Electricity 4, AC/DC Motors, Controls, and Maintenance

By Jeff Keljik - Ninth Edition

Obtain quick and easy access to information on DC and AC motors, various types of manual, magnetic, and electronic controls, and the installation and maintenance functions of each.

Updated to the 2008 National Electrical Code® and featuring safety references to the most current OSHA Safe Work policies, Electricity 4: AC/DC Motors, Controls, and Maintenance, 9th Edition provides practical, hands-on information to get the electrical system operating as well as the theory of “why” the system works to aid in troubleshooting.

The Ninth Edition features material on Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and newer controls for servo and small motors. Current practices and equipment have also been added to the Maintenance section to better enable readers to troubleshoot motors and control problems.

Features:

• All material has been updated to bring the "state-of-the-industry" principles and practices to new and practicing electrical workers
• More control systems using programmable controls and the use of electronic controls have been added to the advancement of control systems
• Current and past technologies are thoroughly examined to provide reference to older systems still in use and provide the necessary information to transition to newer systems
• Formulas and examples are explained step-by-step, and solutions are provided to reinforce processes and aid in application

About the Author
Jeff Keljik is a graduate of Dunwoody College of Technology and holds a Bachelor’s degree from Metropolitan State University. He previously served as head of the electrical department at Dunwoody College of Technology 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, Mr. Keljik also holds a Master Class A license and a Journeyman’s Class A license, both 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.

360 Pages - 7-3/8 x 9-1/4
Published May 2008
ISBN: 978-1435400313

Paperback, 384 pages