AC and DC Motor Control


Book Description

This book presents AC and DC motor control, relay logic and related electrical code requirements in terms that relate to on-the-job situations. The theoretical foundations are presented and a logical approach provides the reader with thorough background in the requirements of the electrical code. It discusses application of the code requirements and aims to provide a detailed study of full voltage motor starting, circuits and equipment, time-delay and transition. Also covered in the book are design, installation and troubleshooting. A working knowledge of basic electrical theory and terminology is required, but only a minimal knowledge of mathematical background. Summary questions and multiple-choice problems are included.




AC Motor Control and Electrical Vehicle Applications


Book Description

Motor control technology continues to play a vital role in the initiative to eliminate or at least decrease petroleum dependency and greenhouse gas emissions around the world. Increased motor efficiency is a crucial aspect of this science in the global transition to clean power use in areas such as industrial applications and home appliances—but particularly in the design of vehicles. Summarizes the evolution of motor driving units toward high efficiency, low cost, high power density, and flexible interface with other components AC Motor Control and Electric Vehicle Applications addresses the topics mentioned in its title but also elaborates on motor design perspective, such as back EMF harmonics, loss, flux saturation, and reluctance torque, etc. Maintaining theoretical integrity in AC motor modeling and control throughout, the author focuses on the benefits and simplicity of the rotor field-oriented control, describing the basics of PWM, inverter, and sensors. He also clarifies the fundamentals of electric vehicles and their associated dynamics, motor issues, and battery limits. A powerful compendium of practical information, this book serves as an overall useful tool for the design and control of high-efficiency motors.




Electricity 4: AC/DC Motors, Controls, and Maintenance


Book Description

Updated to the 2011 National Electrical Code, ELECTRICITY 4: AC/DC MOTORS, CONTROLS, AND MAINTENANCE, 10e delivers practical coverage of the AC/DC motors, controls, and the maintenance portion of electrical theory content. It offers quick access to current information on DC motors, AC motors, motor control, electromechanical and solid-state relays and timers, synchronous motors, installation, sensyn units, motor maintenance, and more. Combining thorough explanations of how systems work with relevant, hands-on examples of electrical system operation, this text will help you develop the troubleshooting skills needed in the field. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.




User's Guide to the National Electrical Code? 2008 Edition


Book Description

Give your students a firm foundation in NEC? basics with the 2008 Edition of User's Guide to the National Electrical Code. This full-color, illustrated text has been completely revised to include new chapter features that guide students through the 2008 Code, reinforcing key principles, such as the difference between GFPE and GFCI equipment. With this text, students will understand the intent behind the most critical NEC? requirements, the way NEC? chapters and articles work together, and how the NEC? is related to other electrical standards and building codes. User's Guide is the key to getting the right answers faster and more efficiently.




Electrical Codes, Standards, Recommended Practices and Regulations


Book Description

Electrical codes, standards, recommended practices and regulations can be complex subjects, yet are essential in both electrical design and life safety issues.This book demystifies their usage.It is a handbook of codes, standards, recommended practices and regulations in the United States involving electrical safety and design. Many engineers and electrical safety professionals may not be aware of all of those documents and their applicability. This book identifies those documents by category, allowing the ready and easy access to the relevant requirements. Because these documents may be updated on a regular basis, this book was written so that its information is not reliant on the latest edition or release of those codes, standards, recommended practices or regulations.No single document on the market today attempts to not only list the majority of relevant electrical design and safety codes, standards, recommended practices and regulations, but also explain their use and updating cycles. This book, one-stop-information-center for electrical engineers, electrical safety professionals, and designers, does. - Covers the codes, standards, recommended practices and regulations in the United States involving electrical safety and design, providing a comprehensive reference for engineers and electrical safety professionals - Documents are identified by category, enabling easy access to the relevant requirements - Not version-specific; information is not reliant on the latest edition or release of the codes, standards, recommended practices or regulations




Electricity 4


Book Description

The basic concepts in AC-DC motors are covered in part four of this series, Electricity 1-4. Motors are described in detail to allow the learner to understand the operations, advantages and disadvantages of each type. A wide variety of controls of all vintages are explained to help in the comprehension. AC motors and associated controls are also covered in detail to allow the learner to understand various control schemes applied to the various applications of the motors. The National Electrical Code has been referenced where necessary to provide direct application for the text material.