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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Contents
- Dedication
- Preface
- Part A: Electrical Fundamentals
- Chapter 1: Systems of Units
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Chapter 2: Electrons in Action
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Conduction in Solids
- 2.3 Bonding in Atoms
- 2.4 Energy Bands
- 2.5 Electrons in Action
- 2.6 Direction of Current Flow
- 2.7 Diffusion Current Momentarily
- 2.8 Drift Velocity
- 2.9 The Nature of Electric Current
- 2.10 Effects of Electricity
- Summary
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Conventional Questions (CQ)
- Chapter 3: Electric Circuit
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Chapter 4: Simple d.c. Circuits
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 The Basic Circuit
- 4.3 Resistors
- 4.4 Resistivity (Specific Resistance)
- 4.5 Types of Resistors
- 4.6 Resistor Tolerance and Wattage
- 4.7 Ohm’s Law
- 4.8 Lumped Resistance and Distributed Resistance
- 4.9 Leakage Resistance
- 4.10 Temperature Coefficient of Resistance
- 4.11 Zero Ohm Resistors
- 4.12 Chip Resistors
- 4.13 Resistor Networks
- 4.14 Simulated Resistors
- 4.15 Adjustable Resistors
- 4.16 Variable Resistors
- 4.17 Types of Electric Circuits
- 4.18 Resistances in Series
- 4.19 Voltage Division Formula
- 4.20 Dominant Resistance
- 4.21 Resistors in Parallel
- 4.22 Current Division Formula
- 4.23 Dominant Resistance
- 4.24 Series-Parallel (Complex) Circuits
- Summary
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Conventional Questions (CQ)
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Chapter 5: Networks (d.c.)
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Ohm’s Law
- 5.3 Kirchhoff’s Laws
- 5.4 Voltage Drop and Polarity
- 5.5 Equipotential Points
- 5.6 The Bridge Network
- 5.7 Networks
- 5.8 Superposition Theorem
- 5.9 Voltage and Current Sources
- 5.10 Dependent Voltage Sources
- 5.11 Millman’s Theorem
- 5.12 Thevenin’s Theorem
- 5.13 Thevenizing a Circuit
- 5.14 Norton’s Theorem
- 5.15 Nortonizing a Circuit
- 5.16 Maximum Power Transfer Theorem
- 5.17 Efficiency
- 5.18 Δ ⇌ Y Transformation
- 5.19 Balanced Networks
- 5.20 Network Reduction
- 5.21 Mesh Currents
- 5.22 Node-Voltages
- Summary
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Conventional Questions (CQ)
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Chapter 6: Mesh-Current and Node-Voltage Analysis
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Matrices and Determinants
- 6.3 Network Analysis by Mesh Current
- 6.4 Network Analysis by Node-Pair Voltages
- 6.5 The Resistance Matrix
- 6.6 The Conductance Matrix
- 6.7 The Super Mesh
- 6.8 The Super Node
- 6.9 Nodal Analysis Vs Mesh Analysis—A Comparison
- Summary
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Conventional Questions (CQ)
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Chapter 7: Electrochemical Action
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Primary Cells
- 7.3 Electrolysis
- 7.4 Faraday’s Laws
- 7.5 Simple Voltaic Cell
- 7.6 e.m.f. of a Cell
- 7.7 Local Action
- 7.8 Polarization
- 7.9 Internal Resistance
- 7.10 Characteristics of a Good Cell
- 7.11 The Leclanche Cell
- 7.12 The Dry Cell
- 7.13 Secondary Batteries/Cells
- 7.14 Elements of Secondary Cells
- 7.15 The Electrolyte
- 7.16 Capacity of Cells
- 7.17 Internal Resistance of Secondary Cells
- 7.18 Makeup of Cells
- 7.19 Charging and Discharging of Lead-Acid Secondary Batteries
- 7.20 Constant Current Charging
- 7.21 Constant Voltage Charging
- 7.22 Efficiencies of a Cell
- 7.23 Faults
- 7.24 Alkaline Cells
- 7.25 Nife Nickel Cadmium Alkaline Cell
- 7.26 Mercury Cell
- 7.27 Silver-Oxide Cell
- 7.28 Grouping of Cells
- 7.29 Grouping Cells for Maximum Current
- Summary
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Conventional Questions (CQ)
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Chapter 8: Electromagnetism
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Attraction and Repulsion
- 8.3 The Inverse Square Law
- 8.4 Lines of Force
- 8.5 Magnetic Flux
- 8.6 Permeability
- 8.7 Permeability (B-H) Curves
- 8.8 The Domain Theory of Magnetism
- 8.9 Electromagnetism
- 8.10 Direction of Magnetic Field
- 8.11 Magnetizing Force of Electromagnetic Fields
- 8.12 Indicating the Direction of Current Flow
- 8.13 Rule of Direction
- 8.14 Electrodynamic Forces
- 8.15 Forces between Magnetic Poles
- 8.16 Magnetic Moment
