Fundamentals of Electrical Machines
暫譯: 電機基本原理

這本易於理解的教科書清晰且簡明地介紹了電機的核心原則，重點在於通過機械功率、電功率、扭矩、磁場和額定電壓進行能量轉換。

《電機基本原理》涵蓋了電機理論背後的關鍵過程，包括力學和電磁學，使讀者能夠對這項技術形成系統性的理解。書中包含行業範例的案例研究，理論與實踐相結合。各章節涵蓋電機和變壓器的基本概念、電磁學、異步機和同步機等主題。書中還詳細介紹了直流機，並包含復習問題以幫助自學。

這本書將吸引電機工程的學生以及對機電系統感興趣的各領域工程師。

Professor Ants Kallaste serves as a Tenured Associate Professor at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia, where he has devoted his career to the research, development, and teaching of electrical machines and drive systems. As the head of the Electrical Machine Group (EMG) within the Department of Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics, his work focuses on advancing innovative and sustainable technologies in electrical engineering.

His academic and research efforts are centered around the design, diagnostics, and optimization of electrical machines. Over the past decade, he has led projects ranging from the development of low- and medium-power radial flux machines to the creation of a 3 MVA ring generator for wind turbine applications. These research activities reflect his deep commitment to integrating sustainable energy solutions with high-performance engineering systems.

A significant portion of his research also explores diagnostic methodologies for electrical machines. He has investigated rotor and stator fault detection in induction machines, developed pre-diagnostic tools using mobile devices, and examined the application of inverse problem theory for early fault recognition. This work is aimed at improving machine reliability while reducing lifecycle costs and environmental impact.

An emerging area of his research is additive manufacturing in electrical machine design. By incorporating 3D printing into engineering workflows, Professor Kallaste aims to revolutionize how electrical machines are conceptualized and produced, enabling more sustainable and flexible manufacturing processes.

Alongside his research, he has made substantial contributions to academic publishing, authoring numerous scientific articles on robust design optimization, energy-efficient drive systems, and environmental assessments of motor lifecycles. He actively participates in the international research community, serving as a co-chair or committee member at conferences and maintaining collaborations with both industry and academic partners.

Professor Kallaste remains passionate about educating the next generation of engineers. He believes that a solid foundation in electrical machine theory, coupled with practical experience and openness to innovation, is key to advancing the field and addressing global challenges related to energy efficiency and sustainability. His ongoing work continues to bridge rigorous engineering research with practical solutions that benefit both industry and society.

Toomas Vaimann is a Research Professor at Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia, where he has dedicated his career to the advancement of electrical engineering, with a particular focus on electrical machines, diagnostics, and condition monitoring. His academic journey reflects a steadfast commitment to research excellence and engineering education.

At TalTech, he holds a leading role within the Electrical Machines Research Group, which is part of the Department of Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics. In this capacity, he has played a pivotal role in guiding research initiatives on the calculation, modeling, control, testing, and development of electrical machines, including motors, generators, and transformers. The group also provides expert consultations and fosters research collaborations that contribute to the progress of electrical engineering.

Professor Vaimann's research spans a wide spectrum, including diagnostics and condition monitoring of electrical machines, additive manufacturing applications in electrical engineering, and the development of digital twins for propulsion drives in autonomous electric vehicles. His scholarly output includes numerous peer-reviewed publications and has received significant citation recognition, attesting to the impact of his work.

In addition to his research, he has assumed leadership positions within the academic community. Notably, he served as Program Director for Energy Conversion and Control Systems at TalTech, where he was responsible for aligning academic programs with evolving industry demands and technological advancements. He has also contributed to the professional engineering community through his role as Secretary of the IEEE Estonia Section, supporting knowledge exchange and professional development.

His commitment to sharing knowledge extends beyond academia, as demonstrated by his keynote addresses at international conferences, where he presents innovative approaches to fault detection and other cutting-edge topics. Professor Vaimann remains focused on advancing the field of electrical engineering through research, collaboration, and mentoring the next generation of professionals to navigate a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Kuno Janson has dedicated his professional life to the advancement of electrical engineering education and research. His academic career has been closely associated with Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia, where he served for many years as an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering before being honored with the title of Associate Professor Emeritus.

Throughout his extensive teaching career, Professor Janson instructed a wide range of courses, including Elektrimasinad (Electrical Machines) at the bachelor's level, Transpordivahendite elektromehaanika (Electromechanics of Transport Vehicles) at the master's level, and advanced doctoral-level courses such as Elektrotehnika erikursus II (Special Course in Electrical Engineering II). His work also extended to distance learning and vocational education, consistently supporting accessible and impactful technical education.

Recognizing the importance of flexible learning, he collaborated with colleagues to create e-learning versions of key courses. These resources, made available through Estonia's national e-learning platform Moodle, have expanded access to engineering education across the country and beyond.

His research has been primarily focused on electrical machines and power systems, with a special emphasis on sustainable energy solutions. Much of his work addressed real-world challenges relevant to Estonia's unique geographical and infrastructural context.

