Mastering the theory and application of electrical concepts is necessary for a successful career in the electrical installation or industrial maintenance fields, and this newly revised, full color text delivers! Delmar's Standard Textbook of Electricity, 3E trains aspiring electricians by blending concepts relating to electrical theory with practical 'how to' information that prepares students for situations commonly encountered on the job. Topics span the major aspects of the electrical field including atomic structure and basic electricity, direct and alternating current, basic circuit theory, three-phase circuits, single phase, transformers, generators, and motors. This revision retains all the hallmarks of our market-leading second edition, but displays enhancements such as new up-to-date photos, bonus learning features to advance student retention, and a new e.resource for instructors that takes the guesswork out of classroom preparation. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Herman/Vigstol's DELMAR'S STANDARD TEXTBOOK OF ELECTRICITY, 8th Edition, combines basic electrical theory with practical information with no requirement for prior electrical knowledge. The text also limits math to basic algebra and trigonometry with step-by-step examples. Quality schematics and illustrations guide students through basic electrical circuits, DC and AC theory and equipment such as meters, transformers and motors. Numerous examples demonstrate how to complete common tasks electricians perform, while specific units cover only one or two topics each to ensure clarity. In addition, any discussion of installation practices has been written for compliance with the 2023 edition of NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC). MindTap online resources are also available with interactive multimedia and options to customize, track and report progress.

​Delmar’s Standard Textbook of Electricity is a comprehensive guide that covers all aspects of basic electrical theory, including DC and AC theory, equipment such as meters, transformers and motors, and practical tasks that electricians perform. This Canadian edition is suitable for those with no prior electrical knowledge, as it uses basic algebra and trigonometry and includes step-by-step examples and illustrations. This text is organized into concise units that cover one or two topics each, ensuring clarity for students.​

This exciting full-color book is the most comprehensive text book on DC/AC circuits and machines for electrical students on the market today. It provides complete coverage of concepts relating to electrical theory, as well as giving practical (how-to÷ examples of many of the common tasks that electricians must perform. The book has been organized so that all relevant information is located within a given chapter, making it easy to access and easy to teach topics in any order. With its visually appealing, easy-to-understand coverage of alternating current theory, and expanded coverage of topics such as transformers and electrical filters, Delmar¦s Standard Textbook of Electricity, 2E continues to set the standard in DC/AC circuits and machines.

Based on Delmar's bestselling Standard Textbook of Electricity, this new text provides expanded transformer coverage not found in any other text. It goes beyond traditional theory and design to include numerous practical applications, and laboratory experiments using standard control transformers and incandescent lamps. All transformer information is presented in accordance with the National Electrical Code requirements.