Martin Brown

Power Electronics in Motor Drives (eBook, PDF)

Principles, Application and Design

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This book is aimed at people who want to understand how AC drives (also known as inverter drives) work and how they are used in industry. It is much more about the practical design and application of drives than about the mathematical principles behind them. The key principles of power electronics are described and presented in a simple way, as are the basics of both DC and AC motors. The different parts of an AC drive are explained, together with the theoretical background and the practical design issues such as cooling and protection. An important part of the book gives details of the features and functions often found in AC drives, and gives practical advice on how and where to use these. A wide range of drive applications are described from fresh water pumping to baggage handling systems. The practical problems of using AC drives in industry are presented, and together with the application and function descriptions should prove useful and informative. Significant new standards are being introduced over the next few years, changing requirements for both users and manufacturers of drives and motors; this book explains their importance. Also described is future drive technology, including a matrix inverter. The mathematics is kept to an essential minimum. Some basic understanding of mechanical and electrical theory is presumed, and a basic knowledge of single and three phase AC systems would be useful. Anyone who uses or installs drives, or is just interested in how these powerful electronic products operate and control modern industry, will find this book fascinating and informative.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Elektor International Media
• Seitenzahl: 242
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780905705897
• Artikelnr.: 64205716

Autorenporträt

Martin Brown graduated from Leicester University and worked in power electronics, joining Siemens in 1981 where he developed several innovative, high voltage power supplies for use in the terrestrial side of satellite communications. In 1987 he worked with a small team to develop a low cost AC inverter drive to control the speed of industrial induction motors. It was a technical and commercial success! More drives soon followed and later Martin became involved with customer applications, visiting sites all around the world. He continued his travels as a trainer for service, sales and support personnel as well as customers. He visited customers' installations and plant, experiencing first hand just how drives are really used - and often abused. This insight, adding to his technical knowledge of the subject has culminated in a useful mass of experience. Martin retired from Siemens UK in 2009 and felt his knowledge and experience was worth sharing in this book. When he isn't writing, he enjoys classic motor cycles, walking and travelling.