Basics of Electric Motors: Including Polyphase Induction and Synchronous Motors

"Clearly describing technical matters in nontechnical language, Anthony J. Pansini covers the what, why, where, and how of the equipment used in the utilization of electrical power to accomplish mechanical work.This informative guide fully covers:- equipment construction- operation and maintenance- solutions to the problems caused by proper operation- testing and troubleshooting techniques- safety hazards and their remediesSupporting the jargon-free text and aiding the reader's comprehension of the material covered are numerous illustrations taken from various publications, industry and trade literature, catalogs, training manuals, equipment suppliers' operating and maintenance instructions, and utility standards and specifications." - from the cover