Table of Contents

1) Safety in the WorkplacePart 1 - Protecting against Electrical ShockPart 2 - Grounding-Lockout-Codes2) Understanding Electrical DrawingsPart 1 - Symbols-Abbreviations-Ladder DiagramsPart 2 - Wiring-Single Line-Block DiagramsPart 3 - Monitor Terminal ConnectionsPart 4 - Motor Nameplate and TerminologyPart 5 - Manual and Magnetic Motor Starters3) Motor Transformers and Distribution SystemsPart 1 - Power Distribution SystemsPart 2 - Transformer PrinciplesPart 3 - Transformer Connections and Systems4) Motor Control DevicesPart 1 - Manually Operated SwitchesPart 2 - Mechanically Operated SwitchesPart 3 - SensorsPart 4 - Actuators5) Electric MotorsPart 1 - Motor PrinciplePart 2 - Direct Current MotorsPart 3 - Three-Phase Alternating CurrentPart 4 - Single-Phase Alternating CurrentPart 5 - Alternating Current Motor DrivesPart 6 - Motor SelectionPart 7 - Motor InstallationPart 8 - Motor Maintenance and Troubleshooting6) Contractors and Motor StartersPart 1 - Magnetic ContractorPart 2 - Contractor Ratings, Enclosures, and Solid-State TypesPart 3 - Motor Starters7) RelaysPart 1 - Electromechanical Control RelaysPart 2 - Solid-State RelaysPart 3 - Timing RelaysPart 4 - Latching RelaysPart 5 - Relay Control Logic8) Motor Control CircuitsPart 1 - NEC Motor Installation RequirementsPart 2 - Motor StartingPart 3 - Motor Reversing and JoggingPart 4 - Motor StoppingPart 5 - Motor Speed9) Motor Control ElectronicsPart 1 - Semiconductor DiodesPart 2 - TransistorsPart 3 - ThyristorsPart 4 - Integrated Circuits (ICs)10) Adjustable-Speed Drives and PLC InstallationsPart 1 - AC Motor Drive FundamentalsPart 2 - VFD Installation and Programming ParametersPart 3 - DC Motors Drive FundamentalsPart 4 - Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

About the Author

Frank D. Petruzella has extensive practical experience in the electrical control field, as well as many years experience teaching and authoring textbooks. Before becoming a full time educator, he was employed as an apprentice and electrician in areas of electrical installation and maintenance. He holds a Master of Science degree from Niagara University, a Bachelor of Science degree from the State University of New York College - Buffalo, as well as diplomas in Electrical Power and Electronics from the Erie County Technical Institute.