Motors
Case 57: Troubleshooting the cause of sudden impacts
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Finding the cause can be elusive but calculations help
Consider low-voltage AC drives for hazardous areas
Such drives used with electric motors can offer significant process improvements and energy savings for equipment used in explosive zones
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HEINZ P. BLOCH, Reliability/ Equipment Editor     Comments? Write:HB@HydrocarbonProcessing.com   Variable-frequency drives (VFDs) provide substantial energy sav..
Understand AC induction motor vibration
Use these guidelines to diagnose mechanical and electrical problems
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