In addition to teaching and research, Professor Janson has made significant contributions to educational literature. He has co-authored multiple textbooks and technical learning materials aimed at enhancing the quality of engineering education.

Throughout his career, he remained committed to deepening the understanding of electrical engineering among students and colleagues. His legacy includes not only his scholarly and instructional contributions but also his enduring impact on the development of Estonia's engineering education and the preparation of future generations of engineers.

安茲·卡拉斯特教授擔任愛沙尼亞塔林科技大學（TalTech）的終身副教授，致力於電機及驅動系統的研究、開發和教學。作為電力工程與機電一體化系所電機組（EMG）的負責人，他的工作專注於推進電機工程領域的創新和可持續技術。

他的學術和研究工作圍繞電機的設計、診斷和優化展開。在過去十年中，他主導了從低功率和中功率徑向流機的開發到為風力發電應用創建3 MVA環形發電機的項目。這些研究活動反映了他對將可持續能源解決方案與高性能工程系統相結合的深切承諾。

他研究的一個重要部分還探索了電機的診斷方法學。他研究了感應機的轉子和定子故障檢測，開發了使用移動設備的預診斷工具，並檢視了逆問題理論在早期故障識別中的應用。這項工作旨在提高機器的可靠性，同時降低生命周期成本和環境影響。

他研究的一個新興領域是電機設計中的增材製造。通過將3D列印納入工程工作流程，卡拉斯特教授旨在徹底改變電機的概念化和生產方式，使製造過程更加可持續和靈活。

除了研究外，他還對學術出版做出了重大貢獻，撰寫了多篇關於穩健設計優化、節能驅動系統和電動機生命周期環境評估的科學文章。他積極參與國際研究社群，擔任會議的共同主席或委員，並與業界和學術夥伴保持合作。

卡拉斯特教授對教育下一代工程師充滿熱情。他認為，扎實的電機理論基礎，加上實踐經驗和對創新的開放態度，是推進該領域和應對與能源效率及可持續性相關的全球挑戰的關鍵。他的持續工作繼續將嚴謹的工程研究與有益於業界和社會的實用解決方案相結合。

托馬斯·維曼教授是愛沙尼亞塔林科技大學（TalTech）的研究教授，致力於電機工程的發展，特別專注於電機、診斷和狀態監測。他的學術旅程反映了對研究卓越和工程教育的堅定承諾。

在TalTech，他在電機研究小組中擔任領導角色，該小組隸屬於電力工程與機電一體化系所。在這個角色中，他在電機（包括電動機、發電機和變壓器）的計算、建模、控制、測試和開發的研究倡議中發揮了關鍵作用。該小組還提供專業諮詢，促進研究合作，為電機工程的進步做出貢獻。

維曼教授的研究範圍廣泛，包括電機的診斷和狀態監測、電機工程中的增材製造應用，以及為自主電動車的推進驅動開發數位雙胞胎。他的學術成果包括多篇經過同行評審的出版物，並獲得了顯著的引用認可，證明了他工作的影響力。

除了研究外，他在學術界擔任了領導職位。值得注意的是，他曾擔任TalTech能源轉換與控制系統的項目主任，負責將學術課程與不斷變化的行業需求和技術進步對齊。他還通過擔任IEEE愛沙尼亞分會的秘書，為專業工程社群做出了貢獻，支持知識交流和專業發展。

他對知識分享的承諾超越了學術界，通過在國際會議上的主題演講展示了他在故障檢測和其他前沿主題上的創新方法。維曼教授仍然專注於通過研究、合作和指導下一代專業人士來推進電機工程領域，以應對快速變化的技術環境。

庫諾·揚森將他的職業生涯奉獻給電機工程教育和研究的發展。他的學術生涯與愛沙尼亞塔林科技大學（TalTech）密切相關，在工程學院擔任副教授多年，並獲得副教授名譽稱號。

在他廣泛的教學生涯中，揚森教授教授了多門課程，包括本科層級的Elektrimasinad（電機）、碩士層級的Transpordivahendite elektromehaanika（運輸工具的電機力學），以及高級博士層級的課程如Elektrotehnika erikursus II（電機工程特別課程 II）。他的工作還擴展到遠程學習和職業教育，始終支持可及且有影響力的技術教育。

他認識到靈活學習的重要性，與同事合作創建了關鍵課程的電子學習版本。這些資源通過愛沙尼亞的國家電子學習平台Moodle提供，擴大了全國及其他地區的工程教育的可及性。

他的研究主要集中在電機和電力系統上，特別強調可持續能源解決方案。他的許多工作針對愛沙尼亞獨特的地理和基礎設施背景所面臨的現實挑戰。

除了教學和研究外，揚森教授還對教育文獻做出了重要貢獻。他共同撰寫了多本教科書和技術學習材料，旨在提高工程教育的質量。

在他的職業生涯中，他始終致力於加深學生和同事對電機工程的理解。他的遺產不僅包括他的學術和教學貢獻，還包括他對愛沙尼亞工程教育發展和未來工程師培養的持久影響。