Comparative Experimental Evaluation of a Current Transformer and a Hall‑Effect Current Probe Used for Monitoring Active Electrical Power Absorbed by AC Drive Motors
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Language: English
Page range: 53 - 69
Submitted on: May 8, 2026
Accepted on: May 26, 2026
Published on: Jun 27, 2026
Published by: Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi
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