Single-phase motors, adjustable-speed drives (ASDs), and power factor (PF) correction applications often depend on capacitors to operate properly. This article explains how to test these critical ...

A squirrel cage induction motor must sense two or more electric phases to cause the magnetic field to start spinning, thus turning the motor’s rotor and shaft. Once the motor starts, the interaction ...

The Turbolytic50 is a replacement motor-start capacitor-with microfarad ratings from 21 to 324 mfd at 330vac. According the manufacturer, it can replace any one of 50 popular motor start capacitors ...

The global Submersible Pump Capacitor market is anticipated to experience significant growth, owing to increasing demand for sustainable and energy-efficient submersible pumps. The rising adoption of ...

I didn't have one intended for the purpose so I used a pair of Angela MKP caps (correct capacitance, higher voltage) I had left over from tube amp building days. Dryers run without these if you give ...

Every day engineers design products that employ single-phase induction motors. Speed control of single-phase induction motors is desirable in most motor control applications since it not only provides ...

Inrush currents associated with motor starting and transformer energizing can cause interaction problems with other loads in a facility or on the power system, particularly sags that trip loads.