Understanding Motor Controls
Understanding Motor Controls
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ISBN: 9781305498129
Author: Stephen L. Herman
Publisher: 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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