Electrical Motor Control Systems : Electronic and Digital Controls Fundamentals and Applications

by Patrick, Dale R.; Fardo, Stephen W.

• ISBN13: 9781566377027
• ISBN10: 1566377021
• Edition: Lab
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-02-01
• Publisher: Goodheart-Willcox Pub

Summary

Electrical Motor Control Systems provides an overview of electrical motor control for industrial automation. Key concepts are presented using a big picture or systems approach. Real-world applications, procedures, and operations are stressed throughout. Mathematical operations are simplified and problems are solved by basic applications.

Table of Contents

Unit I--Electrical Basics
Electrical Conductors	7	(2)
Electrical Tool Identification	9	(2)
Soldering and Terminal Connections	11	(4)
Basic Electrical Symbols	15	(2)
Electrical Components, Equipment, and Symbols	17	(6)
Resistor Color Code	23	(4)
Measuring Resistance	27	(6)
Measuring Voltage	33	(8)
Measuring Current	41	(8)
Basic Electrical Problem Solving	49	(8)
Series DC Circuits	57	(4)
Parallel DC Circuits	61	(4)
Combination DC Circuits	65	(4)
Power in DC Circuits	69	(4)
Basic AC Electrical Circuit Problems	73	(4)
Measuring AC Voltage	77	(6)
Inductance and Inductive Reactance	83	(4)
Capacitance and Capacitive Reactance	87	(4)
Series RL Circuits	91	(4)
Series RC Circuits	95	(4)
Series RCL Circuits	99	(4)
Parallel RL Circuits	103	(4)
Parallel RC Circuits	107	(4)
Working with Permanent Magnets	111	(2)
The Nature of Magnetism	113	(2)
Making an Electromagnet	115	(2)
Unit II--Electrical Distribution for Industry
Problems for Electrical Distribution Systems	117	(4)
Transformer (Self Test)	121	(2)
Transformer Operation	123	(2)
Transformer Turns Ratio	125	(2)
Transformer Problems	127	(2)
Autotransformer Principles	129	(4)
Electrical Conductors and Insulators	133	(4)
National Electrical Code (Self Test)	137	(2)
Power Distribution Substation Visit	139	(2)
Distribution for Electrical Lighting	141	(8)
Distribution for Duplex Outlets and Door Chimes	149	(4)
Three-Phase Transformer Schematics	153	(4)
Three-Phase Transformer Calculations	157	(2)
Unit III--Electric Motor Basics
Electric Motor Principles	159	(4)
Series-Wound DC Motors	163	(4)
Shunt-Wound DC Motors	167	(6)
Single-Phase AC Capacitor-Start Motors	173	(4)
Shaded-Pole AC Motors	177	(4)
Three-Phase AC Synchronous Motors	181	(4)
AC Synchronous Motors	185	(4)
Synchro Systems	189	(4)
Unit IV--Electrical Motor Control
Industrial Symbols and Diagrams	193	(4)
Types of Switches	197	(2)
Float Switches	199	(4)
Motor Control with Magnetic Contractors	203	(4)
Magnetic Contractor Wiring	207	(4)
Electromagnetic Relays	211	(4)
Load Centers	215	(4)
Three-Phase Motor Controls	219	(4)
Three-Phase Reversing Controls	223	(4)
Single-Phase Control Equipment	227	(4)
Forward and Reverse Control Circuits	231	(4)
Forward and Reverse Control Wiring for Three-Phase Motors	235	(4)
Forward and Reverse Control Wiring for Direct Current Motors	239	(4)
Dynamic Braking	243	(4)
Unit V--Electronic Control Basics
Industrial Electronics Symbols	247	(4)
Characteristics of Diodes	251	(4)
Zener Diode Testing	255	(4)
Characteristics of Transistors	259	(6)
Bipolar Transistor Testing	265	(4)
Field-Effect Transistor Testing	269	(2)
MOSFET Characteristics	271	(6)
SCR Testing	277	(4)
Triac Testing	281	(2)
Universal Motor Speed Control	283	(4)
Inverting Op-Amps	287	(4)
Noninverting Op-Amps	291	(4)
Proximity Detectors	295	(4)
Reed Switches	299	(4)
Touch Switch Circuit	303	(4)
Temperature Sensors	307	(4)
Thermocouple Applications	311	(4)
Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT) Detector	315	(4)
Strain Gauges	319	(2)
Thermistors	321	(4)
Unit VI--Industrial Electronic Control Systems
Motor-Driven Timers	325	(2)
Motor-Driven Repeat Cycle Timer	327	(4)
Thermal Time-Delay Relays	331	(6)
Time Constant Circuits	337	(4)
Digital Timers	341	(4)
555 Stable Multivibrators	345	(4)
IC Interval Timers	349	(4)
Delay Timer Loads	353	(4)
Mechanical Action Timers	357	(4)
Light-Emitting Diades	361	(2)
Photovaltaic Cells	363	(4)
Light-Activated Silicon Controlled Rectifier	367	(4)
Phototransistors	371	(2)
Liquid Level Control	373	(4)
Unit VII--Digital Control, PLCs, Robotics, Troubleshooting, and Preventive Maintenance
Binary Numbers	377	(4)
Octal and Hexadecimal Numbers	381	(4)
Digital Logic Functions	385	(6)
Combination Logic Gates	391	(8)
R-S Flip-Flops	399	(6)
Binary Counter ICs	405	(4)
Binary-Coded-Decimal Counters	409	(4)
Octal and Hexadecimal Counters	413	(4)
Digital Counting Systems	417	(4)
Oscilloscope Measurement	421	(4)
Chart Recorders	425	(2)
Single-Phase Power Measurement	427	(4)
Three-Phase Power Measurement	431	(4)
Watthour Meter Familiarization	435	(2)
Dynamometer Analysis of Electric Motors	437	(4)
Appendix	441