Principles of electric machines with power electronic applications
Up-to-date treatment of conventional electromechanical energy conversion devices incorporates unique coverage of the all-important semiconductor devices and systems for speed control. Prepares readers to understand the principles of operation and performance characteristics of electric machines and energy devices. A background chapter discusses the history of electromechanical energy conversion devices, and reviews the latest development in this important area. Treats the power and semiconductor devices that are the backbone of advanced speed control mechanisms. Covers power electronic systems; rectifiers, controllers, inverters, choppers in detail. Examines adjustable speed drives for ac and dc machines. Devotes considerable attention to matching motor and load.
- OSTI ID:
- 5901271
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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ANALYTICAL SOLUTION
CONTROL EQUIPMENT
CONVERSION
ELECTRIC MOTORS
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
ELECTROMECHANICS
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
ENERGY CONVERSION
ENERGY SYSTEMS
EQUIPMENT
HISTORICAL ASPECTS
INDUCTION
MECHANICS
MOTORS
OPERATION
PERFORMANCE
POWER SYSTEMS
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES
SYNCHRONIZATION