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Electricity 2: Devices, Circuits and Materials 9th Edition

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Author: Thomas Kubala
Format: Softcover
Copyright: 2009
Pages: 166

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Electricity 2: Devices, Circuits and Materials, 9th Edition, acquaints newcomers to the field with various types of alternating current circuits, while developing a solid understanding of the concepts of power, power factor, and power factor correction. This book, completely updated to the 2008 National Electrical Code, explores alternating current principles and concepts of inductive reactance, capacitive reactance, and impedance. Sample problems and solutions at the end of each unit provide a direct route to understanding as readers apply key electrical principles in realistic troubleshooting situations.

Features:

Enhancements to this edition include the latest terminology and a modernized art program featuring current photographs of electrical equipment.
Modern applications of power installations help prepare readers for work in the field.
Pragmatic troubleshooting methods are explored to help develop critical thinking skills.
Problems and solutions at the end of each unit help readers identify topics that require further review.

From the Preface
The ninth edition of Electricity 2 has been updated to reflect current materials and techniques in electrical applications, while maintaining the features that have made the text so popular through previous editions. Summary statements are found at the end of each unit, and several new problems have been included in the Achievement Review sections.

Electricity 2 helps the student achieve a basic understanding of the characteristics of alternating-current circuits and the devices contained in the circuits. The knowledge obtained by a study of this text permits the student to progress to further study. It should be realized that both the development of the subject of electricity and the study of the subject are continuing processes. The electrical industry constantly introduces new and improved devices and materials, which in turn often lead to changes in installation techniques. Electrical codes undergo periodic revisions to upgrade safety and quality in electrical installations.

The text is easy to read and the topics are presented in a logical sequence. The problems provided in the text require the use of simple algebra and simple trigonometry for their solutions. The student is advised that electron movement (from negative to positive) is used in this text to define current direction.

Each unit begins with objectives to alert students to the learning that is expected as a result of studying the unit. An Achievement Review at the end of each unit tests student understanding to determine if the objectives have been met. Following selected groups of units (Units 1-9 and 11-15), a Summary Review unit contains additional questions and problems to test student comprehension of a block of information. This combination of reviews is essential to the learning process required by this text. All students of electricity will find this text useful, especially those in electrical apprenticeship programs, trade and technical schools, and various occupational programs.

The most recent edition of the National Electrical Code (published by the National Fire Protection Association [NFPA]) should be available for reference as the student uses Electricity 2. Applicable state and local regulations should also be consulted when executing actual installations.

Features of the ninth edition include:

Summary statements in all units.
Up-to-date content reflecting current methods and materials of the trade.
Currency with the most recent edition of the National Electrical Code.
Detailed problem solutions in most units.
Achievement Reviews that reinforce concepts.
Practical problems to test student learning.
Numerous new problems for student practice.

About the Author
Dr. Thomas Kubala received an AAS degree in Electrical Technology from Broome Community College, Binghamton, New York, BS degree in Electrical Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York and an MS degree in Vocational Technical Education from the State University of New York at Oswego. He earned his doctoral degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland. In addition to his extensive background in technological education, Dr. Kubala has had industrial experience with responsibilities in the fields of aerodynamics and electrical drafting, design, testing and evaluation. He is currently the Deputy to the Chancellor of Community Colleges at the State University of New York, Albany, New York.

Table of Contents
Preface. Chapter 1: Alternating-Current Principles. Chapter 2: Inductance and Inductive Reactance. Chapter 3: Capacitance and Capacitive Reactance. Chapter 4: Series Circuit; Resistance and Inductance. Chapter 5: Series Circuit: Resistance and Capacitance. Chapter 6: Series Circuit: Resistance, Inductance and Capacitance. Chapter 7: AC Parallel Circuits Containing Inductance. Chapter 8: AC Parallel Circuits Containing Inductance and Capacitance. Chapter 9: AC Power, Power Factor, and Power Factor Correction. Chapter 10: Summary Review of Units 1-9. Chapter 11: Installation of a Single-Phase, Three-Wire Service Entrance for a Single-Family Residence. Chapter 12: Installation of a Single-Phase, Three-Wire Service Entrance for an Apartment Building. Chapter 13: Installation of a Three-Phase, Three-Wire Service Entrance. Chapter 14: Introduction to Fluorescent Lighting. Chapter 15: Installation of Fluorescent Lighting. Chapter 16: Summary Review of Units 11-15. Appendix. Glossary. Index.