Electricity 1,
Devices, Circuits and Materials
Ideal Electrical Textbook for Learning How to Master Basic Electricity, House Wiring and Commercial Installations

By Thomas Kubala - Tenth Edition

Designed to help students learn fundamental electrical concepts and explore their practical applications, this trusted text provides a solid foundation in electron theory and movement, direct-current series circuits, parallel circuits, series-parallel circuits, voltage line drops, rotating machinery fundamentals, and more.

ELECTRICITY 1: DEVICES, CIRCUITS AND MATERIALS, Tenth Edition, maintains the user-friendly style and proven instructional approach that are so effective, all while incorporating new material and updates based on the 2011 National Electrical Code®. Featuring current industry terminology, photographs of commonly used electrical equipment, and sample problems with solutions, this convenient, affordable text is an ideal choice for your class for mastering basic electricity, house wiring, or commercial installations. .

Features:

• The new, Tenth Edition of this proven text features updated content and references based on the 2011 edition of the National Electrical Code®, allowing students to gain familiarity with current professional standards.
• New and revised practice problems help students apply key concepts and techniques covered in each chapter to assess their learning and identify areas that may need further reinforcement.
• New content incorporated throughout the book reflects suggestions and contributions from educators across the country who have used previous editions in their classrooms.

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction.
2. Electron Theory and Ohm's Law.
3. Series Circuits.
4. Parallel Circuits.
5. Series-Parallel Circuits.
6. Electrical Energy and Power.
7. Batteries.
8. Electrical Conductors and Wire Sizes.
9. Voltage Drop Across Conductors.
10. Summary Review of Units 1-9.
11. Magnets and Magnetic Fields.
12. Electromagnetism.
13. Generation of Electromotive Force.
14. Direct-Current Motor Principles.
15. Summary Review of Units 11-14.
16. Typical Bell Circuits.
17. Switch Control of Lighting Circuits.
18. Wiring Materials.
19. Remote Control Systems for Lighting Circuits.
20. Summary Review of Units 16-19.

About the Author

Dr. Thomas Kubala received an AAS degree in Electrical Technology from Broome Community College, Binghamton, New York, BS degree in Electrical Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York and an MS degree in Vocational Technical Education from the State University of New York at Oswego. He earned his doctoral degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland. In addition to his extensive background in technological education, Dr. Kubala has had industrial experience with responsibilities in the fields of aerodynamics and electrical drafting, design, testing and evaluation. He is currently the Deputy to the Chancellor of Community Colleges at the State University of New York, Albany, New York.

192 Pages - 7-3/8 x 9-1/4, Soft-cover
Published Jan 2012
ISBN: 1111646694
ISBN: 9781111646691

Paperback, 208 pages