Basic Electrical Engineering With Numerical Problems Volume II

Basic Electrical Engineering With Numerical Problems Volume II

P. S. Dhogal’s Basic Electrical Engineering With Numerical Problems Volume II (McGraw-Hill Education, 2nd Edition, ISBN 978-9339213152) rounds out a two-part series designed around India’s Craftsman & Apprenticeship Training Scheme syllabi. Volume II dives into AC fundamentals, poly-phase circuits, DC machines, transformers and induction motors, coupling concise theory with hundreds of worked problems aimed at wiremen, linemen, electricians, and first-year diploma students. 

Book at a Glance

  
Full TitleBasic Electrical Engineering With Numerical Problems – Volume II
AuthorP. S. Dhogal
Edition / Year2nd Edition • 2014 (McGraw-Hill India).
Print Length≈ 500 pages
ISBN-13978-9339213152
FormatsPaperback & eBook
Price Range₹620 (IN) • used copies ≈ US $25 
Target AudienceITI trainees, diploma students, competitive-exam aspirants, junior maintenance techs

Why Basic Electrical Engineering With Numerical Problems Volume II Still Matters

  1. Skill-exam alignment – Follows DGET syllabi for CTS & ATS programmes, making it a ready reference for NCVT, SSC-JE and polytechnic exams.
  2. Problem-first pedagogy – Every concept is cemented with 8-10 graded numericals; answers are provided for self-assessment.
  3. Bridge from classroom to shop floor – Examples use standard conductor sizes, name-plate data and real test figures—ideal for trainees heading straight to industry.
  4. Affordable & compact – Compared with weightier circuit texts, this paperback remains budget-friendly and field-portable.

Chapter Highlights

Ch.TopicWhat You’ll Master
1Fundamentals of ACR-L-C phasors, power factor, resonance curves
2Poly-Phase SystemsStar/Delta conversions, symmetrical component basics
3DC MachinesE.M.F. equations, speed-torque numericals, efficiency tests
4Single-Phase TransformersEquivalent circuits, voltage regulation & OC/SC tests
5Three-Phase Induction MotorsSlip calculations, T-N curves, starting-current limits
6Alternators & Synchronous MotorsEMF methods, regulation numericals, V-curves
AppendixObjective Q-&-A & Previous-year papersRapid-fire revision before exams

Key Strengths

  • Step-by-step solutions – Shows full workings, not just final answers, helping learners spot calculation pitfalls.
  • Exam-ready tables & charts – Instant access to resistivity, standard wire gauges, phasor symbols.
  • Practice intensity – 700+ numericals across difficulty levels hone speed and accuracy.

Limitations

LimitationImpactWork-around
2014 editionNo coverage of EV motors, power electronicsPair with a modern drives or power-electron­ics text
Metric-centricAWG users must convert gaugesUse included SWG↔AWG conversion table
Limited theory depthNot aimed at deep derivationsComplement with Sadiku’s Fundamentals of Electric Circuits for theory

How It Compares

FeatureDhogal Vol IIPrinciples of Electrical Engineering & Electronics (Mehta)Objective Electrical Technology (Theraja)
Pages~5007201 600
Worked numericals★★★★★★★★★☆★★★☆☆
Objective QsModerateHighVery high
Modern topicsBasicBroader (electronics)Limited
Best forSkill-exam numericalsDegree-level breadthCompetitive MCQ drills

FAQ

Is Basic Electrical Engineering With Numerical Problems Volume II okay for absolute beginners?
Volume II presumes DC basics from Volume I; true beginners should start there.

Does the book include solutions?
Yes—step-by-step solutions follow each set of problems plus answer keys in the appendix.

Where can I buy it?
Available via Amazon India (ISBN 9789339213152) and McGraw-Hill’s education store; global buyers find used copies through AbeBooks.

Can it help with SSC-JE or GATE prep?
For SSC-JE (diploma level) yes; GATE aspirants should supplement with higher-order texts.

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