Electrical technology. Volume I, Electrical fundamentals

Electrical technology. Volume I, Electrical fundamentals

Electrical Technology is a textbook that will serve the needs of undergraduate students of engineering. This first volume consists of 30 chapters and introduces the fundamentals of the subject through a discussion on system of units and fundamentals of electrons and gradually moves to advanced topic...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Bali, S. P. Author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: [Place of publication not identified] Pearson 2013
Edición:1st edition
Colección:Always learning.
Materias:
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Engineering & Applied Sciences
Electrical Engineering
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • Dedication
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • Part A: Electrical Fundamentals
  • 1: Systems of Units
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Scientific Notation
  • 1.3 Fundamental and Derived Units
  • 1.3.1 Fundamental Units
  • 1.3.2 Derived Units
  • 1.4 Standards and Units
  • 1.5 Systems of Units
  • 1.6 The SI System of Units
  • 1.7 Importance of SI System
  • 1.8 Definitions
  • Summary
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • Conventional Questions (CQ)
  • 2: Electrons in Action
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Conduction in Solids
  • 2.3 Bonding in Atoms
  • 2.4 Energy Bands
  • 2.5 Electrons in Action
  • 2.6 Direction of Current Flow
  • 2.7 Diffusion Current Momentarily
  • 2.8 Drift Velocity
  • 2.9 The Nature of Electric Current
  • 2.10 Effects of Electricity
  • Summary
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • Conventional Questions (CQ)
  • 3: Electric Circuit
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Electric Circuit
  • 3.3 Current
  • 3.4 Electromotive Force
  • 3.5 Reference Zero
  • 3.6 Safety Precautions While Handling Electric Circuits
  • 3.7 Insulators
  • 3.8 Semiconductors
  • 3.9 Conductors
  • Summary
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • Conventional Questions (CQ)
  • 4: Simple d.c. Circuits
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 The Basic Circuit
  • 4.3 Resistors
  • 4.4 Resistivity (Specific Resistance)
  • 4.5 Types of Resistors
  • 4.5.1 Fixed Resistors
  • 4.5.2 Carbon-composition Resistors
  • 4.5.3 Film-type Resistors
  • 4.5.4 Wire-wound Resistors
  • 4.6 Resistor Tolerance and Wattage
  • 4.7 Ohm's Law
  • 4.8 Lumped Resistance and Distributed Resistance
  • 4.9 Leakage Resistance
  • 4.10 Temperature Coefficient of Resistance
  • 4.11 Zero Ohm Resistors
  • 4.12 Chip Resistors
  • 4.13 Resistor Networks
  • 4.14 Simulated Resistors
  • 4.15 Adjustable Resistors
  • 4.16 Variable Resistors
  • 4.17 Types of Electric Circuits
  • 4.18 Resistances in Series
  • 4.19 Voltage Division Formula.
  • 4.20 Dominant Resistance
  • 4.21 Resistors in Parallel
  • 4.22 Current Division Formula
  • 4.23 Dominant Resistance
  • 4.24 Series-Parallel (Complex) Circuits
  • Summary
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • Conventional Questions (CQ)
  • 5: Networks (d.c.)
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Ohm's Law
  • 5.3 Kirchhoff's Laws
  • 5.4 Voltage Drop and Polarity
  • 5.5 Equipotential Points
  • 5.6 The Bridge Network
  • 5.7 Networks
  • 5.8 Superposition Theorem
  • 5.9 Voltage and Current Sources
  • 5.10 Dependent Voltage Sources
  • 5.11 Millman's Theorem
  • 5.12 Thevenin's Theorem
  • 5.13 Thevenizing a Circuit
  • 5.14 Norton's Theorem
  • 5.15 Nortonizing a Circuit
  • 5.16 Maximum Power Transfer Theorem
  • 5.17 Efficiency
  • 5.18 Δ⇆Y Transformation
  • 5.19 Balanced Networks
  • 5.20 Network Reduction
  • 5.21 Mesh Currents
  • 5.22 Node-Voltages
  • Summary
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • Conventional Questions (CQ)
  • 6: Mesh-Current and Node-Voltage Analysis
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Matrices and Determinants
  • 6.2.1 Matrix Arithmetic
  • 6.2.2 Determinants
  • 6.2.3 Solution of Simultaneous Equations Using Determinants
  • 6.2.4 Gauss Elimination Technique
  • 6.3 Network Analysis by Mesh Current
  • 6.4 Network Analysis by Node-Pair Voltages
  • 6.5 The Resistance Matrix
  • 6.6 The Conductance Matrix
  • 6.7 The Super Mesh
  • 6.8 The Super Node
  • 6.9 Nodal Analysis vs Mesh Analysis-A Comparison
  • Summary
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • Conventional Questions (CQ)
  • 7: Electrochemical Action
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Primary Cells
  • 7.3 Electrolysis
  • 7.3.1 Electrolysis of Water
  • 7.4 Faraday's Laws
  • 7.4.1 Electroplating
  • 7.5 Simple Voltaic Cell
  • 7.6 E.M.F. of a Cell
  • 7.7 Local Action
  • 7.8 Polarization
  • 7.9 Internal Resistance
  • 7.10 Characteristics of a Good Cell
  • 7.11 The Leclanche Cell
  • 7.12 The Dry Cell.
