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All engineers need to understand the fundamental principles of electrical and electronic technology. This best-selling text provides a clear and accessible introduction to the area, with balanced coverage of electrical, electronic, and power engineering.

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Author:   Edward Hughes ,  John Hiley ,  Keith Brown ,  Ian McKenzie-Smith
Publisher:   Pearson Education Limited
Imprint:   Pearson Education Limited
Edition:   12th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 4.00cm , Length: 22.40cm
Weight:   1.520kg
ISBN:  

9781292093048

ISBN 10:   1292093048
Pages:   1008
Publication Date:   15 April 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Section 1 Electrical Principles 1   1 International System of Measurement 2 Introduction to Electrical Systems 3 Simple DC Circuits 4 Network Theorems 5 Capacitance and Capacitors 6 Electromagnetism 7 Simple Magnetic Circuits 8 Inductance in a DC Circuit 9 Alternating Voltage and Current 10 Single-phase Series Circuits 11 Single-phase Parallel Networks 12 Complex Notation 13 Power in AC Circuits 14 Resonance in AC Circuits 15 Network Theorems Applied to AC Networks   Section 2 Electronic Engineering   16 Electronic Systems 17 Passive Filters 18 Amplifier Equivalent Networks 19 Semiconductor Materials 20 Rectifiers and Amplifier Circuits 21 Interfacing Digital and Analogue Systems 22 Digital Numbers 23 Digital Systems 24 Signals 25 Data Transmission and Signals 26 Communications 27 Fibreoptics   Section 3 Power Engineering   28 Multiphase Systems 29 Transformers 30 Introduction to Machine Theory 31 AC Synchronous Machine Windings 32 Characteristics of AC Synchronous Machines 33 Induction Motors 34 Electrical Energy Systems 35 Power Systems 36 Direct-current Machines 37 Direct-current Motors 38 Control System Motors 39 Motor Selection and Efficiency 40 Power Electronics   Section 4 Measurements, Sensing and Actuation 41 Control Systems, Sensors and Actuators 42 Electronic Measuring Instruments and Devices

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Dr John Hiley and Dr Keith Brown are both lecturers in the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering at Heriot-Watt University.   The late Edward Hughes was Vice Principal and Head of the Engineering Department, Brighton College of Technology. He was a fellow of Heriot-Watt University.   The late Ian McKenzie Smith was formerly Deputy Principal, Stow College, Glasgow.  

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