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Industrial Electricity and Motor Controls, Second Edition / Rex Miller, Mark R. Miller

Author
Miller, Rex
Published
New York, N.Y. : McGraw-Hill Education, [2013]
Copyright Date
?2013
Edition
2nd edition.
Physical Description
1 online resource (529 pages) : 525 illustrations
Additional Creators
Miller, Mark R.
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Language Note
In English.
Contents
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- About the Authors -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction: A Quick Review of the Basics -- Performance Objectives -- What Is Electricity? -- Elements and Atoms -- Electrical Materials -- Generating Electricity -- Voltage and Current -- Ohm?s Law -- Power -- Measuring Electricity -- Controlling Electricity -- Resistors -- Review Questions -- Chapter 1: Tools and Equipment -- Performance Objectives -- Hand Tools -- Soldering Gun -- Electrical Tools -- Special Tools for Specific Jobs -- Review Questions -- Review Problems -- Chapter 2: Safety in the Workplace -- Performance Objectives -- Electrical Shock -- Electrical Safety Measures -- Electrical Codes -- OSHA -- Fire Extinguishers -- Safe Working Practices -- Tool Safety -- Review Questions -- Review Problems -- Chapter 3: Symbols -- Performance Objectives -- Electrical Symbols -- Electronic Symbols -- Relay Contact Symbols -- Line Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams, and Ladder Diagrams -- Review Questions -- Review Problems -- Chapter 4: Control Circuits and Diagrams -- Performance Objectives -- Wiring Diagrams -- Line Diagram or Ladder Diagram -- Undervoltage Release -- Two-Wire Control Circuits -- Thermostat Control -- Undervoltage Protection -- Three-Wire Control Circuits -- Overcurrent Protection for Control Circuits -- Transformers in Control Circuits -- Review Questions -- Review Problems -- Chapter 5: Switches -- Performance Objectives -- Controlling Electricity -- Drum Switch -- Float Switches -- Flow Switches -- Foot Switches -- Joystick -- Interlock Switches -- Limit Switches -- Pressure Switches -- Pushbutton Switches -- Safety Switches -- Selector Switches -- Single-Pole Switches -- Start-Stop Switches -- Temperature Switches -- Toggle Switches -- Transistor Switching -- Vacuum Switches -- Review Questions -- Review Problems -- Chapter 6: Magnetism and Solenoids -- Performance Objectives -- Solenoids -- Construction of Solenoids -- Shading Coils -- Solenoid Coils -- Alternating Current Hum -- Review Questions -- Review Problems -- Chapter 7: Relays -- Performance Objectives -- Relays -- Solid-State Relays -- Phase-Failure Relays -- Solid-State Monitoring Relays -- Types of Solid-State Relay Switching -- Thermal Overload Relays -- Types of Thermal Overload Relays -- Electromagnetic Relays and Motors -- Electromechanical Relays -- Relay Operating Characteristics -- Review Questions -- Review Problems -- Chapter 8: Electric Motors -- Performance Objectives -- Motor Classifications -- DC Motors -- AC Motors -- Review Questions -- Review Problems -- Chapter 9: Timers and Sensors -- Performance Objectives -- Time and Timers -- Dashpot or Pneumatic Time-Delay Timers -- Synchronous Clock Timers -- Solid-State Timers -- Time-Delay Relays -- General Purpose Timing Relays -- Control of Programmable Timers -- Digital Solid-State Timer/Counter -- DIP Switches -- Pneumatic Timing Relays -- Motor-Driven Timers -- Sequence Control -- Programmable Timers -- Sensors -- Review Questions -- Review Problems -- Chapter 10: Sensors and Sensing -- Performance Objectives -- Classes of Sensors -- Presence Sensing -- Limit Switches -- Speed Switches -- Pressure Controls -- Theory of Operation -- Temperature Controls -- Float Switches -- Encoders -- Proximity Switches -- Photoelectric Switches -- Switch Applications -- Automatic Identification -- Radio-frequency Identification Systems -- Bar Code Readers and Decoders -- Multiplexing -- Vision System -- Review Questions -- Chapter 11: Solenoids and Valves -- Performance Objectives -- Solenoids -- Industrial Solenoids -- Applications -- Solenoid Valves in Circuits -- Review Questions -- Chapter 12: Motor Starting Methods -- Performance Objectives -- Electric Motors -- Starting the Motor -- Repulsion-Induction Motor -- Capacitor-Start Motor -- Reversibility -- Permanent Split-Capacitor Motor -- Shaded-Pole Motor -- Split-Phase Motor -- Polyphase Motor Starters -- Reduced-Voltage Starting Methods -- Primary Resistor Starting -- Autotransformer Starting -- Part-Winding Starting -- Wye-Delta or Star-Delta Starters -- Multispeed Starters -- Consequent-Pole Motor Controller -- Full-Voltage Controllers -- Starting Sequence -- Protection Against Low Voltage -- Time-Delay Protection -- Review Questions -- Chapter 13: Solid-State Reduced-Voltage Starters -- Performance Objectives -- Electromechanical Devices -- Reduced-Voltage Starting -- Silicon-Controlled Rectifiers -- Solid-State Stepless Acceleration -- Logic Rack -- Shorted SCR Switch -- Elementary Wiring Diagrams for Solid State -- Diac -- Triac -- Light-Emitting Diodes -- Using Solid-State Control and Electromagnetic Devices -- Surge Suppressors -- Lightning Protection -- Review