Field Demonstration of Three-Phase Wanlass Motors

Abstract

Electric motors are major part of the load at Naval shore facilities. The Naval Civil Engineering Laboratory (NCEL) investigated the Wanlass motor as a means of reducing power consumption, reducing current flow, and improving power factor, as compared to standard motors. NCEL surveyed the literature on single-phase and poly-phase Wanlass motors and tested poly-phase Wanlass motors. Efficiency, current, power factor, load sharing, temperature rise, vibration and noise, torque-speed, and reliability were judged. A reduction in current flow and a corresponding improvement in power factor can be expected with the Wanlass rewind. A small improvement in efficiency - a reduction in power consumption - is possible but not certain. It was recommended that Wanlass rewinds not be purchased on the basis of energy savings or power factor improvement.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA140085

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  • G. Dann

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  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

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  • Naval Shore Facilities
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