Whitfield's Electrical Craft Principles: 2 Volume Set
6th Edition
Will be published approx. on 1. March 2026
Book
830 pages
978-1-80705-121-1 (ISBN)
Description
Whitfield's Electrical Craft Principles, 6th edition is a two-volume work that covers the electrical principles syllabi for all major awarding bodies such as BTEC, and City and Guilds. The book is fully illustrated throughout with line diagrams, photographs and drawings. Worked examples are included to aid understanding of the theories and principles presented in its pages. Each chapter concludes with a summary of formulae, a set of written exercises and a multiple-choice test, which makes the book ideal for both classroom and private study.
The book will also be useful for practicing electrical installers, engineers and technicians who wish to deepen their knowledge and prepare themselves for the demands of a rapidly developing industry.
The book will also be useful for practicing electrical installers, engineers and technicians who wish to deepen their knowledge and prepare themselves for the demands of a rapidly developing industry.
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Series
Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Stevenage
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-80705-121-1 (9781807051211)
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Persons
Terry Grimwood MA, PGCE, is the co-author of numerous electrical and engineering textbooks as well as five novels, and many novellas, plays and short stories. His industry experience, ranges from electrical installation through to project management, quality assurance and technical writing. He taught electrical installation and technology for twenty years at both Otley College (Suffolk) and Oaklands College, St Albans (Hertfordshire), before becoming a full-time writer.
John Whitfield spent 30 years as a lecturer at Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education, where he gained very wide experience in teaching electrical installation, electrical craft practice, electrical technician's courses and the Ordinary and Higher National Certificate and Diploma courses. John continued to work on his books and technical papers until his death in 2019 at the age of 89 years.
John Whitfield spent 30 years as a lecturer at Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education, where he gained very wide experience in teaching electrical installation, electrical craft practice, electrical technician's courses and the Ordinary and Higher National Certificate and Diploma courses. John continued to work on his books and technical papers until his death in 2019 at the age of 89 years.
Content
Volume 1
Chapter 1: SI and Maths
Chapter 2: Regulations and Safety
Chapter 3: Basic Electrical Units and Circuits
Chapter 4: Resistance
Chapter 5: Mechanics
Chapter 6: Electrical Power and Energy
Chapter 7: Heat
Chapter 8: Magnetism
Chapter 9: Electromagnetic Induction
Chapter 10: Transformers
Chapter 11: Electric Motors
Chapter 12: Basic AC Theory
Chapter 13: Supply and Earthing
Chapter 14: Protective Devices
Chapter 15: Sub-Circuits
Chapter 16: Wiring Systems
Chapter 17: Cells and Batteries
Chapter 18: Introduction to Electronics
Volume 2
Chapter 1: Capacitance and Capacitors
Chapter 2: Inductance and Inductors
Chapter 3: Magnetic Materials and Iron Losses
Chapter 4: AC Theory
Chapter 5: Power in AC Circuits
Chapter 6: Further Electronics
Chapter 7: Transformers Part 2
Chapter 8: Generator Principles
Chapter 9: DC Machines
Chapter 10: AC Motors
Chapter 11: Electrical Measuring Instruments
Chapter 12: Lighting
Chapter 13: Principles of Electrical Design
Chapter 14: Inspection and Test
Chapter 15: Fault Diagnosis and Repair
Chapter 16: Supply Economics
Chapter 17: Renewable Energy
Appendix A: Answers to Exercises
Chapter 1: SI and Maths
Chapter 2: Regulations and Safety
Chapter 3: Basic Electrical Units and Circuits
Chapter 4: Resistance
Chapter 5: Mechanics
Chapter 6: Electrical Power and Energy
Chapter 7: Heat
Chapter 8: Magnetism
Chapter 9: Electromagnetic Induction
Chapter 10: Transformers
Chapter 11: Electric Motors
Chapter 12: Basic AC Theory
Chapter 13: Supply and Earthing
Chapter 14: Protective Devices
Chapter 15: Sub-Circuits
Chapter 16: Wiring Systems
Chapter 17: Cells and Batteries
Chapter 18: Introduction to Electronics
Volume 2
Chapter 1: Capacitance and Capacitors
Chapter 2: Inductance and Inductors
Chapter 3: Magnetic Materials and Iron Losses
Chapter 4: AC Theory
Chapter 5: Power in AC Circuits
Chapter 6: Further Electronics
Chapter 7: Transformers Part 2
Chapter 8: Generator Principles
Chapter 9: DC Machines
Chapter 10: AC Motors
Chapter 11: Electrical Measuring Instruments
Chapter 12: Lighting
Chapter 13: Principles of Electrical Design
Chapter 14: Inspection and Test
Chapter 15: Fault Diagnosis and Repair
Chapter 16: Supply Economics
Chapter 17: Renewable Energy
Appendix A: Answers to Exercises