Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- 2nd
- New Delhi PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., Delhi 2011
- 877
This second edition, extensively revised and updated, continues to offer sound, practically-oriented, modularized coverage of the full spectrum of fundamental topics in each of the several major areas of electrical and electronics engineering. • Circuit Theory • Electrical Measurements and Measuring Instruments • Electric Machines • Electric Power Systems • Control Systems • Signals and Systems • Analog and Digital Electronics including introduction to microcomputers The book conforms to the syllabi of Basic Electrical and Electronic Sciences prescribed for the first-year engineering students. It is also an ideal text for students pursuing diploma programmes in Electrical Engineering.
Written in a straightforward style with a strong emphasis on primary principles, the main objective of the book is to bring an understanding of the subject within the reach of all engineering students.
What is New to This Edition :
Fundamentals of Control Systems (Chapter 24)
Fundamentals of Signals and Systems (Chapter 25)
Introduction to Microcomputers (Chapter 32)
Substantial revisions to chapters on Transformer, Semiconductor Diodes and Transistors, and Field Effect Transistors
Laplace Transform (Appendix B)
Applications of Laplace Transform (Appendix C)
PSpice (Appendix E)
key Features :
Numerous solved examples for sound conceptual understanding
End-of-chapter review questions and numerical problems for rigorous practice by students
Answers to all end-of-chapter numerical problems An objective type Questions Bank with answers to hone the technical skills of students for viva voce and preparation for competitive examinations.
Contents Preface Preface to the First Edition Acknowledgements 1. Basic Definitions and Units 2. Ohm’s Law 3. Kirchhoff’s Laws 4. DC Network Theorems 5. Electromagnetism 6. Magnetic Circuit 7. Inductance 8. Capacitance 9. DC Transients 10. Alternating Voltage and Current 11. Single-phase AC Circuits 12. Resonance 13. Three-phase Systems 14. Electrical Measurements and Measuring Instruments 15. AC Bridges 16. Transformer 17. Basic Concepts of Rotating Electrical Machines 18. DC Machines 19. DC Motors 20. Synchronous Machines 21. Polyphase Induction Motor 22. Fractional Horsepower Motors 23. Introduction to Power System 24. Fundamentals of Control Systems 25. Fundamentals of Signals and Systems 26. Diode and Triode 27. Semiconductor Diodes and Transistors 28. Field Effect Transistors 29. Operational Amplifier 30. Number System 31. Boolean Algebra 32. Introduction to Microcomputers Appendices A. Phasor Representation B. Laplace Transform C. Application of Laplace Transform D. Two-port Networks E. PSpice Objective Type Questions Bibliography Index