Book description
This book provides an overview of the basics of electrical and electronic engineering that are required at the undergraduate level. Efforts have been taken to keep the complexity level of the subject to bare minimum so that the students of non electrical/electronics can easily understand the basics. It offers an unparalleled exposure to the entire gamut of topics such as Electricity Fundamentals, Network Theory, Electro-magnetism, Electrical Machines, Transformers, Measuring Instruments, Power Systems, Semiconductor Devices, Digital Electronics and Integrated Circuits.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Contents
- About the Author
- Dedication
- Preface
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1. Basic Concepts, Laws, and Principles
- 1.1 - Introduction
- 1.2 - Atomic Structure and Electric Charge
- 1.3 - Conductors, Insulators, and Semiconductors
- 1.4 - Electric Field and Magnetic Field
- 1.5 - Electric Current, Resistance, Potential, and Potential Difference
- 1.6 - Ohm's Law
- 1.7 - The Effect of Temperature on Resistance
- 1.8 - Work, Power, and Energy
- 1.9 - Electromagnetism and Electromagnetic Induction
- 1.10 - Laws of Electromagnetic Induction
- 1.11 - Induced EMF in a Coil Rotating in a Magnetic Field
- 1.12 - EMF Induced in a Conductor
- 1.13 - Dynamically Induced EMF and Statically Induced EMF
- 1.14 - Self-induced EMF and Mutually induced EMF
- 1.15 - Self-inductance of a Coil
- 1.16 - Mutual Inductance
- 1.17 - Inductance of Coils Connected in Series Having a Common Core
- 1.18 - Energy Stored in a Magnetic Field
- 1.19 - Electrical Circuit Elements
- 1.20 - Energy Stored in a Capacitor
- 1.21 - Capacitor in Parallel and in Series
- 1.22 - Review Questions
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2. DC Networks and Network Theorems
- 2.1 - Introduction
- 2.2 - DC Network Terminologies, Voltage, and Current Sources
- 2.3 - Series–Parallel Circuits
- 2.4 - Voltage and Current Divider Rules
- 2.5 - Kirchhoff's Laws
- 2.6 - Maxwell's Mesh Current Method
- 2.7 - Nodal Voltage Method (Nodal Analysis)
- 2.8 - Network Theorems
- 2.9 - Star–Delta Transformation
- 2.10 - DC Transients
- 2.11 - Review Questions
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3. AC Fundamentals and Single-phase Circuits
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3.1 - AC Fundamentals
- 3.1.1 - Introduction
- 3.1.2 - Generation of Alternating Voltage in an Elementary Generator
- 3.1.3 - Concept of Frequency, Cycle, Time Period, Instantaneous Value, Average Value, and Maximum Value
- 3.1.4 - Sinusoidal and Non-sinusoidal Wave Forms
- 3.1.5 - Concept of Average Value and Root Mean Square (RMS) Value of an Alternating Quantity
- 3.1.6 - Analytical Method of Calculation of RMS Value, Average Value, and Form Factor
- 3.1.7 - RMS and Average Values of Half-wave-rectified Alternating Quantity
- 3.1.8 - Concept of Phase and Phase Difference
- 3.2 - Single-phase AC Circuits
- 3.3 - Resonance in AC Circuits
- 3.4 - Review Questions
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3.1 - AC Fundamentals
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4. Three-phase System
- 4.1 - Introduction
- 4.2 - Advantages of Three-phase Systems
- 4.3 - Generation of Three-phase Voltages
- 4.4 - Terms Used in Three-phase Systems and Circuits
- 4.5 - Three-phase Winding Connections
- 4.6 - Active and Reactive Power
- 4.7 - Comparison between Star Connection and Delta Connection
- 4.8 - Measurement of Power in Three-phase Circuits
- 4.9 - Review Questions
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5. Electromagnetism and Magnetic Circuits
- 5.1 - Magnets and Magnetic Fields
- 5.2 - Magnetic Field Due to Current-carrying Conductor Laws of Electromagnetism
- 5.3 - Magnetization Curve of a Magnetic Material
- 5.4 - Hysteresis Loss and Eddy Current Loss in Magnetic Materials
