ABSTRACT

Electric relays pervade the electronics that dominate our world. They exist in many forms, fulfill many roles, and each have their own behavioral nuances and peculiarities. To date, there exists no comprehensive reference surveying the broad spectrum of electric relays, save one-Electric Relays: Principles and Applications. This ambitious work is not only unique in its scope, but also in its practical approach that focuses on the operational and functional aspects rather than on theory and mathematics.

Accomplished engineer Dr. Vladimir Gurevich builds the presentation from first principles, unfolding the concepts and constructions via discussion of their historical development from the earliest ideas to modern technologies. He uses a show-not-tell approach that employs nearly 1300 illustrations and reveals valuable insight based on his extensive experience in the field. The book begins with the basic principles of relay construction and the major functional parts, such as contact and magnetic systems. Then, it devotes individual chapters to the various types of relays. The author describes the principles of function and construction for each type as well as features of several relays belonging to a type that operate on different principles.

Remarkably thorough and uniquely practical, Electric Relays: Principles and Applications serves as the perfect introduction to the plethora of electric relays and offers a quick-reference guide for the experienced engineer.

chapter 1|20 pages

History

chapter 2|28 pages

Magnetic Systems of Relays

chapter 3|42 pages

Contact Systems

chapter 4|26 pages

External Design of Relays

chapter 5|48 pages

Reed Switches and Reed Relays

chapter 6|28 pages

High-Voltage Relays

chapter 7|84 pages

Electronic Relays

chapter 8|34 pages

Time Relays

chapter 9|28 pages

Thermal Relays

chapter 10|84 pages

Protective Current and Voltage Relays

chapter 11|14 pages

Power and Power Directional Relays

chapter 12|34 pages

Differential Relays

chapter 13|34 pages

Distance Relays

chapter 14|18 pages

Frequency Relay

chapter 16|84 pages

Special Relays