Smarajit Ghosh is Professor, Department of Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering, Thapar University, Patiala, Punjab. He did his B.Tech. and M.Tech. in Electrical Machines and Power Systems from Calcutta University and has doctorate in Electrical Power and Distribution Systems from IIT, Kharagpur. He has contributed several research papers in international and national journals. His areas of research are Load Flow Study, Application of Fuzzy Logic, Artificial Neural Networks and Differential Evolution in Electric Power Distribution Systems.

He is the recipient of Bharat Jyoti Award. He had also served BITS, Pilani and Sikkim Manipal University as an Assistant Professor and Professor respectively. He has guided number of Ph.D. students as a single supervisor.

Introduction

1. Transformers
2. Three- Phase Transformers
3. Basic Concepts of Rotating Machines
4. DC Generators
5. DC Motors
6. Synchronous Generators
7. Synchronous Motors
8. Polyphase Induction Motors
9. Single -; phase Motors and Special Machines

Appendix A Basic Definition, Hysteresis and Eddy Current Losses

Appendix B Reluctance Motor

Appendix C MMF of Distributed Winding

Appendix D Torques in AC and DC Machine

Appendix E Separation of No-load Losses of an Induction Motor

Appendix F Separation of Losses of an Induction Motor

Appendix G Tertiary Windings

Appendix H Solid State Control of Drives

Multiple Choice Questions

References

Index

• New and improved figures, diagrams and equations
• Explicit and rigorous treatment of transformers-;current, potential and welding transformers
• Auto transformers, Three Phase transformers, and Rotating machines are discussed in detail
• Detailed discussion of Polyphase Induction motors
• Covers electromechanical energy conversion
• Special machines, AC/DC servomotors, linear induction motors and permanent magnet DC motors (PMDC)
• Pedagogy includes solved numerical problems, practice problems, short answer questions and multiple choice questions with answers.