Proper specification and installation of induction motors

Author

Finlay, W.R. ; Burke, K.R.

Author_Institution

Motors & Drives Div., Siemens Energy & Autom. Inc., Norwood, OH, USA

Volume

3

Issue

1

fYear

1997

Firstpage

56

Lastpage

69

Abstract

To achieve years of trouble-free operation, the proper motor for an application must be chosen. This requires that the motor be properly specified for the specific application, taking into account any special ambient conditions, performance requirements or environmental concerns. Without this, nothing else will matter. This article discusses how to determine the minimum acceptable motor for an application. It also makes recommendations for selecting additional features yielding higher protection and performance, and gives tips regarding installation and maintenance

Keywords

acoustic noise; induction motor protection; induction motors; installation; machine bearings; machine insulation; maintenance engineering; rotors; stators; ambient conditions; environmental concerns; induction motors; installation; maintenance; minimum acceptable motor; performance requirements; protection; recommendations; selection guidelines; specification; trouble-free operation; Coils; Costs; Induction motors; Plugs; Protection; Rain; Rotors; Shafts; Space heating; Water resources;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1077-2618

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/2943.556933

Filename

556933