Electrical Studies for Trades
Stephen Herman
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Description for Electrical Studies for Trades
Paperback. Suitable for service technicians in air conditioning and refrigeration, construction, and facilities management - and those who need a practical knowledge of electricity, this text begins with an overview of basic electricity concepts - rather than complex mathematical calculations. Num Pages: 608 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: THR. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 231 x 186 x 28. Weight in Grams: 940.
Packed with real-world examples, vivid illustrations, and the latest developments from the field, ELECTRICAL STUDIES FOR TRADES, 5th EDITION is ideal for current and future service technicians in air conditioning and refrigeration, construction, and facilities management--and anyone else who needs a practical knowledge of electricity. Extremely reader-friendly, the book begins with an overview of basic electricity concepts--rather than complex mathematical calculations. From here, you proceed directly to "must-know" information, including how to determine wire sizes and make a variety of common switch connections. Different types of electrical power panels are also examined in detail. Discussion of general wiring practices and ... Read more
Packed with real-world examples, vivid illustrations, and the latest developments from the field, ELECTRICAL STUDIES FOR TRADES, 5th EDITION is ideal for current and future service technicians in air conditioning and refrigeration, construction, and facilities management--and anyone else who needs a practical knowledge of electricity. Extremely reader-friendly, the book begins with an overview of basic electricity concepts--rather than complex mathematical calculations. From here, you proceed directly to "must-know" information, including how to determine wire sizes and make a variety of common switch connections. Different types of electrical power panels are also examined in detail. Discussion of general wiring practices and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cengage Learning, Inc
Number of pages
608
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
608
Place of Publication
Clifton Park, United States
ISBN
9781133278238
SKU
V9781133278238
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-2
About Stephen Herman
Stephen L. Herman was an electrician and proficient instructor with over 30 years of practical experience and was known for his reader-friendly approach. A seasoned author, Mr. Herman wrote leading books on electricity and mathematics that are popular with students and instructors alike. For two decades, Mr. Herman served as lead instructor for the Electrical Technology Curriculum at Lee College ... Read more
Reviews for Electrical Studies for Trades
Preface. Unit 1. Atomic Structure. Unit 2. Electrical Quantities, Ohm's Law, and Resistors. Unit 3. Electrical Sources and Static Charges. Unit 4. Magnetism. Unit 5. Series Circuits. Unit 6. Parallel Circuits. Unit 7. Combination Circuits. Unit 8. Measuring Instruments. Unit 9. Alternating Current. Unit 10. Alternating Current Loads. Unit 11. Capacitive Loads. Unit 12. Three-Phase Circuits. Unit 13. Transformers. Unit ... Read more