Electrical Machines (Paperback)

S.K. Sahdev

ISBN 10: 1108431062 / ISBN 13: 9781108431064

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2017

About this Item

Paperback. An extensive and easy-to-read guide covering the fundamental concepts of electrical machines, highlighting transformers, motors, generators and magnetic circuits. It provides in-depth discussion on construction, working principles and applications of various electrical machines. The design of transformers, functioning of generators and performance of induction motors are explained through descriptive illustrations, step-by-step solved examples and mathematical derivations. A separate chapter on special purpose machines offers important topics such as servomotors, brushless motors and stepper motors, which is useful from industrial perspective to build a customized machine. Supported by 400 solved examples, 600 figures, and more than 1000 self-assessment exercises, this is an ideal text for one or two-semester undergraduate courses on electrical machines under electrical and electronics engineering. This useful guide follows a structured approach to explain construction and functioning of electrical machines. Section-wise practice problems including short answer type questions and numerical questions are provided at regular intervals. Numerous solved examples, multiple choice questions, review, and open book questions are offered in the book. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Seller Inventory # 9781108431064

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Electrical Machines (Paperback)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1108431062
• ISBN 13: 9781108431064
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

An extensive and easy-to-read guide covering the fundamental concepts of electrical machines, highlighting transformers, motors, generators and magnetic circuits. It provides in-depth discussion on construction, working principles and applications of various electrical machines. The design of transformers, functioning of generators and performance of induction motors are explained through descriptive illustrations, step-by-step solved examples and mathematical derivations. A separate chapter on special purpose machines offers important topics such as servomotors, brushless motors and stepper motors, which is useful from industrial perspective to build a customized machine. Supported by 400 solved examples, 600 figures, and more than 1000 self-assessment exercises, this is an ideal text for one or two-semester undergraduate courses on electrical machines under electrical and electronics engineering.

About the Author

S. K. Sahdev is Associate Dean at the Faculty of Technology and Science at Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar. He has more than thirty-five years of teaching experience. In addition, he has helped industrial units set-up electrical laboratories for testing and developing their products. He has authored six books. His areas of interest include electrical machines, electric drives and power electronics.