Book description
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Contents
- Dedication
- Preface
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Part B: Electric Machines
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Chapter 31. Electromechanical Energy Conversion
- 31.1 Introduction
- 31.2 Energy Conversion Devices
- 31.3 Related Fundamental Laws
- 31.4 D.c. Motor and Generator Mechanical Construction
- 31.5 Elementary Generator
- 31.6 Average e.m.f. Generated in a Quarter Revolution
- 31.7 Fundamental d.c. Generator Equation for Average e.m.f. Between Brushes
- 31.8 Biot-Savart Relationship
- 31.9 Motor Action Versus Generator Action
- 31.10 Power Flow Diagrams
- 31.11 Conversion Process in a Machine
- 31.12 Linear and Rotary Motion
- 31.13 Methods of Analysis
- 31.14 Energy Balance
- 31.15 Rotary Motion
- 31.16 Doubly Excited Rotating Machines
- Summary
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Conventional Questions (CQ)
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Chapter 32. D.C. Generators
- 32.1 Introduction
- 32.2 Mechanical Construction
- 32.3 Armature Structure
- 32.4 Commutator and Brushes
- 32.5 Armature Windings
- 32.6 Commutation
- 32.7 Armature Reaction
- 32.8 E.M.F. Equation
- 32.9 Separately Excited Generator
- 32.10 Basic Generator Types
- 32.11 Schematic Diagram and Equivalent Circuit
- 32.12 Characteristics of d.c. Generators
- 32.13 Generator Losses
- 32.14 Polarity of Brushes
- 32.15 Voltage Regulation
- 32.16 Paralleling of Generators
- Summary
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Conventional Questions (CQ)
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Chapter 33. D.C. Motors
- 33.1 Introduction
- 33.2 Development and Measurement of Torque
- 33.3 Prony Brake
- 33.4 Two-Scale Prony Brake
- 33.5 Dynamometer
- 33.6 Back Electromotive Force in a Motor
- 33.7 Classification of Motors
- 33.8 Construction
- 33.9 Characteristics of d.c. Motors
- 33.10 Relation between Torque and Speed of a Motor
- 33.11 Direct-Current, Motor Starting Problems
- 33.12 D.c. Starting Switch
- 33.13 D.c. Motor Reversing
- Summary
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Conventional Questions (CQ)
- Chapter 34. Efficiency of Direct Current Machinery
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Chapter 35. D.C. Motor Control
- 35.1 Introduction
- 35.2 Control Devices
- 35.3 Pilot Control Devices
- 35.4 Manual d.c. Motor Starters
- 35.5 Automatic Direct-Current Motor Starters
- 35.6 Comparison of Manual Versus Automatic Starter
- 35.7 Reversing Control of Direct Current Motors
- 35.8 Retardation and Stopping
- 35.9 Ward-Leonard System
- Summary
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Conventional Questions (CQ)
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Chapter 36. Transformers—Single Phase
- 36.1 Introduction
- 36.2 Mutual Coupling
- 36.3 Series Connection of Mutually-Coupled Coils
- 36.4 Parallel Connection of Mutually Coupled Coils
- 36.5 The Dot Convention
- 36.6 Preventing Mutual Inducance
- 36.7 Transformer
- 36.8 Transformer Construction
- 36.9 Ideal Transformer
- 36.10 Transformation Ratio
- 36.11 General Transformer Equation
- 36.12 Practical Transformer
- 36.13 Transformer Ratings
- 36.14 Transformer Equivalent Circuits
- 36.15 Secondary Voltage Phasor Relations
- 36.16 Transformer Voltage Regulation
- 36.17 Maximum Power Transfer
- 36.18 Losses in Transformers
- 36.19 Short Circuit Test
- 36.20 Open Circuit Test
- 36.21 Transformer Efficiency
- 36.22 Autotransformer
- 36.23 Power Transformers
- 36.24 Instrument Transformers
- 36.25 Pulse Transformers
- 36.26 Transformer Connections
- Summary
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Conventional Questions (CQ)
- Chapter 37. Three-phase Transformers
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Chapter 38. Synchronous Generators—Alternators
- 38.1 Introduction
- 38.2 Physical Construction of d.c. Machines
- 38.3 Alternator Windings
- 38.4 Synchronous Alternator
- 38.5 Stator Windings
- 38.6 Distribution Factor
- 38.7 Basic Voltage Generation Formula
- 38.8 Alternator Performance
- 38.9 Alternator Percentage Regulation
- 38.10 Relation between Generated Voltage and Terminal Voltage of an Alternator at Various Load Power Factor
- 38.11 Equivalent Circuit
- 38.12 Parallel Operation
- 38.13 Alternator Synchronizing Procedure
- Summary
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Conventional Questions (CQ)
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Chapter 39. Synchronous Motors
- 39.1 Introduction
- 39.2 General
- 39.3 Synchronous Motor Construction
