Higher Education
Author(s): Dino Zorbas
ISBN: 9789386650405
Edition: 2nd
© Year : 2015
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 704
Trim Size : 254 x 203 mm
Designed for a single semester undergraduate course on electromechanical energy conversion devices or electric machines, ELECTRIC MACHINES, PRINCIPLES, APPLICATIONS, AND CONTROL SCHEMATICS strikes a balance between theoretical coverage, easy explanations, and practical applications, presenting real-world applications of concepts without compromising on rigor or continuity. It offers excellent readability, combined with invaluable industry insight. The accompanying website provides problems solved in MATLAB, SPICE simulations, and manufacturing data, as well as additional problems for students and instructors.
Preface.
1. BASIC ELECTROMAGNETIC CONCEPTS.
Electric Circuit Concepts. Magnetic Circuits Concepts. Force, Energy, and Torque. Summary. Review Questions. Problems.
2. TRANSFORMERS.
Single-Phase Transformers. Three-Phase, Two-Winding Transformers. Autotransformers. Parallel Operation of Transformers. Instrument Transformers and Wiring Diagrams. Transformer's Name-Plate Data. Conclusion. Review Questions. Problems.
3. THREE-PHASE INDUCTION MACHINES.
Three-Phase Induction Motors. Industrial Considerations. Measurement of Equivalent-Circuit Parameters. Asynchronous Generators. Controls. Conclusion. Tables. Review Questions. Problems.
4. SINGLE-PHASE MOTORS.
Revolving Fields. Equivalent Circuit. Torque Developed. Methods of Starting Single-Phase Induction Motors. Magnetic Fields at Starting. Types of 1-Φ Motors. Conclusion. Problems.
5. THREE-PHASE SYNCHRONOUS MACHINES.
Three-Phase Cylindrical Rotor Machines: Motors. Three-Phase Cylindrical Rotor Machines: Generators. Salient-Pole Synchronous Machines. Conclusion. Review of Important Mathematical Relationships. Manufacturer's Data. Review Questions. Problems.
6. DC MACHINES.
Steady-State Analysis. Modern Methods of Speed Control. Conclusion. Review Questions. Problems.
7. CONTROL SCHEMATICS.
Basic Devices and Symbols. The Concept of Protection. Actual Control Schematics. Conclusion. Review Questions. Problems.
8. ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND REDUCTION IN ENERGY CONSUMPTION.
Electrical Safety. Reduction in Energy Consumption.
Appendix A: Three-phase systems.
Appendix B: Per-Unit System.
Appendix C: Laplace Transforms.
Appendix D: Solid State Devices.
Appendix E: Basic Economic Considerations.
Appendix F: Photovoltaics.
Appendix G: Tables.
Appendix H: Bibliography.
Answers to Problems.
Index.
Dino Zorbas, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Dino Zorbas holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. He has 30+ years of experience in the power industry both in manufacturing and standards consulting. He has been teaching power related courses part time at McGill since the early eighties. His simultaneous industry and academia experience makes him uncannily insightful towards both student and employer needs. He continues to be a successful consultant and teacher.
