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    Unloaded or Partial Load Motor Efficiency

    Marke, I know that PSC motors Efficiency is best for the loading that they were wound for. The application is hermetic HVAC compressors that have a load for rating and a wide range of loadings depending on the system, weather conditions, controlled space set point etc. etc. The need is to...
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    motor failure with locked rotor

    Finally someone asked about the run and start capacitors. I don't think that a fault in this area would cause bearing failure though. At this point should opt for misalignment and check for it. Be agressive. Cut the motor open with a cutoff wheel or something. Especially if it occurs again...
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    Unloaded or Partial Load Motor Efficiency

    What are the best techniques for improving PSC motor part load efficiency? The application load is frictional VS inertial. Also 3-Phase motors, same type of load?

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