Small Electric Motors (Second Edition) is a unique book with almost no competition in its field. It has undergone a major revision, adding coverage of motors now found in robots and small appliance controls, such as stepper motors, brushless DC motors, pancake DC motors, hysteresis motors, reversing and unidirectional synchronous motors, axial fan motors, ironless rotor DC motors, and more. Professionals as well as do-it-yourselfers who work with robotic and small electric motors and in machine shops will find this book invaluable.

Here's the ultimate motor tool If you need information about installing, repairing, and maintaining any type of electric motor, this book belongs in your toolbox. Completely revised and illustrated, it covers principles of motor function, choosing and replacing motors, identifying and repairing common problems, performing routine maintenance, and more, all without excessive math. It's the guide your father relied on, now fully updated for the twenty-first century. * Understand both AC and DC motor function and operation * Repair small series motors and troubleshoot special types of motors * Compare methods of motor control, including various switches, starters, and timing relays * Troubleshoot fractional horsepower motors, including split-phase induction, capacitor start, repulsion, shaded-pole, hysteresis synchronous, and universal motors * Learn the best procedures for stripping and rewinding armatures and stators * Modify AC motors for speed control * Discover which tools and supplies you'll always need

This little book is big on answers Whether you're an apprentice in the piping trades or a seasoned tradesperson, you'll find this completely revised and updated guide has answers to the questions you'll encounter on the job. Get current, concise facts on * Metrics and conversions * Tungsten inert gas welding and arc welding * Steam heating, hot water, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems * Grooved end/plain end piping systems * Process piping using plastics * Automatic fire protection systems * Terms, BTU fuel values, abbreviations, angle calculations, and more

Answers at your fingertips Over the past hundred years, electronic technology--especially digital--has transformed our world. If you're in the electrical trade or studying to be, there's a lot to learn and even more to keep up with. You need a directory of the basics, with chapter summaries, common symbols and abbreviations, a glossary, and more--one that's both study guide and ready reference. Here it is. * Understand Ohm's Law, magnetism, insulators, and conductors * Review circuit diagrams and principles of parallel circuits * Examine electromagnetic induction, capacitance, and resistance * Explore fiber optics, LED, laser, and radio wave technologies * Delve into digital electronics, including logic circuits and binary code * Learn information vital to maintaining and repairing audio systems and televisions * Enhance your knowledge of computer electronics