Capital asset pricing model -- Chapter 47: Capital budgeting -- Chapter 48: Modern portfolio theory -- Chapter 49: Modigliani-Miller theorem -- Chapter 50: Time value of money -- Chapter 51: Valuing the firm -- Chapter 52: Weighted average cost of capital -- Part 7: Operations -- Chapter 53: Agile development -- Chapter 54: The bullwhip effect -- Chapter 55: Decision trees -- Chapter 56: Just-in-time production -- Chapter 57: Sensitivity analysis -- Chapter 58: The service-profit chain -- Chapter 59: Six Sigma -- Chapter 60: Theory of constraints -- Chapter 61: Total quality management -- Index…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…PREFACE xi ACKNOWLEDGMENTS xiii FOREWORD xv CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 Introduction 1 Bibliography 4 CHAPTER 2 ELECTRIC NETWORK ANALYSIS IN ENERGY PROCESSING AND SMART GRID 5 2.1 Introduction 5 2.2 Complex Power Concepts 5 2.3 Review of AC-Circuit Analysis Using Phasor Diagrams 8 2.4 Polyphase Systems 9 2.5 Three-Phase Loads with Impedence Loads 13 2.6 Transformation of Y to Delta and Delta to Y 17 2.7 Summary of Phase and Line Voltages/Currents for Balanced Three-Phase Systems 19 2.8 Per-Unit Systems 22 2.9 Chapter Summary 27 Exercises 27 Bibliography 29 CHAPTER 3 MAGNETIC SYSTEMS FOR ENERGY PROCESSING 31 3.1 Introduction 31 3.2 Magnetic Fields 31 3.3 Equivalent Magnetic and Electric Circuits 34 3.4 Overview of Magnetic Materials 35 3.5 Hysteresis Loops and Hysteresis Losses in Ferromagnetic Materials 35 3.6 Definitions 38 3.7 Magnetic Circuit Losses 38 3.8 Producing Magnetic Flux in Air Gap 40 3.9 Rectangular-Shaped Magnetic Circuits 41 3.10 Chapter Summary 45 Exercises 45 Bibliography 47 CHAPTER 4 TRANSFORMERS 49 4.1 Introduction 49 4.2 First Two Maxwell's Laws 50 4.3 Transformers 51 4.4 Ideal Single-Phase Transformer Models 56 4.5 Modeling a Transformer into Equivalent Circuits 59 4.6 Transformer Testing 65 4.7 Transformer Specifications 71 4.8 Three-Phase Power Transformers 72 4.9 New Advances in Transformer Technology: Solid-State Transformers 72 4.10 Chapter Summary 78 Exercises 78 Bibliography 82 CHAPTER 5 INDUCTION MACHINES 83 5.1 Introduction 83 5.2 Construction and Types of Induction Motors 83 5.3 Operating Principle 85 5.4 Basic Induction-Motor Concepts 86 5.5 Induction-Motor Slip 88 5.6 Rotor Current and Leakage Reactance 88 5.7 Rotor Copper Loss 91 5.8 Developing the Equivalent Circuit of Polyphase, Wound-Rotor Induction Motors 92 5.9 Computing Corresponding Torque of Induction Motors 96 5.10 Approximation Model for Induction Machines 97 5.11 Speed Control of Induction Motors 100 5.12 Application of Induction Motors 101 5.13 induction-Generator Principles 101 5.14 Chapter Summary 103 Exercises 104 Bibliography 106 CHAPTER 6 SYNCHRONOUS MACHINES 107 6.1 Introduction 107 6.2 Synchronous-Generator Construction 107 6.3 Exciters 108 6.4 Governors 110 6.5 Synchronous Generator Operating Principle 110 6.6 Equivalent Circuit of Synchronous Machines 112 6.7 Synchronous Generator Equivalent Circuits 113 6.8 Over Excitation and Under Excitation 114 