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Introduction to Electrical Measurements discusses the basic concept of the measurement systems along with the principles of electrical measurements. It includes the notion of instrumentation, electronic circuits, instrument transformers, AC bridges, and energy and power measurements. This book also discusses about the magnetic force and, analog and digital recorders. It provides the reader with the insights of different aspects of electrical measurements so as to understand notion of electrical measurements and learn about the transformers as well as recorders.

This text presents the subject of instrumentation and its use within measurement systems as an integrated and coherent subject. This edition has been thoroughly revised and expanded with new material and five new chapters. Features of this edition are: an integrated treatment of systematic and random errors, statistical data analysis and calibration procedures; inclusion of important recent developments, such as the use of fibre optics and instrumentation networks; an overview of measuring instruments and transducers; and a number of worked examples.

This book Principles of Electrical, Electronics, and Instrumentation Engineering presents a comprehensive, intuitive, conceptual, and hand-on introduction with an emphasis on creative problem-solving. The book is an attempt that has been made to keep each topic very simple and self-explanatory.

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This practical resource introduces electrical and electronic principles and technology covering theory through detailed examples, enabling students to develop a sound understanding of the knowledge required by technicians in fields such as electrical engineering, electronics and telecommunications. No previous background in engineering is assumed, making this an ideal text for vocational courses at Levels 2 and 3, foundation degrees and introductory courses for undergraduates.

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