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Electrical Systems


To do a capable job of repairing electrical equipment, technicians must have a thorough knowledge of how it operates. Schoolcraft's Electrical Systems series covers the entire subject, from an introduction to electricity and electronics to step-by-step troubleshooting.
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721.1

Basic Electricity and Electronics

Covers basic, non mathematical approach to understanding principles of electricity. Introduces electron theory, static electricity, electrons in motion, and magnetism. Covers basic methods of measuring current, voltage, and resistance. Explains... <Read More>
722.1

Batteries and DC Circuits

Covers how electrochemical action is used. Covers batteries, electrolytic action, electroplating, Characteristics of storage batteries, application and maintenance of lead-acid, nickel-alkaline, and nickel-cadmium batteries, putting batteries into service, charging batteries,... <Read More>
723.1

Transformers and AC Circuits

Covers differences between DC and AC circuits. Explains AC sine wave, using vectors to solve AC problems, calculating impedance in circuits having inductance, capacitance, and resistance, AC power relationships in... <Read More>
724.1

Electrical Measuring Instruments

Covers the principles on which electrical test instruments operate. Basic instruments covered include voltmeter, ammeter, watt meter, ohmmeter, and meg ohmmeter. Covers AC metering, split-core ammeter, use of current and... <Read More>
725.2

Electrical Safety and Protection

Examines electrical hazards and stresses the importance of electrical safety. Covers the equipment and procedures necessary to work safely with electricity, including PPE, lockout/tagout, and first aid. Explains the importance... <Read More>
726.2

DC Equipment and Controls

Covers DC power applications in industry, types of DC generators, operating characteristics of DC motors, DC armature principles, and armature maintenance and repair. Includes types of DC relays, DC controllers,... <Read More>
727.1

Single-Phase Motors

Covers the types and operating principles of common single-phase motors. Explains NEMA motor standards. Explains how to identify motor leads on split-phase, capacitor-start, capacitor-run, permanent split capacitor, and repulsion motors.... <Read More>
728.1

Three-Phase Systems

Covers three-phase motor principles for induction, synchronous, and multi-speed dual-voltage motors. Gives recommended maintenance practices for large AC motors. Covers principles of three-phase motor starters, part winding, reversing, jogging, alternator... <Read More>
729.1

AC Control Equipment

Covers the broad range of industrial motor starting and control equipment, including NEMA sizes and ratings. Includes pushbutton control stations, limit switches, mercury switches, mechanical and magnetic plugging, foot switches,... <Read More>
730.1

Electrical Troubleshooting

This course covers use of schematic diagrams, determining sequence of operation, and the use of building diagrams and single-line diagrams. It includes troubleshooting procedures for control circuits and combination starters... <Read More>
173

Industrial Electricity Vol 1

The two volumes in this program can be used independently or in conjunction with each other. They orient students to not only the principles of electricity and single-phase and three-phase... <Read More>
174

Industrial Electricity Vol 2

SCP 174 assumes a basic knowledge of the principles of electricity and focuses on the principles of three-phase circuits and motors and continues with its industry validated approach by concluding... <Read More>

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