Motors and Drives A Practical Technology Guide

Name: Motors and Drives A Practical Technology Guide
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ISBN: 9781556178009

ISBN-10: 155617800X

ISBN-13: 9781556178009

Edition: 2002

Authors: Dave Polka

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Drawing on over 20 years of experience as an instructor and developer of technical support and training materials for major drives manufacturers, the author of this practical reference introduces engineering concepts of motors and drives in a way that can be easily understood by both engineers unfamiliar with the technology, and technicians who are technically literate but not accustomed to complex theory and mathematics. It features simple explanations, summaries, review questions, glossaries, and reference tables for formulas and conversions. The text begins with an explanation of the principles of DC and variable frequency AC drive technology. It provides an overview of drive components…

Book details

List price: $109.00
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: ISA
Publication date: 6/30/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 370
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.694
Language: English

About the Author	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xi
Introduction	p. xiii
What is a Drive?	p. 1
Drive Principles of Operation	p. 5
Types of Drives, Features and Principles	p. 7
Chapter Review	p. 14
Check Your Knowledge	p. 14
Review of Basic Principles	p. 15
Introduction	p. 15
Electrical Principles	p. 15
Electrical/Electronic Devices	p. 29
Mechanical Principles	p. 41
Mechanical Devices	p. 58
Chapter Review	p. 65
Check Your Knowledge	p. 67
AC and DC Motors	p. 69
Introduction	p. 69
DC Motors: General Principles of Operation	p. 69
AC Motors: General Principles of Operation	p. 90
Servomotors: General Principles of Operation	p. 122
Chapter Review	p. 127
Check Your Knowledge	p. 129
AC and DC Drives	p. 131
Introduction	p. 131
DC Drives	p. 131
AC Drives	p. 156
Chapter Review	p. 199
Check Your Knowledge	p. 202
Drive Control and Feedback Devices	p. 203
Open-Loop Control	p. 203
Closed-Loop Control	p. 204
Drive Control Methods: DC	p. 214
Drive Control Methods: AC	p. 217
Sensors and Controls	p. 224
Chapter Review	p. 226
Check Your Knowledge	p. 227
Drive System Control Methods	p. 229
Introduction	p. 229
Coordinated Drive Systems	p. 229
DC Systems	p. 244
AC Systems	p. 249
AC versus DC Drive Systems	p. 255
Chapter Review	p. 259
Check Your Knowledge	p. 259
Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Drive Systems	p. 261
Routine Drive Maintenance	p. 261
General Troubleshooting	p. 267
Chapter Review	p. 268
Check Your Knowledge	p. 269
Final Review & Closing Remarks	p. 271
What is a Drive? Why Drives are Applied	p. 271
Review of Basic Principles	p. 271
Motors	p. 273
Drives	p. 274
Drive Control and Feedback Devices	p. 276
Drive Systems	p. 277
Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Drive Systems	p. 278
Closing Remarks	p. 278
Check Your Knowledge	p. 281
Check Your Knowledge - Answers	p. 285
Formulas and Conversions	p. 299
Drive Enclosure Types	p. 309
Terms and Definitions	p. 313
Bibliography	p. 353
Index	p. 357
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