Electricity 2

by KUBALA

• ISBN13: 9780766819191
• ISBN10: 0766819191
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-12-14
• Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning

Summary

This electricity guide focuses readers' attention on alternating current principles, with detailed coverage of inductive reactance, capacitive reactance, and impedance presented in a reader-friendly manner that is ideal for newcomers to the field. Building on the foundation established in "Electricity 1", readers will examine numerous types of alternating current circuits on the way to developing a solid understanding of the concepts of power, power factor, and power factor correction.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Alternating-Current Principles	1	(10)
Inductance and Inductive Reactance	11	(8)
Capacitance and Capacitive Reactance	19	(10)
Series Circuit: Resistance and Inductance	29	(8)
Series Circuit: Resistance and Capacitance	37	(6)
Series Circuit: Resistance, Inductance, and Capacitance	43	(10)
AC Parallel Circuits Containing Inductance	53	(6)
AC Parallel Circuits Containing Inductance and Capacitance	59	(8)
AC Power, Power Factor, and Power Factor Correction	67	(12)
Summary Review of Units 1--9	79	(6)
Installation of Single-Phase, Three-Wire Entrance for a Single-Family Residence	85	(12)
Installation of a Single-Phase, Three-Wire Service Entrance for an Apartment Building	97	(10)
Installation of a Three-Phase, Three-Wire Service Entrance	107	(8)
Introduction to Fluorescent Lighting	115	(6)
Installation of Fluorescent Lighting	121	(10)
Summary Review of Units 11--15	131	(6)
Appendix	137	(2)
Glossary	139	(2)
Index	141