Motors & Drives Information

Electric Motor Drive, Installation and Troubleshooting By Glen A. Mazur and William J. Weindorf, American Technical Publishers, Inc., 2003, 473 pages, $52.00

This book is a comprehensive reference for use in the electrical industry, the maintenance industry, specialized electrical training programs, and closely related fields. The book takes a very systematic approach to both installation and troubleshooting electric motor drives. Electric motor drives are defined as electronic devices that control the direction, speed, torque, and other operating functions of an electric motor in addition to providing motor protection and monitoring functions.

Topics covered include: electric motor drive component theory and operation, application and selection of electric motors and motor drives, electric motor drive installation and programming fundamentals, electron and conventional theory, electric motor drive safety, and troubleshooting tasks and techniques. Many large, detailed, high quality visuals are included throughout. Diagrams, schematics, and photographs are well selected and well placed in the book. Practical applications and safety are stressed throughout the book. The book also includes information on motor load requirements, motor control, electric motor drive operation fundamentals, drive startup procedures, and drive test tools primarily directed a industrial or manufacturing type applications. Common test instruments are pictured in realistic working settings.

A CD-ROM with the book includes: quick quizzes that reinforce fundamental concepts in each text chapter; an illustrated Glossary of industry terms with links to key text illustrations, animated graphics, and video clips; interactive access to common test tool connections; and reference material that provides internet links to related industry and standards organizations.

Although this a high quality book and would make an excellent reference for instructors in agricultural electrical courses, it is likely too focused in just motors and motor drives for use by general as a text for college-level agricultural students.

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