"This book will introduce the reader to a broad range of motor types and control systems. It provides an overview of electric motor operation, selection, installation, control and maintenance. The text covers Electrical Code references applicable to the installation of new control systems and motors, as well as information on maintenance and troubleshooting techniques. It includes coverage of how motors operate in conjunction with their associated control circuitry. Both older and newer motor technologies are examined. Topics covered range from motor types and controls to installing and maintaining conventional controllers, electronic motor drives and programmable logic controllers." -- Publisher's description.

This textbook provides an overivew of electric motor control for industrial automation, identifiying key concepts and stressing real-world applications, procedures, and operations. Mathematical operations are simplified, and problems are solved by basic applications. In addition to motor control, co

This authoritative reference provides up-to-date information on theory, design, and practical applications for anyone concerned with electric and electronic motor controls. The reader is guided step by step through every conceivable application for controlling motors in residential, commercial and industrial installations. Also covered are starting and stopping motors, overload protection, overcurrent protection, reversing, changing speed, jogging, plugging and sequence control. Of special interest are energy management systems and programmable controllers. For the second edition, a new chapter has been added on the subject of solid state devices.