Electricity 2: Devices, Circuits and Materials, 9th Edition acquaints newcomers to the field with various types of alternating current circuits, while developing a solid understanding of the concepts of power, power factor, and power factor correction. This book, completely updated to the 2008 National Electrical Code®, explores alternating current principles and concepts of inductive reactance, capacitive reactance, and impedance. Sample problems and solutions at the end of each unit provide a direct route to understanding as readers apply key electrical principles in realistic troubleshooting situations

Features:

• Enhancements to this edition include the latest terminology and a modernized art program featuring current photographs of electrical equipment
• Modern applications of power installations help prepare readers for work in the field
• Pragmatic troubleshooting methods are explored to help develop critical thinking skills
• Problems and solutions at the end of each unit help readers identify topics that require further review

Table of Contents:

• 1. Alternating-Current Principles
• 2. Inductance and Inductive Reactance
• 3. Capacitance and Capacitive Reactance
• 4. Series Circuit; Resistance and Inductance
• 5. Series Circuit: Resistance and Capacitance
• 6. Series Circuit: Resistance, Inductance and Capacitance
• 7. AC Parallel Circuits Containing Inductance
• 8. AC Parallel Circuits Containing Inductance and Capacitance
• 9. AC Power, Power Factor, and Power Factor Correction
• 10. Summary Review of Units 1-9
• 11. Installation of a Single-Phase, Three-Wire Service Entrance for a Single-Family Residence
• 12. Installation of a Single-Phase, Three-Wire Service Entrance for an Apartment Building
• 13. Installation of a Three-Phase, Three-Wire Service Entrance
• 14. Introduction to Fluorescent Lighting
• 15. Installation of Fluorescent Lighting
• 16. Summary Review of Units 11-15