ABSTRACT

This detailed reference provides guidelines for the selection and utilization of electric motors for improved reliability, performance, energy-efficiency, and life-cycle cost. Completely revised and expanded, the book reflects the recent state of the field, as well as recent developments in control electronics, the economics of energy-efficient motors and systems, and advanced power electronic drivers. It includes five new chapters covering key topics such as the fundamentals of power electronics applicable to electric motor drives, adjustable speed drives and their applications, advanced switched reluctance motor drives, and permanent magnet and brushless DC motor drives.

chapter 1|31 pages

Induction Motor Characteristics

chapter 2|32 pages

Energy-Efficient Motors

chapter 3|26 pages

Fundamentals of Electric Motor Drives

chapter 4|38 pages

The Power Factor

chapter 5|40 pages

Applications of Induction Motors

chapter 7|82 pages

InductionMotors and Adjustable-Speed Drive

chapter 8|22 pages

Brushless DC Motor Drives

chapter 9|66 pages

Switched Reluctance Motor Drives

chapter 10|27 pages

Utility Interface Issues