We are required by regulation (MSHA - Mining Safety and Health Admin.) to use shielded cables to connect to high voltage motors. The cable is an SHD-G-GC construction, and the voltage is 4160V, 3 phase. The G-GC stands for Ground with a Ground Check conductor. The supply system is resistance...
Theoretically, how would I calculate the optimum instant center location for the four link suspension used in a drag race car? Car specifics:
NHRA E/altered - competition eliminator
Door car - tube frame
Car weight - 2340 pounds
Rear weight - 1190 pounds (51 percent)
Wheel base - 105 inches...
I know that we have all tape-spliced motor leads in motor junction boxes, but I have never seen any written procedures for this process, i.e. what type of tape(s) to use, how many layers, etc. These would be 50 - 200 HP AC motors, 1000 volt or 4000 volt. The terminal boxes are rather small and...
