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Electric Motor Handbook
by: H. Wayne Beaty, James L. Kirtley
Topics include: magnetic runout, terminal flux, reluctance synchronous motor, radial flux density, slot leakage inductance, proportional compensator, stray load loss, zigzag leakage, canonical cell, medium motors, integral compensator, current source drive, commutator machines, winding factor, buck converter, phase belts, quadrature axis, torque per unit volume, rotor impedance, flux linked, integral compensation, axis inductance, stator leakage reactance, round rotor, velocity servo
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Electric Review, Nov. 2004
wealth of information... electric motors and... way... applied to various industriesexemplary job... logicaleasy-to-read... Seasoned techniciansunder-graduate[s]... alike will be served... recommended
Review
The advent of the personal computer has made the study of electricity an electrical components all the more important. Today, an estimated 3 out of 5 homes have implemented computer systems, and we rely on these instruments in all facets of our daily lives. Accordingly, a true understanding of this topic is necessary for students pursuing science and computer-related degree certification. And that's just where Electric Motor comes into play: In this text students of the discipline will find a wealth of information about all kinds of electric motors and the way that they have been applied to various industries world-wide. Beaty and Kirtley have done an exemplary job in surveying the subject and then creating a manual that is logical and relatively easy to read. In the course of their analysis, the authors discuss the kinds of electrical motors in use today, the ways in which they function, tests to conduct to insure best performance, and ways that motors are designed for different applications. Simply, Electric Motor covers the full spectrum in terms of analyzing the components that drive so many different kinds of systems -- from the work place to the home office, and everything between. Seasoned technicians and under-graduate students alike will be served equally well by this handbook as it offers real insight into the ways the engines of the world turn.
In short, Electric Motor should be required reading in all training courses that explore these subjects. Further recommended as a general reference text for both college and public sector libraries.
Book Description
From portable CD drivers to heavy industry behemoths--all the essential facts about electric motors in one comprehensive reference
It thoroughly covers updated traction applications, the latest on solid-state motor-drive controllers, electrical and mechanical parameters, specifications, shapes, performance, protection, and every size of motor made--from those used in portable CDs to the motors required by heavy industry.
From the Back Cover
From portable CD drivers to heavy industry behemoths--all the essential facts about electric motors in one comprehensive reference. This fact-paced handbook is the unrivaled source for professionals who work in electric motors--whether the applications are commercial, industrial, or consumer. It thoroughly covers updated traction applications, the latest on solid-state motor-drive controlers, electrical and mechanical parameters, specifications, shapes, performance, protection, and every size of motor made--from those used in portable CDs to the motors required by heavy industry. The most authoritative book you can buy on electric motor specifications and applications!
About the Author
H. Wayne Beaty is the former managing editor of Electric Light and Power and editor of McGraw-Hill's Standard Handbook of Electrical Engineering, Thirteenth Edition.
Reviews:
A mis-titled work - new title: "Theory of Electric Motors"
This book was a huge disappointment. There is not a useful word in it for the electric motor end-user or designer needing an off-the-shelf electric motor.
If you're looking for information on electric motors, like: lubrication, bearings, seals, cooling, standard mount styles and sizes, common motor abbreviations (TEFC, TEAO, etc.), how to size and choose a motor, energy efficiency, preventative maintenance techniques, or anything that might be even remotely practical, DO NOT waste your time on this book.
McGraw-Hill Publishing would be wise to commission a new book called "Electic Motor Practical Handbook" covering the above mentioned topics. While I own many of McGraw's (usually excellent) "Handbook" series of titles, this is the first that I would rate a utter flop.
James R. Hendershot Jr. is the president of MOTORSOFT which owns Magna Physics Publishing. He has a B.S. and M.S. in Physics. He has 30 years experience in practical hands-on permanent magnet motor design and development. He has designed hundreds of brushless motors for computer disc drives, servo systems and high speed machine tools spindles. He is also a leader in the development of Switched/Variable Reluctance Motors. He has written numerous technical papers, publications and given tutorials on all motor subjects. Co-author with Professor T Miller of leading text book on Permanent Magnet Brushless Motors and Generators. Consulting services range from motor design, patent exploration, and tutorials.
I am a degreed electrical engineer with 7 years of experience in the electric motor industry. Even I couldn't understand this book. Extensive portions of the book state equations using calculus. There is little explaination of the equations. The book appears to be a collection of advanced technical papers previously written for IEEE academic symposiums. Unless you are very comfortable with calculus and already know how to design electric motors, this book will be unintelligable. This collection of advanced academic papers demonstrates the authors command of the discipline and got him published. It was not written to educate the reader. A collection of academic papers does not constitute a handbook. I have a more than mild suspicion the five star review by an earlier "reader" may be a ringer.
This is probably a great book for the right audience. It seems to be targeted to the design engineer that specs motors for hard-drives, electric cars, etc. It contains a solid mathematical description of the motor characterics which includes the use a calculus. For the product design engineer, this is a great book.
If your a hands on person, a new undergrad looking for intuitive insight, or an old geezer (like me) just trying to remember how motors work and the basics, this probably isn't the book for you if you have even the slightest inclination towards a social life.
This electric motor handbook by Kirtley and Beaty is an excellent general textbook on all types of electric motors. The main reason for this endorcement is that they have done an excellent job of covering all major types of motors and they have included most of the new design currently being investigated for new motor applications. These include "slotless" brushless, "imbedded" brushless, switched reluctance, linear machines and solid rotor induction. These types are usually not addressed in other similar books and are currently more important than the old traditional motor types. The reason for this is due to the new machine tools and electric traction for cars and buses as well as other new motor applications.
The authors have provided a clear but short technical overview of each motor type so that they can be understood by many people working in the motor application industries.
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