An Introduction to Electrical Science

Name: An Introduction to Electrical Science
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9780815391814
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By Adrian Waygood

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An Introduction to Electrical Science by Adrian Waygood is an essential guide that thoroughly explains the fundamentals behind electrical engineering. Fully updated and expanded, this second edition aligns with City & Guilds 2330 levels 2 and 3 Certificates in Electrotechnical Technology, making it ideal for those embarking on careers in electricity and electronics. The book covers topics such as electrical drawings, practical resistors, measuring instruments, basic motor action, capacitors, transformer theory, and the electricity supply industry. Waygood presents each concept with historical context, practical examples, and clear diagrams, all conveyed in a conversational and accessible style.
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This book is well-suited for students pursuing formal electrical qualifications, apprentices, hobbyists, and anyone seeking an accessible yet comprehensive introduction to the science behind electrical engineering.

This second edition of Adrian Waygood’s textbook provides an indispensable introduction to the science behind electrical engineering. It is aimed for those starting careers in electronics, as well as any hobbyists, with an array of new material to reflect changes in the industry.

With a companion website at www.routledge.com/cw/waygood

Description

Heavily updated and expanded, this second edition of Adrian Waygood’s textbook provides an indispensable introduction to the science behind electrical engineering.

While fully matched to the electrical science requirements of the 2330 levels 2 and 3 Certificates in Electrotechnical Technology from City & Guilds (Electrical Installation), the main purpose of this book is to develop an easy understanding of the how and why within each topic. It is aimed at those starting careers in electricity and electronics, as well as any hobbyists, with an array of new material to reflect changes in the industry.

New chapters include:

Electrical drawings
Practical resistors
Measuring instruments
Basic motor action
Practical capacitors
Basic transformer theory
The electricity supply industry
…and more

The author details the historical context of each main principle and offers a wealth of examples, images and diagrams, all whilst maintaining his signature conversational and accessible style. There is also a companion website, with interactive multiple choice quizzes for each chapter and more, at www.routledge.com/cw/waygood.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780815391814

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Routledge

Edition: 2nd edition

Illustration: 31 Tables, black and white; 99 Line drawings, color; 377 Line drawings, black and white; 124 Halftones, black and white; 99 Illustrations, color; 501 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 219.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 1020g

Pages: 354

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About the Author

Adrian Waygood is a retired lecturer and instructional designer, having had a career in the armed forces, technical institutes and the defence industry in the UK, Canada and the Middle East. These include the Royal Navy, the Royal Navy of Oman, the Northern Alberta and British Columbia Institutes of Technology, the Higher Colleges of Technology (United Arab Emirates) and British Aerospace. He has also managed government trades apprenticeship programmes in Canada, and has consulted on instructional-design methodology at technical-teacher training colleges in India and Indonesia. He holds a Higher National Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, together with a Master’s Degree in Education Technology.