This revised, illustrated book offers broad coverage of the basics of electrical theory and is perfect for those who wish to be industrial maintenance technicians. Beginning with the fundamentals of electricity—language, symbols, drawings—the reader learns electrical definitions of current, voltage, resistance, and power. Advanced material, including motor controls, instruments and equipment, and basic industrial electronics are thoroughly discussed. The comprehensive resource covers Ohm’s Law and circuits, rotating machinery, transformers, and lighting. Review material at the end of each chapter is an excellent tool for checking comprehension and learning. Features: -scientific and engineering notations vital for working in the industry -description of brushless DC motors now popular in the field -discussion of eight popular solid state devices with which users should be familiar -numerous illustrations improve comprehension of the material -very comprehensive scope and logical progression of information benefits novices as well as experienced electricians -end-of-chapter reviews assure that users comprehend the material ALSO AVAILABLE INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Instructor's Manual, ISBN: 0-7668-0102-0

Product Benefits:

• scientific and engineering notations vital for working in the industry; description of brushless DC motors now popular in the field; discussion of eight popular solid state devices with which users should be familiar
• numerous illustrations improve comprehension of the material
• very comprehensive scope allows industrial maintenance students to study all areas from a single book
• logical progression of information benefits novices as well as experienced electricians
• end-of-chapter reviews assure that users comprehend the material