- 5.5 - Magnetic Circuits
- 5.6 - Comparison between Magnetic and Electric Circuits
- 5.7 - Magnetic Leakage and Fringing
- 5.8 - Series and Parallel Magnetic Circuits
- 5.9 - Attractive Force or the Lifting Power of Electromagnets
- 5.10 - Review Questions
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6. Transformers
- 6.1 - Introduction
- 6.2 - Applications of Transformers
- 6.3 - Basic Principle and Constructional Details
- 6.4 - Core-type and Shell-type Transformers
- 6.5 - EMF Equation
- 6.6 - Transformer on No-load
- 6.7 - Transformer on Load
- 6.8 - Transformer Circuit Parameters and Equivalent Circuit
- 6.9 - Phasor Diagram of a Transformer
- 6.10 - Concept of Voltage Regulation
- 6.11 - Concept of an Ideal Transformer
- 6.12 - Transformer Tests
- 6.13 - Efficiency of a Transformer
- 6.14 - Condition for Maximum Efficiency
- 6.15 - All-day Efficiency
- 6.16 - Calculation of Regulation of a Transformer
- 6.17 - Factors Affecting Losses in a Transformer
- 6.18 - Solved Numerical Problems
- 6.19 - Review Questions
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7. DC Machines
- 7.1 - Introduction and Principle of Working
- 7.2 - Constructional Details
- 7.3 - EMF Equation of a DC Machine
- 7.4 - Types of DC Machines
- 7.5 - Characteristics of DC Generators
- 7.6 - Applications of DC Generators
- 7.7 - Operation of a dc Machine as a Motor
- 7.8 - Torque Equation
- 7.9 - Starting a DC Motor
- 7.10 - Speed Control of DC Motors
- 7.11 - Starter for a DC Motor
- 7.12 - Types and Characteristics of DC Motors
- 7.13 - Losses and Efficiency
- 7.14 - Applications of DC Machines
- 7.15 - Solved Numerical Problems
- 7.16 - Review Questions
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8. Three-phase Induction Motors
- 8.1 - Introduction
- 8.2 - Constructional Details
- 8.3 - Windings and Pole Formation
- 8.4 - Production of Rotating Magnetic Field
- 8.5 - Principle of Working
- 8.6 - Rotor-induced EMF, Rotor Frequency, Rotor Current
- 8.7 - Losses in Induction Motors
- 8.8 - Power Flow Diagram
- 8.9 - Torque Equation
- 8.10 - Starting Torque
- 8.11 - Condition for Maximum Torque
- 8.12 - Torque–Slip Characteristic
- 8.13 - Variation of Torque–Slip Characteristic with Change in Rotor–Circuit Resistance
- 8.14 - Starting of Induction Motors
- 8.15 - Speed Control of Induction Motors
- 8.16 - Determination of Efficiency
- 8.17 - Applications of Induction Motors
- 8.18 - Solved Numerical Problems
- 8.19 - Review Questions
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9. Single-phase Motors
- 9.1 - Introduction to Single-phase Induction Motors
- 9.2 - Constructional Details
- 9.3 - Double Revolving Field Theory and Principle of Working of Single-phase Induction Motors
- 9.4 - Torque–Speed Characteristic
- 9.5 - Split–Phase Induction Motors
- 9.6 - Shaded Pole Induction Motor
- 9.7 - Single-phase AC Series Motors
- 9.8 - Operation of a Series Motor on DC and AC (Universal Motors)
- 9.9 - Single-phase Synchronous Motors
- 9.10 - Stepper Motors
- 9.11 - Review Questions
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10. Synchronous Machines
- 10.1 - Introduction
- 10.2 - Constructional Details of Synchronous Machines
- 10.3 - Advantages of Stationary Armature and Rotating Field
- 10.4 - Use of Laminated Sheets for the Stator and the Rotor
- 10.5 - Armature Windings
- 10.6 - Concept of Coil Span, Mechanical, and Electrical Degrees
- 10.7 - Types of Windings
- 10.8 - Induced EMF in a Synchronous Machine
- 10.9 - Open-circuit or No-load Characteristic
- 10.10 - Synchronous Generator on Load
- 10.11 - Synchronous Impedance and Voltage Drop Due to Synchronous Impedance
- 10.12 - Voltage Regulation of a Synchronous Generator
- 10.13 - Determination of Voltage Regulation by the Synchronous Impedance Method
- 10.14 - Synchronous Generators Connected in Parallel to Supply a Common Load
- 10.15 - Synchronous Motor
