Electricity 3: Power Generation and Delivery
$102.95
Portion
National
Pages
280 pages
Edition
10th edition
Publication Date
January 01, 2013
Language
English
This product covers the National portion content for the following state(s):
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Overview
Updated to the 2011 National Electrical Code®, ELECTRICITY 3: POWER GENERATION AND DELIVERY, 10E explores various types of generators and the delivery of single phase and three-phase power to the customer site. Its thorough coverage of power generation and delivery includes topics such as DC generators, polyphase circuits, three-phase wye and delta connections, electrical characteristics of three-phase alternators, alternative power sources, transformers, and more. An excellent resource for both novice and practicing electrical workers, ELECTRICITY 3 emphasizes electrical system operation, giving readers a solid understanding of electrical procedures and how to apply them while troubleshooting.
Features
- Short, easy-to-read chapters equip students with a quick reference for specific topics.
- Detailed, practical artwork and real photographs provide schematic views thathelp students visualize key concepts.
- Current technologies are examined in conjunction with older technologies still in use, providing the necessary information to transition to newer systems.
- "Achievement Reviews" enable users to check their comprehension--and maximize their success--as they progress through the book.
What's New
- Providing the most current coverage available, the new Tenth Edition is completely up to date with 2011 National Electrical Code® references.
- Renewable energy systems coverage has been expanded to reflect the latest developments from the field. Coverage includes smart grid technologies, fuel cells, wind, solar, nuclear, and more.
- Updated information on DC motor control.
- New information on separately derived systems.
- New photos and revised drawings representing actual applications give learners vivid visuals to help improve understanding.
- Expanded coverage highlights the necessity of grounding for use and safety. New images improve the clarity of the book’s explanation of grounding.
- New information on power monitoring.
- New coverage of voltage systems includes definitions, types of systems, and cable types.
- Portion
- National
- Pages
- 280 pages
- Edition
- 10th edition
- Publication Date
- January 01, 2013
- Publisher
- Cengage Learning
- Language
- English
- Includes Practice Test
- No
- Applicable States
- AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY