Which of the illustrated motors has an open motor enclosure? EL-0001
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — B
An open motor enclosure permits external ventilating air to pass freely over and through the internal windings. Diagram B illustrates this unrestricted ventilation design, complying with standard NEMA motor enclosure classifications referenced in IEEE 45 for machinery spaces.
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