A 75 horsepower, three-phase, synchronous motor is connected to a 230 volt line. The motor is to be operated at 80% power factor. The motor nameplate lists a full load current of 185 amperes, a temperature rise of 40°C, and a code letter A. The conductors are to be made of copper and have type THHN insulation. The short-circuit protective device is to be an inverse time circuit breaker. Determine the conductor size, overload size, circuit breaker size, minimum size NEMA and IEC starters, and the upper and lower starting current.

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A 75 horsepower, three-phase, synchronous motor is connected to a 230 volt line. The motor is to be operated at 80% power factor. The motor nameplate lists a full load current of 185 amperes, a temperature rise of 40°C, and a code letter A. The conductors are to be made of copper and have type THHN insulation. The short-circuit protective device is to be an inverse time circuit breaker. Determine the conductor size, overload size, circuit breaker size, minimum size NEMA and IEC starters, and the upper and lower starting current.

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