Electromechanics (Sixth Edition)

Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald et al. (), Liu Xinzheng et al. ()
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The main objective of this book remains to help readers build a solid foundation in the basic principles of mechatronics and electrical machines. Across all its editions, Electromechanics has always focused on the physical nature and analytical methods of electrical machines. Mastering the content covered in this textbook will lay the groundwork for understanding many practical motor application problems while preparing readers for advanced courses in motor design and control. The book begins with magnetic circuits and magnetic materials, introducing the principles of electromechanical energy conversion as a foundation, and provides an in-depth explanation of transformers, synchronous machines, induction motors, DC motors, reluctance motors, stepper motors, as well as the principles of single-phase and two-phase machines. The emphasis of the book is on the physical nature and analytical methods of electrical machines, with the primary goal of helping readers establish a solid foundation in motor principles. Additionally, the book introduces power electronic components and application circuits in power drive systems, and discusses motor speed and torque control. To reflect advanced analytical tools, MATLAB software is incorporated into examples and end-of-chapter problems. As a classic textbook in electromechanics, this book has been revised multiple times and remains enduringly popular. It can serve as a textbook or teaching reference for undergraduate engineering majors in electrical engineering and automation or other related fields, as well as a reference for engineering professionals.