Electrical Motor Controls for Integrated Systems

Electrical Motor Controls for Integrated Systems, Fourth Edition, is the industry-leading reference that covers electrical, motor, and mechanical devices and their use in industrial control circuits. The text provides the architecture for acquiring the knowledge and skills required in an advanced manufacturing environment. This environment integrates mechanical, electrical, and fluid power systems, which has expanded the skills required by today?s technicians. The text begins with basic electrical and motor theory, builds on circuit fundamentals, and reinforces comprehension through examples of practical industrial applications. Special emphasis is placed on the development of troubleshooting skills throughout the text. Each chapter includes review questions to reinforce key concepts. Answers to the odd-numbered review questions are located in the back of the text. Answers to all review questions are located in the Answer Key. A Green Tech section is included at the end of each chapter to promote energy efficiency. The Appendix contains 29 useful tables, charts, and formulas, including metric conversions. The Glossary defines over 500 technical terms related to electrical theory, motors, motor control circuits, and control devices.