What is the Best Book for Learning About Single Phase Induction Motor Design?

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For learning about single-phase induction motor design, two recommended books are Charles Hubert's "Electric Machines: Theory, Operating Applications and Controls" and Stephen Chapman's "Electric Machinery Fundamentals." Hubert's book is comprehensive but lengthy, while Chapman’s offers more mathematical detail and covers aspects missed by Hubert, such as multiple squirrel cage setups. For practical applications, "Electric Motor Repair" by Rosenberg and Hand provides a balance of theory and hands-on guidance, although it is less detailed than an engineering textbook. The discussion emphasizes the need for resources that delve into both theoretical and practical aspects of motor design, particularly for someone with an electrical engineering background. Selecting the right book will depend on the reader's existing knowledge and specific interests in motor design.
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I want to learn about Induction Motors in detail (down to construction and design). But I currently want to emphasize on single phase induction motors and their design.
I will be involved in motors repair works, so given a blank iron core of a motor, I want to be able to select wire sizes and capacitor to tailor the performance for different applications.
Can you suggest me a good book?
I have had a EE degree, so I want a book that is not just the repair manual for technician, but with theoretical discussion.
 
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No reply for so long! Ok, then
Any [STRIKE]good[/STRIKE] book on Single phase Induction motors? :rolleyes:
 
You could try the Amazon website Amazon.com

Just type "induction motors".

Books mostly have customer reviews although you don't know the credentials of the reviewers.
But it is a start.
 
There tend to be two canonical references for electrical machines (including induction machines):

1. Charles Hubert's Electric Machines: Theory, Operating Applications and Controls
2. Stephen Chapman's Electric Machinery Fundamentals

Hubert's book is thorough but very long winded, and Chapman's book elaborates on a bit more of the math, as well as covering some details missed by Hubert's book, including the double (or multiple) squirrel cage set up.

I guess all this depends on how well versed you are in this material already. As for actual design (as in, the specifications and dimensions of the machines, materials, etc), as I'm sure this has little relevance outside of industry (the home hobbyist would rarely build his own induction machine I'd think due to requirements), hopefully another member may be able to better direct you to any material.
 
electric motor repair - rosenberg / hand

Not the level of explanation you would receive in an engineering textbook on motors but the perfect blend of theory and practicality in my opinion.

Also very cool as it opens in two books. One half containing the theory and it references the illustrations in the other book. so you can reference them while your reading.
 

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