Electric Motors: No. 16 (Workshop Practice)

Electric Motors: No. 16 (Workshop Practice)

by JimCox (Author)

Synopsis

This book deals with principles and characteristics of the wide range of motor types likely to be useful in small engineering workshop applications. It also covers matters such as speed control, electric braking, generators, installation and safety aspects - everything, in fact, of practical value to the small workshop user. In the years since the publication of the first edition, the book has become a well-established reference source for users to dip into when more information is needed on how motors behave both in standard usage and also in less common applications. In this time a lot has happened in the field of motor design. This second edition now contains updated information covering both these later developments in motor types and their control systems. A major section is devoted to the characteristics and installation of Variable Frequency Drive units (VFDs). It also covers the operating differences between North American and European power systems.

$9.99

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 152
Edition: 2
Publisher: Special Interest Model Books
Published: 11 Jan 2007

ISBN 10: 1854862464
ISBN 13: 9781854862464

Media Reviews
Introduction Foreward - Safety A few basics Induction motors Operating three phase machines from single phase supplies Commutator motors Stepper motors Speed control and electric braking Generators Installation and protection Identifying and using scrap motors Test equipment Index
Author Bio
The author, Jim Cox, was Chief Engineer of a well-known electronics company and spent his working life closely involved with electronic and electro-mechanical equipment. He has been a keen model engineer for many years and is well aware of both the needs of small engineering workshops and the capability of their owners. He is also known as a familiar contributor to Internet News Groups under his 'pentagrid' signature.