Technical Topics: Wire-to-Shaft Efficiency: Variable Speed Electric Motors

This article discusses the challenge of obtaining an accurate wire-to-shaft efficiency curve related to centrifugal pumps. Why is this so important? Because it’s impossible to accurately compute the energy consumption of a variable speed device without it.

Authors: James B. (Burt) Rishel, P.E.

Citation: ASHRAE Journal, vol. 52, no. 7, July 2010

Pages: 4

Publish Date: July 2010

Publisher: ASHRAE

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