  • 7.13 Secondary Batteries/Cells
  • 7.14 Elements of Secondary Cells
  • 7.15 The Electrolyte
  • 7.16 Capacity of Cells
  • 7.17 Internal Resistance of Secondary Cells
  • 7.18 Makeup of Cells
  • 7.19 Charging and Discharging of Lead-Acid Secondary Batteries
  • 7.20 Constant Current Charging
  • 7.21 Constant Voltage Charging
  • 7.22 Efficiencies of a Cell
  • 7.23 Faults
  • 7.24 Alkaline Cells
  • 7.25 Nife Nickel Cadmium Alkaline Cell
  • 7.26 Mercury Cell
  • 7.27 Silver-Oxide Cell
  • 7.28 Grouping of Cells
  • 7.28.1 Cells in Series
  • 7.28.2 Cells in Parallel
  • 7.28.3 Cells in Series Parallel
  • 7.29 Grouping Cells for Maximum Current
  • Summary
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • Conventional Questions (CQ)
  • 8: Electromagnetism
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Attraction and Repulsion
  • 8.3 The Inverse Square Law
  • 8.4 Lines of Force
  • 8.5 Magnetic Flux
  • 8.6 Permeability
  • 8.7 Permeability (B-H) Curves
  • 8.8 The Domain Theory of Magnetism
  • 8.9 Electromagnetism
  • 8.10 Direction of Magnetic Field
  • 8.11 Magnetizing Force of Electromagnetic Fields
  • 8.12 Indicating the Direction of Current Flow
  • 8.13 Rule of Direction
  • 8.14 Electrodynamic Forces
  • 8.15 Forces between Magnet Poles
  • 8.16 Magnetic Moment
  • 8.16.1 Energy Stored in a Magnetic Field
  • 8.17 Flux Density of a Solenoid
  • 8.18 Magnetic Circuit
  • 8.18.1 Magnetomotive Force
  • 8.18.2 Flux Density
  • 8.18.3 Reluctance
  • 8.18.4 Magnetic Reluctance and Electrical Resistance
  • 8.18.5 Comparison of Magnetic Circuit and Electric Circuit
  • 8.18.6 Application of Ohm's Law to the Magnetic Circuit
  • 8.19 Magnetic Induction
  • 8.19.1 Direction of Induced e.m.f.
  • 8.19.2 Magnitude of Induced e.m.f.
  • 8.20 Magnetic Shields
  • 8.21 Reluctance
  • 8.22 Series Magnetic Circuits
  • 8.23 Parallel Magnetic Circuit
  • 8.24 Electromagnets
  • 8.24.1 Leakage Flux, Useful Flux.
