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ac motor control

  1. sino007

    Calculating the value of the resistance for controlling the speed of AC fan

    i have a single phase ac fan that i would like to control its speed i am a bit new in this field so please bear with me i had the idea of fixing 3 speeds with 3 switches one for each speed: (25% 50% 90%), and 3 relays each switch activates a relay and each relay wired in series with a...
  2. M

    Agile actuator challenge

    Dear all, I have faced a challenging problem that may be interesting for those who are in agile/precise control. Realizing an actuation system for the following application, I appreciate any help/feedback: A 0.5 kg load needs to be moved up and down between positions A and B. The (vertical)...
  3. R

    Derating a switch's load rating with inductive load

    I am selecting a switch to energize a 3/4 hp AC motor. I am concerned about the prospect of contact arcing with such an inductive load. If a switch is rated at 25A @ 125 VAC, it will handle the continuous current, but might there be a reliability issue over time due to contact arcing at turn on?

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