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Mar 28, 2009
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Motor source
by: Dan Bentler

Ann

Tell me more about what you are going to drive
shaft HP RPM Torque.

What is the load ie in industry or a vehicle ie car bulldozer etc

What are you going to use for power source

You can get this size motor in 3 differenet RPMs 900 1800 3600 pretty much off shelf. You can get these reconnectible for 208 230 460

Where are you Seattle or??
If a rush item see Grainger

If you are budget conscious and if not a rush item watch Boeing Surplus. Just got a 50 HP for a nickel on dollar.

Another surplus outfit is Burden tehy sell at about 50%

Mar 28, 2009
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assigment help please
by: ann

I'm doing this assignment where I need a 3 phase AC induction motor with 17kW of power. I don't know where to find one. Do you know any good websites?

May 22, 2008
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Motors
by: Dan Bentler

Jason

Basically any motor can be obtained in any HP rating - more HP more bucks. HP wise they vary from 1 HP to 13,000 HP and driven with a 3 phase 12,000 volt supply(largest I have personally seen)

A "regular" 3phase AC motor can be obained thru Grainger, any electrical distributor, or motor shop. You can get these in 230 and 460 line voltage or reconnectible 230/460.

I agree with Lynn think in terms of Kw when on the electrical side and in terms of HP on the mechanical side. It really makes no difference which you use because 1 HP = 746 watts so the terms are interchangable.

1 Hp = 550 pounds moved one foot in one second.