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A great resource for beginner students and professionals alike

Introduction to Energy, Renewable Energy and Electrical Engineering: Essentials for Engineering Science (STEM) Professionals and Students brings together the fundamentals of Carnot''s laws of thermodynamics, Coulomb''s law, electric circuit theory, and semiconductor technology. The book is the perfect introduction to energy-related fields for undergraduates and non-electrical engineering students and professionals with knowledge of Calculus III. Its unique combination of foundational concepts and advanced applications delivered with focused examples serves to leave the reader with a practical and comprehensive overview of the subject.

The book includes:

  • A combination of analytical and software solutions in order to relate aspects of electric circuits at an accessible level
  • A thorough description of compensation of flux weakening (CFW) applied to inverter-fed, variable-spe

    Table of Contents

    Acknowledgments xiii

    Summary xv

    Preface xix

    Glossary of Symbols, Abbreviations, and Acronyms xxix

    About the Companion Website liii

    1 Basic Concepts 1

    1.1 Energy Conservation: Laws of Thermodynamics 1

    1.2 Converting Heat to Mechanical Power 2

    1.2.1 Carnot Cycle, Carnot Machines, and Carnot Efficiency 4

    1.2.2 Rankine Cycle 8

    1.2.3 Brayton Cycle 9

    1.2.4 Ericsson Cycle 9

    1.2.5 Internal Combustion Engines 10

    1.2.6 Steam, Gas, and Oil Turbines 13

    1.2.7 Energy Content of Common Fuels (e.g. Gasoline, Diesel, Methanol, Hydrogen) 15

    1.3 Heat Pumps and Air-Conditioning Units 15

    1.3.1 Heating Cycle Of Heat Pump 21

    1.3.2 Combined Heating and Cooling Performance (CHCP) Coefficient of a Residence 22

    1.4 Hydro Turbines 24

    1.5 Wind Power and the Lanchester–Betz–Joukowsky Limit 26

    1.6 Thermal Solar and PV Plants 28

    1.7 Capacity Factors 40

    1.8 Force Calculations Based on Coulomb’s Law 40

    1.8.1 Electric Charge 41

    1.8.2 Electrostatic Force 43

    1.9 Conductors, Insulators, and Semiconductors 45

    1.10 Instantaneous Current i and Voltage v 46

    1.10.1 Instantaneous Voltage v, Work/Energy work, and Power p 46

    1.11 The Question of Frequency: AC Versus DC Distribution and Transmission Systems 47

    1.12 Reference Directions and Polarities of Voltages and Currents 52

    1.13 Power p 53

    1.14 Ideal Passive Electric Circuit Elements 53

    1.15 Independent and Dependent Voltage and Current Sources 55

    1.16 Galvanic Elements, Voltaic Series, and Lead–Acid Batteries 55

    1.17 Electrolysis 60

    1.18 Flow Batteries and Fuel Cells 61

    1.19 Reformer 61

    1.20 Energy Storage Plants 62

    1.21 Current Projects and Issues with Potential Solutions 62

    1.22 Software in Public Domain (e.g. PSPICE, Mathematica, MATLAB/Simulink) 68

    1.23 Summary 68

    Problems 69

    References 80

    Appendix 1.A Design Data of Photovoltaic Power Plant of Figure E1.6.1 85

    Appendix 1.B The Nature of Electricity and Its Manufacturing 89

    Appendix 1.C The Cost of Electricity in a Renewable Energy System 99

    2 Electric Circuit Laws 103

    2.1 Ohm’s Law and Instantaneous Electric Power p(t) 103

    2.2 Kirchhoff’s Current and Voltage Laws (KCL) and (KVL), Respectively 104

    2.3 Application of KVL to Single-Loop Circuits 107

    2.3.1 Voltage Division or Voltage Divider 108

    2.4 Single-Node Pair Circuits 109

    2.4.1 Current Division 110

    2.5 Resistor Combinations 112

    2.6 Nodal Analysis 115

    2.7 Loop or Mesh Analysis 117

    2.8 Superposition 118

    2.8.1 Principle of Superposition 119

    2.9 Source Exchange/Transformation 121

    2.10 Thévenin’s and Norton’s Theorems 122

    2.10.1 Equivalency of Thévenin and Norton Circuits 126

    2.11 Wheatstone and Thomson Bridges 128

    2.12 Summary 131

    Problems 132

    References 137

    3 DC Circuit Transient Analysis 139

    3.1 Capacitors 139

    3.1.1 Energy Stored in a Capacitor 139

    3.1.2 Capacitor Combination Formulas 146

    3.2 Inductors 147

    3.2.1 Energy Stored in an Inductor 148

    3.2.2 Inductor Combination Formulas 151

    3.3 Transient Analysis Applied to Circuits Resulting in First-Order, Ordinary Differential Equations with Constant Coefficients 152

