Petruzella, Frank D

Electric motors and control systems / Frank D. Petruzella - Boston : McGraw Hill Higher Education, ©2010 - xiii, 280 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm

Includes index

Safety in the Workplace -- Understanding Electrical Drawings -- Motor Transformers and Distribution Systems -- Motor Control Devices -- Electric Motors -- Contactors and Motor Starters -- Relays -- Motor Control Circuits -- Motor Control Electronics -- Adjustable Speed Drives and PLC Installations

"This book will introduce the reader to a broad range of motor types and control systems. It provides an overview of electric motor operation, selection, installation, control and maintenance. The text covers Electrical Code references applicable to the installation of new control systems and motors, as well as information on maintenance and troubleshooting techniques. It includes coverage of how motors operate in conjunction with their associated control circuitry. Both older and newer motor technologies are examined. Topics covered range from motor types and controls to installing and maintaining conventional controllers, electronic motor drives and programmable logic controllers."--Publisher's description

007122033x (pbk., int. ed.) 0073521825 (alk. paper) 9780071220330 (pbk., int. ed.) 9780073521824 (alk. paper)

2009004490


Electric controllers
Electric driving
Electric motors

TK2514 / .P48 2010