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Determine filter size for a electric motor

Determine filter size for a electric motor

Determine filter size for a electric motor

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Hello,

Could anyone please help me in determining the air filter size for a electric motor. The electric motor is enclosed in a housing and has louvers on the sides for air entry. I need some guidance in calculating the filter size.

RE: Determine filter size for a electric motor

You have to calculate the room [or enclosure] ventilation [you may reduce the inner ventilation requiring by taken into consideration the radiation and exterior enclosure convection. See:
https://www.cee.siemens.com/web/slovakia/sk/corpor...
page 14.
More information in ABB Switchgear Manual ed.11 ch.4.4 [for instance].

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