Guide to Electric Machinery and Transformers

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[1] Review of Electric Circuit Theory

  • Introduction
  • Direct-Current Circuit Analysis
  • Alternating-Current Circuit Analysis
  • Three-Phase Circuits
  • Power & Impedance Measurements
  • Summary
  • Quiz

[2] Review of Basic Laws of Electromagnetism

  • Introduction
  • Maxwell’s Equations
  • Magnetic Materials & Their Properties
  • Magnetic Circuits
  • Self & Mutual Inductances
  • Magnetically Coupled Coils
  • Magnetic Losses
  • Permanent Magnets
  • Summary
  • Quiz

[3] Principles of Electromechanical Energy Conversion

  • Introduction
  • Electric Field as a Medium
  • Magnetic Field as a Medium
  • A Coil in a Uniform Magnetic Field
  • A Coil in a Time-Varying Magnetic Field
  • Synchronous Motor
  • Reluctance Motor
  • Electromagnetic Relays
  • Summary
  • Quiz

[4] Transformers

  • Introduction
  • Construction of a Transformer
  • An Ideal Transformer
  • A Non-ideal Transformer
  • Voltage Regulation
  • Maximum Efficiency Criterion
  • Determination of Transformer Parameters
  • Per-Unit Computations
  • The Autotransformer
  • Three-Phase Transformers
  • The Constant-Current Transformer
  • Instrument Transformers
  • Summary
  • Quiz

[5] Direct-Current Generators

  • Introduction
  • Mechanical Construction
  • Armature Windings
  • Induced emf Equation
  • Developed Torque
  • Magnetization Characteristic of a DC Machine
  • Theory of Commutation
  • Armature Reaction
  • Types of DC Generators
  • Voltage Regulation
  • Losses in DC Machines
  • A Separately Excited DC Generator
  • A Shunt Generator
  • A Series Generator
  • Compound Generators
  • Maximum Efficiency Criterion
  • Summary
  • Quiz

[6] Direct-Current Motors

  • Introduction
  • Operation of a DC Motor
  • Speed Regulation
  • Losses in a DC Motor
  • A Series Motor
  • A Shunt Motor
  • The Compound Motor
  • Methods of Speed Control
  • The Ward-Leonard System
  • Torque Measurement
  • Braking or Reversing DC Motors
  • Summary
  • Quiz

[7] Synchronous Generators

  • Introduction
  • Construction of a Synchronous Machine
  • Armature Windings
  • Pitch Factor
  • Distribution Factor
  • Winding Connections
  • Induced emf Equation
  • The Equivalent Circuit
  • Power Relationships
  • Synchronous Generator Tests
  • The External Characteristic
  • Salient-Pole Synchronous Generator
  • Parallel Operation of Synchronous Generators
  • Summary
  • Quiz

[8] Synchronous Motors

  • Introduction
  • Power Expressions
  • Effect of Excitation
  • Power Factor Correction
  • Summary
  • Quiz

[9] Polyphase Induction Motors

[10] Single-Phase Motors

[11] Dynamics of Electric Machines

  • Introduction
  • DC Machine Dynamics
  • Synchronous Generator Dynamics
  • Summary
  • Quiz

[12] Special-Purpose Electric Machines

  • Introduction
  • Permanent-Magnet Motors
  • Step Motors
  • Switched-Reluctance Motors
  • Brushless DC Motors
  • Hysteresis Motors
  • Linear Induction Motors
  • Summary
  • Quiz
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