| Motor protection control is not some new | | | | starts it needs a large amount of energy |
| lubricant for your cars engine; it is a | | | | to start moving because the resting |
| complex machine which regulates the | | | | inertia makes its difficult to get the |
| start up of large motors. These motors | | | | part moving. This happens when the |
| often work in harsh, remote, or | | | | metal is cold and therefore more brittle |
| dangerous conditions where motor failure | | | | and prone to cracking. Motor protection |
| is not an option. All large marine | | | | control is needed to soft start engines |
| ships have motor protection control | | | | to control electrical current inrush and |
| including naval ships, large ferries and | | | | prevent the motors from being damaged by |
| cruise liners. Most likely these ships | | | | a hard startup. If a motor fails while a |
| have several motor protection controls | | | | ship is at sea it can have catastrophic |
| for specific equipment like pumps, | | | | effects on the ship, passengers and |
| propulsion engines and electrical | | | | crew. Motor protection control protects |
| generators. | | | | engines from damage and extends their |
| Motor protection controls are needed | | | | life. |
| when engines start up. When an engine | | | | |