    3.3.1 RC Series Network and Time Constant τRC 152

    3.3.2 RL Series Network and Time Constant τRL 156

    3.4 Transient Analysis Applied to Circuits Resulting in Second-Order, Ordinary Differential Equations with Constant Coefficients 160

    3.5 Summary 167

    Problems 168

    References 176

    4 Alternating Current (AC) Steady-State Analysis with Phasors 179

    4.1 Sinusoidal and Cosinusoidal Functions 179

    4.2 Sinusoidal/Cosinusoidal and Complex Number Relations 180

    4.2.1 Definition of Phasors 181

    4.3 Phasor Relations for Circuit Elements such as Resistor, Inductor, and Capacitor 187

    4.3.1 Resistor 187

    4.3.2 Inductor 187

    4.3.3 Capacitor 188

    4.3.4 Definition of Impedance z and Admittance y 189

    Summary 192

    4.4 Delta-Wye Transformation 193

    4.5 Solution Based on Kirchhoff’s Laws 193

    4.6 Solution Using Nodal Analysis 196

    4.7 Solution with Mesh and Loop Analysis by Applying Kirchhoff’s and Ohm’s Laws 198

    4.8 Solution Based on Superposition 199

    4.9 Solution with Source Transformation/Exchange 202

    4.10 Solutions Employing Thevenin’s and Norton’s Theorems and Source Transformations 204

    4.11 Nonsinusoidal Steady-State Response 209

    4.12 Summary 213

    Problems 213

    References 220

    Appendix 4.A Conversion of Phasors from Rectangular to Polar Form 221

    5 Instantaneous and Steady-State Power Analysis 225

    5.1 Introduction 225

    5.2 Instantaneous Power p(t) 225

    5.3 Average (Real) Power P 228

    5.4 Relation Between Root-Mean-Square (rms) or Effective (eff) Value and Amplitude 230

    5.5 Fundamental or Displacement Power Factor 232

    5.6 Complex Power 238

    5.7 Fundamental Power Factor Correction 246

    5.8 Residential Single-Phase AC Power Circuits in the United States 250

    5.8.1 Power Requirements for Lighting Equipment 251

    5.9 Three-Phase Distribution and Transmission Networks 254

    5.9.1 Balanced Wye (Y) Source-Wye (Y) Load Connection 259

    5.9.2 Balanced Wye (Y) Source-Delta (Δ) Load Connection 261

    5.9.3 Treatment of Delta (Δ)-Connected Source 262

    5.9.4 Power Relationships for Three-Phase Balanced Systems 264

    5.10 Summary 265

    Problems 266

    References 274

    6 Coupled Magnetic Circuits, Single- and Three-Phase Transformers 277

    6.1 Introduction 277

    6.2 Magnetic Circuits 277

    6.3 Magnetically Coupled Circuits, Definition of Self- and Mutual Inductances 288

    6.4 Unsaturated or Linear Single-Phase Transformer 290

    6.5 Ideal Transformer 293

    6.6 Applications of Single-Phase Power Transformers 301

    6.7 Three-Phase Power Transformers 318

    6.8 To Ground or Not to Ground? That Is the Question 331

    6.9 Results Obtained Through More Accurate Calculation and Measurement Methods 331

    6.10 Summary 332

    Problems 334

    References 344

    7 Frequency Characteristics of Electric Circuits 349

    7.1 Introduction 349

    7.2 Sinusoidal/Cosinusoidal Frequency Analysis 350

    7.3 Passive Filters 350

    7.3.1 Poles and Zeros of Transfer Function 351

    7.3.2 First-Order RC Low-Pass Filter Circuit and Its Frequency Characteristics 352

    7.3.3 First-Order RC High-Pass Filter Circuit and Its Frequency Characteristics 354

    7.3.4 Band-Pass and Band-Rejection (Second-Order) Filter Circuits and Their Frequency Characteristics 356

    7.3.5 Series and Parallel Resonant RLC (Second-Order) Circuits 361

    7.4 Active Filters 368

    7.5 Summary 368

    Problems 369

    References 373

    8 Operational Amplifiers 375

    8.1 Introduction 375

    8.2 Ideal Operational (OP) Amplifier 376

    8.3 Noninverting OP Amplifier 377

    8.4 Unity-Gain OP Amplifier 378

    8.5 Inverting OP Amplifier 379

    8.6 Differential Amplifier 381

    8.7 Summing Networks 382

    8.8 Integrating and Differentiating Networks 383

    8.9 Active Filters 389

    8.10 Current-to-Voltage Converter 392

    8.11 Controllers for Electric Circuits 393

    8.11.1 P Controller 394

    8.11.2 I Controller 408

    8.11.3 PI Controller 409

    8.11.4 D Controller 409

    8.11.5 PID Controller 411

    8.11.6 PD Controller 417

