Mike has taught more than 1,000 classes on 30 different electrical-related subjects — ranging from alarm installations to exam preparation and voltage drop calculations. He continues to produce ...

Learn important methods, formulas and calculation details to determine the power output of a coreless motor, the speed-torque curve of the motor, the current and efficiency plots ...

Efficiency is a hot topic today in the industrial manufacturing marketplace. Why is motor efficiency so critical and is it ...

In today’s world, motors are ubiquitous, powering everything from household appliances to industrial machinery. The importance of optimizing motor control for energy efficiency cannot be overstated, ...

For electric motor users, it’s pencil-sharpening time. With new federal motor efficiency standards looming, calculations on repairing or replacing aging or damaged motors — which are rarely clear cut ...

To understand the concept of high efficiency motors, you must first know how to calculate efficiency and the losses associated with the motor components themselves. This article reviews the basic ...

Since AC induction motors have been established as the preferred choice for industrial motors and the need for reduced power in all aspects of design is ever present, the efficiency of these motors is ...

While typical efficiency standards for motors calculate efficiency at a fixed speed and load, the European standard provides ways to determine the efficiency of a system at various speed and load ...

Motor manufacturers are already fielding calls from fan manufacturers who wonder if their existing products will comply with the proposed new standards. Many have also begun seeking motor and drive ...

According to developer DeepDrive, a wheel hub motor could lead to EVs reaching over 500 miles on a single charge, along with ...