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Lift Pump Control Circuit
I'm an ME looking for some EE help. In need of a motor starter control circuit for a lift pump. Pump motor is 400V 3 phase about 1 HP. Yes, 400V. Control circuit is 24VDC. Transformer required. Inductive 24V sensor detects fluid and the pump comes on and runs continuously until the sensor...- mmaxwell
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- Forum: Control Systems engineering
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Pump Back Recommendations
My question was regarding what motor specification defines how frequently a motor starts and stops. Duty cycle is the term I was looking for. I found the ratings on another site. I'm all set.- mmaxwell
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- Forum: Pump engineering
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Pump Back Recommendations
I am in the process of specifying a oil pump back tank, pump, and motor. Flow rate will be (20-25)gpm. Oil flows from the machine and an electronic level switch in the tank starts and stops the pump. Tank size is (16 x 16)max x 20H. The pump will cycle frequently. What do I specify in the...- mmaxwell
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- Forum: Pump engineering
