Katson Theory & Performance of Electrical Machines by J.B. Gupta

Content

• Magnetic Circuits and Induction
• Principles of Electromechanical Energy Conversion
• Basic Concepts of Rotating Electrical Machines
• Construction of DC Machines
• Armature Reaction and Commutation in DC Machines
• Operating Characteristics and Application of DC Generators
• Parallel Operation of DC Generators
• Operating Characteristics and Applications of DC Motors
• Speed Control, Starting and Braking of DC Motors
• Losses, Testing and Maintenance of DC Machines
• Special Types of DC Machines
• Thyristor Control of Electric Motors
• Objective Type Questions
• Polyphase Circuits
• Objective Questions with Answers
• Transformers
• Transformers (Continued)
• Synchronous Generators or Alternators
• Rotating Magnetic Fields
• Synchronous Motors
• Parallel Operation of Alternators
• Construction, Theory and Operation of Polyphase Induction Motors
• Starting, Speed Control and Braking of Polyphase Induction Motors
• Special Induction and Polyphase Commutator Machines
• Fractional Kilowatt Motors
• Synchronous Converters
• Rectifiers
• Objective Questions with Answers