Phase Four's new Maxwell Block 2 electric thruster (left) next to its original Block 1 thruster. Credit: Phase Four WASHINGTON — Phase Four announced June 16 two new electric propulsion systems that ...

If it's a true three phase system, it should have a third rail that will zap if you if you touch it and and ground. It's 3x zap and a ground, where two of the electrified lines are overhead and one ...

A Maxwell plasma thruster, which developer Phase Four says is the most compact system in its class. Credit: Phase Four WASHINGTON — Electric propulsion company Phase Four flew its first plasma ...

One of the hidden complications of upgrading grain drying and handling systems is providing enough electricity to power the new larger electric motors. Electric motors that are larger than 15 hp ...

A farmer is watering an alfalfa field 24 hours a day using a 3-phase 100-hp electric motor and adjustable speed drive (ASD). The farmer checks on his field to find the water not flowing and the pump ...

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