Electricity 2 : Devices, Circuits and Materials

by Kubala, Thomas

• ISBN13: 9781435400696
• ISBN10: 1435400690
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-05-28
• Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning

Summary

Electricity 2: Devices, Circuits and Materials, 9th Edition acquaints newcomers to the field with various types of alternating current circuits, while developing a solid understanding of the concepts of power, power factor, and power factor correction. This book, completely updated to the 2008 National Electrical Code®, explores alternating current principles and concepts of inductive reactance, capacitive reactance, and impedance. Sample problems and solutions at the end of each unit provide a direct route to understanding as readers apply key electrical principles in realistic troubleshooting situations

Author Biography

Dr. Thomas Kubala is currently the Deputy to the Chancellor of Community Colleges at the State University of New York, Albany, New York

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
Alternating-Current Principles	p. 1
Inductance and Inductive Reactance	p. 11
Capacitance and Capacitive Reactance	p. 19
Series Circuit: Resistance and Inductance	p. 29
Series Circuit: Resistance and Capacitance	p. 37
Series Circuit: Resistance, Inductance, and Capacitance	p. 45
AC Parallel Circuits Containing Inductance	p. 55
AC Parallel Circuits Containing Inductance and Capacitance	p. 63
AC Power, Power Factor, and Power Factor Correction	p. 73
Summary Review of Units 1-9	p. 85
Installation of Single-Phase, Three-Wire Entrance for A Single-Family Residence	p. 91
Installation of a Single-Phase, Three-Wire Service Entrance for an Apartment Building	p. 105
Installation of a Three-Phase, Three-Wire Service Entrance	p. 115
Introduction to Fluorescent Lighting	p. 125
Installation of Fluorescent Lighting	p. 133
Summary Review of Units 11-15	p. 145
Appendix	p. 149
Glossary	p. 151
Index	p. 153
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