Simulating Rolling Element Bearing Defects in Induction Machines

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Simulating Rolling Element Bearing Defects in Induction Machines. / Floh, Florian; Makoschitz, Markus; Weiß, Helmut.
in: Power Electronics and Drives (PEAD) , Jahrgang 9.2024, Nr. 1, 44, 02.11.2024, S. 540-561.

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