ISBN# 1-4018-9709-6
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Electricity 1 8th Edition, by Thomas Kubala, Publication date: 07/05 The sequence of topics and practical applications encompassed in this book will provide readers with a solid foundation in electron theory and movement, direct-current series circuits, parallel circuits, series-parallel circuits, voltage line drops, rotating machinery fundamentals, and more! The Eighth Edition has been updated to the 2005 National Electrical Code® and features current industry terminology, contemporary photographs of commonly used electrical equipment, and updated circuit diagrams throughout.
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# Pages: 192 Softcover
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Dimensions: 7-3/8 x 9-1/4 INCHES
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Publication: 7/14/2005
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Published by Delmar Publishers
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Author Biography: Dr. Thomas S. Kubala received an AAS degree in Electrical Technology from Broome Community College, Binghamton, New York; a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technoloy, Rochester, New York; and an MS degree in in Vocational Technical Education from the State University of New York at Oswego. He earned his doctoral degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland. In addition to his extensive background in technological education, Dr. Kubala has had industrial experience with responsibilities in the fields of aerodynamics and electrical drafting, design, testing and evaluation. He is currently the Deputy to the Chancellor of Community Colleges at the State University of New York, Albany, New York.
Benefits:
• a reader-friendly orientation to electrical principles is supplemented with detailed diagrams for visually-enhanced learning
• “real-world” coverage includes modern applications of power installations, various types of electrical conductors and wire sizes, and present-day electrical devices and materials
• current troubleshooting methods are explored to help develop critical-thinking skills
• problems and solutions at the end of each unit help readers assess their understanding of essential concepts while helping to identify topics requiring further review
Table of Contents:
1 Introduction
2 Electron Theory and Ohm’s law
3 Series Circuits
4 Parallel Circuits
5 Series-Parallel Circuits
6 Electrical Energy and Power
7 Batteries
8 Electrical Conductors and Wire Sizes
9 Voltage Drop Across Conductors
10 Summary Review of Units 1-9
11 Magnets and Magnetic Fields
12 Electromagnetism
13 Generation of Electromotive Force
14 Direct-Current Motor Principles
15 Summary Review of Units 11-14
16 Typical Bell Circuits
17 Switch Control of Lighting Circuits
18 Wiring Materials
19 Remote Control Systems for Lighting Circuits
20 Summary Review of Units 16-19
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