Simple language and detailed explanations to help students understand the content. High-quality illustrati ons to bring the subject to life. The laws of electricity in both editions are stated both in their original form and in simplified versions.
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Insight 1
Apply the principles of magnetism and electromagnetic induction to analyze the construction, operation, and efficiency of direct current (DC) generators and motors.
Insight 2
Analyze single-phase and three-phase alternating current (AC) circuits, including power factor and RLC circuit solutions, and evaluate the operation and losses of different transformer configurations.
Insight 3
Explain the fundamental principles of rectifier circuits, transistors, and digital logic, and apply appropriate measuring instruments for analyzing low-voltage and high-voltage electrical circuits.
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- Imprint Page
- Contents
- MODULE 1: Magnetism
- Unit 1.1: Magnetic fields
- Unit 1.2: Magnetic effects of electric currents
- Unit 1.3: Magnetic flux density
- Unit 1.4: Electromagnetic induction
- MODULE 2: Direct current machines
- Unit 2.1: Construction of a DC machine
- MODULE 3: Direct current generators
- Unit 3.1: Function of a generator
- Unit 3.2: Commutation and methods to reduce sparking
- Unit 3.3: Excitation
- MODULE 4: Direct current motors
- Unit 4.1: Function of a motor
- Unit 4.2: Types of motors
- Unit 4.3: Direct current motor starters
- Unit 4.4: Reversing the direction of rotation of a DC motor
- MODULE 5: Efficiency testing of DC machines
- Unit 5.1: Efficiency and losses
- Unit 5.2: Methods of determining efficiency
- MODULE 6: Alternating current theory
- Unit 6.1: Generating an AC wave
- Unit 6.2: Single-phase circuits
- Unit 6.3: Power factor
- Unit 6.4: Solving RLC circuits
- Unit 6.5: Three-phase alternating current circuits
- MODULE 7: Transformers
- Unit 7.1: Operation of a transformer
- Unit 7.2: Three-phase transformers
- Unit 7.3: The autotransformer
- Unit 7.4: Losses in transformers
- MODULE 8: Electronics
- Unit 8.1: Rectifier circuits
- Unit 8.2: Transistors
- Unit 8.3: The cathode-ray oscilloscope
- Unit 8.4: Principles of digital logic
- MODULE 9: Measuring instruments
- Unit 9.1: Types of measuring instruments
- Unit 9.2: Connection of instruments in low-voltage circuits
- Unit 9.3: Shunt and multiplier resistors
- Unit 9.4: High-voltage measurement
- Answers
- Glossary
- Abbreviations, symbols and acronyms
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