Motors

Motors by American Technical Publishers. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780826919823.

Motors provides a comprehensive overview of electrical theory and fundamental motor operating principles as they relate to installation and troubleshooting procedures. This full-color textbook includes information on motor operating principles, starting, braking, and the mechanical aspects of installing and operating motors. Both fundamental and advanced concepts as well as safety procedures that comply with the NEC® and NFPA 70E® are included. CONTENTS • Magnetism and Induction • Motor Construction and Nameplates • AC Alternators • Three-Phase Motors • Squirrel-Cage Motors • Wound-Rotor Motors • Synchronous Motors • Single-Phase Motors • Motor Protection • DC Motors and Generators • Starting • Braking • Multispeed Motors • Adjustable-Speed Drives • Bearings • Drive Systems and Clutches • Motor Alignment • Troubleshooting Motors • Special-Application Motors