Electricity Principles and Applications 9th Edition by Richard Fowler ISBN 9781260597769 1260597768

Introduction 1 Introduction to Powers of 10

I–1 Scientific Notation

I–2 Engineering Notation and Metric Prefixes

I–3 Converting between Metric Prefixes

I–4 Addition and Subtraction Involving Powers of 10 Notation

I–5 Multiplication and Division Involving Powers of 10 Notation

I–6 Reciprocals with Powers of 10

I–7 Squaring Numbers Expressed in Powers of 10 Notation

I–8 Square Roots of Numbers Expressed in Powers of 10 Notation

I–9 The Scientific Calculator

Chapter 1 Basic Concepts

1-1 Work and Energy

1-2 Unit of Energy

1-3 Energy Conversion

1-4 Efficiency

1-5 Structure of Matter

1-6 Electric Charge

1-7 Valence Electrons

1-8 Free Electrons

1-9 Ions

1-10 Static Charge and Static Electricity

1-11 Static Discharge

1-12 Uses of Static Electricity

Chapter 2 Electrical Quantities and Units

2-1 Charge

2-2 Unit of Charge

2-3 Current and Current Carriers

2-4 Current in Solids

2-5 Current in Liquids and Gases

2-6 Current in a Vacuum

2-7 Unit of Current—The Ampere

2-8 Voltage

2-9 Unit of Voltage—The Volt

2-10 Polarity

2-11 Sources of Voltage

2-12 Resistance

2-13 Conductors

2-14 Insulators

2-15 Semiconductors

2-16 Unit of Resistance—The Ohm

2-17 Temperature Coefficient

2-18 Resistivity

2-19 Resistors

2-20 Power and Energy

2-21 Unit of Power

2-22 Efficiency

2-23 Special Units and Conversions

Chapter 3 Basic Circuits, Laws, and Measurements

3-1 Circuit Essentials

3-2 Circuit Symbols and Schematic Diagrams

3-3 Calculating Electrical Quantities

3-4 Measuring Electrical Quantities

Chapter 4 Circuit Components

4-1 Batteries and Cells

4-2 Lead-Acid Cells

4-3 Nickel-Cadmium Cells

4-4 Carbon-Zinc and Zinc Chloride Cells

4-5 Alkaline – Manganese Dioxide Cells

4-6 Mercuric Oxide Cells

4-7 Silver Oxide Cells

4-8 Lithium Cells

4-9 Fuel Cells

4-10 Miniature Lamps and LEDs

4-11 Resistors

4-12 Switches

4-13 Wires and Cables

4-14 Fuses and Circuit Breakers

4-15 Other Components

Chapter 5 Multiple-Load Circuits

5-1 Subscripts

5-2 Power in Multiple-Load Circuits

5-3 Series Circuits

5-4 Maximum Power Transfer

5-5 Parallel Circuits

5-6 Conductance

5-7 Series-Parallel Circuits

5-8 Voltage Dividers and Regulators

Chapter 6 Complex-Circuit Analysis

6-1 Simultaneous Equations

6-2 Loop-Equations Technique

6-3 Node Voltage Technique

6-4 Superposition Theorem

6-5 Voltage Sources

6-6 Thevenin’s Theorem

6-7 Current Source

6-8 Norton’s Theorem

6-9 Comparison of Techniques

Chapter 7 Magnetism and Electromagnetism

7-1 Magnetism and Magnets

7-2 Magnetic Fields, Flux, and Poles

7-3 Electromagnetism

7-4 Magnetic Materials

7-5 Magnetizing Magnetic Materials

7-6 Magnetomotive Force

7-7 Saturation

7-8 Demagnetizing

7-9 Residual Magnetism

7-10 Reluctance

7-11 Magnetic Shields

7-12 Induced Voltage

7-13 Magnetic Quantities and Units

7-14 Electromagnets

7-15 DC Motors

7-16 Solenoids

7-17 Relays

7-18 Hall-Effect Devices

Chapter 8 Alternating Current and Voltage

8-1 AC Terminology

8-2 Waveforms

8-3 Types of AC Waveforms

