⚡📘 Electrical Engineering Book Guide
🔹 1. Purpose of Electrical Engineering Books
Electrical engineering books help you:
Understand fundamental principles of electricity, circuits, and systems
Solve practical problems in power systems, electronics, control, and
communication
Prepare for university exams, professional certifications (like PEC, GATE,
FE/PE)
Support design, testing, operations, and maintenance in the field
🔹 2. Core Subjects in Electrical Engineering Books
Subject Key Topics Covered
Ohm’s Law, Circuit Laws, Power & Energy, AC/DC
Basic Electrical Engineering
circuits
Transformers, Motors (DC, Induction, Synchronous),
Electrical Machines
Generators
Transmission lines, Fault analysis, Protection, Load
Power Systems
flow
Power Electronics Converters, Inverters, Rectifiers, Switching Devices
Open/Closed-loop, Transfer functions, Stability,
Control Systems
Bode plots
Electronics Diodes, BJTs, FETs, Op-Amps, Digital circuits
Fourier, Laplace, Convolution, Time/frequency
Signals and Systems
domain analysis
Measurements and Transducers, Error analysis, Bridge circuits,
Instrumentation Oscilloscopes
Communication Systems Analog/digital modulation, Noise, Bandwidth, Filters
HV testing, Insulation coordination, Relays,
High Voltage & Protection
Breakers
🔹 3. Must-Have Electrical Engineering Textbooks
Book Title Author Use
Introductory
Electrical Engineering Fundamentals Vincent Del Toro
concepts
Principles of Electric Machines & Power
P.C. Sen Electrical machines
Electronics
D.P. Kothari & I.J. Power system
Modern Power System Analysis
Nagrath analysis
Load flow, faults,
Power System Analysis Hadi Saadat
stability
Electric Machinery A.E. Fitzgerald Machines (advanced)
Muhammad H.
Power Electronics Converters, switches
Rashid
Control Systems Engineering Norman S. Nise Control theory
Analog/digital
Microelectronic Circuits Sedra & Smith
electronics
Digital Logic and Computer Design M. Morris Mano Logic gates, circuits
Broad subject
Electrical Technology (Vol I–IV) B.L. Theraja
coverage
🔹 4. Top Handbooks and Field References
Publisher/
Handbook Title Best For
Author
Standard Handbook for Electrical
McGraw-Hill All-round reference
Engineers
Field work (practical +
Ugly’s Electrical References George Hart
NEC)
Electrical Engineering Handbook CRC Press Multidisciplinary reference
IEEE Standards Collection IEEE Codes and best practices
Electrician’s Troubleshooting Manual Brooke Stauffer Practical troubleshooting
Code compliance (USA/Intl
NEC (National Electrical Code) NFPA
ref.)
🔹 5. Software & Simulation Book Resources
Tool Book/Guide
MATLAB /
MATLAB for Engineers – Holly Moore
Simulink
Vendor manuals + Power System Analysis
ETAP
Tutorials
PSCAD Power System Transients – Greenwood
AutoCAD AutoCAD Electrical Guide – Autodesk
Electrical Training
Multisim /
Circuit simulation reference & tutorials
Proteus
🔹 6. Electrical Engineering Exam Prep Books
📚 Pakistan (PEC, PPSC, NTS)
Dogar’s Electrical Engineering MCQs
Caravan Electrical Engineering Guide
RaiTech Electrical MCQs with Explanation
Ilmi & Bhatti’s Engineering Objective Type Questions
📚 GATE (India)
Made Easy Electrical Engineering Handbook
GATE Previous Year Papers with Solutions
Ace Academy Notes & MCQ Series
📚 FE / PE (USA)
FE Electrical and Computer Review Manual – Michael Lindeburg
PE Power Reference Manual – Michael Lindeburg
🔹 7. Free Online Electrical Engineering Books & Resources
MIT OpenCourseWare – Free electrical course notes + books
NPTEL (India) – Video lectures and ebooks by IITs
All About Circuits – Free e-textbooks + online simulator
Bookboon.com – Free engineering books and guides
Electrical4U.com – Concepts, diagrams, formulas
🔹 8. Study & Usage Tips
✅ Use a notebook for solved examples
✅ Keep a formula sheet (power, impedance, fault types)
✅ Draw circuit diagrams clearly
✅ Use color codes for 3-phase, grounding, etc.
✅ Revise code references like IEC/IEEE for standards
✅ Simulate examples using software tools
🔹 9. Recommended Learning Path (Beginner to Pro)
1. Basic Circuit Theory → Theraja / Del Toro
2. Machines + Power System Basics → B.L. Theraja + Hadi Saadat
3. Electronics + Control Systems → Sedra & Smith / Nise
4. Advanced Power & Protection → Kothari / Grainger / IEC Codes
5. Practical & Software Integration → ETAP, MATLAB, AutoCAD books
6. Exam Prep → MCQ books + Solved Papers + Handbooks
🔹 10. Organize Your Electrical Library
📂 Core Books – 5–6 textbooks
📂 Reference/Handbooks – 2–3 quick-access books
📂 Exam Prep – Past papers, MCQs, short notes
📂 Software & Simulation – Manuals, tutorials, exercises
📂 Code & Standards – IEEE, NEC, IEC relevant to your work
