Re: I was new to this list. / SRM - long?

[Paul G <neong@gte.net>]

>>The SRM is typically less
>> sensitive to high temperature  (I read somewhere!).

Eric wrote:
>No; the iron and wire are identical, so the temperature limitations of
>SRM, induction, and wound field DC motors are the same.

Yes, but consider where the heat is at. Its alot easier to cool the field
windings than a stator. A heat sink wrapped around the motor case *could*
cool an SRM. But wouldn't be very effective on an induction or series DC
motor, as they need heat removed from the rotor/armature.

Neon