Energy-Efficient Electric Motors, Third Edition, Revised and Expanded

this Detailed Reference Provides Guidelines For The Selection And Utilization Of Electric Motors For Improved Reliability, Performance, Energy-efficiency, And Life-cycle Cost. Completely Revised And Expanded, The Book Reflects The Recent State Of The Field, As Well As Recent Developments In Control Electronics, The Economics Of Energy-efficient Motors And Systems, And Advanced Power Electronic Drivers. It Includes Five New Chapters Covering Key Topics Such As The Fundamentals Of Power Electronics Applicable To Electric Motor Drives, Adjustable Speed Drives And Their Applications, Advanced Switched Reluctance Motor Drives, And Permanent Magnet And Brushless Dc Motor Drives. "This detailed reference provides guidelines for the selection and utilization of electric motors for improved reliability, performance, energy efficiency, and life-cycle cost - reflecting the state of the science in the field, as well as recent developments in control electronics, the economics of energy-efficient motors and systems, and advanced power electronic drivers." "Invaluable to engineers, purchasing managers, and equipment manufacturers for informed decision-making in electric motor selection, implementation, and operation."--Résumé de l'éditeur In the integral horsepower sizes, i.e., above 1 hp, three-phase induction motors of various types drive more industrial equipment than any other means.