Installation and Maintenance of Synchronous Motors: What Separates the Best Motors from the Ordinary Ones

Synchronous motors are installed in numerous applications within the pulp and paper industry, and their reliability is essential to the successful operation of a mill. Critical steps in the installation of synchronous motors are frequently misunderstood, and maintenance practices often overlook the most common causes of motor failure. Limitations on time and resources may exacerbate these deficiencies, but a carefully planned installation and maintenance program should not burden a mill with excessive work and will ultimately increase reliability of the equipment.