Electrical Engineering for Non-Electrical Engineers.

Engineers and non-engineers often eschew electrical engineering because it is premised on concepts and mathematical techniques that are somewhat more abstract and elusive than those employed in disciplines like civil, mechanical, and industrial engineering. Yet, because of the ubiquitous nature of e...

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Main Author: Rauf, S. Bobby, 1956-
Corporate Author: Knovel (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : River Publishers, 2021.
Edition:3rd ed.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Half Title
  • Title Page
  • Copyrights Page
  • Dedication
  • Table of Contents
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgements and Credits
  • Chapter 1: Electrical Engineering Basics and Direct Current
  • Voltage
  • Current
  • Resistance
  • Resistors in series
  • Resistors in Parallel
  • Electrical Short and Open Circuit
  • Capacitor and Capacitance
  • Capacitors in Series
  • Capacitors in Parallel
  • Capacitive Reactance
  • Inductor and Inductance
  • Series Inductor Combination
  • Parallel Combination of Inductors
  • Inductive Reactance
  • Impedance
  • Magnetic Circuits Versus Electrical Circuits
  • Basic Electrical Instruments
  • Chapter 2: DC Circuit Analysis and Basic Electronic Devices
  • Ohm's Law
  • Kirchhoff's Voltage Law (KVL)
  • Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL)
  • Voltage Division
  • Current Division
  • Multi-loop Circuit Analysis
  • Diodes
  • Half Wave Rectifier
  • Full Wave Rectifier
  • Transistors
  • Electronic Device Apppplications on Printed Circuit Boards
  • Chapter 3: Alternating Current (AC) Fundamentals
  • Alternating Current (AC) Versus Direct Current (DC)
  • Electrodeposition
  • DC and the Average Value of AC
  • Alternating Current and Impedance
  • Polar or Phasor Form
  • Rectangular Form
  • Sinusoidal or Trigonometric Form
  • Exponential Form
  • Impedance Analysis
  • Transformers
  • Common Single-phase AC Transformer Apppplications
  • Autotransformers
  • Voltage Regulation, Voltage Regulators, and Buck−Boost Transformers
  • Three-phase AC
  • Three-Phase AC Systems Versus Single-Phase AC Systems
  • Current Transformers
  • Three-Phase AC Transformers
  • Chapter 4: DC and AC Power
  • Power
  • Single-Phase AC Power
  • Three-Phase AC Power
  • Efficiency
  • Power Conversion from Steam to Electrical Form
  • Power Conversion from Water to Electrical Form.
  • Power Conversion in Hydraulic Pump Systems
  • Wire to Water Transformation of Power and Energy
  • Chapter 5: Power Factor
  • Power Factor
  • Lagging Power Factor
  • Lagging Power Factor from Impedance Perspective
  • Leading Power Factor and Impedance
  • Power Factor Correction
  • Chapter 6: Demand, Load Factor, Service Factor, and Electrical Power Bill Computation
  • Demand
  • Peak Demand
  • Load Factor
  • Service Factor
  • Computation of Large Industrial or Commercial Electrical Power Bills
  • Chapter 7: Electric Motors and Generators
  • DC Generator
  • AC Alternator
  • AC Induction Motor
  • Motor Torque and Power
  • Single-Phase and Three-Phase Motor Line Current Computation
  • Three-phase AC Induction Motor Current
  • Synchronous Motors
  • Motor Starting Methods for Induction Motors
  • Motor Classifications
  • Typical Motor Nameplate Information for a Large Three-phase Induction Motor
  • Chapter 8: Power Distribution Equipment, Instrumentation, and Electronic Safety Devices
  • Voltage Categories in Power Distribution Systems
  • MCCs or Motor Control Centers
  • Motor Starter
  • A-B Bulletin 2100
  • Variable Frequency Drives
  • Up to 250 HP:
  • Smart Motor Controllers (SM Cs)
  • Up to 500 A
  • Comparison between SM Cs, VFD s, and Soft Starts
  • PLC and I/O Chassis
  • Main Switch Yard and Medium-Voltage Switchgear
  • Medium-Voltage Switchgear
  • Loop Switch
  • Circuit Breakers
  • Medium-voltage Circuit Breakers
  • High-voltage Circuit Breakers
  • Chapter 9: National Electric Code, NFPA® 70 E and Electrical Standards
  • Ampacity of Conductors
  • Table 310.15
  • Electrical Safety Certifications
  • NEMA Versus IP Enclosure Ratings
  • Common Electrical/Electronic Safety Devices
  • Chapter 10: Electrical Drawings and PLC Relay Ladder Logic Program
  • Electrical Drawings
  • One-line Schematic Diagram
  • Current Carrying Conductor Size
  • Conduit and Conduit Size.
  • Overload Protection Setting
  • Starter Size
  • Overcurrent Protection Fuse Size
  • Fusible Disconnect Switch Size
  • Wiring Diagram
  • Input Control Diagram
  • Output Control Diagram
  • Relay Ladder Logic
  • Chapter 11: Electrical Power Rate Schedules and Electrical Energy Cost Savings Opportunities
  • Four-Pronged Apppproach to Electrical Energy Cost Reduction
  • Electric Utility Rate Schedules
  • Rates Under OPT-I Schedule
  • Hourly Pricing Option/Schedule
  • Areas of Opportunity for Electrical Energy Cost Savings
  • Energy Performance Contracting and ESCO Opportunities
  • Electrical Energy Related Measures Typically Included in ESCO or EPC Endeavors
  • Chapter 12: Illumination and Lighting System Design
  • Lighting Terms, Concepts, and Standards
  • Luminous Efficacy or Luminous Efficiency
  • IESNA Recommended Illumination Levels and Lighting Efficacy Comparison
  • Lambert's Law
  • Illuminance Inverse Square Law
  • Illuminance Cosine-cubed Law:
  • Lighting Design Considerations
  • Daylight-Based Design Considerations
  • Chapter 13: Batteries
  • Battery Classifications
  • Primary Batteries
  • Secondary Batteries
  • Li-Ion Battery
  • Lead-acid or SLI Battery
  • Comparison of Electrical Energy and Charge Storage Systems
  • Cost Comparison of Major Secondary Batteries
  • Discharging Characteristics of Batteries
  • Charging of Secondary Batteries
  • Appendices
  • Appendix A
  • Chapter 1: Solutions
  • Chapter 2: Solutions
  • Chapter 3: Solutions
  • Chapter 4: Solutions
  • Chapter 5: Solutions
  • Chapter 6: Solutions
  • Chapter 7: Solutions
  • Chapter 8: Solutions
  • Chapter 9: Solutions
  • Chapter 10: Solutions
  • Chapter 11: Solutions
  • Chapter 12: Solutions
  • Chapter 13: Solutions
  • Appendix B
  • Common Units and Unit Conversion Factors
  • Appendix C
  • Greek Symbols Commonly Used in Electrical Engineering
  • Index
  • Biography.