Motor Control Fundamentals

Written by a Master Electrician in an easy-to-understand format, MOTOR CONTROL FUNDAMENTALS speaks the language of the trade without overwhelming new learners with extraneous, advanced content.

A stepping-stone to more complex electrical topics, this text prepares construction electricians with a solid foundation in the key electrical principles they are likely to encounter in the industry.

Short enough for a single course; the book thoroughly addresses AC motors, motor theory, and motor control circuits--at a far more reasonable price than others on the market.

Covers the areas essential to today's electricians, such as Electric Motor Magnetic Theory, Motor Nameplates, Solenoids, Overload Units, Motor Control Circuit Ladder Diagrams, and VFDs, as well as the latest tools and equipment.

A perfect jobsite resource, this text reinforces concepts with practice labs developed for even the simplest motors lab settings.