In Part 1 of this two-part series, we presented a 3-phase, 480VAC motor circuit with its associated controls (Figure). We stepped through a logical, systematic approach to troubleshoot the main power ...

Got a motor down? No matter how urgent the problem — and motor failure can cause some very urgent problems — always develop a plan of attack before you start repair work. Gather up any background ...

Motors make the HVAC world go ‘round — or, at the very least, in the HVAC business, they make the air go ‘round. And while some motors last for many years without any issues, others stop working ...

SAN FRANCISCO - Insulation resistance tests are a key to troubleshooting motor problems. Part of that key is having the right test instruments, too. We at Buzzell Electric Works know that very well.

In nearly 40 years of continuousMustang Monthlypublishing we’ve seen countless full-scale restorations that just don’t work the way they should. They look great, but they just don’t operate as Ford ...

Electric bikes (e-bikes) offer a fantastic alternative for eco-friendly commuting and recreation. However, they can encounter issues over time, like any piece of machinery. This troubleshooting guide ...

Long-standing trends in automotive design have dramatically increased the number of electric motors in typical vehicles. Increasing in-vehicle electric-generation capability is costly and detrimental ...

How the challenges of electric-motor control design can be overcome using digital twins in all design and test phases. How automated testing within a continuous and integrated toolchain is able to ...

For the PDF version of this article, click here. More than 80% of the motors bought each year continue to be low-cost single-phase ac motors. Because these motors are not very efficient when ...