Thanks for the reply, I was interested to know how continuous power of a motor is derived (formula perhaps).Is the peak power of a motor measured under un/loaded conditions, if their are other parameters in calculating the continuous power of a motor, i.e derating factors for continous use,heat dissipation etc. Similar factors to working out the csa of a conductor, but using the motors rated peak power as that is all I have to work from.
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