6.9 Open-Circuit and Short-Circuit Characteristics 115 6.10 Performance Characteristics of Synchronous Machines 118 6.11 Generator Compounding Curve 122 6.12 Synchronous Generator Operating Alone: Concept of Infinite Bus 122 6.13 Initial Elementary Facts about Synchronous Machines 123 6.14 Cylindrical-Rotor Machines for Turbo Generators 125 6.15 Synchronous Machines with Effects of Saliency: Two-Reactance Theory 125 6.16 The Salient-Pole Machine 126 6.17 Synchronous Motors 128 6.18 Synchronous Machines and System Stability 131 6.19 Chapter Summary 135 Exercises 136 Bibliography 137 CHAPTER 7 DC MACHINES 139 7.1 Introduction 139 7.2 Conductor Moving in a Uniform Magnetic Field 139 7.3 Current-Carrying Conductor in a Uniform Magnetic Field 139 7.4 DC-Machine Construction and Nameplate Parameters 141 7.5 DC Machine Pertinent Nameplate Parameters 142 7.6 Development and Configuration of Equivalent Circuits of DC Machines 142 7.7 Classification of DC Machines 147 7.8 Voltage Regulation 151 7.9 Power Computation for DC Machines 151 7.10 Power Flow and Efficiency 152 7.11 DC Motors 155 7.12 Computation of Speed of DC Motors 155 7.13 DC-Machine Speed-Control Methods 163 7.14 Ward Leonard System 164 7.15 Chapter Summary 166 Exercises 167 Bibliography 168 CHAPTER 8 PERMANENT-MAGNET MOTORS 169 8.1 Introduction 169 8.2 Permanent-Magnet DC Motors 169 8.3 Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motors 177 8.4 Variants of Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motors 186 8.5 Chapter Summary 190 Bibliography 190 CHAPTER 9 RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES 193 9.1 Introduction 193 9.2 Distributed Generation Concepts 193 9.3 DG Benefits 194 9.4 Working Definitions and Classifications of Renewable Energy 195 9.5 Renewable-Energy Penetration 218 9.6 Maximum Penetration Limits of Renewable-Energy Resources 218 9.7 Constraints to Implementation of Renewable Energy 219 Exercises 221 Bibliography 222 CHAPTER 10 STORAGE SYSTEMS IN THE SMART GRID 223 10.1 Introduction 223 10.2 Forms of Energy 223 10.3 Energy Storage Systems 223 10.4 Cost Benefits of Storage 239 10.5 Chapter Summary 244 Bibliography 244 CHAPTER 11 POWER ELECTRONICS 247 11.1 Introduction 247 11.2 Power Systems with Power Electronics Architecture 248 11.3 Elements of Power Electronics 249 11.4 Power Semiconductor Devices 249 11.5 Applications of Power Electronics Devices to Machine Control 276 11.6 Applications of Power Electronics Devices to Power System Devices 280 11.7 Applications of Power Electronics to Utility, Aerospace, and Shipping 281 11.8 Facts 282 11.9 Chapter Summary 286 Bibliography 287 CHAPTER 12 CONVERTERS AND INVERTERS 289 12.1 Introduction 289 12.2 Definitions 289 12.3 DC-DC Converters 290 12.4 Inverters 296 12.5 Rectifiers 301 12.6 Applications 312 12.7 Chapter Summary 320 Exercises 320 Bibliography 322 CHAPTER 13 MICROGRID APPLICATION DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 323 13.1 Introduction to Microgrids 323 13.2 Types of Microgrids 324 13.3 Microgrid Architecture 325 13.4 Modeling of a Microgrid 