    8.12 Summary 417

    Problems 419

    References 428

    9 Semiconductor Diodes and Switches 431

    9.1 Introduction 431

    9.2 The pn Junction: Elementary Building Block of Semiconductor Diodes and Switches 432

    9.3 Zener Diode 436

    9.4 Varistor 436

    9.5 Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) 437

    9.6 Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor (MOSFET) 440

    9.7 Thyristor (Current Gate) or Silicon-Controlled Rectifier (SCR) 440

    9.8 Triac 444

    9.9 Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) 445

    9.10 Gate Turn-Off Thyristor (GTO) 446

    9.11 Summary 446

    References 447

    10 Applications of Semiconductor Switches Using PSPICE: Uncontrolled and Controlled AC–DC Converters (Rectifiers), AC Voltage and Current Regulators and Controllers, and DC–AC Converters (Inverters) 449

    10.1 Half-Wave, Single-Phase Rectification 450

    10.2 Full-Wave, Single-Phase Rectification 473

    10.3 AC Current Controllers 484

    10.4 Clippers and Clampers 491

    10.5 Three-Phase Rectifiers 495

    10.6 Three-Phase Inverters 508

    10.7 Design of a Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plant 519

    10.8 Design of a Wind Power Plant 527

    10.9 Efficiency Increase of Induction Motors Based on Semiconductor Controllers and Influence of Harmonics on Power System Components 538

    10.10 Power Quality and the Use of Input and Output Filters for Rectifiers and Inverters 538

    10.11 Summary 550

    Problems 551

    References 557

    11 DC Machines Serving as Role Models for AC Rotating Machine Operation and Electronic Converters 561

    11.1 Introduction 561

    11.2 Mechanical Commutation Concept 565

    11.3 Equivalent Circuits and Voltage–Current Diagrams of Separately, Cumulatively, Differentially, Self-Excited, and Series-Connected DC Machines 576

    11.4 Speed and Torque Control 580

    11.5 Summary 589

    11.5 Problems 589

    References 596

    Appendix 11.A Magnetic Field Computation Based on Numerical Methods 598

    Appendix 11.B Sample Calculation of Self- and Leakage Inductances and Flux of a DC Machine Field Winding from Flux Plots 607

    12 Permanent-Magnet, Induction, and Synchronous Machines: Their Performance at Variable Speed and Torque 615

    12.1 Revolving Magnetic Field 616

    12.2 Permanent-Magnet Materials 624

    12.3 Designs of Permanent-Magnet Machines (PMMs) 630

    12.3.1 Speed and Torque Control of PMM 638

    12.3.2 Applications of PMM to Automobiles and Wind Power Plants 641

    12.4 Three-Phase (Polyphase) IMs: Balanced Operation 656

    12.4.1 Basic Principle of Operation 656

    12.4.2 Equivalent Circuits 660

    12.4.3 Types of Induction Machines 670

    12.4.4 Speed and Torque Control with Semiconductor Converters and Controllers of IM as Applied to Heat Pumps, Automobiles, Trains, and Wind Power Plants 670

    12.4.5 Optimization of Three- and Single-Phase IMs with Respect to Efficiency for Given Performance Constraints 683

    12.5 Polyphase Non-salient and Salient Pole Synchronous Machines (SMs) 684

    12.5.1 Equivalent Circuits, Phasor Diagrams, and Magnetic Field Distributions Based on Polycentric Grid/Mesh Systems 685

    12.5.2 Applications of SMs When Independently Controlling Speed and Torque 703

    12.6 Summary 703

    Problems 704

    References 709

    Index 715

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      Book Synopsis

      A great resource for beginner students and professionals alike

      Introduction to Energy, Renewable Energy and Electrical Engineering: Essentials for Engineering Science (STEM) Professionals and Students brings together the fundamentals of Carnot''s laws of thermodynamics, Coulomb''s law, electric circuit theory, and semiconductor technology. The book is the perfect introduction to energy-related fields for undergraduates and non-electrical engineering students and professionals with knowledge of Calculus III. Its unique combination of foundational concepts and advanced applications delivered with focused examples serves to leave the reader with a practical and comprehensive overview of the subject.

