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Electrical Control for Machines

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ISBN-10: 0766861988

ISBN-13: 9780766861985

Edition: 6th 2004 (Revised)

Authors: Peter R. Giuliani, Kenneth Rexford, Leo Chartrand

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Now in its sixth edition, Electrical Control for Machines continues to provide an extraordinarily complete introduction to the range of technologies found in today's state-of-the-art industrial systems. By providing readers with a practical understanding of the logic and safety conditions required for efficient control of a single machine or a complex system, the authors define the field of industrial electrical controls in a manner that reflects the changes occurring in today's manufacturing and process industries. Central to the book is the belief that programmable, expandable, reliable, and versatile manufacturing systems require a conceptual understanding at the system level as well as…    
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Book details

List price: $295.95
Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 12/16/2002
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 560
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.288

Mr. Rexford received his professional degree from the College of Engineering at the University of Cincinnatti and is a registered Professional Electrical Engineer in Ohio.

Mr. Chartrand holds a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Queen�s university in Kingston Ontario. He has been teaching digital courses for 20 years at Niagara College in Welland , Ontario. Mr. Chartrand has made industry contributions with various designs including interfacing an infrared camera to a PC, creating a digital circuit board used as a PC training system, and designing a control pendant for an air-filled medical bed. He also worked as a plant engineer for General Motors.

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction to Electrical Control--The Development of Circuits
Transformers and Power Supplies
Control Transformers
Transformer Regulation
Temperature Rise in a Transformer
Operating Transformers in Parallel
Constant Voltage Regulators
Uninterruptible Power Systems
Fuses, Disconnect Switches, and Circuit Breakers
Protective Factors
Fuse Construction and Operation
Fuse Types
Peak Let-Thru Current (I[subscript p]) and Ampere Squared Seconds (I[superscript 2]t)
Voltage and Frequency Surges
Circuit Breaker Types
Programmable Motor Protection
Electrical Metering and Voltage Protection
Selecting Protective Devices
Control Units for Switching and Communication
Oil-Tight Units
Push-Button Switches
Selector Switches
Heavy-Duty Switches
Indicating Lights
General Information on Oil-Tight Units
Circuit Applications
Annunciators
Light-Emitting Diodes
Membrane Switches
Liquid Crystal Displays
Relays
Control Relays and Their Uses
Timing Relays
Latching Relays
Plug-In Relays
Contactors
Solenoids
Solenoid Action
Solenoid Force and Voltage
Low Voltage
Overvoltage
ac Solenoids on dc
dc Solenoids on ac
50- and 60-Cycle Solenoids
Solenoid Temperature Rise
Circuit Applications
Variable Solenoids
Proportional Valves
Servo Valves
Types of Control
Open-Loop Control
Closed-Loop Control
Proportional Control
Proportional-Integral
Proportional-Integral-Derivative
Motion Control Devices
Importance of Position Indication and Control
Limit Switches--Mechanical
Limit Switch Symbols
Circuit Applications
Proximity Limit Switches
LED Indicators
Solid-State Outputs
Detection Range
Hysteresis
Attenuation Range
Speed
Magnet-Operated Limit Switch
Vane Switches
Linear Position Displacement Transducers
Angular Position Displacement Transducers
Use of ac Synchronous and dc Stepping Motors
Servo Positioning Control
Sensing Theory
Flow Sensors
Pressure Control
Importance of Pressure Indication and Control
Types of Pressure Switches
Circuit Applications
Temperature Control
Importance of Temperature Indication and Control
Selection of Temperature Controllers
Electronic Temperature Controller (Pyrometer)
Controller Outputs
Additional Terms
Temperature Switches (Thermostats)
Temperature Sensors
Circuit Applications
Time Control
Selected Operations
Types of Timers
Synchronous Motor-Driven Timers
Solid-State Timers
Circuit Applications
Count Control
Preset Electrical Impulses
Circuit Applications
Solid-State Counters
Control Circuits
Placement of Components in a Control Circuit
Control Circuit Examples
Motors
ac Motors--Theory of Operation
Polyphase Squirrel-Cage Induction Motors
Single-Phase Motors
Resistance Split-Phase Motors
Capacitor Start Motors
Permanent Split-Capacitor Motors
Shaded-Pole Motors
dc Motors
Brushless dc Motors
Motor Starters
Contacts and Overload Relays
Across-the-Line (Full-Voltage) Starters
Reversing Motor Starters
Multispeed Motor Starters
Additional Across-the-Line Starter Circuits
Reduced-Voltage Motor Starters
Solid-State Motor Starters
Starting Sequence
Introduction to Programmable Controllers
Primary Concepts in Solid-State Control
Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers
Programmable Logic Controller Concepts
Input/Output (I/O)
Processor
Memory
Power Supplies
Programming
Examine On/Examine Off
Peripheral and Support Devices
Data Communication Highway
Converting from Relay Logic to PLC
PLC Application in Industry
Industrial Data Communications
Overview
Industrial Information Technology Architecture
Data Communications Network Concepts
Data Transmission
Industrial Data Highway
Network Topologies
Industrial Networks
Ethernet and the Information Highway
Transmission Media
Data Transfer Rate
Interference
Open Systems Versus Proprietary Systems
Network Layers
Typical Network Systems
Quality Control
Defining Quality and Quality Control
Electrical and Electronic Circuits Used in Quality Control
Quality Achieved Through Machine and Process Monitoring
Process Tolerance (Standards)
Information Systems
Maintaining Quality
Safety
Worker Safety
Machine Safety
Diagnostic Systems
Machine Safety Circuit
Programmable Controllers in Safety
Other Safety Conditions
Troubleshooting
Safety First
Analyzing the Problem
Major Trouble Spots
Equipment for Troubleshooting
Motors
Troubleshooting a Complete Control Circuit
Troubleshooting the Programmable Logic Circuit
Electronic Troubleshooting Hints
Designing Control Systems for Easy Maintenance
Design Considerations
Diagrams and Layouts
Locating, Assembling, and Installing Components
Summary of Electrical Symbols
Units of Measurement
Rules of Thumb
Horsepower Versus Amperes
Horsepower Revolutions per Minute--Torque
Shaft Size--Horsepower--Revolutions per Minute
Electrical Formulas
Use of Electrical Codes and Standards
Major Goals
Recent Development of the NFPA 79 Standard
Tables
Application of Electric Heat
Calculating Heat Requirements
Selection and Application of Heating Elements
Heating Element Control Circuits
Heating Element Connection Diagrams
Power Factor Correction
Apparent Power and Actual Power
Magnetizing Current and Power Current
Determining the Amount of Correction Required
Typical Capacitor Design Features
Concepts Used in Programmable and Solid-State Controllers
Number System
Logic Gate Symbols and Circuits
Symbols (IEEE STD. 91-1973--ANSI Y32, 14-1973; Distinctive Shape Used)
Circuit Applications
Selecting a Transformer
Glossary
Index