Basic Electrical Engineering Revised First Edition

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1. INTRODUCTION
	1.1 Charge
		1.2 Voltage or Potential
			1.3 Basic Circuit
				1.4 Units and Symbols
		Rules to Use SI Prefixes
		Guidelines for Using SI Units
			1.5 Basics of Experimentation
		General Instructions and Precautions
2. OHM’S LAW
	2.1 Ohm’s Law
		2.2 Resistance
			2.3 Duality
			2.4 Conductors and Resistors
			2.5 Variation of Resistance with Temperature
				Additional Solved Examples
				Summary
				Check Your Understanding
				Review Questions
				Multiple Choice Questions
				Problems
				Experimental Exercise
3. NETWORK ANALYSIS
	3.1 Network Components
		3.2 Series and Parallel Combinations
			3.3 Energy Sources
			3.4 Combination of Sources
			3.5 Types of Sources
			3.6 Kirchhoff’s Laws
			3.7 Loop-Current Analysis
			3.8 Mesh Analysis
			3.9 Node-Voltage Analysis
		3.10 Nodal Analysis
		3.11 Choice of Method of Analysis
			Additional Solved Examples
				Summary
				Check Your Understanding
				Review Questions
				Multiple Choice Questions
				Problems
				Experimental Exercises
4. NETWORK THEOREMS
	4.1 Introduction
		4.2 Superposition Theorem
			4.3 Thevenin’s Theorem
			4.4 Norton’s Theorem
			4.5 Maximum Power Transfer Theorem
			4.6 Millman’s Theorem
			4.7 Reciprocity Theorem
			4.8 Tellegen’s Theorem
				Additional Solved Examples
				Summary
				Check Your Understanding
				Review Questions
				Multiple Choice Questions
				Problems
				Experimental Exercises
5. ELECTROMAGNETISM
	5.1 Introduction
		5.2 Magnetic Field due to Electric Current
			5.3 Force on Current-Carrying Conductor
			5.4 Torque Experienced by a Coil
			5.5 Force between Parallel Conductors
			5.6 Electromagnetic Induction
			5.7 Methods of Producing Induced EMF
			5.8 Dynamically Induced EMF
			5.9 Electromagnetic Induction and Lorentz Force
				Additional Solved Examples
				Summary
				Check Your Understanding
				Review Questions
				Multiple Choice Questions
				Problems
6. MAGNETIC CIRCUITS
	6.1 Introduction
		6.2 Magnetomotive Force (MMF)
			6.3 Magnetic Circuit Theory
				Additional Solved Examples
				Summary
				Check Your Understanding
				Review Questions
				Multiple Choice Questions
				Problems
7. Self-And Mutual Inductances
	7.1 Self-Inductance
	7.2 Inductors
	7.3 Mutual Inductance
	7.4 Dot Convention
	7.5 Coupled Coils in Series
	7.6 Coupled Coils in Parallel
	7.7 Energy Stored in Magnetic Field
	7.8 Lifting Power of a Magnet
		Additional Solved Examples
		Summary
		Check Your Understanding
		Review Questions
		Multiple Choice Questions
		Problems
8. DC Transients
	8.1 Introduction
	8.2 The Simple RL Circuit
	8.3 The Simple RC Circuit
	8.4 DC-Excited Single-Capacitor RC and Single-Inductor RL Circuits
	8.5 RC Timers
		Additional Solved Examples
		Summary
		Check Your Understanding
		Review Questions
		Multiple Choice Questions
		Problems
9. ALTERNATING VOLTAGE AND CURRENT
	9.1 Introduction
		9.2 Sinusoidal Functions—Terminology
			9.3 Concept of Phasors
			9.4 Algebraic Operations on Phasors
			9.5 Mathematics of Complex Numbers
			9.6 Power and Power Factor
			9.7 Behaviour of R, L and C in AC Circuits
				Additional Solved Examples
				Summary
				Check Your Understanding
				Review Questions
				Multiple Choice Questions
				Problems
10. AC CIRCUITS
	10.1 Series RL Circuit
		10.2 Series RC Circuit
			10.3 Complex Power
			10.4 Parallel RL Circuit
			10.5 Parallel RC Circuit
			10.6 Series RLC Circuit
			10.7 Parallel RLC Circuit
			10.8 Network Theorems Applied to AC Circuits
				Additional Solved Examples
					Summary
					Check Your Understanding
					Review Questions
					Multiple Choice Questions
					Problems
					Experimental Exercises
11. RESONANCE IN AC CIRCUITS
	11.1 Introduction
		11.2 Series Resonant Circuit
			11.3 Different Aspects of Resonance
			11.4 Resonance Curve
			11.5 Parallel Resonant Circuit
			11.6 Comparison between Series and Parallel Resonance
				Additional Solved Examples
					Summary
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					Review Questions
					Multiple Choice Questions
					Problems
			12.1 Introduction
			12.2 Double-Subscript Notation
			12.3 Concept of Three-Phase Voltages
			12.4 Generation of Three-Phase Voltages
			12.5 Three-Phase Loads
			12.6 Star (Y)-Connected Three-Phase System
			12.7 Delta (D)-Connected Three-Phase System
			12.8 Voltages and Currents Relations in 3-f Systems
			12.9 Power in Three-Phase System with a Balanced Load
		12.10 Comparison between Two Three-Phase Systems
		12.11 Measurement of Power
