Technical guide for motors and variable-speed drives

The major technologies and technical issues involved in the operation of motors and variable-speed drives are covered in a range of technical guides from ABB. They cover topics such as the basics of variable-speed drives, dimensioning a drive system, electrical braking, harmonics and AC drives, and bearing currents.

Other titles in the series cover motion-control drives, EMC-compliant installation of variable-speed drives, EU Council directives and adjustable-speed and electrical power drive systems and direct torque control.

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