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Motor Efficiency - vs Load

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Induction-motor efficiency curve - peaks ~75 % load; drops sharply below 30 %.

Formula

$$ \eta(L) \approx \eta_n - k (L - 75)^2 $$

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$η_n$Nameplate efficiency%motor nameplate
$L$Load %%operating point

Sources

  • IEC 60034-30-1 IE classes.