An Introduction to Electrical Science

Adrian Waygood

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Routledge
18 September 2018

Electrical engineering; Electronics engineering; Heating, lighting, ventilation

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

By: Adrian Waygood
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 276mm, Width: 219mm,
Weight: 1.406kg
ISBN: 9780815391821
ISBN 10: 081539182X
Pages: 354
Publication Date: 18 September 2018
Audience: College/higher education , College/higher education , A / AS level , A / AS level
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.