Since AC induction motors have been established as the preferred choice for industrial motors and the need for reduced power in all aspects of design is ever present, the efficiency of these motors is ...

In electric motor applications, it is important to avoid situations that create unnecessary wear and tear on the motor and driven machinery as this can result in reduced service life, significant ...

This article was updated May 15, 2023. It was originally published July 14, 2020. It often takes a lot of energy to get a motor up to speed. Across-the-line starters (DOL), the most common starter ...