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Delmar's Standard Textbook of Electricity, 4th Edition

Delmar's Standard Textbook of Electricity, 4th Edition, covers the major aspects of the electrical field, including direct and alternating current circuits, basic theory, transformers, generators, and motors. This new edition has been organized so that all relevant information is located within a given chapter, which allows for flexibility to access and cover topics in any order, making this text an indispensable resource.

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Author: Stephen L Herman
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 2008
Pages: 1120

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Description

Understanding the theory and application of electrical concepts is necessary for a successful career in the electrical field - specifically in industrial maintenance and installation - and this newly revised, full-color text delivers!

Delmar's Standard Textbook of Electricity, 4th Edition, trains aspiring electricians by blending concepts relating to electrical theory with practical "how-to" information that prepares you for situations commonly encountered on the job.

This revision retains all the hallmarks of market-leading prior editions, but displays enhancements, such as more practical application problems. Topics span the major aspects of the electrical field, including direct and alternating current circuits, basic theory, transformers, generators, and motors. This new edition has been organized so that all relevant information is located within a given chapter, which allows for flexibility to access and cover topics in any order, making this text an indispensable resource.

Features:

Comprehensive text is organized so that each chapter covers a different topic, making it easy to comprehend as well teach.
Extensive use of color illustrations and numerous examples bring electrical theory and applications to life.
Covers a vast spectrum of electrical topics including three-phase power, both single-phase and three-phase transformers, and single-phase and three-phase motor.
Math concepts are limited to basic algebra and trigonometry and are logically organized to facilitate learning.

Excerpt from the Preface
Intended Use
Delmar's Standard Textbook of Electricity, 4th edition, is intended for students in electrical trade programs at high schools and community colleges, as well as in industry training. It assumes that the reader has had no prior knowledge of electricity but also provides enough comprehensive coverage to be used as a reference tool for experienced electricians.

Subject and Approach
The content itself is presented as a blend of the practical and theoretical. It not only explains the different concepts relating to electrical theory, but also provides many practical examples of "how-to-do" many of the common tasks the industrial electrician must perform. An extensive art program containing full-color photographs and line drawings, as well as the inclusion of practical exercises for the student, also serve to further clarify theoretical concepts.

Design of Text The subject matter has been divided into 34 separate units - each designed to "stand alone." The "stand-alone" concept permits the information to be presented in almost any sequence the instructor desires, as teaching techniques vary from one instructor to another. The information is also presented in this manner to allow students and instructors quick reference on a particular subject.

Math Level
The math level has been kept to basic algebra and trigonometry, and Appendix B contains a section of electrical formulas - all divided into groups that are related to a particular application. Unit 15 of the text provides an introduction to basic trigonometry and vectors for those students weak in the subject.

Table of Contents
Unit 1: Atomic Structure. Unit 2: Electrical Quantities and Ohm's Law. Unit 3: Static Electricity. Unit 4: Magnetism. Unit 5: Resistors. Unit 6: Series Circuits. Unit 7: Parallel Circuits. Unit 8: Combination Circuits. Unit 9: Kirchhoff's Law, Thevenin's and Norton's Theorems. Unit 10: Measuring Instruments Unit 11: Using Wire Tables and Determining Conductor Sizes. Unit 12: Conduction in Liquids and Gases. Unit 13: Batteries and Other Sources of Electricity Unit 14: Magnetic Induction. Unit 15: Basic Trigonometry and Vectors. Unit 16: Alternating Current. Unit 17: Inductance in Alternating Current Circuits. Unit 18: Resistive-Inductive Series Circuits. Unit 19: Resistive-Inductive Parallel Circuits. Unit 20: Capacitors. Unit 21: Capacitance in Alternating Current Circuits. Unit 22: Resistive-Capacitive Series Circuits. Unit 23: Resistive-Capacitive Parallel Circuits. Unit 24 Resistive-Inductive-Capacitive Series Circuits. Unit 25: Resistive-Inductive-Capacitive Parallel Circuits. Unit 26: Filters. Unit 27: Three-Phase Circuits. Unit 28: Single-Phase Transformers. Unit 29: Three-Phase Transformers. Unit 30: Direct Current Generators. Unit 31: Direct Current Motors Unit 32: Three-Phase Alternators. Unit 33: Three-Phase Motors. Unit 34: Single-Phase Motors.