Synopses & Reviews
Gain a thorough understanding of today's electronic variable speed drives with this one-of-a-kind practical guide. ELECTRONIC VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES, 4E provides the information essential for mastering DC and inverter drive technology. Using a logical structure, this book introduces fundamental drive circuits before presenting more complex drive circuits. This new edition highlights the most current technology advances for drives. The authors use their extensive industry and teaching experience to present theory in a clear, straightforward manner with the emphasis you need on both troubleshooting and maintenance. New hands-on activities provide additional practice using the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 70, while numerous waveform schematics guide you through operating different types of drives and interpreting their circuitry. Specific chapters focus on digital regenerative DC drives and frequency inverters as well as mechanical and 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. Jeffrey A. Clade is the Department Chair for the Industrial Maintenance Department at York Technical College in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He holds an associate degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology. He is also a licensed Master Electrical Contractor in South Carolina. He has co-authored INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE.
Table of Contents
Introduction. 1.Introduction to Variable Frequency Drives. 2.Review of Physical, Electrical, and Motor Terminolgy. 3.Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Basics. Activity 3-1: VFD Familiarization. 4.VFD Installation. 5.VFD Programming. Activity 5-1: Local/Remote Control. Activity 5-2: Motor Magnetic Field Current. Activity 5-3: Reversing Directions. Activity 5-4: Acceleration and Deceleration. Activity 5-5: Using the VFD's I/O. Activity 5-6: Master/Slave. Activity 5-7: Skip Frequencies. Activity 5-8: S-Curves. Activity 5-9: Braking. Activity 5-10: Voltage Boost. Activity 5-11: Operating Above Base Motor Speed. 6.VFD Troubleshooting and Maintenance. Activity 6-1: I/O Waveforms. Activity 6-2: Checking IGBT Modules. 7. DC Drives. Glossary. Index.