Principles Underlying the Design of Electrical Machinery - Softcover

Slichter, W I

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1025928482 ISBN 13: 9781025928487

Publisher: Tradd Street Press, 2026

Synopsis

"Principles Underlying the Design of Electrical Machinery" is a comprehensive technical treatise that delves into the fundamental physical and mathematical concepts essential for the engineering of electrical apparatus. The work serves as an authoritative guide on the systematic approach to designing various types of electrical machines, including direct-current generators and motors, alternating-current generators, and synchronous motors.

The text focuses on the practical application of electromagnetic theory, providing detailed explanations of magnetic circuits, armature windings, and commutation. By emphasizing the relationship between theoretical principles and actual machine dimensions, the book offers a structured methodology for calculating performance characteristics and efficiency. This volume is particularly valuable for its clear exposition of the trade-offs involved in electrical design, such as balancing size, cost, and operational stability.

As a foundational text in electrical engineering literature, "Principles Underlying the Design of Electrical Machinery" captures the technical rigor of early 20th-century industrial development. It remains a significant resource for students and practitioners interested in the evolution of power systems and the enduring laws of physics that govern the conversion of energy through rotating machinery.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1025928482
• ISBN 13: 9781025928487
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 328