3rd Edition

Energy-Efficient Electric Motors, Revised and Expanded

By Ali Emadi Copyright 2004

    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.

    Induction Motor Characteristics
    Energy-Efficient Motors
    Electric Power Costs
    The Power Factor
    Applications of Induction Motors
    Power Electronic Drivers
    Adjustable-Speed Drives and Applications
    Adjustable-Speed Induction Motor Drives
    Switched Reluctance Motor Drives
    Permanent Magnet and Brush-Less DC Motor Drives
    Economics of Energy-Efficient Motors and Systems
    Utility Interface Issues
    Selected Readings
    Index

    Biography

    Ali Emadi (McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada) (Author)

    "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