			Additional Solved Examples
				Summary
					Check Your Understanding
					Review Questions
					Multiple Choice Questions
					Problems
					Experimental Exercise
13. TRANSFORMERS
	13.1 Introduction
		13.2 Principle of Operation
			13.3 Ideal Transformer
			13.4 Practical Transformer at No Load
			13.5 Construction of Transformer
			13.6 Transformer on Load
			13.7 Practical Transformer on Load
			13.8 Equivalent Circuit of a Transformer
			13.9 Voltage Regulation of a Transformer
		13.10 Efficiency of a Transformer
		13.11 Autotransformers
		13.12 Three-Phase Transformers
		13.13 Some Special Transformers
		13.14 Transformer Testing
			Additional Solved Examples
				Summary
					Check Your Understanding
					Review Questions
					Multiple Choice Questions
					Problems
					Experimental Exercises
14. ALTERNATORS ANDSYNCHRONOUS MOTORS
	14.1 Electromechanical Energy-Conversion Machines
		14.2 Synchronous Machines
			14.3 Construction of Alternators
			14.4 Rotating Magnetic Flux Due to Three-Phase Currents
			14.5 Armature Winding
			14.6 EMF Equation
			14.7 Armature Reaction
			14.8 Equivalent Circuit of an Alternator
			14.9 Power Delivered by an Alternator
		14.10 Measurement of Synchronous Impedance
		14.11 Synchronous Motors
		14.12 Power Developed by a Synchronous Motor
		14.13 Operation of a Synchronous Motor
		14.14 Synchronous Condenser
			Additional Solved Examples
				Summary
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					Review Questions
					Multiple Choice Questions
					Problems
15. INDUCTION MOTORS
	15.1 Introduction
		15.2 Principle of Working
			15.3 Construction of Induction Motor
			15.4 Rotor EMF, Current and Power Factor
			15.5 Power Relations for an Induction Motor
			15.6 Equivalent Circuit of an Induction Motor
			15.7 Torque-Slip Characteristics
			15.8 Starting of Induction Motors
				Additional Solved Examples
					Summary
					Check Your Understanding
					Review Questions
					Multiple Choice Questions
					Problems
					Experimental Exercise
16. DC MACHINES
	16.1 Importance
		16.2 Construction of a DC Machine
			16.3 Armature Current and Flux
			16.4 Armature Winding
			16.5 EMF Equation for a DC Generator
			16.6 Types of DC Machines
			16.7 Armature Reaction
			16.8 Losses in a DC Machine
			16.9 Efficiency of a DC Generator
		16.10 Characteristics of DC Generators
		16.11 DC Motors
		16.12 Torque Developed by a DC Motor
		16.13 Torque and Speed Characteristics of a DC Motor
		16.14 Starting of DC Motors
			Additional Solved Examples
				Summary
					Check Your Understanding
					Review Questions
					Multiple Choice Questions
					Problems
					Experimental Exercises
17. Fractional horse Power Motors
	17.1 Introduction
	17.2 Problem with Single-Phase Motor
	17.3 Types of Single-Phase Motors
	17.4 AC Series Motor
	17.5 Universal Motor
	17.6 Geneva Cam
	17.7 Stepper Motors
	17.8 Variable Reactance (VR) Stepper Motors
	17.9 Permanent Magnet (PM) Stepper Motors
	17.10 Hybrid Stepper Motors
		Summary
			Check Your Understanding
				Review Questions
				Multiple Choice Questions
				Problems
18 Electrical Measuring Instruments
	18.1 Classification of Instruments
	18.2 Principle of Operation
	18.3 Essentials of an Instrument
	18.4 Moving Coil Instruments
	18.5 Permanent Magnet Moving Coil (PMMC) Instruments
	18.6 Dynamometer-Type Instruments
	18.7 Moving-Iron Instruments
	18.8 Ammeters and Voltmeters
	18.9 Resistance Measurement
	18.10 Meter Sensitivity (Ohms-per-volt Rating)
	18.11 Multimeter
	18.12 Measurement of Power
	18.13 Measurement of Energy
		Additional Solved Examples
			Summary
				Check Your Understanding
				Review Questions
				Multiple Choice Questions
				Problems
19. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND ILLUMINATION
	19.1 Introduction
		19.2 Distribution of Electrical Energy
			19.3 Wires and Cables for Internal Wiring
			19.4 Switches and Circuits
			19.5 Electric Wiring Systems
			19.6 Types of Wiring
			19.7 Other Accessories
			19.8 A Typical Control Circuit
			19.9 Earthing of Installation
		19.10 Safety Precautions in Handling Electrical Appliances
		19.11 Testing of Electrical Installation
		19.12 Incandescent or Filament Lamp
		19.13 Fluorescent Tube
		19.14 Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL)
		19.15 Mercury Vapour Lamp
		19.16 Sodium Vapour Lamp
		19.17 Neon Lamp
			Summary
				Check Your Understanding
					Review Questions
A Supplementary Exercises
B Supplementary Exercises
C Supplementary Exercises
D Supplementary Exercises
E Supplementary Exercises
Glossary
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