Originally Posted by
gjvander
Motor would need to be changed to 3450 RPM motor, and then careful consideration on hp requirement (i.e. 3 hp vs 1.5 hp?).
Geo
Would a 2 pole motor get you ahead? a 4 pole motor can usually be ran at 120hz (~3600rpm), I would not recommend running a standard 2 pole induction motor at 120Hz.
If vector rated motor, maybe.
Also a 2 pole motor is not so efficient at low rpm as a 4 pole, so you may lose in that area?
Al.
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