TY  - BOOK
AU  - Bali,S.P.
TI  - Electrical Technology, Volume 1: Electrical Fundamentals
SN  - 9789332517677
U1  - 621.3 
KW  - Electronic books
N1  - Cover -- Dedication -- Preface -- Contents -- Part A: Electrical Fundamentals -- 1: Systems of Units -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Scientific Notation -- 1.3 Fundamental and Derived Units -- 1.3.1 Fundamental Units -- 1.3.2 Derived Units -- 1.4 Standards and Units -- 1.5 Systems of Units -- 1.6 The SI System of Units -- 1.7 Importance of SI System -- 1.8 Definitions -- Summary -- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) -- Conventional Questions (CQ) -- 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) -- 3: Electric Circuit -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Electric Circuit -- 3.3 Current -- 3.4 Electromotive Force -- 3.5 Reference Zero -- 3.6 Safety Precautions While Handling Electric Circuits -- 3.7 Insulators -- 3.8 Semiconductors -- 3.9 Conductors -- Summary -- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) -- Conventional Questions (CQ) -- 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 -- 4.5.1 Fixed Resistors -- 4.5.2 Carbon-composition Resistors -- 4.5.3 Film-type Resistors -- 4.5.4 Wire-wound 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) -- 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 (SE⇆(BY 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) -- 6: Mesh-Current and Node-Voltage Analysis -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Matrices and Determinants -- 6.2.1 Matrix Arithmetic -- 6.2.2 Determinants -- 6.2.3 Solution of Simultaneous Equations Using Determinants -- 6.2.4 Gauss Elimination Technique -- 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) -- 7: Electrochemical Action -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Primary Cells -- 7.3 Electrolysis -- 7.3.1 Electrolysis of Water -- 7.4 Faraday's Laws -- 7.4.1 Electroplating -- 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 -- 7.28.1 Cells in Series -- 7.28.2 Cells in Parallel -- 7.28.3 Cells in Series Parallel -- 7.29 Grouping Cells for Maximum Current -- Summary -- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) -- Conventional Questions (CQ) -- 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 Magnet Poles -- 8.16 Magnetic Moment -- 8.16.1 Energy Stored in a Magnetic Field -- 8.17 Flux Density of a Solenoid -- 8.18 Magnetic Circuit -- 8.18.1 Magnetomotive Force -- 8.18.2 Flux Density -- 8.18.3 Reluctance -- 8.18.4 Magnetic Reluctance and Electrical Resistance -- 8.18.5 Comparison of Magnetic Circuit and Electric Circuit -- 8.18.6 Application of Ohm's Law to the Magnetic Circuit -- 8.19 Magnetic Induction -- 8.19.1 Direction of Induced e.m.f. -- 8.19.2 Magnitude of Induced e.m.f. -- 8.20 Magnetic Shields -- 8.21 Reluctance -- 8.22 Series Magnetic Circuits -- 8.23 Parallel Magnetic Circuit -- 8.24 Electromagnets -- 8.24.1 Leakage Flux, Useful Flux; 8.24.2 Lifting Power of a Magnet -- 8.25 Electromagnetic Relays -- Summary -- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) -- Conventional Questions (CQ) -- 9: Inductors -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Inductance -- 9.2.1 Resistance -- 9.2.2 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) -- 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 -- 10.5.1 Ballistic Galvanometer Method -- 10.5.2 Flux Metre Method -- 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) -- 11: Magnetic Materials -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Magnetic Materials -- 11.3 Non-m agnetic Alloys -- 11.4 Ferrites -- 11.5 Magnetic Materials with Rectangular Hysteresis Loops -- 11.6 Grain-Oriented Magnetic Material -- 11.7 Permanent Magnets -- Summary -- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) -- Conventional Questions (CQ) -- 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 -- 12.7.1 Proof Planes -- 12.7.2 Charging By Induction -- 12.7.3 Distribution of Charge -- 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) -- 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 -- 13.8.1 Air Capacitors -- 13.8.2 Mica Capacitors -- 13.8.3 Paper C apacitors -- 13.8.4 Polyester Film Capacitors -- 13.8.5 Ceramic Capacitors -- 13.8.6 Electrolytic Capacitors -- 13.8.7 Tantalum Electrolytic Capacitors -- 13.8.8 Variable 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) -- 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 -- 14.9.1 Series Representation -- 14.9.2 Parallel Representation -- 14.10 Dielectric Materials (General) -- 14.10.1 Gases -- 14.10.2 Non-metallic Liquids -- 14.10.3 Pure Water -- 14.10.4 Solid Insulating Materials -- 14.10.5 Textiles -- 14.10.6 Paper -- 14.10.7 Natural Minerals -- 14.11 The Dielectric Phenomenon -- 14.12 Dielectric Breakdown -- Summary -- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) -- Conventional Questions (CQ) -- 15: Field Theory -- 15.1 Introduction -- 15.2 The Electric Field; 15.3 Vectors
N2  - Electrical Technology is a textbook that will serve the needs of undergraduate students of engineering. This first volume consists of 30 chapters and introduces the fundamentals of the subject through a discussion on system of units and fundamentals of electrons and gradually moves to advanced topics such as Complex Algebra, Fourier Series, Circuits and Networks,  which helps engineering students understand the subject better and build a concrete foundation of their concepts
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