Naeem W. Concepts in Electric Circuits

BookBoon, 2009, 87 pages, ISBN: 978-87-7681-499-1This book covers fundamental aspects of electric circuits that form the core of many engineering disciplines. In particular, basic circuit elements and their characteristics are presented when connected in an electric network. In addition, techniques to analyse and solve electric circuits are explained in a simple manner and examples are shown to demonstrate each strategy. DC as well as AC circuit analysis is provided with a brief account of filters in the end. Difficult electric circuit concepts such as sinusoids and phasors are explicated in an effective way so that basic understanding can be properly achieved.This book on the subject of electric circuits forms part of an interesting initiative taken by Ventus Publishing. The material presented throughout the book includes rudimentary learning concepts many of which are mandatory for various engineering disciplines including chemical and mechanical. Hence there is potentially a wide range of audience who could be benefitted.
It is important to bear in mind that this book should not be considered as a replacement of a textbook. It mainly covers fundamental principles on the subject of electric circuits and should provide a solid foundation for more advanced studies. I have tried to keep everything as simple as possible given the diverse background of students. Furthermore, mathematical analysis is kept to a minimum and only provided where necessary.Contents of the BookCircuit Elements and SourcesCurrent
Voltage or Potential Difference
Circuit Loads
Sign Convention
Passive Circuit Elements
Resistor
Capacitor
Inductor
DC Sources
DC Voltage Source
DC Current Source
Power
EnergyCircuit TheoremsDefinitions and Terminologies
Kirchoff's Laws
Kirchoff's Voltage Law (KVL)
Kirchoff's Current Law (KCL)
Electric Circuits Analysis
Mesh Analysis
Nodal Analysis
Superposition Theorem
Thevenin's Theorem
Norton's Theorem
Source Transformation
Maximum Power Transfer Theorem
Additional Common Circuit Configurations
Supernode
Supermesh
Mesh and Nodal Analysis by Inspection
Mesh Analysis
Nodal AnalysisSinusoids and PhasorsSinusoids
Other Sinusoidal Parameters
Voltage, Current Relationships for R, L and C
Impedance
Phasors
Phasor Analysis of AC Circuits
Power in AC Circuits
Power Factor
Power Factor CorrectionFrequency ResponseFrequency Response
Filters
Low Pass Filter
High Pass Filter
Band Pass Filter
Bode Plots
Approximate Bode Plots