Electrical Contacts: Principles and Applications, Second Edition

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Covering the theory, application, and testing of contact materials, Electrical Contacts: Principles and Applications, Second Edition introduces a thorough discussion on making electric contact and contact interface conduction; presents a general outline of, and measurement techniques for, important corrosion mechanisms; considers the results of contact wear when plug-in connections are made and broken; investigates the effect of thin noble metal plating on electronic connections; and relates crucial considerations for making high- and low-power contact joints. It examines contact use in switching devices, including the interruption of AC and DC circuits with currents in the range 10mA to 100kA and circuits up to 1000V, and describes arc formation between open contacts and between opening contacts. Arcing effects on contacts such as erosion, welding, and contamination are also addressed.

Containing nearly 3,000 references, tables, equations, figures, drawings, and photographs, the bookprovides practical examples encompassing everything from electronic circuits to high power circuits, or microamperes to mega amperes. The new edition:

Reflects the latest advances in electrical contact science and technologyExamines current research on contact corrosion, materials, and switchingIncludes updates and revisions in each chapter, as well as up-to-date references and new figures and examples throughoutDelivers three new chapters on the effects of dust contamination, electronic sensing for switching systems, and contact phenomena for micro-electronic systems (MEMS) applications

With contributions from recognized experts in the field, Electrical Contacts: Principles and Applications, Second Edition assists practicing scientists and engineers in the prevention of costly system failures, as well as offers a comprehensive introduction to the subject for technology graduate students, by expanding their knowledge of electrical contact phenomena.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ CRC Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 6, 2017
Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 1312 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1138077100
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1138077102
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.69 x 1.57 x 9.84 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,459,923 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #502 in Electrical & Electronic Circuits #630 in Mechanical Engineering (Books)
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