How to Distinguish Continuous vs Intermittent Electrical Loads When Measuring Appliances

Hello guy,
I am new in the field of electricity
i seeks a few concepts in more depth on the difference between the continuous and intermittent load. 
My job is to do the measures on the different appliances in order to distinguish them on the basis of these concepts(intermittent and continuous)
The only difference that I find in this moment rests on a time wide enough(2 or 3 hours) for the qualify.

So i would like to know if there is an other way to define it.

Thxx

 

Hi,

You cannot classify each and every equipment as continuous duty or intermittent duty etc. A motor can be used to run continuously in a process industry and the same motor in another application can be used in start & stop mode.Even in lighting you will have general lighting (base lighting) and Task lighting (continuous). However equipment's will have its designed duty cycle for which you will have to refer to its manufacturer. This will determine whether it will suit the desired application. It is all in the location and application.

check this: http://www.openelectrical.org/wiki/index.php?title=Load_Schedule