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    Practical Variable Speed Drives and Power Electronics
    Practical Variable Speed Drives and Power Electronics
    Practical Variable Speed Drives and Power Electronics
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    Practical Variable Speed Drives and Power Electronics

    By Malcolm Barnes

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    Typical practical applications of VSDs in process control and materials handling, such as those for pumping, ventilation, conveyers, compressors and hoists are covered in detail.

    · Provides a fundamental understanding of the installation, operation and troubleshooting of Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)· Includes practical coverage of key topics such as troubleshooting, control wiring, operating modes, braking types, automatic restart, harmonics, electrostatic discharge and EMC/EMI issues· Essential reading for electrical engineers and those using VSDs for applications such as pumping, ventilation, conveyors and hoists in process control, materials handling and other industrial contexts
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherElsevier Science
    Release dateJun 16, 2003
    ISBN9780080473918
    Practical Variable Speed Drives and Power Electronics
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    Malcolm Barnes

    Malcom Barnes is a professional engineer with over thirty-five years' experience specialising in automation, switchgear and process control equipment. He is a director of Automated Control Systems based in Perth, Western Australia. Malcom has presented numerous courses in automation and variable speed drives throughout the world.

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