Overview:

It is widely accepted that the most commonly used drivers for pumps are electric motors. This guidebook provides a comprehensive review of application, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting insights of electric motors. Additionally, this document imparts guidance and understand on the selection, specification, and operation of electric motors including considerations when installing into a pump system.

• Describes application considerations including: sizing and selection for load types, electrical requirements, service factor and temperature rise, acceleration, requirements, starting requirements for motors and pumps, motor basics for variable speed operation, frames, mounting, and motor enclosures.
• Contains installation considerations such as electrical, protective devices, installation with VFD, mechanical and lifting considerations, startup and commissioning.
• Provides an overview of maintenance and troubleshooting considerations that are important to safe and proper operation such as lubrication, motor alignment, enclosures, electrical maintenance, storage, storage, bearings, vibration, temperature, airflow and filters
• Provides illustrations and descriptions of different bearing and winding failures, including their possible causes and countermeasures.

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