AC Resistance and DC Resistance Relation: Though the contribution of line resistance to series line impedance can be neglected in most cases, it is the main source of line power…
Armature Resistance Control Method of DC Motor: In this armature resistance control method of speed control, reduced speeds are obtained by inserting resistance in the armature circuit. It may be…
HVDC Circuit Breakers - Construction and Working Principle: Light duty dc circuit breakers have been in use since long. However, there is lack of suitable circuit breakers for HVDC systems.…
Constant Current System for Speed Control of DC Motor: For certain services, where there is a possibility of the motors being stalled such as with excavators, ship's windlasses etc. the…
Booster Speed Control of DC Motor: A booster in series with the armature of the main motor may be employed for varying the voltage across the driving motor. The booster…
Paralleling Field Coils for DC Series Motor: In this Paralleling Field Coils method, used in fan motors, several speeds can be obtained by regrouping of field coils, as illustrated in…
Field Diverter Method of Speed Control of DC Series Motors: The field flux can be reduced by shunting a portion of motor current around the series field, thus reducing the…
Primary Resistance Starter - Operation, Wiring Diagram, Advantages and Disadvantages: This method of primary resistance starter of a polyphase cage motor is very simple and provides smooth acceleration of the…