Understanding Motor Controls
Understanding Motor Controls
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ISBN: 9781337798686
Author: Stephen L. Herman
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
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An electric motor can be described as an electrochemical machine that transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is utilized to revolve the pump, fan, and impeller, operate compressors and lift bodies. The motors employed…
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