Master the basics of alternating currents with clear, practical explanations you can use in real-world electrical work.
This edition guides you through the core ideas of alternating quantities, how they repeat over time, and how to measure their key values. It explains concepts like the crest, mean, and virtual values, and shows why the virtual value is handy for practical instruments.
From simple harmonic motion to three-phase systems, you’ll see how engineers analyze transformers, motors, and generators. The text also covers how losses, regulation, and short-circuit behavior are studied in real machines, with practical approaches to testing and interpretation.
- Foundations of periodic time, frequency, and the cycle of values
- How maximum, mean, and virtual values relate in practical circuits
- Introduction to three-phase, star and mesh (delta) connections
- Methods for measuring losses, regulation, and short-circuit behavior
Ideal for readers seeking a solid, hands-on understanding of alternating currents and their applications in electrical engineering.