- 8.17 Flux Density of a Solenoid
- 8.18 Magnetic Circuit
- 8.19 Magnetic Induction
- 8.20 Magnetic Shields
- 8.21 Reluctance
- 8.22 Series Magnetic Circuits
- 8.23 Parallel Magnetic Circuit
- 8.24 Electromagnets
- 8.25 Electromagnetic Relays
- Summary
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Conventional Questions (CQ)
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Chapter 9: Inductors
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Inductance
- 9.3 Factors Determining Inductance
- 9.4 Energy Stored in the Magnetic Field of an Inductor
- 9.5 Losses in Inductors
- 9.6 Toroids
- 9.7 Inductor Types
- 9.8 Time-Constant
- 9.9 Graphical Derivation of the Transient Characteristics of an R-L Circuit
- 9.10 Universal Time Constant
- 9.11 Inductors in Series and Parallel
- 9.12 Transient Behaviour
- Summary
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Conventional Questions (CQ)
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Chapter 10: Hysteresis
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 The B-H Curve
- 10.3 Hysteresis Loop
- 10.4 Hysteresis Loss
- 10.5 Determination of B-H Curve
- 10.6 Determination of Hysteresis Loop
- 10.7 Hysteresis Loss
- 10.8 Eddy Currents
- 10.9 Eddy Current Losses
- 10.10 Separation of Hysteresis and Eddy Current Losses
- Summary
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Conventional Questions (CQ)
- Chapter 11: Magnetic Materials
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Chapter 12: Electrostatics
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Electrification by Friction
- 12.3 Application of Electron Theory
- 12.4 Coulomb’s Law
- 12.5 Permittivity
- 12.6 Electrostatic Induction
- 12.7 The Gold-Leaf Electroscope
- 12.8 Electric Fields
- 12.9 Electric Flux
- 12.10 Potential
- 12.11 Equipotential Lines
- 12.12 Gauss’s Law
- 12.13 Dielectric Strength
- 12.14 The Electric Field Due to a Line of Charge
- 12.15 The Electric Field Due to a Charged Disk
- Summary
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Conventional Questions (CQ)
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Chapter 13: Capacitors and d.c. Transients
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Capacitance
- 13.3 Capacitor Action
- 13.4 Permittivity
- 13.5 Factors Determining Capacitance
- 13.6 Energy Stored in the Electric Field between the Capacitor Plates
- 13.7 Power Factor (Capacitors)
- 13.8 Types of Capacitors
- 13.9 Capacitor Colourcode
- 13.10 Time Constant
- 13.11 Graphical Derivation of the Transient Characteristics of an R-C Circuit
- 13.12 Universal Time Constant
- 13.13 Connecting Capacitors in Series
- 13.14 Connecting Capacitors in Parallel
- Summary
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Conventional Questions (CQ)
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Chapter 14: Dielectric Materials
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Dielectric Materials
- 14.3 Permittivity (Dielectric Constant)
- 14.4 Power Factor
- 14.5 Insulation Resistance (or Insulance)
- 14.6 Dielectric Absorption
- 14.7 Dielectric Strength
- 14.8 Thermal Effects
- 14.9 Loss Angle
- 14.10 Dielectric Materials (General)
- 14.11 The Dielectric Phenomenon
- 14.12 Dielectric Breakdown
- Summary
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Conventional Questions (CQ)
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Chapter 15: Field Theory
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 The Electric Field
- 15.3 Vectors
- 15.4 Electric Field Lines
- 15.5 Field Plotting by Curvilinear Squares
- 15.6 Effect of Fringing
- 15.7 Capacitance of a Parallel Plate Capacitator
- 15.8 Capacitance of a Multiplate Capacitator
- 15.9 Capacitance between Concentric Cylinders
- 15.10 Dielectric Stress
- 15.11 Concentric Cable Field Plotting
- 15.12 Capacitance of an Isolated Twin Line
- 15.13 Energy Stored in an Electric Field (Alternate Method)
- 15.14 Induced e.m.f. and Inductance
- 15.15 Inductance Due to Internal Linkages at Low Frequency
- 15.16 Inductance of a Pair of Concentric Cylinders
- 15.17 Energy Stored in an Electromagnetic Field
- 15.18 Magnetic Energy Stored in an Inductor
- Summary
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Conventional Questions (CQ)
- Chapter 16: Single Phase Alternating Voltage and Current
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Chapter 17: Three-phase Circuits and Systems
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Why Three Phase?