- 39.4 Synchronous Motor Operation
- 39.5 Starting Synchronous Motors
- 39.6 Synchronous Motor Power Factor Control
- 39.7 Synchronous Motor V Curve
- 39.8 Synchronous Capacitors
- Summary
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Conventional Questions (CQ)
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Chapter 40. Induction Motors (Three Phase)
- 40.1 Introduction
- 40.2 The Rotating Magnetic Field
- 40.3 Speed of the Rotating Magnetic Field
- 40.4 Direction of Rotation
- 40.5 Slip and its Effect on Rotor Frequency and Voltage
- 40.6 Construction of a Three-phase Induction Motor
- 40.7 Rotor Impedance and Current
- 40.8 Locus of the Current
- 40.9 Losses and Efficiency
- 40.10 Air Gap Power
- 40.11 Maximum Torque
- 40.12 Induction Motor Torque-Speed Characteristics
- 40.13 Wrim and Scim: A Comparison
- 40.14 Starting Techniques for Induction Motors
- 40.15 Determination of Induction Motor Parameters
- Summary
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Conventional Questions (CQ)
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Chapter 41. Induction Motors (Single Phase)
- 41.1 Introduction
- 41.2 Classes of Induction Motors
- 41.3 Getting the Rotor Started
- 41.4 Construction
- 41.5 Phase Splitting
- 41.6 Locked-Rotor Torque
- 41.7 Resistance-Start Split-Phase Motors
- 41.8 Capacitor-Start Split-Phase Motors
- 41.9 Reversing Single-Phase Induction Motors
- 41.10 Dual-Voltage Operation
- 41.11 Shaded-Pole Motors
- Summary
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Conventional Questions (CQ)
- Chapter 42. Specialized Motors
- Chapter 43. Servos and Synchros
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Chapter 44. Open-Loop and Closed-Loop Systems
- 44.1 Introduction
- 44.2 Control System
- 44.3 Servomechanisms
- 44.4 Open-Loop and Closed-Loop Systems
- 44.5 Automation
- 44.6 Components of a Control System
- 44.7 Transfer Function
- 44.8 Regulators and Servomechanisms
- 44.9 Transient Periods
- 44.10 Damping
- 44.11 The Basic Feedback Control System
- 44.12 The Integrator
- 44.13 Steady-State Operation of a Compound Generator
- 44.14 Automatic Frequency Control
- Summary
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Conventional Questions (CQ)
- Chapter 45. Inverters and Converters
- Chapter 46. Controlled Rectifiers
- Chapter 47. Per-unit System
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Chapter 31. Electromechanical Energy Conversion
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Part C: Electrical Measurements
- Chapter 48. Measurements and Error
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Chapter 49. Meter Movement
- 49.1 Introduction
- 49.2 Design Principles
- 49.3 Meters
- 49.4 Moving-Coil Instruments
- 49.5 Classification of Measuring Instruments
- 49.6 Gravity Control
- 49.7 Moving-Iron Instruments
- 49.8 Polarized Moving-Iron Instrument
- 49.9 Dynamometer-Type Instruments
- 49.10 Induction-Type Instruments
- 49.11 Hot-Wire Instruments
- 49.12 Thermocouple Instruments
- 49.13 Galvanometers
- 49.14 The Electrostatic Voltmeter
- Summary
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Conventional Questions (CQ)
- Chapter 50. Ammeters, Voltmeters and Ohmmeters
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Chapter 51. Watt Meters and Energy Meters
- 51.1 Introduction
- 51.2 Watt Meters
- 51.3 Dynamometer-Type Watt Meter
- 51.4 Compensating Coil
- 51.5 Induction-Type Watt Meters
- 51.6 Energy Meters
- 51.7 General Classification
- 51.8 Direct Current Types
- 51.9 Alternating Current Types (Induction Watt-Hour Meters)
- 51.10 Poly-Phase Induction Watt-Hour Meters
- 51.11 Errors in Energy Meters
- 51.12 Measurement of Power in Three-phase Circuits
- 51.13 Measurement of Three-phase Power
- Summary
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Conventional Questions (CQ)
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Chapter 52. Multimeters—V.O.Ms
- 52.1 Introduction
- 52.2 Direct Current Ranges
- 52.3 Direct Voltage Ranges
- 52.4 Multi-Range Ohmmeters
- 52.5 Alternating Current Ranges
- 52.6 Alternating Voltage Ranges
- 52.7 V.O.M. Specifications
- 52.8 The Simpson Model 260 Multi-Meter
- 52.9 Digital Multi-Meters
- Summary
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Conventional Questions (CQ)
- Chapter 53. The Oscilloscope
- Chapter 54. Oscilloscope Techniques
- Copyright
- Back Cover
Product information
- Title: Electrical Technology, Vol2: Machines and Measurements, 1/e
- Author(s):
- Release date: May 2013
- Publisher(s): Pearson India
- ISBN: 9789332517950
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