Details the various types of motors and their characteristics, as well as motor selection. Discusses induction-, synchronous-, and direct-current motor analysis and design; testing for performance; and motor insulation, control, and protection.
We recognize the monumental and successful work of Professors Richard H.Englemann and William H.Middendorf in preparing the first edition of the Handbook of Electric Motors. We have retained the organization of the previous edition and the text has been updated and revised to reflect the most recent advances and technology.
Although it is sometimes assumed that electric motor technology is mature, with only incremental changes to be expected, that is not the case. In the few years since the publication of the first edition there have been many advances and innovations in materials, electronics, controls, and motor geometries or concepts. Some of those developments primarily interest academics, but many have made a major impact on motor manufacturing and application and other advances are emerging commercially. The size of this work has been expanded by more than 30% in order to deal with the new developments, without slighting the established technologies.
