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Electric Motor History and Principles

9 Apr 201922 Apr 2019

By Leeson. The electric motor in its simplest terms is a converter of electrical energy to useful mechanical energy. The electric motor has played a leading role in the high…

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Operating Motors in Wet or Damp Environments

8 Apr 201922 Apr 2019

By Edward Cowern, P.E. – Baldor/ABB When electric motors are installed in wet or damp areas, the life of the motor is almost always shortened from what would be expected…

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Explosion Proof Motors in Division 2 Areas

6 Apr 201922 Apr 2019

By Edward Cowern, P.E. – Baldor/ABB We have found that one of the most confusing things about explosion proof requirements involves the application of motors in Division 2 areas. To…

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Fans, Blowers, and Other Funny Loads

5 Apr 201922 Apr 2019

By Edward Cowern, P.E. - Baldor/ABB A family of motor applications that tend to confuse people who are not regularly involved with them, is that of Variable Torque Loads. These…

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A Primer on two Speed Motors

5 Apr 201910 Jan 2020

By Edward Cowern, P.E. - Baldor/ABB There seems to be a lot of mystery involved in two speed motors but they are really quite simple. They can first be divided…

Basic Principles of Motor Controls

1 Apr 201915 Mar 2020

By Mike Holt. Introduction This post discusses the basic concepts of motor control, including “motor control language” and the types of wiring diagrams used. Motor Control Circuits Motor control circuits…

The Truth about Premium-Efficient Motors

10 Feb 20164 Aug 2019

By SEW Eurodrive. 1. The motor is only part of the efficiency equation. As you have seen, a motor is at best one-sixth of the total energy loss potential for…

Common Premium-Efficient Motor Misconceptions

10 Feb 201628 Mar 2021

How NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) Defines Premium Efficiency As part of the EISA initiative, the NEMA Premium efficiency motor standard was introduced to: Reduce energy operating costs of electric…

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Energy Efficiency Legislation Regulations

5 Feb 201628 Mar 2021

DOE & EISA Ruling Explained An electric motor is an electrical machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. Most electric motors operate through the interaction between the motor's magnetic…

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5 Common Motor Myths

3 Feb 201620 Mar 2021

Electric motors are incredibly common in manufacturing and many engineers are well-versed in their operation and principles. But the average consumer, and even a few non-electrical engineers are unaware that…