Starting Torque: The torque or twisting force delivered by a motor at the instant it is energized. Starting torque is often higher than rated running or full load torque.

 

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Starting Torque: The torque or twisting force delivered by a motor at the instant it is energized. Starting torque is often higher than rated running or full load torque.

Wye-Delta Starting: A method of starting a motor at rated voltage but drawing locked rotor current and producing reduced stocked rotor torque but it provides lower starting torque than a straight delta connecti . . . View Full Definition

Annuity Starting Date: The date when an annuitant starts receiving payments from an annuity.

Starting Current: Amount of current drawn at the instant a motor is energized - in most cases much higher than that required for running. Same as locked rotor current.

Starting Lineup: Most basic leagues will start one quarterback, two running backs, two or three receivers and/or one tight end, one kicker and one defense. Leagues can determine the number of starters and in . . . View Full Definition

Pull-Up Torque: The minimum torque developed by an AC motor during the period of acceleration from zero to the speed at which breakdown occurs. For motors which do not have a definite breakdown torque, the . . . View Full Definition

Variable Torque: A multi-speed motor used on loads whose torque requirements vary with speed as in some centrifugal pumps and blowers. The HP varies as the square of the speed.

Torque: The twisting force at the motor shaft that drives the rollers on a treadmill and pulls the belt. The amount of torque is one of the variables used to calculate the amount of horsepower required.

Starting Time: (also 'tee time, time') a reservation or appointment to play at a specific time

Starting Line-Up: The five players who begin a game for one team.