Section-I: DC Machines
1. Fundamentals of Electric Machines, 2. Constructional Features of DC Machines, 3. Methods of Excitation, 4. Armature Reaction and Commutation, 5. Load Characteristics of DC Generators, 6. Parallel Operation of DC Generators, 7. Principle of DC Motors, 8. Load Characteristics of DC Motors, 9. Control of DC Motors, 10. Losses, Efficiency and Testing of DC Machines • Objective Type Questions
Section-II: Transformers
11. Principle of Transformers, 12. Performance of Transformers, 13. Testing of Transformers, 14. Parallel Operation of Transformers, 15. Auto-Transformers, 16. Three-Phase Transformer Connections, 17. Miscellaneous Topics on Transformers, 18. Instrument Transformers • Objective Type Questions
Section-III: Induction Machines
19. Three-Phase Induction Machines—Constructional Details, 20. Three-Phase Induction Machines—Principles of Operation, 21. Losses and Efficiency, 22. Equivalent Circuit of Three-Phase Induction Motor, 23. Testing and Performance Prediction, 24. Miscellaneous Topics on Three-Phase Induction Machines, 25. Control of Three-Phase Induction Motors, 26. Single-phase Induction Motors • Objective Type Questions
Section-IV: Synchronous Machines
27. Constructional Features of Synchronous Machines, 28. Load Characteristics of Alternators, 29. Predetermination of Voltage Regulation of Alternators, 30. Parallel Operation of Alternators, 31. Operation on Infinite Bus-Bars, 32. Synchronous Motors, 33. Hunting of Synchronous Machines, 34. Circle Diagram of Synchronous Machines, 35. Two Reaction Theory • Objective Type Questions
• Standard symbols prescribed by BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards)
• 309 worked out examples, 268 exercises with answers
• 514 short answer questions with answers, 512 long answer questions
• 400 objective type questions
• Computation with complex numbers for solving AC Machines examples, making use of complex calculation facility available in recently available calculators
• Clear concepts about the nature of different phasors