Alternating Current Fundamentals

This comprehensive book on AC theories and applications has been revised and updated to contain the latest in alternating current applications. Features: -additional examples of basic AC circuits have been added to offer more real-world applications to relate theory -expanded review questions monitor progress -organization of book builds knowledge of AC by starting with basic principles and progressing to more difficult concepts. ALSO AVAILABLE INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Instructor's Guide, ISBN: 0-7668-0962-5

Preface

vi

Introduction to Alternating Current

1

(22)

Alternating-Current Circuits Containing Resistance

23

(20)

Inductance in Alternating-Current Circuits

43

(30)

Series Circuits-Resistance and Impedance

73

(26)

Capacitors and RC Time Constants

99

(34)

Capacitors in Alternating-Current Circuits

133

(25)

Series Circuits: Resistance, Inductive Reactance, and Capacitive Reactance

158

(28)

Ac Parallel Circuits

186

(43)

Series-Parallel Circuits

229

(11)

Three-Phase Systems

240

(37)

Ac Instruments and Meters

277

(51)

Alternating-Current Generators

328

(59)

Transformers

387

(53)

Transformer Connections for Three-Phase Circuits

440

(40)

Special Transformer Applications

480

(29)

Three-Phase Induction Motors

509

(51)

The Synchronous Motor

560

(31)

Single-Phase Motors

591

(50)

Control Circuits

641

(18)

Appendices

659

(36)

Answers to Practice Problems

695

(14)

Glossary

709

(10)

Index

719

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Alternating Current Fundamentals

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