Chopper Resistance in the Rotor Circuit

Chopper Resistance in the Rotor Circuit: Speed control by means of slip variation can be achieved by employing a variable resistance Chopper Resistance in the Rotor Circuit. From the equations…

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3 Phase Induction Motor Construction

3 Phase Induction Motor Construction: A converter fed 3 Phase Induction Motor Construction has the following advantages over a line fed motor: 1.Smooth start up is guaranteed by variable frequency…

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Two pulse mid point converter

Two pulse mid point converter: Two pulse mid point converter are, in general, single phase converters. The pulse number of the converter indicates the frequency of the ripple voltage superimposing…

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Electric Converter

Electric Converter: Electric Converter - The speed of a dc motor can be varied by varying the armature voltage or the field current, for which a variable dc supply is…

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Transient stability in Electrical Drives

Transient stability in Electrical Drives: Transient stability in Electrical Drives - From the preceding discussion it is clear that a drive is in its state of equi­librium at constant speed…

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Dynamic Conditions of a SystemDrive

Dynamic Conditions of a SystemDrive: Dynamic or transient conditions occur in SystemDrive systems when the operating point changes from one steady state condition to another, following a change introduced in…

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Starting Method of Induction Motor

Starting Method of Induction Motor: Transient processes involved with the Starting Method of Induction Motor in a variable speed drive require a detailed study. The electric motor and connected load…

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Braking of Synchronous Motor

Braking of Synchronous Motor: The methods that are employed for Braking of Synchronous Motor are: Regenerative braking while operating on a variable frequency supply Rheostatic braking Plugging Regenerative braking When…

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