Utilization of Electric Power & Electric Traction

• Author: J.B. Gupta
• Publisher: S.K. Kataria & Sons
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of Pages: 525
• Publication Date: 01-01-2013
• ISBN: 9789350142585
• Language: English
• Reading Age: 15 years and up

Table of Contents:

• Section-A: Electric Drives and Industrial Applications
  • Electric Drives
  • Control Devices for Industrial Motors
  • Thyristor Control of Electric Motors
  • Motors for Particular Services
• Section-B: Electric Power Utilization
  • Electric Heating
  • Electric Welding
  • Illumination Engineering
  • Electrolytic Processes
  • Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
• Section-C: Electric Traction
  • Traction Systems
  • Train Movement and Energy Consumption
  • Electric Traction Motors
  • Control of Traction Motors
  • Braking: Mechanical Considerations and Control Equipment
  • Power Supply for Electric Traction
• Section-D: Economic Considerations
  • Economic Considerations
  • Tariffs and Power Factor Improvement
  • Objective Type Questions
• Index

Description:
Electric Drives, Power Utilization, and Electric Traction by J.B. Gupta, published by S.K. Kataria & Sons, is a comprehensive 525-page guide, perfect for students and professionals looking to understand electrical drives, power utilization, and electric traction. The book is structured into four main sections:

1. Electric Drives and Industrial Applications – covering various control devices for motors, thyristor control, and motors for specific services.
2. Electric Power Utilization – exploring applications like electric heating, welding, illumination, and refrigeration.
3. Electric Traction – addressing traction systems, train movement, energy consumption, and motor control.
4. Economic Considerations – providing insights into tariffs, power factor improvement, and economic aspects of electricity use.