      The book includes:

      • A combination of analytical and software solutions in order to relate aspects of electric circuits at an accessible level
      • A thorough description of compensation of flux weakening (CFW) applied to inverter-fed, variable-spe

        Table of Contents

        Acknowledgments xiii

        Summary xv

        Preface xix

        Glossary of Symbols, Abbreviations, and Acronyms xxix

        About the Companion Website liii

        1 Basic Concepts 1

        1.1 Energy Conservation: Laws of Thermodynamics 1

        1.2 Converting Heat to Mechanical Power 2

        1.2.1 Carnot Cycle, Carnot Machines, and Carnot Efficiency 4

        1.2.2 Rankine Cycle 8

        1.2.3 Brayton Cycle 9

        1.2.4 Ericsson Cycle 9

        1.2.5 Internal Combustion Engines 10

        1.2.6 Steam, Gas, and Oil Turbines 13

        1.2.7 Energy Content of Common Fuels (e.g. Gasoline, Diesel, Methanol, Hydrogen) 15

        1.3 Heat Pumps and Air-Conditioning Units 15

        1.3.1 Heating Cycle Of Heat Pump 21

        1.3.2 Combined Heating and Cooling Performance (CHCP) Coefficient of a Residence 22

        1.4 Hydro Turbines 24

        1.5 Wind Power and the Lanchester–Betz–Joukowsky Limit 26

        1.6 Thermal Solar and PV Plants 28

        1.7 Capacity Factors 40

        1.8 Force Calculations Based on Coulomb’s Law 40

        1.8.1 Electric Charge 41

        1.8.2 Electrostatic Force 43

        1.9 Conductors, Insulators, and Semiconductors 45

        1.10 Instantaneous Current i and Voltage v 46

        1.10.1 Instantaneous Voltage v, Work/Energy work, and Power p 46

        1.11 The Question of Frequency: AC Versus DC Distribution and Transmission Systems 47

        1.12 Reference Directions and Polarities of Voltages and Currents 52

        1.13 Power p 53

        1.14 Ideal Passive Electric Circuit Elements 53

        1.15 Independent and Dependent Voltage and Current Sources 55

        1.16 Galvanic Elements, Voltaic Series, and Lead–Acid Batteries 55

        1.17 Electrolysis 60

        1.18 Flow Batteries and Fuel Cells 61

        1.19 Reformer 61

        1.20 Energy Storage Plants 62

        1.21 Current Projects and Issues with Potential Solutions 62

        1.22 Software in Public Domain (e.g. PSPICE, Mathematica, MATLAB/Simulink) 68

        1.23 Summary 68

        Problems 69

        References 80

        Appendix 1.A Design Data of Photovoltaic Power Plant of Figure E1.6.1 85

        Appendix 1.B The Nature of Electricity and Its Manufacturing 89

        Appendix 1.C The Cost of Electricity in a Renewable Energy System 99

        2 Electric Circuit Laws 103

        2.1 Ohm’s Law and Instantaneous Electric Power p(t) 103

        2.2 Kirchhoff’s Current and Voltage Laws (KCL) and (KVL), Respectively 104

        2.3 Application of KVL to Single-Loop Circuits 107

        2.3.1 Voltage Division or Voltage Divider 108

        2.4 Single-Node Pair Circuits 109

        2.4.1 Current Division 110

        2.5 Resistor Combinations 112

        2.6 Nodal Analysis 115

        2.7 Loop or Mesh Analysis 117

        2.8 Superposition 118

        2.8.1 Principle of Superposition 119

        2.9 Source Exchange/Transformation 121

        2.10 Thévenin’s and Norton’s Theorems 122

        2.10.1 Equivalency of Thévenin and Norton Circuits 126

        2.11 Wheatstone and Thomson Bridges 128

        2.12 Summary 131

        Problems 132

        References 137

        3 DC Circuit Transient Analysis 139

        3.1 Capacitors 139

        3.1.1 Energy Stored in a Capacitor 139

        3.1.2 Capacitor Combination Formulas 146

        3.2 Inductors 147

        3.2.1 Energy Stored in an Inductor 148

        3.2.2 Inductor Combination Formulas 151

        3.3 Transient Analysis Applied to Circuits Resulting in First-Order, Ordinary Differential Equations with Constant Coefficients 152

