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6th edition. Includes 410 worked problems, 540 further problems, 340 multiple-choice questions, 455 short-answer questions and 7 revision tests with answers online.
List of contents
Preface
Part1. Revision of Some Basic Mathematics
1. Some mathematics revision
2. Further mathematics revision
Part2. Basic Electrical and Electronic Engineering Principles
3. Units associated with basic electrical quantities
4. An introduction to electric circuits
5. Resistance variation
6. Batteries and alternative sources of energy
7. Series and parallel networks
8. Capacitors and capacitance
9. Magnetic circuits
10. Electromagnetism
11. Electromagnetic induction
12. Electrical measuring instruments and measurements
13. Semiconductor diodes
14. Transistors
Part 3. Further Electrical and Electronic Principles
15. D.c. circuit theory
16. Alternating voltages and currents
17. Single-phase series a.c. circuits
18. Single-phase parallel a.c. circuits
19. Filter networks
20. D.c. transients
21. Operational amplifiers
Part 4. Electrical Power Technology
22. Ways of generating electricity - the present and the future
23. Three-phase systems
24. Transformers
25. D.c. machines
26. Three-phase induction motors
Part 5. Laboratory Experiments
27. Some practical laboratory experiments
Index
About the author
John Bird, BSc (Hons), CEng, CSci, CMath, FITE, FIMA, FCollT, is the former Head of Applied Electronics in the Faculty of Technology at Highbury College, Portsmouth, UK. More recently he has combined freelance lecturing and examining, and is the author of over 130 textbooks on engineering and mathematical subjects with worldwide sales of over one million copies. He is currently lecturing at the Defence School of Marine and Air Engineering in the Defence College of Technical Training at HMS Sultan, Gosport, Hampshire, UK.
Summary
This practical resource introduces electrical and electronic principles and technology covering theory through detailed examples, enabling students to develop a sound understanding of the knowledge required by technicians in fields such as electrical engineering, electronics and telecommunications. No previous background in engineering is assumed, making this an ideal text for vocational courses at Levels 2 and 3, foundation degrees and introductory courses for undergraduates.
