DocumentCode
1151164
Title
Can field tests prove motor efficiency?
Author
Nailen, Richard L.
Author_Institution
Wisconsin Electr. Power Co., Milwaukee, WI, USA
Volume
25
Issue
3
fYear
1989
Firstpage
391
Lastpage
396
Abstract
An outline of the inaccuracies found in the field testing of motors for efficiency is given. A summary of test methods is presented, and the sources of motor loss are discussed. Seven suggestions for improving field-testing accuracy are given
Keywords
electric motors; losses; machine testing; efficiency; electric motors; field testing; Costing; Industrial power systems; Instruments; Manufacturing; Measurement standards; Power engineering and energy; Power generation economics; Production facilities; Reliability engineering; Testing;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0093-9994
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/28.31207
Filename
31207
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