330 13.5 Chapter Summary 332 Bibliography 333 CHAPTER 14 MICROGRID OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT 335 14.1 Perfomance Tools of a Microgrid 335 14.2 Microgrid Functions 337 14.3 IEEE Standards for Microgrids 344 14.4 Microgrid Benefits 346 14.5 Chapter Summary 349 Bibliography 349 CHAPTER 15 THE SMART GRID: AN INTRODUCTION 351 15.1 Evolution, Drivers, and the Need for Smart Grid 351 15.2 Comparison of Smart Grid with the Current Grid System 352 15.3 Architecture of a Smart Grid 353 15.4 Design for Smart-Grid Function for Bulk Power Systems 353 15.5 Smart-Grid Challenges 362 15.6 Design Structure and Procedure for Smart-Grid Best Practices 363 15.7 Chapter Summary 365 Bibliography 365 CHAPTER 16 SMART-GRID LAYERS AND CONTROL 367 16.1 Introduction 367 16.2 Controls for the Smart Grid 367 16.3 Layers of Smart Grid Within the Grid 373 16.4 Command, Control, and Communication Applications in Real Time 390 16.5 Hardware-in-the-Loop for Energy Processing and the Smart Grid 394 16.6 Evolution of Cyber-Physical Systems 394 16.7 Chapter Summary 396 Bibliography 397 CHAPTER 17 ENERGY PROCESSING AND SMART-GRID TEST BEDS 401 17.1 Introduction 401 17.2 Study of Available Test Beds for the Smart Grid 401 17.3 Smart Microgrid Test-Bed Design 403 17.4 Smart-Grid Test Beds 404 17.5 Smart-Grid Case Studies 405 17.6 Simulation Tools, Hardware, and Embedded Systems 408 17.7 Limitations of Existing Smart-Grid Test Beds 411 17.8 Chapter Summary 412 Bibliography 412 INDEX 415.…”

“…A practicing engineer's inclusive review of communication systems based on shared-bus and shared-memory switch/router architectures This book delves into the inner workings of switch/router design in a comprehensive manner that is accessible to a broad audience. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Introduzione -- Nota all'edizione -- Lettere a Tiziano Minarelli (1982-1990) -- Lettera 1 -- Lettera 2 -- Lettera 3 -- Lettera 4 -- Lettera 5 -- Lettera 6 -- Lettera 7 -- Lettera 8 -- Lettera 9 -- Lettera 10 -- Lettera 11 -- Lettera 12 -- Lettera 13 -- Lettera 14 -- Lettera 15 -- Lettera 16 -- Lettera 17 -- Lettera 18 -- Lettera 19 -- Lettera 20 -- Lettera 21 -- Lettera 22 -- Lettera 23 -- Lettera 24 -- Lettera 25 -- Lettera 26 -- Lettera 27 -- Lettera 28 -- Lettera 29 -- Lettera 30 -- Lettera 31 -- Lettera 32 -- Lettera 33 -- Lettera 34 -- Lettera 35 -- Lettera 36 -- Lettera 37 -- Lettera 38 -- Lettera 39 -- Lettera 40 -- Lettera 41 -- Lettera 42 -- Lettera 43 -- Lettera 44 -- Lettera 45 -- Lettera 46 -- Lettera 47 -- Lettera 48 -- Lettera 49 -- Lettera 50 -- Lettera 51 -- Lettera 52 -- Lettera 53 -- Lettera 54 -- Lettera 55 -- Lettera 56 -- Lettera 57 -- Lettera 58 -- Lettera 59 -- Lettera 60 -- Lettera 61 -- Lettera 62 -- Lettera 63 -- Lettera 64 -- Lettera 65 -- Lettera 66 -- Lettera 67 -- Lettera 68 -- Lettera 69 -- Lettera 70 -- Lettera 71 -- Lettera 72 -- Lettera 73 -- Lettera 74 -- Lettera 75 -- Lettera 76 -- Lettera 77 -- Lettera 78 -- Lettera 79 -- Lettera 80 -- Lettera 81 -- Lettera 82 -- Lettera 83 -- Lettera 84 -- Lettera 