Development of a Shaftless Submersible Motor
650729
2/1/1965
- Content
- A motor-pump combination is described that utilizes the rotor-stator surfaces as a water lubricated journal bearing. Data are given showing a 50% reduction in weight, 60% reduction in size, and a 65% reduction in temperature rise. The electric motor design is applicable to centrifugal, mixed flow, and axial flow pumps.
- Citation
- Flaherty, R. and Phillips, W., "Development of a Shaftless Submersible Motor," National Powerplant and Transportation Meetings, Cleveland, Ohio, United States, October 18, 1965, https://doi.org/10.4271/650729.