Modern Diesel Technology

Electricity and Electronics

Joseph Bell author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cengage Learning, Inc

Published:16th Aug '06

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In this new treatment of a fundamentally important subject, student technicians will quickly grasp electrical principles thanks to the author's straightforward comparisons between compressed air systems and electricity. An emphasis on troubleshooting helps cultivate key problem-solving skills that are vital to gaining an understanding of modern truck electrical systems. Numerous examples that feature the most advanced truck in the North American market, the International High Performance model, help readers grasp electrical theory within a high-tech context. Coverage of the latest topics includes body system controllers, multiplexed instrumentation, and the interaction between the various electronic modules on a modern truck.

Chapter 1 The Fundamentals of Electricity Chapter 2 Physics for Electricity Chapter 3 Safety Chapter 4 Electrical Components Chapter 5 Batteries Chapter 6 Basic Electronics Chapter 7 Charging Systems Chapter 8 DC Motors Chapter 9 Lighting Systems Chapter 10 Electrical Accessories Chapter 11 Sensors and Digital Electronics Chapter 12 Instrumentation Chapter 13 Body and Chassis Control Modules Chapter 14 Modern Truck Electrical System

ISBN: 9781401880132

Dimensions: 276mm x 216mm x 17mm

Weight: 946g

480 pages