Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology (MindTap Course List)
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305578296
Author: John Tomczyk, Eugene Silberstein, Bill Whitman, Bill Johnson
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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The four characteristics of an application that would influence the selection of an electric motor.

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Electric motor is a machine which is used to convert electric energy into mechanical energy. Since an electric motor performs different functions, hence it is important to select a safe and an efficient motor. The motor should be able run and withstand at high operating temperatures.

The characteristics of an application that influence the selection of an electric motor are as follows:

  1. Power supplied to the motor
  2. Types of bearings used
  3. Types of insulation used in the motor
  4. Mountings used in the motor

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