Stator Core Loss and Hot Spot Testing: An Overview
What is the importance and differences between core loss testing and hot spot testing in electric machines through the repair process? How are they performed and what results do they provide? In this short article we will discuss the basics of core and hot spot testing and their impact on electric machine reliability. This white…
Tech Tip All We Need to Do is Lubricate an Electric Motor Right?
Media bias is not only found related to politics and public policy, but also how we perceive the reliability and maintenance community. From advertising dollars and marketing being presented as technical articles and information to the idea that ‘digital transformation’ solves everything, or that infrared is a complete electrical reliability program. As noted in my…
Code for TheRamReview.com Part VII Electric Motor Raw Data Machine Learning
Following is the code used to develop the script bringing the details developed in Parts I-VI together for classification and RUL/TTFE outputs in the Part VII article: (article to be posted by September 19, 2021. *Note: The code in this article is for demonstration purposes only and is not meant for real-world applications of this…
UIC ERC Industrial Assessments Project 1999 Paper
Through proper application of simulation and modeling within industrial environments, greater impact for energy, waste and production improvements can occur. Modern simulation and modeling systems can help determine impacts of energy and waste reduction concepts on production and vice-versa. Through a 1999 Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs funded project, improvements of over 40%…