Practical Variable Speed Drives and Power Electronics
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Practical Variable Speed Drives and Power Electronics

  1. 304 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Practical Variable Speed Drives and Power Electronics

About this book

Typical practical applications of VSDs in process control and materials handling, such as those for pumping, ventilation, conveyers, compressors and hoists are covered in detail.Ā·Provides a fundamental understanding of the installation, operation and troubleshooting of Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)Ā·Includes practical coverage of key topics such as troubleshooting, control wiring, operating modes, braking types, automatic restart, harmonics, electrostatic discharge and EMC/EMI issuesĀ·Essential reading for electrical engineers and those using VSDs for applications such as pumping, ventilation, conveyors and hoists in process control, materials handling and other industrial contexts

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Frontmatter
  3. 1. Introduction
  4. 2. 3-Phase AC induction motors
  5. 3. Power electronic converters
  6. 4. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
  7. 5. Protection of AC converters and motors
  8. 6. Control systems for AC variable speed drives
  9. 7. Selection of AC converters
  10. 8. Installation and commissioning
  11. 9. Special topics and new developments
  12. Appendix A: Motor protection ā€” direct temperature sensing
  13. Appendix B: Current measurement transducers
  14. Appendix C: Speed measurement transducers
  15. Appendix D: International and national standards
  16. Appendix E: Glossary of common terms used with AC variable speed drives
  17. Index