Overview

For nearly half a century, this widely acclaimed book has presented the fundamental concepts of direct current electricity and magnetism in a straightforward, practical manner. This reader-friendly guide to DC electrical theory and applications is both thorough and focused, providing detailed coverage in a convenient, affordable volume. The new Eighth Edition retains the distinguishing features that are the cornerstone of this trusted book, including logically organized content that progresses step-by-step from basic principles to advanced concepts. Enhancements for the new edition include updated photographs and illustrations to help you grasp essential concepts quickly and apply your knowledge with confidence, as well as special icons highlighting 'green' tips on energy efficiency.

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Author:   Stephen Herman (Lee College (retired))
Publisher:   Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint:   Delmar Cengage Learning
Edition:   8th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 19.00cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 23.30cm
Weight:   0.812kg
ISBN:  

9781111127466

ISBN 10:   1111127468
Pages:   512
Publication Date:   01 January 2011
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
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Table of Contents

1. An Introduction to Electricity and Electronics. 2. Electricity Production and Use. 3. Electrostatics. 4. Basic Circuit Concepts. 5. Scientific Notation and Metric Prefixes. 6. Electrical Quantity Measurement. 7. Resistance. 8. Ohms Law. 9. Electrical Power and Energy. 10. Series Circuits. 11. Parallel Circuits. 12. Series-Parallel Circuits and Loaded Voltage Dividers. 13. Conduction in Liquid and Gases. 14. Batteries. 15. Magnetism and Electromagnetism. 16. Applications of Electromagnetism. 17. Electrical Measuring Instruments. 18. Electromagnetic Induction. 19. DC Generators. 20. Mechanical Motion from Electrical Energy. 21. DC Motors. 22. Starters and Speed Controllers. 23. Solid State Control of Direct Current Motors. 24. Solving DC Networks.

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1. An Introduction to Electricity and Electronics. 2. Electricity Production and Use. 3. Electrostatics. 4. Basic Circuit Concepts. 5. Scientific Notation and Metric Prefixes. 6. Electrical Quantity Measurement. 7. Resistance. 8. Ohms Law. 9. Electrical Power and Energy. 10. Series Circuits. 11. Parallel Circuits. 12. Series-Parallel Circuits and Loaded Voltage Dividers. 13. Conduction in Liquid and Gases. 14. Batteries. 15. Magnetism and Electromagnetism. 16. Applications of Electromagnetism. 17. Electrical Measuring Instruments. 18. Electromagnetic Induction. 19. DC Generators. 20. Mechanical Motion from Electrical Energy. 21. DC Motors. 22. Starters and Speed Controllers. 23. Solid State Control of Direct Current Motors. 24. Solving DC Networks.

Author Information

Stephen L. Herman is a retired electrician and teacher with more than 30 years of experience to his credit. A seasoned author, his reader-friendly textbooks on electricity and mathematics are popular with students and instructors alike. For two decades Mr. Herman was lead instructor for the Electrical Technology Curriculum at Lee College in Baytown, Texas, where he received an Excellence in Education Award from the Halliburton Education Foundation. He also taught at Randolph Community College in Asheboro, N.C., for nine years and helped establish an electrical curriculum for Northeast Texas Community College in Mount Pleasant, Texas. His additional publications include ELECTRIC MOTOR CONTROL, ELECTRICITY AND CONTROLS FOR HVAC/R, INDUSTRIAL MOTOR CONTROLS, UNDERSTANDING MOTOR CONTROLS, ELECTRICAL WIRING INDUSTRIAL, ALTERNATING CURRENT FUNDAMENTALS, DIRECT CURRENT FUNDAMENTALS, ELECTRICAL STUDIES FOR TRADES, ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLES, ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMERS AND ROTATING MACHINES, EXPERIMENTS IN ELECTRICITY FOR USE WITH LAB VOLT EQUIPMENT, THE COMPLETE LABORATORY MANUAL FOR ELECTRICITY, and PRACTICAL PROBLEMS IN MATHEMATICS FOR ELECTRICIANS.

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