        3.3.1 RC Series Network and Time Constant τRC 152

        3.3.2 RL Series Network and Time Constant τRL 156

        3.4 Transient Analysis Applied to Circuits Resulting in Second-Order, Ordinary Differential Equations with Constant Coefficients 160

        3.5 Summary 167

        Problems 168

        References 176

        4 Alternating Current (AC) Steady-State Analysis with Phasors 179

        4.1 Sinusoidal and Cosinusoidal Functions 179

        4.2 Sinusoidal/Cosinusoidal and Complex Number Relations 180

        4.2.1 Definition of Phasors 181

        4.3 Phasor Relations for Circuit Elements such as Resistor, Inductor, and Capacitor 187

        4.3.1 Resistor 187

        4.3.2 Inductor 187

        4.3.3 Capacitor 188

        4.3.4 Definition of Impedance z and Admittance y 189

        Summary 192

        4.4 Delta-Wye Transformation 193

        4.5 Solution Based on Kirchhoff’s Laws 193

        4.6 Solution Using Nodal Analysis 196

        4.7 Solution with Mesh and Loop Analysis by Applying Kirchhoff’s and Ohm’s Laws 198

        4.8 Solution Based on Superposition 199

        4.9 Solution with Source Transformation/Exchange 202

        4.10 Solutions Employing Thevenin’s and Norton’s Theorems and Source Transformations 204

        4.11 Nonsinusoidal Steady-State Response 209

        4.12 Summary 213

        Problems 213

        References 220

        Appendix 4.A Conversion of Phasors from Rectangular to Polar Form 221

        5 Instantaneous and Steady-State Power Analysis 225

        5.1 Introduction 225

        5.2 Instantaneous Power p(t) 225

        5.3 Average (Real) Power P 228

        5.4 Relation Between Root-Mean-Square (rms) or Effective (eff) Value and Amplitude 230

        5.5 Fundamental or Displacement Power Factor 232

        5.6 Complex Power 238

        5.7 Fundamental Power Factor Correction 246

        5.8 Residential Single-Phase AC Power Circuits in the United States 250

        5.8.1 Power Requirements for Lighting Equipment 251

        5.9 Three-Phase Distribution and Transmission Networks 254

        5.9.1 Balanced Wye (Y) Source-Wye (Y) Load Connection 259

        5.9.2 Balanced Wye (Y) Source-Delta (Δ) Load Connection 261

        5.9.3 Treatment of Delta (Δ)-Connected Source 262

        5.9.4 Power Relationships for Three-Phase Balanced Systems 264

        5.10 Summary 265

        Problems 266

        References 274

        6 Coupled Magnetic Circuits, Single- and Three-Phase Transformers 277

        6.1 Introduction 277

        6.2 Magnetic Circuits 277

        6.3 Magnetically Coupled Circuits, Definition of Self- and Mutual Inductances 288

        6.4 Unsaturated or Linear Single-Phase Transformer 290

        6.5 Ideal Transformer 293

        6.6 Applications of Single-Phase Power Transformers 301

        6.7 Three-Phase Power Transformers 318

        6.8 To Ground or Not to Ground? That Is the Question 331

        6.9 Results Obtained Through More Accurate Calculation and Measurement Methods 331

        6.10 Summary 332

        Problems 334

        References 344

        7 Frequency Characteristics of Electric Circuits 349

        7.1 Introduction 349

        7.2 Sinusoidal/Cosinusoidal Frequency Analysis 350

        7.3 Passive Filters 350

        7.3.1 Poles and Zeros of Transfer Function 351

        7.3.2 First-Order RC Low-Pass Filter Circuit and Its Frequency Characteristics 352

        7.3.3 First-Order RC High-Pass Filter Circuit and Its Frequency Characteristics 354

        7.3.4 Band-Pass and Band-Rejection (Second-Order) Filter Circuits and Their Frequency Characteristics 356

        7.3.5 Series and Parallel Resonant RLC (Second-Order) Circuits 361

        7.4 Active Filters 368

        7.5 Summary 368

        Problems 369

        References 373

        8 Operational Amplifiers 375

        8.1 Introduction 375

        8.2 Ideal Operational (OP) Amplifier 376

        8.3 Noninverting OP Amplifier 377

        8.4 Unity-Gain OP Amplifier 378

        8.5 Inverting OP Amplifier 379

        8.6 Differential Amplifier 381

