Power Electronics and Motor Control (Electronics Texts for Engineers and Scientists) - Hardcover

Shepherd, William; Hulley, L. N.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521321557 ISBN 13: 9780521321556

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1988

Synopsis

In recent years, great changes have taken place in the types of semiconductor devices used as power switches. This clear and concise advanced textbook is a comprehensive introduction to power electronics. It considers analog electronics, electric motor control and adjustable speed electrical drives, both a.c. and d.c. In this second edition, the authors have added a completely new chapter dealing with the application of PWM techniques in induction motor speed control. They have also entirely rewritten the chapters dealing with electronic switching devices and adjustable speed drives to ensure the text is completely up to date. With numerous worked examples, exercises, and diagrams, advanced undergraduates and postgraduates will find this a readable and immensely useful introduction to the subject of power electronics.

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Book Description

A new chapter on the application of PWM techniques in induction motor speed control has been added to this second edition of a comprehensive introduction to power electronics. The chapters on electronic switching devices and adjustable speed drives have also been completely rewritten.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521321557
• ISBN 13: 9780521321556
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 490