Variable speed drives : principles and applications for energy cost savings / David W. Spitzer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Spitzer, David William, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Variable speed drives.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (226 pages)

Edition:

4th edition

Place of Publication:

New York : Momentum Press, LLC, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Variable speed drive technology spans virtually the entire industrial revolution, from the development of the steam engine to modern microprocessor-based electronic motor controllers. Applications of the technology range from miniature motors that can be held in one's hand to pieces of rotating equipment that are considerably larger than the tallest man. Refinements of this technology, fueled in recent years by improved reliability and performance of electronic devices, are occurring at a more rapid pace than ever, resulting in greater performance at lower cost. The net result is a new world of technical and economic opportunity for those who are astute enough to grasp the potential of this technology in its various and sundry forms.

Contents:

1. Introduction

2. Electrical basics

3. Hydraulic basics

4. Chemistry basics

5. Instrumentation basics

6. Prime utility costs

7. Plant utilities

8. Application of control valves

9. Alternate final control elements

10. Variable frequency drive technology

11. Control valves vs. variable speed drives

12. Typical variable speed drive applications

13. Selling a project : the economic approach

14. Applications

15. HVAC applications

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

"First, second, third editions published by ISA (The Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society)."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-283-89603-6

1-60650-365-0

OCLC:

830170428