Synopses & Reviews
This one-of-a-kind book gets its distinction from a total commitment to electronic variable speed drives and provides the essential information maintenance technicians need to understand DC and inverter drive technology. Logically structured, Electronic Variable Speed Drives, 3E begins with fundamental drive circuits and builds to an understanding of more complex drive circuits for improved learning. Troubleshooting and maintenance are emphasized throughout, and abundant waveform schematics help guide the reader's understanding of the theory of operation of the different types of drives and their circuitry. This updated third edition includes two new chapters on digital regenerative DC drives and frequency inverters, as well as the mechanical installation, electrical installation, set-up, tuning, programming, operating, and troubleshooting of each drive.
About the Author
Michael E. Brumbach is the Associate Dean of the Industrial and Engineering Technologies Division at York Technical College in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He holds an associate degree in electronics technology and is a member of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI); the Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society (ISA); and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Mr. Brumbach is also certified by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) as a Core Curricula and Electrical Instructor. In addition to this book, Mr. Brumbach has authored INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICITY and INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE and has co-authored INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE.
Table of Contents
Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1 DC Drive Fundamentals Chapter 2 Switching Amplifier Field Current Controllers Chapter 3 SCR Armature Voltage Controllers Chapter 4 Brushless DC Motor Controllers Chapter 5 Braking Chapter 6 Chopper Circuits Chapter 7 The Four-Quadrant Chopper Chapter 8 Troubleshooting DC Drives Chapter 9 Digital Regenerative DC Drive Chapter 10 AC Drive Fundamentals Chapter 11 Variable Voltage Inverters Chapter 12 Pulse Width Modulated Variable Voltage Inverters Chapter 13 Current Source Inverters Chapter 14 Flux Vector Drives Chapter 15 Troubleshooting Inverter Drives Chapter 16 Frequency Inverter