Starting of DC Motors

Starting of DC Motors: At the time of Starting of DC Motors (n = 0), the induced emf of a motor is zero such that the current drawn from rated…

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Electrical Braking of Polyphase Induction Motors

Electrical Braking of Polyphase Induction Motors: Electrical Braking of Polyphase Induction Motors which consists of different types, namely, Plugging (or Counter-Current Braking) Dynamic (or Rheostatic) Braking Regenerative Braking 1. Plugging…

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Drum Controller for DC Series Motor

Drum Controller for DC Series Motor: DC series motors are often employed on cranes, elevators, tramcars and other applications, where the motor is under the direct control of an operator.…

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DC Series Motor Starter Working Principle

DC Series Motor Starter Working Principle: The series motor starter serves the same purpose as the three- and four-point starters employed with shunt and compound wound motors. However, series motor…

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Starting of Electric Drives

Starting of Electric Drives: The most important processes associated with controlled electric drives are (i) starting, (ii) speed control (iii) braking, (iv) reversal of direction of rotation. All these are…

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