Book Details:
• Author: J.B. Gupta
• Publisher: S.K. Kataria & Sons
• Edition: Reprint 2013
• Language: English
• Number of Pages: 750
• Binding: Paperback
• Release Date: 01 January 2012
• ISBN: 9788185749143

About the Book:
This book is a comprehensive guide to electrical machines and electromechanical energy conversion, specially designed for electrical and electronics engineering students. Written by J.B. Gupta, the book explains the construction, operation, characteristics, and applications of electrical machines in a clear and systematic manner.

The book covers important topics including principles of electromechanical energy conversion, rotating electrical machines, DC generators and motors, speed control and braking of DC motors, losses and efficiency of DC machines, transformers, synchronous generators, synchronous motors, parallel operation of alternators, three-phase induction motors, starting and speed control of induction motors, single-phase motors, special electrical machines, and electronic control of electric motors. It also includes objective type questions and index for academic preparation and self-assessment.

With well-organized chapters and easy-to-understand explanations, this book serves as an excellent academic and reference resource for university studies, laboratory work, technical learning, and competitive examinations related to electrical machines and power engineering.