02545nam a2200349 a 4500 1/45205 140819s2003 uk 001 0 eng 1417505494 (electronic bk.) 9781417505494 (electronic bk.) 0080473911 9780080473918 9780750658089 0750658088 48164 N$T eng N$T OCLCQ YDXCP OCLCQ IDEBK NRU OCLCE E7B OCLCQ EBLCP OCLCO OCLCQ OPELS OCLCF GR-PeUP Barnes, Malcolm. Practical variable speed drives and power electronics [electronic resource] / Malcolm Barnes. Oxford ; Burlington, MA : Newnes, 2003. 1 online resource (xii, 286 p.) : ill. Practical professional books from Elsevier Includes "Glossary of common terms used with AC variable speed drives" (p. [266]-276) and index. Cover; Frontmatter; 1. Introduction; 2. 3-Phase AC induction motors; 3. Power electronic converters; 4. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC); 5. Protection of AC converters and motors; 6. Control systems for AC variable speed drives; 7. Selection of AC converters; 8. Installation and commissioning; 9. Special topics and new developments; Appendix A: Motor protection -- direct temperature sensing; Appendix B: Current measurement transducers; Appendix C: Speed measurement transducers; Appendix D: International and national standards. 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.?Provides a fundamental understanding of the installation, operation and troubleshooting of Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)?Includes practical coverage of key topics such as troubleshooting, control wiring, operating modes, braking types, automatic restart, harmonics, electrostatic discharge and EMC/EMI issues?Essential reading for electrical engineers and those using VSDs for applic. Variable speed drives. Electronic books. Practical professional books from Elsevier. INST UNIPILB EBOOKS 20140819 00b48164 00b48164 ONLINE 0 ScienceDirect http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780750658089 /webopac/covers/03/48164_0080473911.jpg /webopac/covers/03/48164_9780080473918.jpg /webopac/covers/03/48164_9780750658089.jpg /webopac/covers/03/48164_0750658088.jpg