Three Phase Induction Motors

Three Phase Induction Motors: Three Phase Induction Motors are of two types: squirrel-case and wound-rotor. In squirrel-cage, the rotor consists of longitudinal conductor-bars shorted by circular connectors at the two…

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DC Motor Braking Methods

DC Motor Braking Methods: The need for electric braking was explained earlier, the motor works as a generator developing a negative torque which opposes the motion. Three types of DC Motor…

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Types of DC Motor

Types of DC Motor: The commonly used Types of DC Motor are shown in Fig. 5.1. In a separately excited motor, the field and armature voltages can be controlled independent…

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Motor Power Rating Articles

Motor Power Rating Articles: Selection of Motor Power Rating: The Selection of Motor Power Rating of a motor for a specific application must be carefully chosen to achieve economy with…

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Selection of Motor Power Rating

Selection of Motor Power Rating: The Selection of Motor Power Rating of a motor for a specific application must be carefully chosen to achieve economy with reliability. Use of a…

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Control of Electrical Drives Articles

Control of Electrical Drives Articles: Closed Loop Speed Control of Multi Motor Drives : When mechanical part of the load is of large physical dimension it becomes desirable to share…

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