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The most complete, up-to-date guide to industrial electricity
This practical resource offers comprehensive coverage of the entire electrical field and its equipment, including troubleshooting and repair. You'll learn how to read and interpret schematics and drawings and safely work with all electrical components and systems on the jobsite.
The Second Edition features a new chapter on robotics, a new 16-page color insert, and information on the latest codes, regulations, and devices. Filled with more than 650 photos and diagrams, study questions, review problems, and detailed answers, this career-building tool helps you enhance your electrical and electronics expertise and apply it effectively in the workplace.
Industrial Electricity and Motor Controls , Second Edition covers:
Tools and equipment
Safety in the workplace
Symbols used in electrical wiring diagrams and ladder diagrams
Control circuits and diagrams
Switches
Magnetism and solenoids
Relays
Electric motors
Timers and sensors
Solenoids and valves
Motor starting methods
Solid-state reduced-voltage starters
Speed control and monitoring
Motor control and protection
Three-phase controllers
Drives
Transformers
Power generation
Power distribution systems
Programmable controllers
Robotics
Careers in electricity
List of contents
Part I: Tools, Theory and Equipment(Chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
Part II: Electric Motors(Chapter: 8)
Part III: Motor Controls and Drives(Chapters: 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
Part IV: Transformers, Power Generation, and Power Distribution(Chapters: 18, 19, 20)
Part V: Programmable Controllers, PLCs(Chapter:21)
Part VI: Troubleshooting and Maintenance(Chapter 22)
Part VII: Robots and Robotics(Chapter 23)
Part VIII: Careers
Glossary: (to be updated, and expanded to include Robotics)
Appendices: (to be modified with corrections to latest e-mail addresses andsearch sources)
About the author
Rex Miller is Professor Emeritus of Industrial Technology at the State University of New York College at Buffalo where he taught technical curriculums at the college level for more than 40 years. Dr. Miller authored or co-authored more than 100 texts for vocational and industrial arts programs.
Mark R. Miller is Professor of Industrial Technology and coordinator of that section of the Department of HRD & Technology at the University of Texas at Tyler. Dr. Miller teaches courses in construction for future middle managers and has authored or co-authored technical books and many technical articles.
Summary
Now with an eight-page color insert, this fully updated, hands-on guide helps you develop your electrical and electronic skills and applications in control circuits, motors, fans, and more.
