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Examining the Causes of High Motor Current

  • April 2024
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Recording duration: 46 minutes

AKARD COMMUTATOR of TENNESSEE (ACT) sponsor logoPresented by Tom Bishop, PE
EASA Senior Technical Support Specialist

This recording covers the broad topic of high no-load current with 3-phase motors and the issue of high current with load with 3- phase motors. Also covered are the cases of lower than expected no-load current. 

Primary topics are:

  • High no-load current – motor not rewound
  • High no-load current – rewound motor
  • High current with load

This presentation is intended for mechanical technicians, winders, supervisors, engineers and managers. 

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ANSI/EASA AR100

More information on this topic can be found in ANSI/EASA AR100
  • Section 4: Testing

EASA Technical Manual

More information on this topic can be found in EASA's Technical Manual
  • Section 7: Electrical Testing

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