Lavers, Christopher., author

Advanced electrotechnology for marine engineers v.7 / revised by Christopher Lavers, Edmund G.R. Kraal. - Third edition. - London : Adlard Coles Nautical, c2014. - xvi, 527 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm. - Reeds marine engineering and technology, 7. .

Includes index.

Transformer operations
The transformer (testing and efficiency)
The transformer applications
D.C. machines
D.C. rectification
The A.C. generator
The marine alternator
The induction motor
A.C. machines - operation
Electronic emission processes and devices
Solid-state electronics: the diode
Solid-state electronics: the transistor
Electronic aids to navigation
Display devices
Solutions to practice examples
Selection of typical examination questions
Solutions to typical examination questions


This book is a companion to Reeds Vol. 6: Basic Electrotechnology for Marine Engineers and covers aspects of theory beyond the scope of Volume 6. The book will cover the more advanced topics in electrotechnology for professional trainees studying Merchant Navy Marine Engineering Certificates of Competency (CoC) as well as the syllabi in electrotechnology for undergraduates studying for BSc, BEng and MEng degrees in marine engineering and electrical engineering.

The new edition provides worked examples and test exam questions, corresponding to current Merchant Navy Qualifications.


In English text.

9781408176030


Ships --Electric equipment.
Electrical engineering

CIR TK 146 / L38 2014 v.7