Principles of Electric Machines with Power Electronic Applications [Hardcover]

A thoroughly updated introduction to electric machines and adjustable speed drives

All machines have power requirements, and finding the right balance of economy and performance can be a challenge to engineers. Principles of Electric Machines with Power Electronic Applications provides a thorough grounding in the principles of electric machines and the closely related area of power electronics and adjustable speed drives. Designed for both students and professionals seeking a foundation in the fundamental structure of modern-day electric power systems from a technical perspective, this lucid, succinct guide has been completely revised and updated to cover:
* The fundamental underpinnings of electromechanical energy conversion devices
* Transformers
* Induction machines
* Synchronous machines
* DC machines
* Power electronic components, systems, and their applications to adjustable speed drives


Enhanced by numerous solved problems, sample examinations and test sets, and computer-based solutions assisted by MATLAB scripts, this new edition of Principles of Electric Machines with Power Electronic Applications serves equally well as a practical reference and a handy self-study guide to help engineers maintain their professional edge in this essential field.

PREFACE ix

Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION 1

1.1 Electric Machines 1

1.2 Roots in Observation 2

1.3 Beginnings 3

1.4 Foundations of Electromagnetism 5

1.5 The Dawn of Electrodynamics 7

1.6 Early Electric Generators 9

1.7 Early Electric Motors 10

1.8 Alternating Current 11

1.9 Power Electronics: Scope and A Brief History 13

1.10 Structure of the Power System 18&llS(