Alternating Currents in Theory and Practice (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

W. H. N. James

9780484704113: Alternating Currents in Theory and Practice (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484704117 ISBN 13: 9780484704113

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the theory and practical design of alternating currents, from basic electromotive forces to complex electrical machines.

This book presents a clear path from foundational ideas to applied engineering. It covers how alternating current is generated, measured, and controlled, with a steady progression from simple concepts to the operation of real devices like alternators, transformers, and induction motors. It also explains how measurement, synchronization, and protection systems fit into everyday electrical practice.

Learn how movement of a conductor in a magnetic field creates an electromotive force and current.
See how frequency, phase, and three-phase systems shape power delivery and machine performance.
Understand the construction, operation, and control of alternators, transformers, and induction motors.
Discover practical approaches to switching, protection, and synchronization in electrical networks.

Ideal for students, technicians, engineers, and professionals who want a solid, work‑level understanding of alternating currents and their machines.

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