Now in its fourth edition, Electronics for Electricians is written for apprentices and readers preparing for work in industrial settings. Components and circuits are explained in a clear-cut manner throughout the book, with emphasis on describing how they work, what they do, how to use them in a working circuit, and how to test them. With successfully proven laboratory experiments in every chapter, this book exposes readers to the electronic devices commonly found in industry as well as the circuit applications of those devices. In the process, it offers its readers a more practical and relevant path to understanding how electronics theory is applied in the electrical field.

This book should be of interest to students taking basic electronics courses at technical and further education colleges.

Dramatically Improve Your Knowledge Base, Skills, and Applications in Every Area of Industrial Electricity Turn to Industrial Electricity and Electric Motor Controls for complete coverage of the entire industrial electrical field_from the basics of electricity to equipment, to troubleshooting and repair. Packed with over 650 illustrations, the latest codes and regulations, many study questions and review problems, this career-building tool shows you how to boost your skills and confidence, and then apply this expertise effectively in the workplace. It also includes strategies for avoiding common problems and performing proper procedures on every job. Industrial Electricity and Electric Motor Controls features: Learning how to read blueprints, schematics, schedules, site plans, as well as mechanical or electrical plans Information on electric motors and their controls Troubleshooting and repair techniques using the ladder diagram or schematic Methods for achieving safety in the workplace A handy glossary of terms A large selection of appendices for reference Inside This Comprehensive Book on Industrial Electricity you will find • Tools • Safety in the Workplace • Symbols • Control Circuits and Diagrams • Switches • Magnetism and Solenoids • Relays • Motors • Timers and Sensors • Sensors and Sensing • Solenoids and Valves • Motor Starting Methods • Solid State Reduced Voltage Starters • Speed Control and Monitoring • Motor Control and Protection • Three-Phase Controllers • Drives • Transformers • Power Generation • Power Distribution Systems • Programmable Controllers • Troubleshooting and Maintenance • Industrial Electricity as a Career • Appendices: DC Motor Trouble Chart, Wound-Rotor Motor Trouble Chart, Fractional Horsepower Motor Trouble Chart, Selection of Dual-Element Fuses for Motor-Running Overload Protection, Tables and Formulas, Full-Load Currents of AC and DC Motors, Power Factor Correcting Capacitors, Switch Symbols, Wiring Diagram Symbols, Unit Prefixes, Conversion Factors, Decibel Table

Commercial work uses more material and the work is usually smooth, long-lasting and more profitable than residential. This updated book has the explanations, examples, and tips to help you comply with the parts of the NEC that apply to commercial wiring in load calculations, sizing of electrical services, selecting and installing overcurrent protection and more. You'll also find how to read and understand symbols, plans, drawings and schematics common in commercial electrical work. If you want to increase your work volume and profits by moving into commercial electrical work, get this book.

A one-stop, how-to resource covering today's most demanding industrial systems. Industrial Electrical Wiring Design, Installation, and Maintenance. Written by one of the foremost authorities in electrical construction, this timely guide fills a long-standing need for up-to-date information and advice on systems in small, medium, and large industrial buildings and facilities. Offering clear, concise guidelines throughout, this authoritative book. . .COVERS the essentials of codes, standards, and print reading; SHOWS how to design and implement actual installations; INCLUDES detailed drawings designed to simplify even the most complex problems. Industrial Electrical Wiring addresses such key elements as electrical calculations. . .electric services. . .overcurrent protection. . .high-and low-voltage terminations. . .cable tray systems. . .wiring methods. . .motor controls. . .industrial lighting. . .and many more real-world concerns. Featuring over 300 illustrations, this essential tool serves a professional audience as wide as its coverage--electricians, plant engineers, electrical maintenance personnel, consulting engineers, manufacturer's representatives, and electrical inspectors.

A PRACTICAL GUIDE that shows maintenance and construction electricians how to successfully repair commercial and industrial electrical equipment Troubleshooting and Repairing Commercial Electrical Equipment is the first work that offers a practical approach to diagnosing and repairing commercial/industrial electrical equipment – covering everything from motors, computers, elevators, and fire alarm systems to heavy-duty ovens and audio equipment. If you are a licensed construction or maintenance electrician who repairs malfunctioning industrial electrical equipment, this one-of-a-kind guide can help you become more competent in your profession. Inside you'll find ways to become faster, more efficient, and able to achieve a much higher success rate in restoring large electrical equipment without damaging it, introducing an additional defect, or creating a hazard. This invaluable resource also includes information for those seeking licensing and certification, as well as different measures that should be taken to ensure that a UL or other agency listing is not voided. Presents a new system of diagnostics based on the difficulty of each procedure and the probability of its success Emphasizes a practical approach to ensure that equipment is fixed properly Uses a blend of basic electrical theory and sophisticated mathematical equations that both experienced technicians and apprentices can learn from Includes separate chapters on elevators, fire alarm systems, motors, largescale stereo equipment, and industrial appliances Discusses related licensing and certification as they pertain to troubleshooting and repair Written by a Master Electrician with more than 35 years of experience