Electronics: Fundamentals for the Water and Wastewater Maintenance Operator

by Frank R. Spellman, Joanne Drinan

Overview

This is the only book series devoted to explaining the full range of specialized areas required of water and wastewater plant operators. Each volume is designed to give operators the basic knowledge of a subject needed for certification, licensure, and improved job performance. Checkpoints, self-tests and a final examination with questions based on actual operator certification exams provide a practical review. All books are clearly illustrated with key ideas and highlighted points throughout. Electronics explains the fundamental structure and operation of the electronic hardware that underlies many automated processes in a treatment plant. It provides an introduction to electrical circuits, diodes, transistors, and transformers, which are explained in the context of device control.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781566769587
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/31/2000
Series:	Fundamentals for the Water and Wastewater Main Operator Series , #4
Pages:	228
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Spellman, Frank R.; Drinan, Joanne

Table of Contents

Introduction. Basic Equations. Direct Current (D-C) Review. The PN Junction Diode. Transistors. Alternating Current (A-C) Review. Resonance. Transistor Amplifiers. Oscillators. Power Supplies. Transformers. Final Review Examination. Appendices. Index.