Basic Electrical Engineering

Cover
Half Title
About the Authors
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Preface to the Third Edition
Preface to the First  Edition
1. Elementary Concepts and Definitions
	1.1 Introduction
	1.2 Work, Energy and Power
	1.3 Basic Manifestations of Electricity
	1.4 Electric Energy and Power
	1.5 Superposition and Homogeneity
	1.6 Ideal Circuit Elements
	1.7 Fundamental Laws for Electric Circuits
	1.8 Conclusion
	Additional Solved Problems
	Summary
	Review Questions
	Problems
2. Fundamentals of Resistive Circuits
	2.1 Introduction
	2.2 Series and Parallel Combinations of Resistances
	2.3 Voltage and Current Division
	2.4 Star (Y)–Delta (D) Conversion
	2.5 Source Representation and Conversion
	2.6 Nodal Analysis
	2.7 Mesh Analysis
	2.8 Dependent Sources
	2.9 Network Theorems—Superposition Theorem
	2.10 Thevenin and Norton Theorems
	2.11 Maximum Power Transfer Theorem
	Additional Solved Problems
	Summary
	Review Questions
	Problems
3. Fundamentals of Reactive Circuits
	3.1 Introduction
	3.2 Inductance and Capacitance Combinations
	3.3 Source-free RL and RC circuits
	3.4 Unit Step Forcing Function
	3.5 Step Response of RL / RC Circuits
	3.6 RLC Circuit
	3.7 Circuit Response to Pulse and Impulse Excitations
	Summary
	Additional Solved Problems
	Review Questions
	Problems
4. Steady State Analysis For Sinusoidal Excitation
	4.1 Introduction
	4.2 Sinusoidal Function
	4.3 Sinusoidal Steady-State Analysis
	4.4 Power in Sinusoidal Steady State
	4.5 Nodal and Mesh Methods of Analysis
	4.6 Network Theorems
	4.7 Superposition of Average Power in AC Circuits
	4.8 Sudden Application of Sinusoidal Excitation
	Additional Solved Problems
	Summary
	Review Questions
	Problems
5. Frequency Response
	5.1 Introduction
	5.2 Frequency Response of Simple Circuits
	5.3 Resonance
	5.4 Fourier Series and Fourier Analysis
	Summary
	Review Questions
	Problems
6. Three-Phase Circuits
	6.1 Introduction
	6.2 Three-Phase Voltages and Currents
	6.3 Star (Y) Connection
	6.4 Delta (D) Connection
	6.5 Three-Phase Power
	6.6 Three-Phase Circuit Analysis
	6.7 Star-Delta Conversion
	6.8 Three-Phase Power Measurement
	Additional Solved Problems
	Summary
	Review Questions
	Problems
7. Magnetic Circuits
	7.1 Introduction
	7.2 Amperes Law—Magnetic Quantities
	7.3 Magnetic Circuits
	7.4 Magnetic Materials and B–H Relationship (Magnetization Characteristic)
	7.5 Electromagnetic Induction and Force
	7.6 Inductance: Self and Mutual
	7.7 Energy Stored in Magnetic Systems (Linear)
	7.8 AC Operation of Magnetic Circuits
	7.9 Hysteresis and Eddy-Current Losses
	7.10 Electromagnetic Energy Conversion (EMEC)
	Additional Solved Problems
	Summary
	Review Questions
	Problems
8. Transformers
	8.1 Introduction
	8.2 Ideal Transformer (IT)
	8.3 Accounting for Finite Permeability and Core Loss
	8.4 Circuit Model of Transformer
	8.5 Per Unit System
	8.6 Determination of Parameters of Circuit Model of Transformer
	8.7 Voltage Regulation
	8.8 Name Plate Rating
	8.10 Autotransformer
	8.11 Three-Phase Transformers
	8.12 Special Transformers
	Additional Solved Problems
	Summary
	Review Questions
	Problems
9. EMF and Torque in Electric Machines
	9.1 Introduction
	9.2 Rotating Machines
	9.3 Elementary Synchronous Machine
	9.4 Generated EMF of AC windings
	9.5 MMF of AC Winding
	9.7 Torque in Round Rotor Machine
	9.8 Basic Machine Types
	9.9 Losses and Efficiency
	9.10 Rating and Cooling
	9.11 Matching Characteristics of Electric Machine and Load
	Additional Solved Problems
	Summary
	Review Questions
	Problems
10. DC Machines
	10.1 Introduction
	10.2 Constructional and Operational Features
	10.3 Armature Windings and Commutation
	10.4 EMF and Torque
	10.5 Circuit Model
	10.6 Armature Reaction
	10.7 Commutation
	10.8 Methods of Excitation and Magnetization Characteristics
	10.9 Characteristics of DC Motors and Speed Control
	10.10 DC Motor Starting
	10.11 Efficiency of DC Motors
	Additional Solved Problems
	Summary
	Review Questions
	Problems
11. Synchronous Machine
	11.1 Introduction
	11.2 Circuit Model (Equivalent Circuit)
	11.3 Operating Characteristics
	Additional Solved Problems
	Summary
	Review Questions
	Problems
12. Induction Motor
	12.1 Induction Motor —An Introduction
	12.2 Construction
	12.3 Circuit Model (Equivalent Circuit)
	12.4 Torque-Slip Characteristic
	12.5 Determination of Circuit Model Parameters
	12.6 Starting
	12.7 Induction Generator
	12.8 High Efficiency Induction Motors
	10.12 DC Motor Applications
	Additional Solved Problems
	Summary
	Review Questions
	Problems
13. Fractional-kW Motors
	13.1 Introduction
	13.2 Single-Phase Induction Motors
	13.3 Single-Phase Synchronous Motors
	13.4 AC Series Motor–Universal Motor
	Summary
	Review Questions
14. Measurement Techniques and Electric and Electronic Instrumentation
	14.1 Introduction
	14.2 Electrical and Electronic Instruments
	14.3 Classification of Instruments
	14.4 Types of Indicating Instruments
	14.5 Instrument Transformer
	14.6 Bridge Measurements or Transform
	14.7 Electronic Voltmeter (EVMs)
	14.8 Electronic Multimeter (EMM)
	14.9 Measurement of Electronic Components
	14.10 Q-Meter
	14.11 Frequency Measurement
	14.12 Phase Measurement
	14.13 Digital Instruments
	14.14 Transducers
	14.15 Oscilloscope
	14.16 Signal Generation, Signal Analysis and Fibre Optics Measurements
	14.17 Data Acquisition Systems
	Additional Solved Problems
	Summary
	Review Question
	Problems
15. Power Systems
	15.1 Introduction
	15.2 Energy Conversion
	15.3 Electric Supply Systems
	15.4 Passive Electrical Elements
	15.5 Concept of Power Transmission
	15.6 System Voltage and Transmission Efficiency
	15.7 Comparison of Conductor Costs of Transmission Systems
	15.8 Power Factor Improvement
	15.9 The One - Line (Single - Line) Diagram
	15.10 Transmission Line Performance
	15.11 Transmission and Distribution Systems
	15.12 High Voltage DC (HVDC) Transmission
	Summary
	Review Questions
	Problems
16. Domestic Wiring
	16.1 Types of Wiring
	16.2 Specification of Wires
	16.3 Earthing
	16.4 Methods of Earthing
	16.5 Protective Devices
	Review Questions
Appendices
	Appendix A—Graph Theory
	Appendix B—Resistance
	Appendix C—Complex Numbers
	Appendix D—Answers to Problems
Bibliography
Index