Questions -- Chapter 14: Speed Control and Monitoring -- Performance Objectives -- Motor Speed Control -- Squirrel-Cage Motors -- Synchronous Motors -- Wound-Rotor Motors -- Frequency Speed Control -- Multispeed Starters -- Speed Monitoring -- Review Questions -- Chapter 15: Motor Control and Protection -- Performance Objectives -- Motor Control -- Manual Starters -- Solid-state Motor Controller -- Sequence Control -- When Starting Any One Requires Another -- Jogging -- Plugging -- Braking -- Motor Protection -- Review Questions -- Chapter 16: Three-Phase Controllers -- Performance Objectives -- The Three-Phase Motor -- Starters -- Duplex Motor Controllers -- Medium-Voltage Controllers -- Solid-State Motor Controller -- Motor Control Centers -- Review Questions -- Chapter 17: Drives -- Performances Objectives -- Fans, Blowers, and Pumps -- Adjustable-Speed Drives -- Adjustable-Frequency AC Drives -- CSI Inverters -- Variable-Voltage Inverters -- Pulse-Width-Modulated Inverters -- Eddy Current Drives -- Variable-Pitch Drives -- Wound-Rotor AC Motor Drives -- DC Drives -- Regulated Speed Drives -- Open-Loop Controls (Traditional Approach) -- Closed-Loop Controls -- DC Drives: Advantages and Disadvantages -- DC Drives and Systems -- Solid-State Digital AC Drives -- Review Questions -- Chapter 18: Transformers -- Performance Objectives -- Transformers -- Iron-Core Transformer -- Autotransformers -- Transformer Losses -- Core Construction -- Transformer Oil -- Autotransformers: Three- and Single-Phase -- Buck and Boost Transformers -- Dry-Type Transformers -- Special Transformers -- Liquid-Filled Transformers -- Submersible Transformer -- Transformer Applications -- Motor Transformers -- Harmonic Mitigating Transformers and AC Line Reactors -- Review Questions -- Review Problems -- Chapter 19: Power Generation -- Performance Objectives -- Basic Principle -- Components of the Alternator -- Types of Alternators -- Wye and Delta Configurations -- Frequency -- Load Changes -- Voltage Regulation -- Standby or Emergency Power Sources -- Prime Mover Systems -- Power Management Systems -- Review Questions -- Review Problems -- Chapter 20: Power Distribution Systems -- Performance Objectives -- Sources of Commercial AC -- Distribution -- Systems Analysis -- Measurement of Power -- Transformers -- Switching -- Review Questions -- Review Problems -- Chapter 21: Programmable Controllers -- Performance Objectives -- Solid-State Electronics -- The Programmable Controller -- The Environment Affects Performance -- Electrical Noise -- Solid-State Reliability -- Controllers -- Review Questions -- Chapter 22: Robots and Robotics -- The Robot as a System -- Robot History -- Classifying Robots -- Work Envelope -- Robot Motion Capabilities -- Four Systems Classifications for the Arm -- Drive Systems for Robots -- End-Effectors -- Limit Switches -- Sensors -- LEDs -- Proximity Sensors -- Power for Robots -- Electric Motors -- Servo-Controlled Robots -- Actuators -- Controllers -- Sensor Inputs -- Vision Systems -- Parts Handling -- Line Tracking -- Computer Integrated and Manufacturing -- Review Questions -- Chapter 23: Troubleshooting and Maintenance -- Performance Objectives -- Troubleshooting and the Electrician -- Preventive Maintenance -- Maintenance of Small Electric Motors -- Motor Problems -- Common Motor Problems and Their Causes -- Troubleshooting Aids -- Power Supply Disturbances -- Motors with Squirrel-Cage Rotors -- Testing the Centrifugal Switch in a Single-Phase Motor -- Testing for Short Circuits between Run and Start Windings -- Capacitor Testing -- Using Meters to Check for Problems -- Troubleshooting Guide -- Motor Life -- Performance Characteristics -- Motor Protection -- DC Motor Problems -- Solid-State Equipment Troubleshooting -- Review Questions -- Chapter 24: Careers in Electricity -- Performance Objectives -- Industries that Employ Electricians -- Careers in Electricity -- General Information -- Starting Your Own Business -- The Development of Leadership -- The Future -- Appendices -- I. DC Motor Trouble Chart -- II. Wound-Rotor Motor Trouble Chart -- III. Fractional-Horsepower Motor Trouble Chart -- IV. Selection of Dual-Element Fuses for Motor-Running Overload Protection -- V. Tables and Formulas -- VI. Full-Load Currents of AC and DC Motors -- VII. Power Factor Correcting Capacitors -- VIII. Switch Symbols -- IX. Wiring Diagram Symbols -- X. Unit Prefixes -- XI. Conversion Factors -- XII. Decibel Table -- XIII. Electrical and Electronic Symbols Used in Schematics -- Glossary -- Answers to Review Questions and Problems -- Index -- Color Inserts.
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ISBN
9780071818704 (e-ISBN)
0071818707 (e-ISBN)
9780071818698 (print-ISBN)
0071818693 (print-ISBN)
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Other Forms
Also available in print edition.
Reproduction Note
Electronic reproduction. New York, N.Y. : McGraw Hill, 2013. Mode of access: World Wide Web. System requirements: Web browser. Access may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions.
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Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
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