In this textbook, the fundamental principles of electrical technology are clearly and simply outlined and then used to introduce the application of electrical and electronic systems. Power systems are also discussed fully. This tenth edition has been extensively updated with all new advances in the field.
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“This excellent book has become a legend over the years. It is, undoubtedly, the most popular and the most useful book on the subject of electrical and electronic technology.”
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“In terms of giving an insight into electrical and electronic engineering, this book is excellent.”
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“The book provides an excellent introduction to electronics.”
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All engineers need to understand the fundamental principles of electrical and electronic technology. The tenth edition of this best-selling text offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to the area, with balanced coverage of electrical, electronic, and power engineering. This revision has been updated to take into account key developments in the subject, including a new chapter on Electrical Energy Systems – an important addition which explores (among other topics) the principles of sustainable electricity generation.
Hughes Electrical and Electronic Technology is a must-have text for all university and college engineering students requiring a comprehensive introduction to electrical and electronic engineering. It is also appropriate as a reference for any practitioners and technicians working in this, or any other engineering discipline.
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- New chapter on Electrical Energy Systems
- Extended chapters on: Fibreoptics; Induction Motors; and Operational Amplifiers
- Additional worked examples and end-of-chapter problems to help reinforce learning and test understanding
- Retains its established features of chapter objectives, highlighted key equations, summaries of formulae, and key terms and concepts
Dr John Hiley and Dr Keith Brown are both lecturers in the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering at Heriot-Watt University.
The late Edward Hughes was Vice Principal and Head of the Engineering Department, Brighton College of Technology. He was a fellow of Heriot-Watt University.
The late Ian McKenzie Smith was formerly Deputy Principal, Stow College, Glasgow.
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node voltage, unstabilized voltage, useful flux per pole, synchronous machine windings, average heating effect, total active power, total current taken, rectifier network, resultant flux density, resultant magnetic flux, hybrid stepping motor, secondary terminal voltage, rectangular notation, synchronous impedance, complete phasor diagram, digital and analogue systems, locked rotor test, equiprobable messages, phasor difference, deflecting torque, magnetizing branch, purely inductive circuit, phasor sum, total armature, important formulae Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Applying Kirchhoff, State Kirchhoff, Apply Kirchhoff, Determine the Thévenin, Unit Unit, Second Law of Thermodynamics, The D-type, Michael Faraday, National Grid, Using De Morgan Browse Sample Pages:
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node voltage, unstabilized voltage, useful flux per pole, synchronous machine windings, average heating effect, total active power, total current taken, rectifier network, resultant flux density, resultant magnetic flux, hybrid stepping motor, secondary terminal voltage, rectangular notation, synchronous impedance, complete phasor diagram, digital and analogue systems, locked rotor test, equiprobable messages, phasor difference, deflecting torque, magnetizing branch, purely inductive circuit, phasor sum, total armature, important formulae Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Applying Kirchhoff, State Kirchhoff, Apply Kirchhoff, Determine the Thévenin, Unit Unit, Second Law of Thermodynamics, The D-type, Michael Faraday, National Grid, Using De Morgan Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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