Real-world engineering problems are rarely, if ever, neatly divided into mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, and other categories. Engineers from all disciplines eventually encounter computer and electronic controls and instrumentation, which require at least a basic knowledge of electrical and other engineering specialties, as well as associated economics, and environmental, political, and social issues.
Co-authored by Charles Gross—one of the most well-known and respected professors in the field of electric machines and power engineering—and his world-renowned colleague Thad Roppel, Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering provides an overview of the profession for engineering professionals and students whose specialization lies in areas other than electrical. For instance, civil engineers must contend with commercial electrical service and lighting design issues. Mechanical engineers have to deal with motors in HVAC applications, and chemical engineers are forced to handle problems involving process control.
Simple and easy-to-use, yet more than sufficient in rigor and coverage of fundamental concepts, this resource teaches EE fundamentals but omits the typical analytical methods that hold little relevance for the audience. The authors provide many examples to illustrate concepts, as well as homework problems to help readers understand and apply presented material.
In many cases, courses for non-electrical engineers, or non-EEs, have presented watered-down classical EE material, resulting in unpopular courses that students hate and senior faculty members understandingly avoid teaching. To remedy this situation—and create more well-rounded practitioners—the authors focus on the true EE needs of non-EEs, as determined through their own teaching experience, as well as significant input from non-EE faculty. The book provides several important contemporary interdisciplinary examples to support this approach. The result is a full-color modern narrative that bridges the various EE and non-EE curricula and serves as a truly relevant course that students and faculty can both enjoy.
Key Features
- Offers a concise explanation of the fundamentals of electrical engineering.
- Integrates coverage of practical applications and theoretical fundamentals.
- Maintains mathematical and scientific rigor to the point that it remains useful in real-world applications.
Contents
Part 1 What Is Engineering?
- A Brief History of Engineering
- Engineering as a Profession
- Engineering Education
- Standards and Codes
- Use of Numbers in Engineering
Part 2 Electrical Circuit Concepts
- Charge, Current, Voltage, Power, and Energy
- Kirchhoff’s Laws
- The Ideal Circuit Elements
- The dc Mode
- The ac Mode
- The Periodic Mode
- The Transient Mode
- A dc Application: An Automotive Electrical System
- An ac Example Application: The U.S. Residential Electrical System
Part 3 Electrical Energy
- Natural Sources of Electricity
- Electromagnetic-Mechanical (EMM) Energy Conversion
- Thermal Prime Movers
- Nonthermal Prime Movers
- Chemical to Electric Energy Conversion
- Photovoltaic Energy Conversion
- Thermal to Electric Energy Conversion
Part 4 Electrical Generation and Transmission
- Polyphase ac Circuits
- The Balanced Three-Phase Circuit
- The Traditional ac Generator: The Three-Phase Synchronous Machine
- The Pumped Storage Application
- Some Basic Magnetics
- Power Transformers
- Power Transmission Lines
Part 5 Electrical Loads
- Modeling Loads
- Electric Heating
- Electric Lighting
- Electric Motors
- An Example Application: The Elevator
- An Example Application: High-Speed Rail (HSR)
- An Example Application: The Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
Part 6 Semiconductor Devices
- Semiconductor Fundamentals
- Diodes
- Transistors: An Overview
- The Field Effect Transistor (FET)
- The Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT)
- Integrated Circuits
- Data Sheets
Part 7 Sensors and Instrumentation
- Mechanical Sensors: Accelerometers and Strain Gauges
- Acoustic Sensors: Microphones and Sonar
- Optical Sensors: IR Sensors and Photoresistors
- Thermal Sensors: Thermocouples, Thermistors, RTDs, and PTATs
- Sensor Interfacing: Bridges, Op-Amps, ADC, and DAC
Part 8 Digital Logic
- Binary Arithmetic and Boolean Algebra
- Logic Circuits
- Programming Languages
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Microcontrollers
- Digital Signal Processors (DSPs) and Digital Media Processors (DMPs)
Part 9 Robots
- Industrial Robots: Classification and Terminology
- Industrial Robots: Safety
- Industrial Robots: Programming
- Mobile Robots
Appendices
- Appendix A: Units and Conversion Factors
- Appendix B: Data Sheet for SN7400 Series TTL NAND Gate
- Index
Book Details
- Hardcover: 481 pages
- Publisher: CRC Press (2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1439837147
- ISBN-13: 978-1439837146
- Product Dimensions: 0.9 x 6.3 x 9.2 inches
- List price: $56.46