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ACROSS-THE-LINE STARTING [2 records]

Record 1 2014-08-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrical Systems
  • Electric Rotary Machines
DEF

The process of starting a motor by connecting it directly to the supply at rated voltage.

OBS

direct-on-line starting; across-the-line starting: terms and definition standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ensembles électrotechniques
  • Machines tournantes électriques
DEF

Mode de démarrage d'un moteur, consistant à lui appliquer directement sa pleine tension assignée.

OBS

démarrage direct : terme et définition normalisés par la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistemas eléctricos
  • Máquinas rotativas eléctricas
DEF

Modo de arranque de un motor consistente en conectarlo directamente a la alimentación cuya tensión es la asignada.

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Record 2 2010-04-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electric Motors
CONT

To appreciate the role which this motor [squirrel-cage induction motor] plays in modern industry it is necessary to concentrate attention on the salient points of its real advantages ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Moteurs électriques

Spanish

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