Managing the efficiency of polyphase electric motors and electric motor systems
Increased pressure has been put on industry to become more productive, reduce costs, and increase efficiency. It is this last topic has become of interest in recent years. One consequential example in the new Energy Policy Act of 1992, a new federal law that regulates efficiencies of such equipment as lights, luminaries, distribution transformers, and electric motors. Due to these developments, the term efficiency is being thrown around with little or no regard to what it actually means. In this case, the efficiency that is defined and discussed is the ability of a polyphase electric motor system to convert electrical input power into usable mechanical power. A concern for not only the electric motor but also the other components that make up the whole system will be voiced.
- OSTI ID:
- 381219
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-9504112--
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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