NEMA Standards for Induction Motors and Their Application to the Cement Industry

Familiarity with NEMA standards and the influence of the power supply on the motor-load system permits the user to make the necessary decision as to whether a standard or special motor is needed for his particular application. This paper highlights the more important aspects of NEMA standards for ac induction motors from the application engineer´s standpoint and the effect of the power supply and the load on motor characteristics.