Efficient Electric Motor Systems Handbook

Title: Efficient Electric Motor Systems Handbook
Author: Todd Litman
ISBN: 0881731978 / 9780881731972
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 320
Publisher: The Fairmont Press
Year: 1995
Availability: In Stock

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This authoritative handbook provides a valuable guide for engineers, designers, and equipment specifiers, as well as operators who want to optimize the efficiency and reliability of their electric motor systems. In the introductory chapters, you will find a comprehensive overview of electric motor systems available today, from power supply and controllers, to the motor itself and the transmission system. You will learn the best strategies for avoiding the typical kinds of problems which lead to motor inefficiency or failure. You will find out how to determine when it makes economic sense to upgrade to an energy efficient motor, and whether an adjustable speed drive or other advanced control system will give you the results you seek.

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Preface

Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Types of Motors
Chapter 3 : Efficiency
Chapter 4 : Performance Characteristics
Chapter 5 : Electric Power Supply
Chapter 6 : Operating Characteristics
Chapter 7 : Energy-Efficient Motors
Chapter 8 : Motor Controls
Chapter 9 : Motor Repairs
Chapter 10 : Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
Chapter 11 : Investment Analysis
Chapter 12 : Selecting Motors
Chapter 13 : Putting Together Your Motor System Optimization Program

Appendices
A : Motor Nameplate and Catalog Glossary
B : Lincoln Motors Troubleshooting Charts
C : Motor Purchase Specification Form
D : Motor Inventory and Test Form
E : Motor Repair Shop Evaluation Forms
F : Electric Motor Repair Specifications
G : Motor Repair Form
H : Motor Repairer’s Quality Record
I : Resources (i. Organizations; ii. Documents; iii. Software; iv. Standards)
Index