Variable Speed Drive Fundamentals [Hardcover]

Clarence A. Phipps (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0881733105 | ISBN-13: 978-0881733105 | Publication Date: January 1999 | Edition: 3rd

This latest edition continues to be a generic down-to-earth presentation of motor and drive system fundamentals, directed to those involved with the application and operation of motors and drives. Nearly every chapter has been expanded and updated to reflect the rapidly changing technology.

--This text refers to the Textbook Binding edition.

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The definitive on-the-job guide to applying variable speed drives has just been fully updated!

Written in straightforward "user" language, this fully revised and updated edition provides an authoritative, yet practical guide for the engineer or technician involved in specifying, applying, maintaining or operating variable frequency drives (VFDs). A comprehensive overview of starting controls and their application to various types of induction motors provides a valuable assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of each type of control. You'll find a helpful discussion of some of the latest electronic "smart" motor controllers, as well as a section covering the attributes and capabilities of the "wound-rotor motor," including how to configure a basic control system for it. A basis is given to compare motor torque and operating characteristics using "starters." The presentation provides a detailed evaluation of the most common versions of variable frequency drives. Current trends in addressing harmonic problems created by VFDs are discussed, along with use of new IGBT technology. Other topics include sizing and applying of VFDs, controlling enclosure heat, energy saving opportunities, and updated product/manufacturing information. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Fairmont Pr; 3rd edition (January 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881733105
• ISBN-13: 978-0881733105
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,475,381 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Modern ac drives: explaining the practical aspects, February 2, 2001

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Joe De Waele (Belgium) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Variable Speed Drive Fundamentals (3rd Edition) (Textbook Binding)

Looking for a book about AC Drives written for technicians without mathematical background, I came up with this one. This text is clearly the result of an experienced engineer who tries to explain the fundamentals of modern driving technology in human language. Due to this attempt, mathematics had to be reduced to a minimum and most fundamental principles about electrical motors and driving technology have to be accepted as they are. Unfortunately, if you want to know why and how it happens, this book may not be the right choice. On the contrary, if you are purchasing a text with rule of thumbs, back of the envelope type calculations and practical aspects on motors and drives (AC & DC), this book deserves to be considered. A strong emphasis lies on the energy saving aspect of modern AC drives which is very important for all technicians using these drives. If there was an SI version of this text, I'd recommend it also to my colleagues/customers in Europe.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Variable concepts, April 9, 2002

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Eduardo Morel Rodriguez (Santiago Chile) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Variable Speed Drive Fundamentals (Textbook Binding)

looking for a book that explanes in simple way the difrent areas of variable speed drives with no mathematical base, in a general way or for a introduction on the topic. Then this book is a good satrting point, it gives you a general idear of this technology, examples and a good base to continue searching variable speed drives.