Newnes Electrical Pocket Book

✍ Scribed by E.A. Reeves (Eds.)

• Publisher: Newnes
• Year: 1992
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 531
• Edition: 21st
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This book was first published in 1937 and has been a best-seller for over 50 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. Electrical and mechanical engineers, services installation contractors and technicians will continue to find the book a ready reference source

✦ Table of Contents

Content:
Front Matter, Page i
Copyright, Page ii
Preface, Pages vii-ix, E.A. Reeves
Introduction, Pages 1-2
1 - Fundamentals and theory, Pages 3-24
2 - Properties of materials, Pages 25-49
3 - Plastics and rubber in electrical engineering, Pages 50-64
4 - Valves and semiconductors, Pages 65-105
5 - Rectifiers and converters, Pages 106-113
6 - Computers and programmable controllers, Pages 114-128
7 - Power supply, Pages 129-160
8 - Transmission and Distribution, Pages 161-168
9 - Cables, Pages 169-188
10 - Transformers and tap-changers, Pages 189-208
11 - Tariffs and power factor, Pages 209-217
12 - Wiring regulations, Pages 218-278
13 - Lighting, Pages 279-318
14 - Motors and control gear, Pages 319-382
15 - Switchgear and protection, Pages 383-409
16 - Heating and refrigeration, Pages 410-451
17 - Building automation systems, Pages 452-462
18 - Instruments and meters, Pages 463-488
19 - Electric welding, Pages 489-503
20 - Battery electric vehicles, Pages 504-509
21 - Battery systems, Pages 510-522
Index, Pages 523-526