In this textbook, the fundamental principles of electrical technology are clearly and simply outlined and then used to introduce the application of electrical and electronic systems. Power systems are also discussed fully. This tenth edition has been extensively updated with all new advances in the field.
In this textbook, the fundamental principles of electrical technology are clearly and simply outlined and then used to introduce the application of electrical and electronic systems. Power systems are also discussed fully. This tenth edition has been extensively updated with all new advances in the field.
Section 1 - Electrical Principles
1. International System of Measurement
2. Introduction to Electrical Systems
3. Simple DC Circuits
4. Network Theorems
5. Capacitance and Capacitors
6. Electromagnetism
7. Simple Magnetic Circuits
8. Inductance in a DC Circuit
9. Alternating Voltage and Current
10. Single-phase Series Circuits
11. Single-phase Parallel Networks
12. Power in AC Circuits
13. Complex Notation
14. Resonance in AC Circuits
15. Network Theorems Applied to AC Networks
Section 2 - Electronic Engineering
16. Electronic Systems
17. Passive Filters
18. Amplifier Equivalent Networks
19. Semiconductor Materials
20. Rectifiers
21. Junction Transistor Amplifiers
22. FET Amplifiers
23. Further Semiconductor Amplifiers
24. Interfacing Digital and Analogue Systems
25. Digital Numbers
26. Digital Systems
27. Microprocessors and Programs
28. Control Systems
29. Signals
30. Data Transmission and Signals
31. Communications
32. Fibreoptics
Section 3 - Power Engineering
33. Multiphase Systems
34. Transformers
35. Introduction to Machine Theory
36. AC Synchronous Machine Windings
37. Characteristics of AC Synchronous Machines
38. Induction Motors
39. Electrical Energy Systems
40. Power Systems
41. Direct-current Machines
42. Direct-current Motors
43. Control System Motors
44. Motor Selection and Efficiency
45. Power Electronics
Section 4 - Measurements
46. Electronic Measuring Instruments
47. Analogue Measuring Instruments
Appendices