AuthorM. Fogiel, Research and Education Association Editors, U.S. Bureau of Naval Personnel
Book SeriesScience Learning and Practice Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight40.1 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2002-101050
Table Of ContentHandbook of Basic Electricity Contents Chapter 1 Safety 2 Fundamental concepts of electricity 3 Batteries 4 Series d-c circuits 5 Parallel d-c circuits 6 Network analysis of d-c circuits 7 Electrical conductors and wiring techniques 8 Electromagnetism and magnetic circuits 9 Introduction to alternating-current electricity 10 Inductance 11 Capacitance 12 Inductive and capacitive reactance 13 Fundamental alternation-current circuit theory 14 Circuit protective and control devices 15 Electrical indicating instruments 16 Alternating-current generators and transformers 17 Alternating-current motors 18 Direct-current generators 19 Direct-current motors 20 Magnetic amplifiers 21 Synchros and servomechanisms Appendix I. Greek alphabet II. Common abbereviations and letter symbols III. Electrical terms IV. Component color code V. Cable type and size designations VI. Current-carrying capacities of conductors VII. Full load currents of motors VIII. Forumulas IX. Trigonometric functions X. Square and square roots XI. Laws of exponents Index
SynopsisThe material in this book was prepared for electrical training courses. It is a practical manual that enables even the beginner to grasp the various topics quickly and thoroughly. The book is one of a kind in that it teaches the concepts of basic electricity in a way that's clear, to-the-point, and very easy to understand. It forms an excellent foundation for those who wish to proceed from the basics to more advanced topics. Numerous illustrations are included to simplify learning both theories and their applications. Direct-current and alternating-current devices and circuits are explained in detail. Magnetism, as well as motors and generators are described to give the reader a through understanding of them. The book is an excellent resource for the layperson as well as licensed electricians.
Everything you want and need to know about electricity and the basic formulas for ohms law, etc. I bought this book to teach Christopher, my grandson, all about electricity. It is a book for him to learn and keep on his shelf for reference. Written for Navy personnel, it is concise and written well for clear understanding. The price of the book is a bargain, too.