- 17.3 Generating Three-Phase Voltage
- 17.4 Phase and Line Voltages
- 17.5 Star Connection
- 17.6 Delta Connection
- 17.7 Y– Δ Change Over Switch
- 17.8 Supply of Three-Phase Electrical Energy
- 17.9 Balanced and Unbalanced Loads
- Summary
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Conventional Questions (CQ)
- Chapter 18: Complex Algebra
- Chapter 19: Work, Power and Energy
- Chapter 20: Power Factor Correction
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Chapter 21: LCR Circuits
- 21.1 Introduction
- 21.2 Inductive Reactance
- 21.3 Capacitive Reactance
- 21.4 Filtering
- 21.5 Basic Series a.c. Circuits
- 21.6 The Concept of Impedance
- 21.7 Series Connected Impedances
- 21.8 Polar Notation
- 21.9 Parallel Connected Impedances
- 21.10 Components of Current
- Summary
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Conventional Questions (CQ)
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Chapter 22: Resonance
- 22.1 Introduction
- 22.2 Series Resonance
- 22.3 Q-Quality Factor of a Series Circuit
- 22.4 Selectivity and Bandwidth
- 22.5 Parallel Resonance
- 22.6 Parallel Resonant Circuits
- 22.7 Quality Factor of a Parallel Network
- 22.8 Impedances in Parallel
- 22.9 Resonant Filters
- Summary
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Conventional Questions (CQ)
- Chapter 23: The Fourier Series
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Chapter 24: Networks (a.c.)
- 24.1 Introduction
- 24.2 Voltage Division
- 24.3 Current Division
- 24.4 Superposition Theorem
- 24.5 Thevenin’s Theorem
- 24.6 Constant Voltage Generator
- 24.7 Constant-Current Generator
- 24.8 Norton’s Theorem
- 24.9 Procedure for Solving a Network Using Thevenin’s Theorem
- 24.10 Procedure for Solving a Network Using Norton’s Theorem
- 24.11 Maximum Power Transfer Theorem
- 24.12 Millman’s Theorem
- 24.13 Reciprocity Theorem
- 24.14 Duality
- 24.15 A.c. Circuit Analysis
- 24.16 Mesh-Current and Nodal Analysis
- Summary
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Conventional Questions (CQ)
- Chapter 25: Delta ⇌ Wye Transformations
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Chapter 26: Attenuators and Filters
- 26.1 Introduction
- 26.2 The Decibel
- 26.3 Characteristic Impedance
- 26.4 Symmetrical T-Attenuator
- 26.5 Symmetrical Π-Attenuator
- 26.6 Insertion Loss
- 26.7 Asymmetrical T - and Π - Sections
- 26.8 The L-Section Attenuator
- 26.9 Cascading Two-Port Networks
- 26.10 Filters
- 26.11 Types of Filters
- 26.12 Active and Passive Filters
- 26.13 Frequency Response
- 26.14 Symmetrical Networks
- 26.15 Equivalence of Balanced and Unbalanced Sections
- 26.16 Maclaurin’s Theorem
- 26.17 Circular Functions
- 26.18 Hyperbolic Functions
- 26.19 Theorem Connecting α and Z0
- 26.20 Prototype (Constant K) Filter Sections
- 26.21 M-Derived Filters
- Summary
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Conventional Questions (CQ)
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Chapter 27: Transmission Lines
- 27.1 Introduction
- 27.2 The Infinite Line
- 27.3 Short Line Terminated in Z0
- 27.4 Transmission Line Parameters
- 27.5 Phase Delay, Wavelength and Velocity of Propagation
- 27.6 Current and Voltage along an Infinite Line
- 27.7 Propagation Constant
- 27.8 Line Constants
- 27.9 Conditions for Minimum Attenuation
- 27.10 Distortion
- 27.11 Loading
- 27.12 Reflection
- 27.13 Open-Circuit Termination
- 27.14 Short-Circuit Termination
- 27.15 Standing Waves
- Summary
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Conventional Questions (CQ)
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Chapter 28: First and Second Order Systems
- 28.1 Introduction
- 28.2 First Order Systems
- 28.3 Solving the Equation
- 28.4 General Procedure
- 28.5 Signal Waveforms
- 28.6 Second-Order Circuits
- 28.7 The Characteristic Equation
- 28.8 The Complex Plane
- 28.9 Impedance Concepts
- 28.10 Initial and Final Conditions
- 28.11 The Admittance Concept
- 28.12 Forced Response
- 28.13 Complete Response
- 28.14 Components of the Complete Response
- 28.15 Characteristics of the Components
- 28.16 Network Functions for the One-Port and Two-Port
- Summary
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Conventional Questions (CQ)
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Chapter 29: Laplace Transform
- 29.1 Introduction
- 29.2 Flowchart for Mathematical Procedure
- 29.3 The Laplace Transformation
- 29.4 Basic Theorems of Linearity
- 29.5 Step Function
- 29.6 Exponential Function
- 29.7 Sine and Cosine Functions
- 29.8 Laplace Transform Operations
- 29.9 Inverse Laplace Transformation
- 29.10 Use of Partial Fractions for Inverse Laplace Transforms
- 29.11 Inverse Laplace Transforms and the Solution of Differential Equations
- 29.12 Circuit Analysis with Laplace Transforms
- Summary
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Conventional Questions (CQ)
- Chapter 30: Coupled Circuits
- Copyright
- Back Cover
Product information
- Title: Electrical Technology, Volume 1
- Author(s):
- Release date: January 2013
- Publisher(s): Pearson India
- ISBN: 9789332517684
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