- 10.16 - Review Questions
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11. Measurement and Measuring Instruments
- 11.1 - Introduction
- 11.2 - Analog and Digital Instruments
- 11.3 - Passive and Active Instruments
- 11.4 - Static Characteristics of Instruments
- 11.5 - Linear and Non-linear Systems
- 11.6 - Dynamic Characteristics of Instruments
- 11.7 - Classification of the Instrument System
- 11.8 - Measurement Error
- 11.9 - Indicating-type Instruments
- 11.10 - Measurement of Power
- 11.11 - Measurement of Energy
- 11.12 - Instrument Transformers
- 11.13 - Megger and Measurement of Insulation Resistance
- 11.14 - Multimeter and Measurement of Resistance
- 11.15 - Review Questions
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12. Transducers
- 12.1 - Introduction
- 12.2 - Classification of Transducers
- 12.3 - Characteristics of a Transducer
- 12.4 - Linear Variable Differential Transformer
- 12.5 - Capacitive Transducers
- 12.6 - Inductive Transducers
- 12.7 - Potentiometric Transducer
- 12.8 - Strain Gauge Transducer
- 12.9 - Thermistors
- 12.10 - Thermocouples
- 12.11 - Hall Effect Transducers
- 12.12 - Piezoelectric Transducer
- 12.13 - Photoelectric Transducer
- 12.14 - Selection of Transducers
- 12.15 - Review Questions
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13. Power Systems
- 13.1 - Introduction
- 13.2 - Generation of Electricity
- 13.3 - Sources of Energy for Electricity Generation
- 13.4 - Thermal Power Generation from Fossil-fuel
- 13.5 - Hydroelectric Power-generating Stations
- 13.6 - Nuclear Power-generating Stations
- 13.7 - Non-conventional or Alternative Generating Stations
- 13.8 - Transmission and Distribution of Electricity
- 13.9 - Domestic Wiring
- 13.10 - Circuit Protective Devices and Safety Precautions
- 13.11 - Efficient Use of Electricity
- 13.12 - Review Questions
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14. Semiconductor Devices
- 14.1 - Introduction
- 14.2 - Review of Atomic Theory
- 14.3 - Binding Forces between Atoms in Semiconductor Materials
- 14.4 - Extrinsic Semiconductors
- 14.5 - Semiconductor Diodes
- 14.6 - Zener Diode
- 14.7 - Bipolar Junction Transistors
- 14.8 - Field Effect Transistors
- 14.9 - MOSFET
- 14.10 - Silicon-controlled Rectifier
- 14.11 - DIAC
- 14.12 - TRIAC
- 14.13 - Optoelectronic Devices
- 14.14 - Review Questions
- 15. Rectifiers and Other Diode Circuits
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16. Digital Electronics
- 16.1 - Introduction
- 16.2 - Number Systems
- 16.3 - Octal Number System
- 16.4 - Hexadecimal Number System
- 16.5 - Logic Gates
- 16.6 - Boolean Algebra
- 16.7 - De Morgan's Theorem
- 16.8 - Combinational Circuits
- 16.9 - Simplification of Boolean Expressions Using De Morgan's Theorem
- 16.10 - Universal Gates
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16.11 - Flip-flops
- 16.11.1 - RS Flip-flop
- 16.11.2 - Gated or Clocked RS Flip-flop
- 16.11.3 - JK Flip-flop
- 16.11.4 - D Flip-flops
- 16.11.5 - T Flip-flops (Toggle Flip-flop)
- 16.11.6 - Master–Slave JK Flip-flop
- 16.11.7 - Counters and Shift Registers
- 16.11.8 - Arithmetic Circuits
- 16.11.9 - Memory Function or Data Storage
- 16.11.10 - Digital Systems
- 16.12 - Review Questions
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17. Integrated Circuits
- 17.1 - Introduction
- 17.2 - Fabrication of Monolithic ICs
- 17.3 - Hybrid Integrated Circuits
- 17.4 - Linear and Digital ICs
- 17.5 - Operational Amplifiers
- 17.6 - Op-amp Applications
- 17.7 - The 555 Timer Integrated Circuit
- 17.8 - IC Voltage Regulators or Regulator ICs
- 17.9 - Digital Integrated Circuits
- 17.10 - Review Questions
- Copyright
Product information
- Title: Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Author(s):
- Release date: August 2011
- Publisher(s): Pearson India
- ISBN: 9788131754566
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