One of the hidden complications of upgrading grain drying and handling systems is providing enough electricity to power the new larger electric motors. Electric motors that are larger than 15 hp ...

The past few months have seen announcements of prototype electric vehicles that don’t use inverters to produce three-phase ...

This paper presents the system concepts and describes the circuit implementation of several key features. The increasing use of high-current brushless dc (BLDC) three-phase motors puts stringent ...

Home machinists can often find great deals on used industrial equipment, and many a South Bend lathe or Bridgeport milling machine has followed someone home. Then comes the moment to plug it in, and ...

In the original version of this article, the second figure contained an error. The image has been updated. It’s important for engineers to have a good, working ...

This file type includes high-resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. Dan Harmon, Marketing Manager, Current and Power Measurement Product Line, Texas Instruments Precise motor control has ...

One of the more popular three-phase electrical services supplied to medium-size commercial buildings is the Wye or Star configuration transformer. The name comes from the transformer’s secondary ...