85 -- Lettera 86 -- Lettera 87 -- Lettera 88 -- Lettera 89 -- Lettera 90 -- Lettera 91 -- Lettera 92 -- Lettera 93 -- Lettera 94 -- Lettera 95 -- Lettera 96 -- Lettera 97 -- Lettera 98 -- Lettera 99 -- Lettera 100 -- Lettera 101 -- Lettera 102 -- Lettera 103 -- Lettera 104 -- Lettera 105 -- Lettera 106 -- Lettera 107 -- Lettera 108 -- Lettera 109 -- Lettera 110 -- Lettera 111 -- Lettera 112 -- Lettera 113 -- Lettera 114 -- Lettera 115 -- Lettera 116 -- Lettera 117 -- Lettera 118 -- Lettera 119 -- Lettera 120 -- Lettera 121 -- Lettera 122 -- Lettera 123 -- Lettera 124 -- Lettera 125 -- Lettera 126 -- Lettera 127 -- Lettera 128 -- Lettera 129 -- Lettera 130 -- Lettera 131 -- Lettera 132 -- Lettera 133 -- Lettera 134 -- Lettera 135 -- Lettera 136 -- Lettera 137 -- Lettera 138 -- Lettera 139 -- Lettera 140 -- Lettera 141 -- Lettera 142 -- Lettera 143 -- Lettera 144 -- Lettera 145 -- Lettera 146 -- Lettera 147 -- Lettera 148 -- Lettera 149 -- Lettera 150 -- Lettera 151 -- Lettera 152 -- Lettera 153 -- Lettera 154 -- Lettera 155 -- Lettera 156 -- Lettera 157 -- Lettera 158 -- Lettera 159 -- Lettera 160 -- Lettera 161 -- Lettera 162 -- Lettera 163 -- Lettera 164 -- Lettera 165 -- Lettera 166 -- Lettera 167 -- Lettera 168 -- Lettera 169 -- Lettera 170 -- Lettera 171 -- Lettera 172 -- Lettera 173 -- Lettera 174 -- Lettera 175 -- Lettera 176 -- Lettera 177 -- Lettera 178 -- Lettera 179 -- Lettera 180 -- Lettera 181 -- Lettera 182 -- Lettera 183 -- Lettera 184 -- Lettera 185 -- Lettera 186 -- Lettera 187 -- Lettera 188 -- Lettera 189 -- Lettera 190 -- Lettera 191 -- Lettera 192 -- Lettera 193 -- Lettera 194 -- Lettera 195 -- Lettera 196 -- Lettera 197 -- Lettera 198 -- Lettera 199 -- Lettera 200 -- Lettera 201 -- Lettera 202 -- Lettera 203 -- Lettera 204 -- Lettera 205 -- Lettera 206 -- Lettera 207 -- Lettera 208 -- Lettera 209 -- Lettera 210 -- Lettera 211 -- Lettera 212 -- Lettera 213 -- Lettera 214 -- Lettera 215 -- Lettera 216 -- Lettera 217 -- Lettera 218 -- Lettera 219 -- Lettera 220 -- Lettera 221 -- Lettera 222 -- Lettera 223 -- Lettera 224 -- Lettera 225 -- Lettera 226 -- Lettera 227 -- Lettera 228 -- Lettera 229 -- Lettera 230 -- Lettera 231 -- Lettera 232 -- Lettera 233 -- Lettera 234 -- Lettera 235 -- Lettera 236 -- Lettera 237 -- Lettera 238 -- Lettera 239 -- Lettera 240 -- Lettera 241 -- Lettera 242 -- Lettera 243 -- Lettera 244 -- Lettera 245 -- Lettera 246 -- Lettera 247 -- Lettera 248 -- Lettera 249 -- Lettera 250 -- Lettera 251 -- Lettera 252 -- Lettera 253 -- Lettera 254 -- Appendice. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Loop Control Statements -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Loop Control -- 3.3 while Loop -- 3.4 do while Loop -- 3.5 for Loop -- 3.6 break Statement -- 3.7 continue Statement -- 3.8 Comma Operator -- 3.9 Nested Loops -- Summary -- Exercise Questions -- 4. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Initial public offering for the German operation -- 3.9. Purchase of E-Plus in Germany -- 3.10. Selling of the Czech Republic and Slovakia operations -- 3.11. …”