  • 8.24.2 Lifting Power of a Magnet
  • 8.25 Electromagnetic Relays
  • Summary
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • Conventional Questions (CQ)
  • 9: Inductors
  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Inductance
  • 9.2.1 Resistance
  • 9.2.2 Inductance
  • 9.3 Factors Determining Inductance
  • 9.4 Energy Stored in the Magnetic Field of an Inductor
  • 9.5 Losses in Inductors
  • 9.6 Toroids
  • 9.7 Inductor Types
  • 9.8 Time-Constant
  • 9.9 Graphical Derivation of the Transient Characteristics of an R-L Circuit
  • 9.10 Universal Time Constant
  • 9.11 Inductors in Series and Parallel
  • 9.12 Transient Behaviour
  • Summary
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • Conventional Questions (CQ)
  • 10: Hysteresis
  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 The B-H Curve
  • 10.3 Hysteresis Loop
  • 10.4 Hysteresis Loss
  • 10.5 Determination of B-H Curve
  • 10.5.1 Ballistic Galvanometer Method
  • 10.5.2 Flux Metre Method
  • 10.6 Determination of Hysteresis Loop
  • 10.7 Hysteresis Loss
  • 10.8 Eddy Currents
  • 10.9 Eddy Current Losses
  • 10.10 Separation of Hysteresis and Eddy Current Losses
  • Summary
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • Conventional Questions (CQ)
  • 11: Magnetic Materials
  • 11.1 Introduction
  • 11.2 Magnetic Materials
  • 11.3 Non-m agnetic Alloys
  • 11.4 Ferrites
  • 11.5 Magnetic Materials with Rectangular Hysteresis Loops
  • 11.6 Grain-Oriented Magnetic Material
  • 11.7 Permanent Magnets
  • Summary
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • Conventional Questions (CQ)
  • 12: Electrostatics
  • 12.1 Introduction
  • 12.2 Electrification by Friction
  • 12.3 Application of Electron Theory
  • 12.4 Coulomb's Law
  • 12.5 Permittivity
  • 12.6 Electrostatic Induction
  • 12.7 The Gold-Leaf Electroscope
  • 12.7.1 Proof Planes
  • 12.7.2 Charging By Induction
  • 12.7.3 Distribution of Charge
  • 12.8 Electric Fields
  • 12.9 Electric Flux
  • 12.10 Potential
  • 12.11 Equipotential Lines.
  • 12.12 Gauss's Law
  • 12.13 Dielectric Strength
  • 12.14 The Electric Field Due to a Line of Charge
  • 12.15 The Electric Field Due to a Charged Disk
  • Summary
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • Conventional Questions (CQ)
  • 13: Capacitors and d.c. Transients
  • 13.1 Introduction
  • 13.2 Capacitance
  • 13.3 Capacitor Action
  • 13.4 Permittivity
  • 13.5 Factors Determining Capacitance
  • 13.6 Energy Stored in the Electric Field between the Capacitor Plates
  • 13.7 Power Factor (Capacitors)
  • 13.8 Types of Capacitors
  • 13.8.1 Air Capacitors
  • 13.8.2 Mica Capacitors
  • 13.8.3 Paper C apacitors
  • 13.8.4 Polyester Film Capacitors
  • 13.8.5 Ceramic Capacitors
  • 13.8.6 Electrolytic Capacitors
  • 13.8.7 Tantalum Electrolytic Capacitors
  • 13.8.8 Variable Capacitors
  • 13.9 Capacitor Colourcode
  • 13.10. Time Constant
  • 13.11 Graphical Derivation of the Transient Characteristics of an R-C Circuit
  • 13.12 Universal Time Constant
  • 13.13 Connecting Capacitors in Series
  • 13.14 Connecting Capacitors in Parallel
  • Summary
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • Conventional Questions (CQ)
  • 14: Dielectric Materials
  • 14.1 Introduction
  • 14.2 Dielectric Materials
  • 14.3 Permittivity (Dielectric Constant)
  • 14.4 Power Factor
  • 14.5 Insulation Resistance (Or Insulance)
  • 14.6 Dielectric Absorption
  • 14.7 Dielectric Strength
  • 14.8 Thermal Effects
  • 14.9 Loss Angle
  • 14.9.1 Series Representation
  • 14.9.2 Parallel Representation
  • 14.10 Dielectric Materials (General)
  • 14.10.1 Gases
  • 14.10.2 Non-metallic Liquids
  • 14.10.3 Pure Water
  • 14.10.4 Solid Insulating Materials
  • 14.10.5 Textiles
  • 14.10.6 Paper
  • 14.10.7 Natural Minerals
  • 14.11 The Dielectric Phenomenon
  • 14.12 Dielectric Breakdown
  • Summary
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • Conventional Questions (CQ)
  • 15: Field Theory
  • 15.1 Introduction
  • 15.2 The Electric Field.
  • 15.3 Vectors.

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