A good book on Electric Machinery

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The discussion centers around the study of electric machinery in college, detailing a syllabus that includes single-phase and three-phase transformers, special-purpose transformers, and general concepts of rotating electrical machines. Key topics covered are electromagnetic torque, classifications of rotating machines, and the principles of DC generators and motors. Participants share their experiences with textbooks, noting that "Electric Machinery" by Fitzgerald, Kingsley, and Umans is user-friendly but lacks mathematical depth, prompting the use of "Analysis of Electric Machinery and Drive Systems" by Krause, Wasynczuk, and Sudhoff as a supplementary resource. There is also consideration of other texts, such as those by Chapman, with a preference leaning towards Fitzgerald's work for its accessibility.
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So now we are studying electric machinery in college. The syllabus is this:-

1. Single Phase Transformers
2. Three Phase Transformers
3. Special purpose Transformers: Instrument transformers (CT and PT), Earthing transformer, Pulse transformer, High frequency transformer, Converter transformer.

4. General concepts of Rotating Electrical Machines: Electromagnetic torque, Reluctance torque, Constructional features of rotating electrical machines, Classifications of rotating electrical machines, Construction of DC machines, Principle of DC generator, Principle of DC motor, Lap winding, Wave winding, Electrical and mechanical degrees.

5. DC Generators
6. DC Motors
 
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I used 'Electric Machinery' by Fitzgerald, Kingsley and Umans along with 'Analysis of Electric Machinery and Drive Systems' by Krause, Wasynczuk and Sudhoff during my time at my university.

I found 'Electric Machinery' to be relatively easy to read, but it's not big on mathematical detail, which can be both a pro and a con. I supplemented with 'Analysis of Electric Machinery and Drive Systems' for this reason.
 
Well thanks, I read about Fitzgerald, and et al.

I gave a thought to Chapman too. But I think Fitz be the one I should buy.
 
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