Handbook of Electrical Motor Control Systems: AC and DC Drive Technology, Servo Systems, and Industrial Automation for Practicing Engineers

Modern industrial automation begins with mastering electrical motor control systems.

Whether you're designing motor control circuits, selecting AC and DC drives, configuring Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), programming PLC-based automation, integrating servo systems, troubleshooting industrial equipment, improving energy efficiency, or maintaining manufacturing systems, success depends on understanding electrical machines, power electronics, control theory, instrumentation, and automation—not memorized wiring diagrams or isolated formulas.

Handbook of Electrical Motor Control Systems is a comprehensive engineering reference that bridges the gap between electrical engineering fundamentals and practical industrial motor control. Written with technical depth and real-world application, this handbook guides readers from the principles of electrical machines and control circuits through advanced drive technology, servo systems, PLC programming, motion control, industrial communication networks, motor protection, predictive maintenance, and Industry 4.0 automation.

Rather than treating motor control as separate components, this handbook demonstrates how motors, drives, controllers, sensors, protection devices, and automation systems work together to create reliable, efficient, and intelligent industrial solutions.

• Understand the operating principles, characteristics, and applications of AC induction, synchronous, DC, servo, and stepper motors
• Design motor starters, reversing circuits, braking systems, overload protection, and industrial control panels
• Apply AC and DC drive technologies, including Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), soft starters, vector control, direct torque control, and DC drives
• Design PLC-based motor control systems and integrate HMIs, SCADA, industrial communication networks, and automation architectures
• Apply servo systems, motion control, encoders, industrial sensors, and feedback devices
• Analyze motor protection, grounding, fault diagnosis, power quality, harmonics, and electrical safety
• Perform motor sizing, equipment selection, energy optimization, predictive maintenance, and condition monitoring
• Explore Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), smart manufacturing, digital twins, artificial intelligence, and Industry 4.0 technologies

The handbook includes professionally developed engineering illustrations, wiring diagrams, ladder logic examples, control schematics, PLC programming examples, worked examples, troubleshooting procedures, design calculations, reference tables, industry standards, and technical appendices that simplify complex concepts while reinforcing practical engineering principles.

• Electrical Engineering Students
• Electrical Engineers
• Control Systems Engineers
• Industrial Automation Engineers
• Motor Control Engineers
• Power Systems Engineers
• Mechatronics Engineers
• Instrumentation and Control Engineers
• Manufacturing and Maintenance Engineers
• PLC Programmers
• Industrial Electricians
• Control Panel Designers
• Plant Engineers
• Engineering Consultants
• University Instructors and Researchers

If you're looking for a single, authoritative reference that combines electrical motor fundamentals, AC and DC drive technology, servo systems, PLC programming, industrial automation, motion control, power electronics, instrumentation, motor protection, predictive maintenance, and Industry 4.0 technologies in one comprehensive volume, Handbook of Electrical Motor Control Systems deserves a place on your bookshelf.

Strengthen your engineering foundation. Design smarter motor control systems. Master modern industrial automation with confidence. Order your copy today.