Which is the best book for getting in-depth knowledge of Electrical Machines?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around recommendations for books that provide in-depth knowledge of electrical machines, specifically for preparation for the IES (Indian Engineering Services) exam. Participants share their preferences for textbooks covering both AC and DC machines, focusing on conceptual understanding and problem-solving.

Discussion Character

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  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks recommendations for books that cover electrical machines in detail for exam preparation.
  • Some participants suggest "Nagrath-Kothari" and "Stephen Chapman" for conceptual understanding, while "B.L. Theraja" is recommended for numerical problems.
  • Another participant mentions that the content provided by @jim hardy is equivalent to a whole book, suggesting it contains valuable insights.
  • One participant notes that the Chapman book is widely used as a standard text on the subject.
  • Another participant expresses a preference for textbooks by P.C. Krause, highlighting their mathematical rigor and inclusion of Matlab graphics.
  • A participant suggests that online courses could also serve the purpose of gaining in-depth knowledge, but emphasizes the value of textbooks recommended by experienced professors.
  • One participant who passed the IES exam last year recommends "Electrical Technology" by B.L. Theraja and "Electric Machinery Fundamentals" by Stephen J. Chapman for their depth of knowledge.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying preferences for different textbooks, indicating no consensus on a single best book. Multiple competing views on preferred resources remain evident throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Participants' recommendations depend on their personal experiences and may vary based on individual learning styles and needs for exam preparation.

Who May Find This Useful

Students preparing for the IES exam, educators seeking textbook recommendations, and individuals interested in deepening their understanding of electrical machines.

Manoj Sahu
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Hi. I am preparing for IES (Indian Engineering Services ) exam. I have basic knowledge of electrical machines both ac and dc. For the examination point of view I need to have in depth knowledge of each and every topic in electrical machines (both ac and dc). Can you suggest me some really good book which have an extensively detailed information of electrical machine?
 
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Nagrath-Kothari and Stephen Chapman would be good for conceptual understanding. Electrical Machines by B.L. Theraja would be good for practising a variety of numerical problems. These are easily available in India.

Plus, I believe @jim hardy's content here about machinery is equivalent to a whole book (full of interesting anecdotes!). It would definitely help if you go through it.

Good luck for IES!
 
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Gosh, cnh, thanks for the kind words !
 
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Chapman book is perhaps the widely used standard text on this subject.
 
I prefer the textbooks by P.C. Krause on this subject.
 
Manoj Sahu said:
Hi. I am preparing for IES (Indian Engineering Services ) exam. I have basic knowledge of electrical machines both ac and dc. For the examination point of view I need to have in depth knowledge of each and every topic in electrical machines (both ac and dc). Can you suggest me some really good book which have an extensively detailed information of electrical machine?

I think there are courses online that will serve this purpose. But if you want books in particular, I think it is best to refer textbooks that some experienced professor recommends since he/she will know a lot about the topic.
 
Speaking personally, I prefer the series of books by P.C. Krause and his associates at Purdue University. They are very well done from a mathematical perspective, and have some great Matlab graphics.
 
Last year I appeared for IES Exam and passed the exam. I prefer the Text Book of Electrical Technology - Book by B.L. Theraja and Electric Machinery Fundamentals - Book by Stephen J. Chapman. These books give you in-depth knowledge of the Electrical machine.
 

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