This book discusses the state-of-the art of electric machines, associated components and contemporary trends of their development. Novel electric machines considered in this book have been limited to rotary electric machines. Linear electric machines and linear actuators have not been included. This volume hasthree main objectives: (1) Firstly, to promote electrical machines as the most popular machines of everyday life and increase awareness in this area; (2) Secondly, to stimulate innovations in electrical machines and electromechanicaldrives; (3) Thirdly, to help educators revitalize Power Engineering curriculaand change research strategy towards what industry and mankind needs. No bookon advancements in electric machines has been published so far Trends and future development of electric machines are predicted INDICE: From the contents Introduction. 1.1 Why electric machines continueto naturally grow. 2 Material engineering. 3 High power density machines. 4 High speed machines. 5 Other type of novel motors. 6 Electric motors for medical and clinical applications. 7 Generators for portable power applications; 8 Superconducting electric machines. 9 Naval electric machines; 10 Scenario for nearest future. Abbreviations. References. Index.
- ISBN: 978-1-4020-9006-6
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 285
- Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés