Understanding Motor Controls
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ISBN: 9781337798686
Author: Stephen L. Herman
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
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A 150-horsepower motor is to be installed on a 480-volt three-phase line. What is the minimum size NEMA starter that should be used for this installation?
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