8-4 Quantifying Alternating Current

8-5 The Sine Wave

8-6 AC Generator

8-7 Advantages of Alternating Current

8-8 Three-Phase Alternating Current

Chapter 9 Power in AC Circuits

9-1 Power in Resistive AC Circuits

9-2 Power in Out-of-Phase Circuits

9-3 True Power and Apparent Power

9-4 Power Factor

9-5 Power in Three-Phase Circuits

Chapter 10 Capacitance

10-1 Terminology

10-2 Basic Capacitor Action

10-3 Voltage Rating

10-4 Unit of Capacitance

10-5 Determining Capacitance

10-6 Types of Capacitors

10-7 Schematic Symbols

10-8 Capacitors in DC Circuits

10-9 Capacitors in AC Circuits

10-10 Capacitors in Series

10-11 Capacitors in Parallel

10-12 Detecting Faulty Capacitors

10-13 Undesired, or Stray, Capacitance

10-14 Capacitor Specifications

10-15 Uses of Capacitors

Chapter 11 Inductance

11-1 Characteristics of Inductance

11-2 Unit of Inductance—The Henry

11-3 Factors Determining Inductance

11-4 Types of Inductors

11-5 Ratings of Inductors

11-6 Inductors in DC Circuits

11-7 Ideal Inductors in AC Circuits

11-8 Real Inductors in AC Circuits

11-9 Inductors in Parallel

11-10 Inductors in Series

11-11 Time Constants for Inductors

11-12 Preventing Mutual Inductance

11-13 Undesired Inductance

Chapter 12 Transformers

12-1 Transformer Fundamentals

12-2 Efficiency of Transformers

12-3 Loaded and Unloaded Transformers

12-4 Transformer Cores

12-5 Types of Transformers

12-6 Impedance Matching

12-7 Transformer Ratings

12-8 Series and Parallel Windings

12-9 Off-Center-Tapped Windings

12-10 Three-Phase Transformers

Chapter 13 R, C, and L Circuits

13-1 Impedance

13-2 Adding Phasors

13-3 Solving RC Circuits

13-4 Solving RL Circuits

13-5 Solving RCL Circuits

13-6 Resonance

13-7 Filters

Chapter 14 Electric Motors

14-1 Motor Classifications

14-2 Motor Ratings

14-3 Motor Enclosures

14-4 Squirrel-Cage Induction Motors

14-5 Synchronous Motors

14-6 Other Types of Motors

Chapter 15 Instruments and Measurements

15-1 Digital Multimeter

15-2 Meter Movements

15-3 Analog Ammeters

15-4 Analog Voltmeters

15-5 Meter Loading

15-6 Analog Ohmmeters

15-7 Insulation Testers

15-8 Wheatstone Bridge

15-9 Wattmeters

15-10 Frequency Meters

15-11 Measuring Impedance

15-12 Measuring Inductance and Capacitance

Chapter 16 Residential Wiring Concepts

16-1 Electrical Codes

16-2 Power Distribution

16-3 Service Entrance

16-4 Cables and Conductors

16-5 240-V Branch Circuits

16-6 120-V Branch Circuits

16-7 Switched-Receptacle Outlet

16-8 Multiple Switching

16-9 Lighted-Handle Switches

16-10 Circuit Interrupters

16-11 Feeder Circuits

16-12 Low-Voltage Control Circuits

16-13 Electronic Control Circuits

Appendix A Common Tools

Appendix B Solder and the Soldering Process

Appendix C Formulas and Conversions

Appendix D Copper Wire Table

Appendix E Resistivity of Metals and Alloys

Appendix F Temperature Coefficients of Resistance

Appendix G Trigonometric Functions

Appendix H Capacitor Codes and Color Codes

Appendix I  The Oscilloscope

Appendix J  Basis of Cramer’s Rule

Appendix K Renewable Energy Sources and Technologies

Glossary of Terms and Symbols

Index