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Circuit Components Basics Book

Circuit Components Basics Book

Circuit Components Basics Book

(OP)
Hello!

I am a mechanical engineer working in intesive maintenance operation. I need recommendation for little/pocket/basic (all that means inexpensive!) book on elementary circuit components. I don't need design manual, theory. I need   basic explanation on physical construction, probable failures, failure modes, maintenance practice, rough planned replacement schedule and similar.

Does such book exist? That would be big help for me. Thank you in advance.

 

RE: Circuit Components Basics Book

hi..
yes there is such book like that...
"Basic Electronics" by Grob...from basic theory, construction and a bit on repair, troubleshooting and component testing...not boring to read..its been years since i used that book..it is possible he has the latest edition..

one thing i like with this book....you won't see much deep mathematical calculations..

you can wait for the others to recommnend some other book..

dydt

RE: Circuit Components Basics Book

Basic Electronics by Grob is a technician-level textbook for use in trade and/or technical schools. I doubt it's the kind of thing you're looking for, but I don't have any recommendations to offer.

RE: Circuit Components Basics Book

(OP)
Thnk you for your replies. I have observed suggested book and it looks very interesting and well structured.

How to concisely explain my idea... I would prefer a book that would be almost below level of technician! Maybe it sounds confusing. Let me explain: I don't want to become electrical engineering professional. Basic explanations about components I can find in some reference engineering books that I own.

What do I want is to more effectively organize electrical maintenance part of my department. My electricians are very skilled in performing routine maintenance actions.
What I miss is some guidebook written by very experienced person which will help me in organizing safety stock for different eqipment, suggest typical preventive maintenance for different kinds of standard industrial equipment. Condition monitoring of electric components: does it exist in similar way like in "my" field of mechanical engineering?

For example there is some rather similar equipment, but in very different environment (one piece in normal conditions, the other in very wet conditions - is there any quantified difference among failure rates for contactors, relays etc. in these different circumstances. Or: what component is most likely to fail in compressor which hourly switching frequency is near the limit stated by manufacturer).

What do I want is to organize basic electrical maintenace without too much depth (For actual complex problems I engage outside professionals.) but sound enough.

I hope that my problem is clearer now. Any suggestion will be valuable.

RE: Circuit Components Basics Book

hi..
regarding the maintenance aspect there is one book i have in hand that is well presented...a bit old and i am not sure if you can still get one...

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
by Charles Hubert

my suggestion on the components is to check the application notes of the component manufacturer...for example..."BANNER SENSORS"...they have inductive, capacitive, photoelectrics which can be diffusive, retro-reflective...etc..it is clearly explained in the catalogue..then you can make a file for yourself..i am EE by trade and i work with highly skilled mechanics...i do lots of reading and hands on on the mechanical aspect of the machine including pneumatics and hydraulics....and i am happy to say i gain their respect..

you can make a list of the electrical components you use on your plant the do a research on it..make a file that you can easily access..

good luck

RE: Circuit Components Basics Book

(OP)
Thank you guys.

This one looks appropriate for my needs. There is also new item emerging from this author's desk:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0130417742/qid=1034231900/sr=1-2/ref=sr_1_2/002-0133141-9093652?v=glance

This looks as something which will "give me the light".

I am also reading and being involved in "hands on" a lot. I am prone to invenstigate and go deeper and deeper. That's why I am trying to hold myself up to the level needed to do this task effectively (and save energy for deeper investigation of some new CBM technics I am faced with. That is the reasoning for plan to concentrate only on bottom-line maintenance of electrical equipment. (When,or if, bosses decide to employ EE professional - only if they decide to invest in additional production lines - situation could change, but any knowledge I gain in the meantime could be looked at as an asset).

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