This informative text clearly explains the technical aspects of electric motors in nontechnical language. It is divided into two sections:
1) Electric Motors: types, characteristics, operation, maintenance, and application
2) Properties of electricity and magnetism associated with motor action
Preface
Part A : Basics of Electric Motors
Chapter 1 : Electromagnetic Basis
Chapter 2 : Direct-Current Motors
Chapter 3 : Alternating-Current Polyphase Induction Motors
Chapter 4 : Alternating-Current Synchronous Motors
Chapter 5 : Single-Phase Alternating-Current Motors
Chapter 6 : Construction and Maintenance
Part B : Electricity and Magnetism
Chapter 7 : Elements of Electricity
Chapter 8 : Properties of Electric Circuits
Chapter 9 : Inductance, Capacitance, and Impedance
Chapter 10 : Transformers and Autotransformers
Chapter 11 : Electrical Measurements
Chapter 12 : Vector Method of Representation
Appendix A : Effects of Harmonics on Motors
Appendix B : Typical Specifications for Motor Purchase and Maintenance
Index
