APPENDIX A
General Electric Model List Nomenclature
The following nomenclature is the basis for the majority of GE integral-horsepower motor and generator model numbers. The model number format shown below is held to 15 digits maximum and provides basic descriptive information as follows:
1. The numeral 5 is used to designate rotating electrical machinery.
2. Electrical-Type Letters
a. Polyphase
| K | NEMA designs A & β |
| KAF | Adjustable frequency |
| KG | NEMA design C |
| KGS | NEMA design C energy saver |
| KL | Hydraulic elevator |
| KOF | Oil well pumping |
| KR | NEMA design D |
| KS | NEMA design A & B energy saver |
| KW | High efficiency |
| KY | Special characteristics ... |
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