SELF-SANITIZING ELECTRICAL MACHINE
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1. A method of sanitizing an electric machine, comprising:
- providing a current amplitude to windings of the electric machine to heat a housing of the electric machine to a temperature at which targeted microbes are destroyed; and
providing a current waveform to windings of the electric machine to cause vibration at a frequency at which targeted microbes are destroyed.
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Abstract
A method for sanitizing an electric motor is provided. The method includes setting operational parameters for the electric motor for destroying targeted microbes; and energizing the electric motor using the set operational parameters. Computer program products and an electric motor are disclosed.
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1. A method of sanitizing an electric machine, comprising:
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providing a current amplitude to windings of the electric machine to heat a housing of the electric machine to a temperature at which targeted microbes are destroyed; and providing a current waveform to windings of the electric machine to cause vibration at a frequency at which targeted microbes are destroyed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15)
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11. A self-sanitizing electric machine, comprising:
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a housing including internal components configured to provide mechanical energy when supplied with an electric current; and a controller for controlling the sanitization process, the controller including; a temperature control module providing a current amplitude to windings of the electric machine to heat a housing of the electric machine to a temperature at which targeted microbes are destroyed; and a vibration control module providing a current waveform to windings of the electric machine to cause vibration at a frequency at which targeted microbes are destroyed. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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