Practical variable speed drives and power electronics
General Material Designation
[Book]
First Statement of Responsibility
/ Malcolm Barnes
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Oxford ; Burlington, MA
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
: Newnes,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
, 2003.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
1 electronic text.
SERIES
Series Title
(Practical professional books from Elsevier)
GENERAL NOTES
Text of Note
Includes "Glossary of common terms used with AC variable speed drives" (p. [266]-276) and index.
NOTES PERTAINING TO PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC.
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Electronic
CONTENTS NOTE
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Typical practical applications of VSDs in process control and materials handling, such as those for pumping, ventilation, conveyers, compressors and hoists are covered in detail. Provides a fundamental understanding of the installation, operation and troubleshooting of Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) Includes practical coverage of key topics such as troubleshooting, control wiring, operating modes, braking types, automatic restart, harmonics, electrostatic discharge and EMC/EMI issues Essential reading for electrical engineers and those using VSDs for applications such as pumping, ventilation, conveyors and hoists in process control, materials handling and other industrial contexts.
Text of Note
Introduction -- 3-Phase AC Induction Motors -- Power Electronic Converters -- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) -- Protection of AC Converters and Motors -- Control Systems for AC Variable Speed Drives -- Selection of AC Converters -- Installation and Commissioning -- Special Topics and New Developments -- Appendices -- Bibliography : Recommended Additional Reading.