### Question
How does ENERGY CONSERVATION define special purpose motor?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 6311*, **special purpose motor** is defined as:

> any motor, other than a general purpose motor or definite purpose motor, which has special operating characteristics or special mechanical construction, or both, designed for a particular application

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6311*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 77-ENERGY CONSERVATION > SUBCHAPTER III-IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY > Part A&ndash;1-Certain Industrial Equipment**

