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Comparative Experimental Evaluation of a Current Transformer and a Hall‑Effect Current Probe Used for Monitoring Active Electrical Power Absorbed by AC Drive Motors Cover

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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|Jun 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bipcm-2026-0004 | Journal eISSN: 2537-4869 | Journal ISSN: 1011-2855
Language: English
Page range: 53 - 69
Submitted on: May 8, 2026
Accepted on: May 26, 2026
Published on: Jun 27, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

© 2026 Constantin-Gheorghe Mihai, Cristiana Bişoc Grigoruţă, Mohammed Khdair, Lucian-Claudiu Grigoruţă, Mihăiţă Horodincă, published by Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi
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