Understanding Ac Circuits

by Patrick; Fardo

• ISBN13: 9780750671033
• ISBN10: 0750671033
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-11-15
• Publisher: Elsevier Science

Summary

Understanding AC Circuits covers the second half of a basic electronic circuits theory course, integrating theory and laboratory practice into a single text. Several key features in each unit make this an excellent teaching tool: objectives, key terms, self-tests, lab experiments, and a unit exam. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated by the authors to reflect the latest information on electronics. understanding AC Circuits is designed with the electronics beginner and student in mind. The authors use a practical approach exposing the reader to the systems that are built with AC circuits making it easy for beginners to master even complex concepts in electronics while gradually building their knowledge base of both theory and applications. Each chapter includes easy-to-read text accompanied by clear and concise graphics fully explaining each concept before moving onto the next. The authors have provided section quizzes and chapter tests so the readers can monitor their progress and review any sections before moving onto the next chapter. Each chapter also includes several electronics experiments, allowing the reader to build small circuits and low-cost projects for the added bonus of hands-on experience in AC electronics. Understanding AC Circuits fully covers dozens of topics including single-phase and three-phase AC electronics; electrical generator basics; how to use a multimeter and oscilloscope in AC electronics; troubleshooting and testing circuits; tools and equipment; resistive circuits; inductive circuits; capacitive circuits; vector diagrams; series circuits; transformers; filter circuits; resonant circuits; decibels; waveshaping control; electronic symbols; soldering techniques; plus much more.

Author Biography

Dale R. Patrick and Stephen W. Fardo have collaborated on many books on electronics and technology. They are on the faculty of the Technology Department at Eastern Kentucky University.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Course Objectives	xi
Parts List for Experiments	xiii
Basics of Alternating Current (AC)	1	(14)
Unit Objectives	1	(1)
Important Terms	2	(1)
Alternating Current (AC) Voltage	3	(1)
Single-Phase and Three-Phase AC	4	(1)
Electromagnetic Induction	5	(1)
Generating AC Voltage	6	(1)
Basics of Electrical Generators	7	(1)
Single-Phase AC Generation	7	(1)
Three-Phase AC Generation	8	(2)
Self-Examination	10	(5)
Basics of Alternating Current (AC)	12	(3)
Measuring AC	15	(36)
Unit Objectives	15	(1)
Important Terms	16	(1)
Measuring AC Voltage with a Multimeter	17	(1)
Measuring AC Voltage with an Oscilloscope	17	(1)
Oscilloscope Operation	18	(15)
Self-Examination	33	(1)
Experimental Activities for AC Circuits	34	(1)
Tools and Equipment	35	(1)
Important Information	35	(1)
Lab Activity Troubleshooting and Testing	36	(15)
Measuring AC Voltage	40	(4)
Measuring AC with an Oscilloscope	44	(4)
Measuring AC	48	(3)
Resistance, Inductance, and Capacitance in Ac Circuits	51	(52)
Unit Objectives	51	(1)
Important Terms	52	(2)
Resistive AC Circuits	54	(1)
Inductive Circuits	55	(3)
Capacitive Circuits	58	(2)
Vector (Phasor) Diagrams	60	(1)
Series AC Circuits	61	(2)
Parallel AC Circuits	63	(3)
Power in AC Circuits	66	(6)
Self-Examination	72	(31)
Inductance and Inductive Reactance	78	(3)
Capacitance and Capacitive Reactance	81	(3)
Series RL Circuits	84	(3)
Series RC Circuits	87	(2)
Series RLC Circuits	89	(3)
Parallel RL Circuits	92	(3)
Parallel RC Circuits	95	(3)
Inductance and Capacitance in AC Circuits	98	(5)
Transformers	103	(12)
Unit Objectives	103	(1)
Important Terms	104	(1)
Transformer Operation	105	(1)
Types of Transformers	105	(2)
Transformer Efficiency	107	(1)
Self-Examination	107	(8)
Transformer Analysis	110	(2)
Transformers	112	(3)
Frequency-Sensitive AC circuits	115	(40)
Unit Objectives	115	(1)
Important Terms	116	(1)
Filter Circuits	117	(1)
Resonant Circuits	118	(5)
Self-Examination	123	(1)
Decibels	124	(1)
Logarithms	124	(1)
Decibel Applications	125	(2)
Using Decibels with Filter Circuits	127	(7)
Waveshaping Control	134	(1)
Differentiator Circuits	135	(1)
Integrator Circuits	136	(1)
Self-Examination	136	(19)
Low-Pass Filter Circuits	139	(3)
High-Pass Filter Circuits	142	(3)
Band-Pass Filter Circuit	145	(2)
Series Resonant Circuits	147	(3)
Parallel Resonant Circuits	150	(2)
Frequency-Sensitive AC Circuits	152	(3)
Appendix A Electronics Symbols	155	(4)
Appendix B Trigonometry for AC Electronics	159	(2)
Appendix C Electronic Equipment and Parts Sales	161	(2)
Appendix D Soldering Techniques	163	(2)
Appendix E Troubleshooting	165	(2)
Appendix F Use of a Calculator	167	(2)
Index	169