Transient Analysis of Induction Motor

Transient Analysis of Induction Motor: Usefulness of analysis of transient operating conditions of a drive, e.g. starting, braking, load changing, speed changing, etc. is already explained. A rigorous analysis of…

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Dynamic Braking of Induction Motor

Dynamic Braking of Induction Motor(or Rheostatic Braking): (a) AC Dynamic Braking - AC Dynamic Braking of Induction Motor is obtained when the motor is run on a single phase supply…

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Braking of Induction Motor Drive

Braking of Induction Motor Drive: Following methods are employed for Braking of Induction Motor Drive: Regenerative braking Plugging or reverse voltage braking Dynamic (or rheostatic) braking further categorised as: ac…

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Starting of Induction Motor Drives

Starting of Induction Motor Drives: Starting of Induction Motor Drives arrangement is chosen based on the load requirements and nature of supply (weak or stiff). It may be required to…

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Harmonic Equivalent Circuit of Induction Motor

Harmonic Equivalent Circuit of Induction Motor: When fed from an inverter or cycloconverter, the motor terminal voltage is non-sinusoidal but it has half-wave symmetry. A non-sinusoidal waveform can be resolved…

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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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