Today, most electric machines operate with radial flux (RF). Magnax offers a new concept, though—a machine that operates with axial flux (AF). Figure 1 provides a comparison of the RF and AF ...

Sizing conductors and protection for rotating electrical equipment is commonly required in the field and on exams. The rules ...

Rosslyn, Va.-based Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published NEMA MG 1-2009, Revision 1-2010, "Motors and Generators." The standard is produced by NEMA’s Motor & Generator Technical ...

ROSSLYN, Va. — The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) announced it has revised NEMA MG 1-2016 Motors and Generators. NEMA MG 1 assists users in the proper selection and application ...

Geothermal power offers a stable, continuous source of renewable energy that could help power millions of homes while reducing dependence on fossil fuels. As governments worldwide pursue ...

Fort Smith, Ark. – Baldor Electric Company, a Fort Smith, Arkansas†based manufacturer of energy-saving industrial electric motors, drives, mechanical power transmission products and generators, is ...

A researcher is developing several technologies that could improve the performance of electric motors and generators. And that could make a real difference in building sustainable energy systems.

Figure 8 depicts an electrical vehicle climbing an incline moving forward (top) or in reverse (bottom). When the vehicle rolls downhill it will turn the motor pressed by the force of gravity so the ...

Plug-in electric vehicles for passengers continue to become more mainstream within the automotive market, and the shift in that direction shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, Bloomberg New Energy ...

Engineering efforts to simulate radial-flux machines concentrate on inherently 2D problems. Most of the 2D FEA software is good for "quick-and-easy" solutions demanded by shorter design schedules.

All the variants of the Rorr EZ claim a top speed of 95 kmph and accelerate from 0 to 40 kmph in 3.3 seconds, thanks to a motor that generates 52 Nm of peak torque. SpaceX has bought an advertising ...