The Elements of Electrical Engineering Volume 1: Direct Current Machines and Electric Distribution and Lighting

THIS treatise on the elements of electrical engineering represents the combined experience of the authors in teaching the subject for thirteen years. The aim has been to give a clear and concise treatment of the elements of the subject illustrated by numerous practical examples and problems.

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Table of Contents:

COVER

PREFACE

CONTENTS

CLASSIFICATION AND NOTATION

CHAPTER I - INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER II - THE DYNAMO

CHAPTER III - THE OPERATION OF THE DYNAMO AS A GENERATOR

CHAPTER IV - THE OPERATION OF THE DYNAMO AS A MOTOR

CHAPTER V - POWER LOSSES IN GENERATORS AND MOTORS EFFICIENCY

CHAPTER VI - RATINGS AND GUARANTEES

CHAPTER VII - THE PRACTICAL OPERATION OF DYNAMOS. STATION EQUIPMENT

CHAPTER VIII - STORAGE BATTERIES

CHAPTER IX - ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION AND WIRING

CHAPTER X - PHOTOMETRY AND ELECTRIC LIGHTING

APPENDIX A - ELECTROMAGNETS. MAGNETISM OF IRON

APPENDIX B - CHARACTERISTIC CURVES

APPENDIX C - ARMATURE WINDINGS

APPENDIX D - PROBLEMS

INDEX