Elements of Electrical Engineering

K. Uma Rao

ISBN 10: 9384588210 / ISBN 13: 9789384588212

Published by I.K. International, 2015

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Contents: 1. DC Circuits and Magnetics. 2. Single-Phase AC Circuits. 3. Three-Phase AC Circuits. 4. Measuring Instruments. 5. Wiring and Protection Devices. 6. DC Machines. 7. Transformers. 8. Synchronous Generators. 9. Three-Phase Induction Motors. This book presents the concepts which form the foundation of Electrical Engineering. The book covers fundamentals of DC circuits, single-phase and three-phase AC circuits, electromagnetism, domestic wiring, basic instrumentation and protection schemes, and fundamentals of electrical machines. A number of examples have been included in each chapter, to illustrate the applications of the concepts. The book is amply illustrated to make the subject easily understandable. (jacket).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Elements of Electrical Engineering
• Publisher: I.K. International
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9384588210
• ISBN 13: 9789384588212
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: New

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Synopsis

This book presents the concepts which form the foundation of Electrical Engineering. The book covers fundamentals of DC circuits, single-phase and three-phase AC circuits, electromagnetism, domestic wiring, basic instrumentation and protection schemes, and fundamentals of electrical machines. A number of examples have been included in each chapter, to illustrate the applications of the concepts. The book is amply illustrated to make the subject easily understandable. Contents: 1. DC Circuits and Magnetics 2. Single-Phase AC Circuits 3. Three-Phase AC Circuits 4. Measuring Instruments 5. Wiring and Protection Devices 6. DC Machines 7. Transformers 8. Synchronous Generators 9. Three-Phase Induction Motors. Audience: B.E. & B.Tech students.

About the Author

K. Uma Rao is Professor and Head, Department of electrical and electronics Engineering at RNS Institute of Technology, Bangalore and formerly Associate Professor, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. She obtained her B.E. and M.E. degrees from UVCE, Bangalore and her Ph.D from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. She has been involved in teaching and research of Power Systems for the last 20 years and has several research publications. She is the adaptation author of Indian Adapted Edition of Schaum s Outline Series in Electric Power Systems and Electric Circuits. Her areas of interest include Power System Stability, FACTS and Power Quality.