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  • Motor Testing

Electric Motor Testing: The Power Factor

Howard Penrose explains the power factor of an electric motor, using an example from a real motor…

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  • Motor Testing

What Can We See with ESA and MCSA?

If I take my data between the controls and the motor, current signature shows downstream toward the load and process, while voltage signature shows upstream toward the generator. And it shows the whole system at once…

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  • Motor Testing

See Inside an Induction Motor

Howard Penrose shows you around the inside of an induction motor and explains what we need to watch for…

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  • Motor Testing

When an Electric Motor Gets Too Hot

Many factors can cause an electric motor to get hot, and it can cause a huge number of problems. Howard Penrose explains…

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  • Motor Testing

Harmonics in Electric Motor Testing

Howard Penrose shows us what harmonics look like in an electric motor reading…

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  • Motor Testing

The Fundamentals of Belts and Sheaves

In some industries, like oiling, drive belt replacement is considered a task for the new guys on the floor. It’s an easy job right? Absolutely. But there are many ways to do it incorrectly if not taught properly the first time.

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  • Motor Testing

How to Check Your Windings on Three Phase Motors

Motor windings are conductive wires wrapped around a magnetic core; they provide a path for current to flow to create then magnetic field to spin the rotor. Like any other part of the motor, the winding can fail.

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  • Motor Testing

Fluting: Beyond the Motor

Before scrolling past what may appear to be another boring article about fluting, VFD’s, grounding brushes and ceramic bearings, I urge you to read on and join in the discussion.

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  • Motor Testing

Motor Acceptance Testing

Motor acceptance testing is a critical part of many preventive maintenance programs and can be key to catching electrical problems before they cause considerable downtime.

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