Electric Motors & Motor Controls
Second Edition
Author: Jeff Keljik
Electric Motors & Motor
Control
is designed for electrical professionals and students who need to
understand electric motor controls from a practical perspective.
By first
introducing basic controls, and then progressing to more complex
controls for various motors and various applications, Electric
Motors and Motor Controls, 2E provides a strong foundational
knowledge of motors and motor control theory.
Coverage includes
the latest information on modern controls, while still including
older controls that are still in use. The
National Electrical Code® is cited
throughout the book to acquaint readers with how to install and
maintain motors and motor control systems effectively and safely.
Features:
-
logically-sequenced
topics, with each chapter building on information learned in the
chapter before
-
thorough coverage
of why motors work and why they may fail
-
comprehensive
coverage of basic control schemes and how they are created
-
NEC® requirements
in the most commonly-used scenarios
- applications of
both new and traditional electrical motor controls and methods
Contents:
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Single-Phase Motors
- Chapter 2: Three-Phase Motors and Generators
- Chapter 3: Baisc Motor Control
- Chapter 4: Controllers, Relays, and Timers
- Chapter 5: Three-Phase Motors, Controls, and Full Voltage Starting
- Chapter 6: Motor Acceleration and Deceleration
- Chapter 7: Motor Maintenance and Installation
- Chapter 8: Special Motors
- Chapter 9: Power Distribution and Monitoring Systems
- Chapter 10: DC Motors, Generators, and Controls
- Appendix A Wiring Diagrams
- Appendix B Formulas
- Appendix C Symbols
- Appendix D Troubleshooting
- Glossary
- Index
About the Author:
Jeff Keljik is a graduate of Dunwoody
College of Technology and has a bachelor’s degree from Metropolitan
State University. He served as head of the electrical department at
Dunwoody College of Technology from 1982 to 1998, and played an
integral part in developing their Electrical Design and Management
program. The recipient of both the 1993 Kraemer Fellowship Award for
new technology education and an award for International Technical
Teacher Education, Jeff also holds a master’s degree and a
Journeyman’s class “A” license from the State of Minnesota. He is an
Executive Board Member for the North Central Electrical League and
serves on the Education Committee for the Minnesota Electrical
Association. Jeff has co-written many courses for NEC® updates,
examination preparation courses, and apprenticeship materials.
448 Pages - 7-3/8 x 9-1/4 in.
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