Project Gutenberg 2015-06-21 Public domain in the USA. 197 Hawkins, N. (Nehemiah) 1833 1928 Hawkins, Nehemiah Rogers, William Hawkins Electrical Guide v. 06 (of 10) Questions, Answers, & Illustrations, A progressive course of study for engineers, electricians, students and those desiring to acquire a working knowledge of electricity and its applications Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawkins_Electrical_Guide Produced by Richard Tonsing, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Hawkins Electrical Guide v. 06 (of 10)" by N. Hawkins is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This volume serves as a comprehensive tutorial aimed at engineers and electricians, focusing on alternating current motors and their applications, as well as the fundamentals of electricity. The guide includes classifications and principles related to synchronous and induction motors, transformers, converters, and rectifiers, making it a valuable resource for those looking to gain practical knowledge in electrical engineering. The opening of the guide introduces the concept of alternating current motors and highlights their essential role in power distribution systems. It outlines the need for various types of alternating current motors designed for specific industrial applications, detailing classifications based on operational principles and current types, which set the stage for a deeper exploration into the mechanics involved. The early chapters present a structured approach to understanding synchronous motors and their operation, where emphasis is placed on the concept of synchronism – crucial for effective motor performance. The explanations are enriched with diagrams to support readers' comprehension of complex concepts such as torque, current, and motor mechanics. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 51.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Electrical engineering -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. TK Text Browsing: Computers & Technology Browsing: Engineering & Construction Category: Engineering & Technology 531468 2025-06-19T16:43:44.343625 text/html 495838 2024-10-24T17:35:24 text/html 14481822 2025-06-19T16:43:57.605548 application/epub+zip 14488346 2025-06-19T16:43:47.665676 application/epub+zip 220603 2025-06-19T16:43:46.031632 application/epub+zip 14619134 2025-06-19T16:44:03.758509 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 14581335 2025-06-19T16:43:55.721596 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 349999 2022-09-22T10:19:15.953836 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 413190 2025-06-19T16:43:41.709620 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 393298 2024-10-24T17:35:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16720 2025-06-19T16:44:03.945562 application/rdf+xml 24967 2025-06-19T16:43:46.181589 image/jpeg 2082 2025-06-19T16:43:46.106630 image/jpeg 14035038 2025-06-19T16:43:45.150648 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia