API Std 547

General-purpose Form-wound Squirrel Cage Induction Motors-250 Horsepower and Larger, First Edition

American Petroleum Institute, 01/01/2005

Publisher: API

File Format: PDF

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Description

Published:01/01/2005

Pages:30

File Size:1 file , 340 KB

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This standard covers the requirements for form-wound induction motors for use in general-purpose petroleum, chemical and other industrial severe duty applications. These motors:

are rated 250 hp (185 kW) through 3000 hp (2250 kW) for 4, 6 and 8 pole speeds
are rated less than 800 hp (600 kW) for two-pole (3000 or 3600 RPM) motors of totally-enclosed construction
are rated less than 1250 hp (930 kW) for two-pole motors of WP-II type enclosures
drive centrifugal loads
drive loads having inertia values within those listed in NEMA MG 1 Part 20)
are not induction generators

NOTE: Motors larger than that covered above and motors in other applications should be specified in accordance with API Std 541.