Motors

Motors

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Motors

The speed of the rotating magnetic field set up by the stator winding of an induction motor. In a synchronous motor the rotor locks into step with the rotating magnetic field, and the motor is said ...

Tachometer

Electrical equipment; Motors

A small generator normally used as a rotational speed sensing device. Tachometers are typically attached to the output shaft of DC or AC inverter motors requiring close speed regulation. The ...

Temperature

Electrical equipment; Motors

Has direct bearing on the life of a given motor and when considering life expectancy, the following application considerations that affect the motor's operating temperature, should be taken into ...

Temperature rise

Electrical equipment; Motors

Some of the electrical energy losses inherent in motors are converted to heat causing some of the motor parts to heat up when the motor is running. The heated parts are at a higher temperature than ...

Temperature tests

Electrical equipment; Motors

Tests conducted to determine the temperature rise of certain parts of a motor above the ambient temperature, when operating under specific conditions.

Tests

Electrical equipment; Motors

A variety of tests are conducted to ensure motor performance, efficiency, and manufacturing integrity:

Complete test

Electrical equipment; Motors

A complete test is a test which meets the requirements of IEEE-112-1978. It includes the tests conducted in a Routine Test as well as. full-load heat run; no-load current and watts' determination of ...