All engineers need to understand the fundamental principles of electrical and electronic technology. This best-selling text provides a clear and accessible introduction to the area, with balanced coverage of electrical, electronic, and power engineering.
Section 1 Electrical Principles 1
1 International System of Measurement
2 Introduction to Electrical Systems
3 Simple DC Circuits
4 Network Theorems
5 Capacitance and Capacitors
6 Electromagnetism
7 Simple Magnetic Circuits
8 Inductance in a DC Circuit
9 Alternating Voltage and Current
10 Single-phase Series Circuits
11 Single-phase Parallel Networks
12 Complex Notation
13 Power in AC Circuits
14 Resonance in AC Circuits
15 Network Theorems Applied to AC Networks
Section 2 Electronic Engineering
16 Electronic Systems
17 Passive Filters
18 Amplifier Equivalent Networks
19 Semiconductor Materials
20 Rectifiers and Amplifier Circuits
21 Interfacing Digital and Analogue Systems
22 Digital Numbers
23 Digital Systems
24 Signals
25 Data Transmission and Signals
26 Communications
27 Fibreoptics
Section 3 Power Engineering
28 Multiphase Systems
29 Transformers
30 Introduction to Machine Theory
31 AC Synchronous Machine Windings
32 Characteristics of AC Synchronous Machines
33 Induction Motors
34 Electrical Energy Systems
35 Power Systems
36 Direct-current Machines
37 Direct-current Motors
38 Control System Motors
39 Motor Selection and Efficiency
40 Power Electronics
Section 4 Measurements, Sensing and Actuation
41 Control Systems, Sensors and Actuators
42 Electronic Measuring Instruments and Devices