        8.7 Summing Networks 382

        8.8 Integrating and Differentiating Networks 383

        8.9 Active Filters 389

        8.10 Current-to-Voltage Converter 392

        8.11 Controllers for Electric Circuits 393

        8.11.1 P Controller 394

        8.11.2 I Controller 408

        8.11.3 PI Controller 409

        8.11.4 D Controller 409

        8.11.5 PID Controller 411

        8.11.6 PD Controller 417

        8.12 Summary 417

        Problems 419

        References 428

        9 Semiconductor Diodes and Switches 431

        9.1 Introduction 431

        9.2 The pn Junction: Elementary Building Block of Semiconductor Diodes and Switches 432

        9.3 Zener Diode 436

        9.4 Varistor 436

        9.5 Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) 437

        9.6 Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor (MOSFET) 440

        9.7 Thyristor (Current Gate) or Silicon-Controlled Rectifier (SCR) 440

        9.8 Triac 444

        9.9 Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) 445

        9.10 Gate Turn-Off Thyristor (GTO) 446

        9.11 Summary 446

        References 447

        10 Applications of Semiconductor Switches Using PSPICE: Uncontrolled and Controlled AC–DC Converters (Rectifiers), AC Voltage and Current Regulators and Controllers, and DC–AC Converters (Inverters) 449

        10.1 Half-Wave, Single-Phase Rectification 450

        10.2 Full-Wave, Single-Phase Rectification 473

        10.3 AC Current Controllers 484

        10.4 Clippers and Clampers 491

        10.5 Three-Phase Rectifiers 495

        10.6 Three-Phase Inverters 508

        10.7 Design of a Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plant 519

        10.8 Design of a Wind Power Plant 527

        10.9 Efficiency Increase of Induction Motors Based on Semiconductor Controllers and Influence of Harmonics on Power System Components 538

        10.10 Power Quality and the Use of Input and Output Filters for Rectifiers and Inverters 538

        10.11 Summary 550

        Problems 551

        References 557

        11 DC Machines Serving as Role Models for AC Rotating Machine Operation and Electronic Converters 561

        11.1 Introduction 561

        11.2 Mechanical Commutation Concept 565

        11.3 Equivalent Circuits and Voltage–Current Diagrams of Separately, Cumulatively, Differentially, Self-Excited, and Series-Connected DC Machines 576

        11.4 Speed and Torque Control 580

        11.5 Summary 589

        11.5 Problems 589

        References 596

        Appendix 11.A Magnetic Field Computation Based on Numerical Methods 598

        Appendix 11.B Sample Calculation of Self- and Leakage Inductances and Flux of a DC Machine Field Winding from Flux Plots 607

        12 Permanent-Magnet, Induction, and Synchronous Machines: Their Performance at Variable Speed and Torque 615

        12.1 Revolving Magnetic Field 616

        12.2 Permanent-Magnet Materials 624

        12.3 Designs of Permanent-Magnet Machines (PMMs) 630

        12.3.1 Speed and Torque Control of PMM 638

        12.3.2 Applications of PMM to Automobiles and Wind Power Plants 641

        12.4 Three-Phase (Polyphase) IMs: Balanced Operation 656

        12.4.1 Basic Principle of Operation 656

        12.4.2 Equivalent Circuits 660

        12.4.3 Types of Induction Machines 670

        12.4.4 Speed and Torque Control with Semiconductor Converters and Controllers of IM as Applied to Heat Pumps, Automobiles, Trains, and Wind Power Plants 670

        12.4.5 Optimization of Three- and Single-Phase IMs with Respect to Efficiency for Given Performance Constraints 683

        12.5 Polyphase Non-salient and Salient Pole Synchronous Machines (SMs) 684

        12.5.1 Equivalent Circuits, Phasor Diagrams, and Magnetic Field Distributions Based on Polycentric Grid/Mesh Systems 685

        12.5.2 Applications of SMs When Independently Controlling Speed and Torque 703

        12.6 Summary 703

        Problems 704

        References 709

        Index 715

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