Practical Alternating Currents and Alternating Current Testing (Classic Reprint)

Master practical AC knowledge through detailed, experiment‑driven learning.

This book is a workmanlike guide to the principles of alternating current work, paired with a laboratory companion that emphasizes hands‑on practice. The experiments are described in great detail so you can follow the conclusions even if you don’t have full lab facilities. The author avoids heavy mathematics except in the final chapter on curve analysis, focusing instead on results and real‑world examples.

Early experiments emphasize principles and calculation exercises, while later chapters present the most general practical measurements in full. The book also suggests how to adapt the exercises to your own setup, and reminds readers that much of the work happens on paper after readings are taken. The material is backed by tables and curves, drawn from careful testing, to help you build a solid, usable intuition about alternating currents and test methods.

• How to design and interpret a practical AC laboratory course using the book’s experiments.
• Methods for measuring impedance, power, voltage, and current in various circuit conditions.
• Techniques for tracing waveforms, analyzing transformer behavior, and understanding excitation and regulation.

Ideal for readers seeking a clear, results‑driven path to mastering practical AC testing and machine behavior.