Newnes Electrical Pocket Book
- 22nd Edition - August 21, 1995
- Editor: E A Reeves
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 5 7 2 0 2 - 4
Everyone from trainee or professional electricians to student or practising electrical engineers will find invaluable information about everything from first principles to more… Read more
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Request a sales quoteEveryone from trainee or professional electricians to student or practising electrical engineers will find invaluable information about everything from first principles to more advanced applications in this handy reference source.
This well-established pocket book was first published in 1937 and has been a best-seller for nearly sixty years. It provides handy and concise coverage of an extremely wide range of topics, from electronics to nuclear power. It progresses from fundamental theory to methods of power generation and distribution, and applications such as lighting, motors, heating, refrigeration and welding. New chapters have been included on Cable Management Systems and Hazardous Areas Installation, and the book has been updated to include the latest changes to standards and regulations.
This well-established pocket book was first published in 1937 and has been a best-seller for nearly sixty years. It provides handy and concise coverage of an extremely wide range of topics, from electronics to nuclear power. It progresses from fundamental theory to methods of power generation and distribution, and applications such as lighting, motors, heating, refrigeration and welding. New chapters have been included on Cable Management Systems and Hazardous Areas Installation, and the book has been updated to include the latest changes to standards and regulations.
Electrical and mechanical engineers, services installation contractors and technicians will continue to find the book an invaluable ready-reference source.
Preface; Introduction; Fundamentals and theory; Properties of materials; Plastics and rubber in electrical engineering; Valves and semiconductors; Rectifiers and converters; Computers and programmable controllers; Power supply; Transmission and distribution; Cables; Transformers and tap-changers; Tariffs and power factor; Wiring regulations; Lighting; Motors and control gear; Switchgear and protection; Heating and refrigeration; Building automation systems; Instruments and meters; Electric welding; Battery electric vehicles; Battery systems; Cable management systems; Hazardous area electrical work; Index.
- No. of pages: 544
- Language: English
- Edition: 22
- Published: August 21, 1995
- Imprint: Newnes
- eBook ISBN: 9780080572024
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