Author: Eugene Silberstein

Electricity: Theory and Applications provides valuable insight into the electrical theories and concepts that form a solid foundation of knowledge, onto which more advanced learning and understanding can be structured. Designed for foundational electrical theory courses in electrical technology, construction, and industrial maintenance programs, the textbook features a clear and simple presentation of concepts and many illustrations. Each chapter of the textbook begins with a Sparking Discussion question that encourages classroom discussion. To emphasize the importance of safety for anyone working on or around electric circuits, systems, and equipment, safety guidelines, safety-related issues, and Safety Alert features are provided throughout the text.

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Table of Contents

Abbreviated Contents

Electricity: Theory and Applications, Online Textbook

• Front Matter
• Section 1 Getting Started
• • 1 Introduction to Electricity
  • 2 Careers in the Electrical Field
  • 3 Workplace Safety
  • 4 Building Blocks of Electricity and Electronics
  • 5 Magnetism Fundamentals
• Section 2 Electrical Quantities and Relationships
• • 6 Electrical Characteristics
  • 7 Mathematical Manipulation and Conversions
  • 8 Electrical Tools and Testing Instruments
• Section 3 Electric Circuits and Circuit Evaluation Techniques
• • 9 The Electric Circuit
  • 10 Series Circuits
  • 11 Parallel Circuits
  • 12 Combination Circuits
  • 13 Current, Voltage, and Superposition Laws and Theorems
• Section 4 AC Fundamentals
• • 14 Angles, Triangles, and Vectors
  • 15 Single-Phase Alternating Current Power
  • 16 Three-Phase Alternating Current Power
• Section 5 Inductance, Capacitance, Reactance, and Impedance
• • 17 Inductors and Inductance
  • 18 Capacitors and Capacitance
  • 19 Power in Capacitive and Inductive Circuits
  • 20 Resistive, Capacitive, and Inductive Circuits
• Section 6 Transformers
• • 21 Single-Phase Transformers
  • 22 Three-Phase Transformers
• Section 7 Motor Fundamentals
• • 23 Motor Operation Basics
  • 24 Motor Anatomy, Types, and Construction
  • 25 Motor Drives
  • 26 Motor Installation and Replacement
• Section 8 Motor Functionality
• • 27 DC Motors
  • 28 Single-Phase AC Motors
  • 29 Three-Phase AC Motors
  • 30 Electronically Commutated Motors
• Section 9 Motor Starting, Protection, and Troubleshooting
• • 31 Single-Phase Motor Starting and Protective Devices
  • 32 Three-Phase Motor Starting and Protective Devices
  • 33 Motor Evaluation and Troubleshooting
• Section 10 Generators
• • 34 Generator Fundamentals
  • 35 DC Generators
  • 36 AC Generators
• Section 11 Electricity Sources, Production, and Distribution
• • 37 Electricity Production
  • 38 Power Distribution: From the Generator to You
• Appendix A: Commonly Used Formulas
• Appendix B: Equivalent and Conversion Charts
• Appendix C: NEMA Motor Dimensions, Frame Numbers, and Frame Letters
• Appendix D: Answers to Now It’s Your Turn
• Glossary
• Index