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Rotating machine components: definition (structure)
Definition
A squirrel cage or brush-segment component is defined by:
- a name (and a comment)
- a model
- specific characteristics depending on the model
- one terminal (squirrel cage) / two terminals (brush-segment)
Name
The name permitting the identification of the component is given by the user when it is created by him.
A comment (optional) can be added to the name.
The name and the comment are displayed by default in the graphic zone close to the symbol.
Rotating machine components: description
Characteristic quantities necessary for the description of the rotating machine components, squirrel cage and brush-segment are presented in the table below.
| Component | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Physical characteristics | Geometric characteristics | |
| Squirrel cage |
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| Brush-segment |
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