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Industrial Electricity and Motor Controls

Rex Miller, Mark R. Miller

Dramatically Improve Your Knowledge Base, Skills, and Applications in Every Area of Industrial Electricity

Turn to Industrial Electricity and Electric Motor Controls for complete coverage of the entire industrial electrical field from the basics of electricity to equipment, to troubleshooting and repair.

Packed with over 650 illustrations, the latest codes and regulations, many study questions and review problems, this career-building tool shows you how to boost your skills and confidence, and then apply this expertise effectively in the workplace.

All of the information needed for a thorough understanding of Motor Controllers and their theory, operation, installation and maintenance of various electrical systems is provided.

The book is designed primarily for use by Apprentice Training Programs, Journeyman Training, Vocational-Technical Schools and Two-Year Colleges where a need for a better grasp of the terminology and processes are present.

It also includes strategies for avoiding common problems and performing proper procedures on every job.

Table of contents:

Introduction
Chapter 1. Tools and Equipment
Chapter 2. Safety in the Workplace
Chapter 3. Symbols
Chapter 4. Control Circuits and Diagrams
Chapter 5. Switches
Chapter 6. Magnetism and Solenoids
Chapter 7. Relays
Chapter 8. Electric Motors
Chapter 9. Timers and Sensors
Chapter 10. Sensors and Sensing
Chapter 11. Solenoids and Valves
Chapter 12. Motor Starting Methods
Chapter 13. Solid-State Reduced-Voltage Starters
Chapter 14. Speed Control and Monitoring
Chapter 15. Motor Control and Protection
Chapter 16. Three-Phase Controllers
Chapter 17. Drives
Chapter 18. Transformers
Chapter 19. Power Generation
Chapter 20. Power Distribution Systems
Chapter 21. Programmable Controllers
Chapter 22. Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Chapter 23. Careers in Electricity

Glossary
Appendix I: DC Motor Trouble Chart
Appendix II: Wound-Rotor Motor Trouble Chart
Appendix III: Fractional-Horsepower Motor Trouble Chart
Appendix IV: Selection of Dual-Element Fuses for Motor-Running Overload Protection
Appendix V: Tables and Formulas
Appendix VI: Full-Load Currents of AC and DC Motors
Appendix VII: Power Factor Correcting Capacitors
Appendix VIII: Switch Symbols
Appendix IX: Wiring Diagram Symbols
Appendix X: Unit Prefixes
Appendix XI: Conversion Factors
Appendix XII: Decibel Table
Index

About the Authors:

Rex Miller is Professor Emeritus of Industrial Technology at State University College at Buffalo, and has taught technical curriculums at the high school, technical school, and college level for more than 40 years. He is the co-author of John Wiley's Refrigeration: Home and Commercial and Air Conditioning: Home and Commercial. He is also co-author of McGraw-Hill's best selling Carpentry & Construction and the Electrician's Pocket Manual... author of more than 100 texts for vocational schools and industrial arts programs at all levels.

Mark R. Miller is Professor and Head of Industrial Technology at University of Texas in Tyler, and has taught technical curriculums at high school, technical school and college level for more than 20 years. He is the co-author of Adel's Refrigeration: Home and Commercial and Air Conditioning: Home and Commercial and is the author of more than 30 texts for the trades and technical programs

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448 Pages

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