The load cycle of a motor operating an elevator (lift) is as follows: Load period at the bottom 20 minutes 95 hp. Load going up 19 minute 90 hp. Load period at the top 18 minutes 85 hp. Load period going down 17 minute -80 hp. Remains idle for 16 min. The cycle is repeated continuously. Estimate suitable hp for the motor.
The load cycle of a motor operating an elevator (lift) is as follows: Load period at the bottom 20 minutes 95 hp. Load going up 19 minute 90 hp. Load period at the top 18 minutes 85 hp. Load period going down 17 minute -80 hp. Remains idle for 16 min. The cycle is repeated continuously. Estimate suitable hp for the motor.
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The load cycle of a motor operating an elevator (lift) is as
follows:
Load period at the bottom 20 minutes 95 hp.
Load going up 19 minute 90 hp.
Load period at the top 18 minutes 85 hp.
Load period going down 17 minute -80 hp.
Remains idle for 16 min.
The cycle is repeated continuously. Estimate suitable hp for the motor.
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