Electrical technology. Volume I, Electrical fundamentals

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bali, S. P., Author.

Contributor:

United States. War Department, issuing body.

Series:

Always learning.

Always learning

Language:

English

Genre:

Handbooks and manuals.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 v.) : ill.

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

Electrical fundamentals

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] Pearson 2013

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

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 topics such as Complex Algebra, Fourier Series, Circuits and Networks, which helps engineering students understand the subject better and build a concrete foundation of their concepts.

Contents:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15: Field Theory

15.1 Introduction

15.2 The Electric Field.

15.3 Vectors.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

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ISBN:

9788131785935

8131785939

OCLC:

1024278158