Direct-Current Machinery: A Text-Book on the Theory and Performance of Generators and Motors (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Harold Pender

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656507225 ISBN 13: 9780656507221

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the theory and real-world performance of direct-current generators and motors.

This classic text presents the principles electrical engineers rely on, from fundamental magnetic and electrical theory to practical testing and application. Written for undergraduate students and instructors, it emphasizes understanding over design details and pairs theory with hands-on procedures.

Inside, you’ll find clear explanations of how direct-current machines work, how their performance is measured, and how various factors like armature reaction, commutation, and voltage regulation affect operation. The book also covers testing methods used in labs and industry, and it references standard practices of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers.

• Foundational theory of generators and motors, including the key electrical and magnetic concepts.
• How to analyze performance using graphical methods, flux considerations, and saturation effects.
• Practical approaches to testing, efficiency calculations, and interpreting test results.
• Guidance on equipment construction, ratings, and operating characteristics for different machine types.

Ideal for readers of electrical engineering who want a solid, practical understanding of direct-current machinery and its testing and performance evaluation.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656507225
• ISBN 13: 9780656507221
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 328