1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910449812603321

Autore

Rosenberg Paul

Titolo

Audel practical electricity [[electronic resource] /] / Paul Rosenberg, Robert Middleton

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Indianapolis, IN, : Wiley Pub., c2004

ISBN

1-280-35041-5

9786610350414

0-7645-7407-8

Edizione

[5th ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (480 p.)

Collana

Audel Technical Trades Series ; ; v.19

Altri autori (Persone)

MiddletonRobert

Disciplina

621.319/24

Soggetti

Electrical engineering

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

At head of title: Audel.

"All new 5th ed."

Rev. ed. of: Practical electricity / by Robert G. Middleton. c1988.

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction; Chapter 1:Magnetism and Electricity; Magnetic Poles; Experiments with Magnets; Formation of Permanent Magnets; Aiding and Opposing Magnetic Fields; Electromagnetism; Volts, Amperes, and Ohms; Electric and Magnetic Circuits; Understanding Electric Circuits; Kirchhoff's Voltage Law; Electrical Power; Quick-Check Instruments for Troubleshooting; Summary; Test Questions; Chapter 2: Conductors and Insulators; Classes of Conductors; Conducting Wire; Circular Mil-Foot; American Wire Gauge; Stranded Wires; Aluminum Wire; Line Drop; Temperature Coefficient of Resistance

Earth (Ground) Conduction Conduction of Electricity by Air; Conduction of Electricity by Liquids; Insulators for Support of Wires; Classes of Insulation; Insulation Resistance; Plastic-Insulated Sheathed Cables; Summary; Test Questions; Chapter 3: Electric Circuits; Picture Diagrams and Schematic Diagrams; Voltage Polarities in Series Circuits; Voltage Measurements with Respect to Ground; Resistance of a Battery; Efficiency and Load Power; Circuit Voltages in Opposition; Principles of Parallel Circuits; Shortcuts for Parallel Circuits; Conductance Values



Kirchhoff's Current Law for Parallel Circuits Practical Problems in Parallel Circuits; Line Drop in Parallel Circuits; Parallel Connection of Cells; Summary; Test Questions; Chapter 4: Series-Parallel Circuits; Current Flow in a Series-Parallel Circuit; Kirchhoff's Current Law; Series-Parallel Connection of Cells; Line Drop in Series-Parallel Circuits; Use of a Wattmeter; Circuit Reduction; Power in a Series-Parallel Circuit; Horsepower; Three-Wire Distribution Circuit; Summary; Test Questions; Chapter 5: Electromagnetic Induction; Principle of Electromagnetic Induction

Laws of Electromagnetic Induction Self-Induction of a Coil; Transformers; Advantage of an Iron Core; Choke Coils; Reversal of Induced Secondary Voltage; Switching Surges; The Generator Principle; Summary; Test Questions; Chapter 6: Principles of Alternating Currents; Frequency; Instantaneous and Effective Voltages; Ohm's Law in AC Circuits; Power Laws in Resistive AC Circuits; Combining AC Voltages; Transformer Action in AC Circuits; Core Loss and Core Lamination; DC versus AC Resistance; Summary; Test Questions; Chapter 7: Inductive and Capacitive AC Circuits; Inductive Circuit Action

Power in an Inductive Circuit Resistance in an AC Circuit; Impedance in AC Circuits; Power in an Impedance; Capacitive Reactance; Capacitive Reactance and Resistance in Series; Inductance, Capacitance, and Resistance in Series; Inductance and Resistance in Parallel; Capacitance and Resistance in Parallel; Inductance, Capacitance, and Resistance in Parallel; Summary; Test Questions; Chapter 8: Electric Lighting; Sources of Light; Measurement of Amount of Illumination; Tungsten Filaments; Starting Surge of Current; Aging Characteristics; Lamp Bases and Bulbs; Vapor-Discharge Lamps

Metal Halide Lamps

Sommario/riassunto

Everything begins with the basics To succeed in any of today's electrical specialties, you must first understand the fundamentals. This concise guidebook, fully updated and revised to comply with the National Electrical Code,? provides that solid foundation in electrical theory, circuitry, and common applications. Whether you're pursuing an electrical career, need a refresher course, or simply want to understand the wiring in your home, you'll learn the basics from this book.* Examine the fundamentals of magnetism and electric-ity, conductors, insulators, and circuits* Study com



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910450039703321

Autore

Clements John

Titolo

Behavioural concerns and autistic spectrum disorders [[electronic resource] ] : explorations and strategies for change / / John Clements and Ewa Zarkowska

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley. Publishers, 2000

ISBN

1-280-44705-2

9786610447053

1-84642-168-3

1-4175-5374-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (270 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

ZarkowskaEwa

Disciplina

616.89/82

Soggetti

Autistic people - Rehabilitation

Human behavior

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-265) and index.



3.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910464450203321

Autore

Burgess Paul <1969->

Titolo

Design/type [[electronic resource] ] : a seductive collection of alluring type designs / / Paul Burgess ; with Tony Seddon

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Beverly, Mass., : Rockport Publishers, 2012

ISBN

1-61058-423-6

Edizione

[1st edition]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (275 p.)

Collana

Design

Altri autori (Persone)

SeddonTony <1965->

Disciplina

686.2/24

Soggetti

Type and type-founding

Graphic design (Typography)

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Sommario/riassunto

"Featuring a curated collection of about 500 exquisite designs, along with essays from top designers about the essence and importance of good typography in design, Design/Type is an insightful resource filled with mini-workshops that dissect several featured projects and highlight the effectiveness of the type treatments. The first in a new series, this informative sourcebook offers the best of typography in practice and is an essential resource for students and professionals alike"--