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…
Braking of Induction Motor: The three types of Braking of Induction Motor, namely regenerative, dynamic and counter current braking can be accomplished with induction motors also. Regenerative braking When the…
Characteristics of Synchronous Motor: Characteristics of Synchronous Motor are constant speed motors. The speed of the motor is decided by the number of poles and frequency. Compared to an induction…
DC Motor Speed Control: In the foregoing sections we discussed the torque-speed characteristics of dc motors, bringing out the effects of armature voltage variation and field current on them. The…
Speed Torque Characteristics of Series Motor: The field winding is connected in series with the armature (Fig. 1.2(b)). The armature current and field current are the same. The operating Speed…
Characteristics of DC Motor: DC Motors are of the rotating armature type. The armature winding is a closed winding through the commutator. The armature is supplied through the brushes which…
Basic Components of Electric Circuit: The Basic Components of Electric Circuit consists of three parts: (1) energy source, such as battery or generator, (2) the load or sink, such as…
Development of Electric Power Industry: The basic human need for safe, efficient, and affordable light became the driving force which led to the Development of Electric Power Industry of today's…