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PetroDuty API 541 API 547

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API541/547

Our customers require motors that provide increased durability, reliability, and quality that can be utilized for services throughout the Petroleum and Petrochemical industry.
API-541 4th Edition
The PetroDuty-541 WEG motor designs have been developed to satisfy or exceed the strict requirements set forth by the American Petroleum Institute for motors rated 500HP and larger. These motors are suitable for use in the petroleum industry services.

API-547 1st Edition

Rotor

The PetroDuty-547 WEG motor designs have been developed to satisfy or exceed the requirements set forth by the American Petroleum Institute for motors rated 250HP through 3000HP. These motors are suitable for use in general purpose petroleum or chemical applications as well as other industrial severe duty applications.

Standard Features
Power Frequency Voltages

API-541 4th Edition

500HP and above 50Hz and 60Hz 2300V through 13,200V

API-547 1st Edition

250HP to 3000HP 50Hz and 60Hz 2300V through 13,200V (Dual voltage only for 2300V/4000V) 4, 6, and 8 (2 pole for 800HP and below in totally enclosed enclosure or 1250HP and below for WPII enclosures) Direct on line (DOL) 1.00 Form Wound 650% Cast iron or fabricated steel frame material depending on frame size and enclosure selection API-547 1st Edition vibration limits 85dB(A) at 1 m under no load TEFC or WPII Exn or Exp Sealed VPI insulation system IP-55 protection rating Antifriction bearings available for smaller frame sizes and vertical motors Taconite labyrinth seals Both bearings insulated and a grounding strap or brush on the DE 2 per winding and 1 per bearing Single voltage only for hazardous areas Stainless Steel C5 quality rotor core laminations 1000HP and below = Die Cast Aluminum; above 1000HP = Copper Bar rotor Air Filters for WPII enclosures

Poles

2 and higher Direct on line (DOL) or Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) 1.00 Form Wound 650% Cast iron or fabricated steel frame material depending on frame size and enclosure selection API-541 4th Edition vibration limits 85dB(A) at 1 m under no load DPG, TEFC, WPI, WPII, TEAAC, and TEWAC Safe, Exn, Exp, or Exd Sealed VPI insulation system IP-55 protection rating Antifriction bearings available for smaller frame sizes and vertical motors; Provisions for Bently Nevada series 3300 proximity probes on sleeve bearings Taconite labyrinth seals Both bearings insulated and a grounding strap or brush on the DE 2 per winding and 1 per bearing Single voltage only for hazardous areas Stainless Steel C5 quality rotor core laminations Copper Bar rotor

Available Starting methods Service Factor Winding Locked Rotor Current Limit IEC and NEMA designs

Vibration Noise levels Enclosures Hazardous Area Classifications Insulation System Protection Rating

Sleeve Bearings Labyrinth Seals Bearings Resistance Temperature Devices (RTDs) Space heater Hardware Rotor Core Rotor Air Filters Paint Testing Included

WEG 212E paint plan for extreme conditions Un-witnessed Routine API-541 4th Edition Testing

WEG 212E paint plan for extreme conditions Un-witnessed Routine API-547 1st Edition Testing

Please contact your authorized distributor:

WEG Electric Corp. 1327 Northbrook Parkway, Suite 490 Suwanee, GA 30024 Phone: 1-800-ASK-4WEG web: www.weg.net

API541/547