Energy-Efficient Electric Motors, Revised and Expanded

Ali Emadi author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Inc

Published:30th Aug '04

Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

Energy-Efficient Electric Motors, Revised and Expanded cover

This detailed reference provides guidelines for the selection and utilization of electric motors for improved reliability, performance, energy-efficiency, and life-cycle cost. Completely revised and expanded, the book reflects the recent state of the field, as well as recent developments in control electronics, the economics of energy-efficient motors and systems, and advanced power electronic drivers. It includes five new chapters covering key topics such as the fundamentals of power electronics applicable to electric motor drives, adjustable speed drives and their applications, advanced switched reluctance motor drives, and permanent magnet and brushless DC motor drives.

"The book is useful to engineers, purchasing managers, and equipment manufacturers for informed decision making in electronic motor selection, implementation, and operation. The Third Edition offers five new chapters covering such topics as the fundamentals of power electronics applicable to electric motor drives and adjustable speed drives and their applications, among other subjects."
- Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 127, No. 2, Feb 2005


"…useful to those choosing motors for particular applications and to motor manufacturers who need to have an appreciation for the customer's perspective."
IEEE Insulation Magazine

"…well-illustrated and contains many useful graphs and tables."
Energy World

ISBN: 9780824757359

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 703g

426 pages

3rd edition