Practical Variable Speed Drives and Power Electronics (Practical Professional Books) [Paperback]

Malcolm Barnes CPEng BSc(ElecEng) MSEE (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0750658088 | ISBN-13: 978-0750658089 | Publication Date: August 13, 2003 | Edition: 1

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

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Book Description

The essential guide for power engineering and industrial control applications.

From the Back Cover

* Includes practical coverage of key topics such as troubleshooting and control wiring
* Readers will also gain a thorough understanding of the problems that can be introduced by VSDs
* The importance of VSDs in applications such as process control and materials handling gives this title a wider audience than just electrical power engineers

This book gives readers a fundamental understanding of the installation, operation and troubleshooting of VSDs (variable speed drives). 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. Readers will learn the basic setup of parameters, control wiring and safety precautions in installing a VSD. The various drive features such as operating modes, braking types, automatic restart and many others will be discussed in detail. Readers will learn the four basic requirements for a VSD to function properly with emphasis on typical controller faults, their causes and how they can be repaired. The concluding section of the book gives you the fundamental tools in troubleshooting VSDs confidently and effectively. Even though the focus of the book is on the direct application of this technology, readers will also gain a thorough understanding of the problems that can be introduced by VSDs - such as harmonics, electrostatic discharge and EMC/EMI problems.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Newnes; 1 edition (August 13, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750658088
• ISBN-13: 978-0750658089
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #251,173 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The bible for technicians in the field, March 6, 2005

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Ronald Cross "Mine/Rig Chief electrician" (Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Practical Variable Speed Drives and Power Electronics (Practical Professional Books) (Paperback)

I am a mines and SCR rig electrician. I have actually attended Malcolms seminar related to the subject matter and, in fact, i have 3 copies of the book; that's how often i use it.
The information will open up the modern world of AC drives for the novice. For those applying the technology in the field such as, in mines, i thoroughly recommend it.
There are useful appendices in areas that compliment the knowledge required in heavy industry (the Gray scale in rotary encoders) areas of expertise that we must know and i can assure you that i have not been able to find that information anywhere else, or so tactfully presented.
I have assisted electrical engineers to understand the subject through the knowledge that this manual provides the technician.
Malcolm is definitely "the man" and his book is an absolute essential item - the bible - for heavy industrial electricians.

43 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Completely worth it., February 26, 2009

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Theodore Gage "FStopDigital" (Brooklyn) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Practical Variable Speed Drives and Power Electronics (Practical Professional Books) (Kindle Edition)

I refinanced my house twice, sold my daughter into white slavery and took several jobs as a medical guinea pig to afford this book. If I told you even a tenth of what I have learned so far from it, your brain would literally dissolve. I have since learned the secrets of telekinesis, complete appetite control, and the ability to breathe underwater. Highly recommended.

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear and concise overview of variable drives, August 12, 2007

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M.C. Op den Camp - See all my reviews

This review is from: Practical Variable Speed Drives and Power Electronics (Practical Professional Books) (Paperback)

To my opinion gives this book a clear and understandable overview of variable drives and emphasises the things which are important. After red this book one get not only a good overview of variable drives, but also one is able to give the drives the wright place belong other drive issues