Ali Emadi (McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada) (Author)

• Induction Motor CharacteristicsEnergy-Efficient MotorsElectric Power CostsThe Power FactorApplications of Induction MotorsPower Electronic DriversAdjustable-Speed Drives and ApplicationsAdjustable-Speed Induction Motor DrivesSwitched Reluctance Motor DrivesPermanent Magnet and Brush-Less DC Motor DrivesEconomics of Energy-Efficient Motors and SystemsUtility Interface IssuesSelected ReadingsIndex

"The book is useful to engineers, purchasing managers, and equipment manufacturers for informed decision making in electronic motor selection, implementation, and operation. The Third Edition offers five new chapters covering such topics as the fundamentals of power electronics applicable to electric motor drives and adjustable speed drives and their applications, among other subjects."- Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 127, No. 2, Feb 2005"…useful to those choosing motors for particular applications and to motor manufacturers who need to have an appreciation for the customer's perspective."IEEE Insulation Magazine"…well-illustrated and contains many useful graphs and tables."Energy World