Electrical Studies for
Trades, 4E
Fourth Edition
Stephen L. Herman
ELECTRICAL
STUDIES FOR TRADES, 4th EDITION is ideal for current and future
service technicians in fields such as air conditioning and
refrigeration, construction, and facilities management who require
practical knowledge of electricity.
This book begins with an overview of basic
electricity concepts rather than introducing complex mathematical
calculations. From this starting point, readers proceed directly to
"must-know" information, including how to determine wire sizes and
make a variety of common switch connections.
Different types of electrical power panels are
also examined in detail. Discussion of general wiring practices and
circuit protectors, as well as an introduction to transformers and
three-phase and single-phase motors, rounds out the comprehensive
coverage.
Features:
- PHOTOGRAPHS/ILLUSTRATIONS:
Many photographs and illustrations have been
updated.
- LATEST INFORMATION:
New information on grounding and procedures for
testing the quality of the grounding system.
- NEW UNITS: A new unit
has been added that explains in detail the procedure
for determining conductor size, fuse or circuit
breaker size, overload size, and starter size for
electric motors.
- NEW INFORMATION:
Information on low voltage chime circuits has been
added to the section on General Wiring Practices.
- UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION:
Provides completely up-to-date information on both
motion and process control to ensure that the entire
spectrum of industrial control is addressed.
- REAL-LIFE EXAMPLES:
Examples that mirror the types of situations
technicians face in the field are used throughout to
reinforce the practical, applied, approach to
electricity fundamentals.
- MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTS
EXPLAINED: Measurement instruments commonly used
in the field are identified and explained to assist
readers in using them and interpreting results.
- STAND ALONE UNITS:
Stand-alone units allow readers to gain an overall
understanding of electricity basics, while focusing
their attention on topics that relate to particular
trades.
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Contents:
1. Atomic Structure.
2. Electrical Quantities, Ohm’s Law, and Resistors.
3. Static Electricity.
4. Magnetism.
5. Series Circuits.
6. Parallel Circuits.
7. Combination Circuits.
8. Measuring Instruments.
9. Alternating Current.
10. Alternating Current Loads.
11. Capacitive Loads.
12. Three-Phase Circuits.
13. Transformers.
14. Electrical Services.
15. General Wiring Practices.
16. Three-Phase Motors.
17. Single-Phase Motors.
18. Schematics and Wiring Diagrams.
About the Author:
Stephen L. Herman has been both an
electrician and teacher for over 20 years. He has authored numerous
textbooks on the subjects of electricity and mathematics.
He recently retired from being a lead
instructor for Electrical Technology Curriculum at Lee College in
Baytown, Texas. Mr. Herman received an Excellence in Education Award
by the Haliburton Education Foundation.
560 Pages
Copyright 2010
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