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Dramatically Improve Your Knowledge Base, Skills, and Applications in Every Area of Industrial Electricity
Turn to Industrial Electricity and Electric Motor Controls for complete coverage of the entire industrial electrical field - from the basics of electricity to equipment, to troubleshooting and repair.
Packed with over 650 illustrations, the latest codes and regulations, many study questions and review problems, this career-building tool shows you how to boost your skills and confidence, and then apply this expertise effectively in the workplace. It also includes strategies for avoiding common problems and performing proper procedures on every job. Industrial Electricity and Electric Motor Controls features:
- Learning how to read blueprints, schematics, schedules, site plans, as well as mechanical or electrical plans.
- Information on electric motors and their controls.
- Troubleshooting and repair techniques using the ladder diagram or schematic.
- Methods for achieving safety in the workplace.
- A handy glossary of terms.
- A large selection of appendices for reference.
Inside this Comprehensive Book on Industrial Electricity You Will Find:
From the Preface
Industrial Electricity and Motor Controls has been designed for use by industrial electricians and apprentices who install and operate electrical systems as well as for others concerned with motor controls. These include electricians, technicians, engineers, electrical contractors and such as drafters and designers of electrical systems. We assume that the reader has a working knowledge of basic electricity and electric motor theory and operation, but a quick review of basics is provided for those who can use it. The book builds on that base to provide a working knowledge of the many aspects of maintenance systems.
All the information needed for a thorough understanding of motor controllers and their theory, operation, installation, and maintenance of various electrical systems is provided. The book is designed primarily for use by apprentice training programs, journeyman training, vocational-technical schools and two-year colleges where a need for a better grasp of the terminology and processes are present.
A glossary is provided for use by the technician and apprentice to aid in keeping current with the rapidly evolving terminology and equipment.
There are ample illustrations for showing the equipment long established in this field. However, the field is rapidly progressing and this material can serve as a valuable resource for those who are attempting to keep up with the latest developments in motor control. Obviously, not all problems can be presented here; a great deal of on-the-job ingenuity is required.
As you know it is not possible to learn to swim without first getting a feel for the water. Neither is it possible to learn all there is to know about electrical controls by reading about them. You must be willing to get practical experience and devote time to the development of skills related to the job.
It is the authors' hope that the book will serve as an appetizer to those really interested in going into this exciting, yet demanding field.
• Tools • Safety in the Workplace • Symbols • Control Circuits and Diagrams • Switches • Magnetism and Solenoids • Relays • Motors • Timers and Sensors • Sensors and Sensing • Solenoids and Valves • Motor Starting Methods • Solid State Reduced Voltage Starters • Speed Control and Monitoring • Motor Control and Protection • Three-Phase Controllers • Drives • Transformers • Power Generation • Power Distribution Systems • Programmable Controllers • Troubleshooting and Maintenance • Industrial Electricity as a Career • Appendices: DC Motor Trouble Chart, Wound-Rotor Motor Trouble Chart, Fractional Horsepower Motor Trouble Chart, Selection of Dual-Element Fuses for Motor-Running Overload Protection, Tables and Formulas, Full-Load Currents of AC and DC Motors, Power Factor Correcting Capacitors, Switch Symbols, Wiring Diagram Symbols, Unit Prefixes, Conversion Factors, Decibel Table
Table of Contents
Introduction. Chapter 1: Tools and Equipment. Chapter 2: Safety in the Workplace. Chapter 3: Symbols. Chapter 4: Control Circuits and Diagrams. Chapter 5: Switches. Chapter 6: Magnetism and Solenoids. Chapter 7: Relays. Chapter 8: Electric Motors. Chapter 9: Timers and Sensors. Chapter 10: Sensors and Sensing. Chapter 11: Solenoids and Valves. Chapter 12: Motor Starting Methods. Chapter 13: Solid-State Reduced-Voltage Starters. Chapter 14: Speed Control and Monitoring. Chapter 15: Motor Control and Protection. Chapter 16: Three-Phase Controllers. Chapter 17: Drives. Chapter 18: Transformers. Chapter 19: Power Generation. Chapter 20: Power Distribution Systems. Chapter 21: Programmable Controllers. Chapter 22: Troubleshooting and Maintenance. Chapter 23: Careers in Electricity. Glossary. Appendix I: DC Motor Trouble Chart. Appendix II: Wound-Rotor Motor Trouble Chart. Appendix III: Fractional-Horsepower Motor Trouble Chart. Appendix IV: Selection of Dual-Element Fuses for Motor-Running Overload Protection. Appendix V: Tables and Formulas. Appendix VI: Full-Load Currents of AC and DC Motors. Appendix VII: Power Factor Correcting Capacitors. Appendix VIII: Switch Symbols. Appendix IX: Wiring Diagram Symbols. Appendix X: Unit Prefixes. Appendix XI: Conversion Factors. Appendix XII: Decibel Table. Index.
About the Authors
Rex Miller is Professor Emeritus of Industrial Technology at the State University College at Buffalo. He has taught technical courses on all levels, from high school through graduate school, for more than 40 years. Dr Miller is the author or coauthor of over 100 textbooks, including McGraw-Hill's best-selling Carpentry and Construction, Electrician's Pocket Manual, and Electricity and Electronics for HVAC.
Mark Miller is Professor anc Coordinator of Industrial Technology at the University of Texas at Tyler. Dr Miller is the author or coauthor of over 30 textbooks for trade and technical programs, including Audel's Refrigeration: Home and Commercial, Audel's Air Conditioning: Home and Commercial, and McGraw-Hill's Electricity and Electronics for HVAC.
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