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Old 08-23-2011, 05:27 PM   #77 (permalink)
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Simulations show about 20% less input energy to get the same energy out. In reality it may save slightly more because less rotor current will be required and the rotor and stator coils will be kept cooler.

Edit: The cooler temps will reduce copper losses. The lower rotor current besides reducing demands itself will reduce eddy current losses.
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