Alternating Currents in Theory and Practice (Classic Reprint)

W. H. N. James

ISBN 10: 1330399633 / ISBN 13: 9781330399637

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book delves into the fundamental principles of alternating currents, a topic crucial to understanding the operation of electrical machinery, power systems, and many modern electronic devices. The author provides a comprehensive treatment of the subject, encompassing inductance, the flow of alternating currents in circuits with resistance, inductance, and capacitance, as well as the behavior of these circuits under varying conditions. The book also explores the concepts of power in alternating current circuits, the fundamentals of polyphase currents, and the principles of alternating current machinery. The author's approach balances theoretical rigor with practical applications, making this book a valuable resource for students, practicing engineers, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of alternating currents and their significance in shaping our electrical world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Alternating Currents in Theory and Practice (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330399633
• ISBN 13: 9781330399637
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Electronics

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Synopsis

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.

Book Description

Originally published in 1916, as part of the Cambridge Technical Series, this book was written to provide a guide to the laws governing the flow of alternating currents in circuits and an account regarding different types of alternating current machines. Illustrative figures are included.