Rotating Machines

Rotating Machines: 2 Pole DC Machine : Figure 5.13 shows a 2 Pole DC Machine Diagram with a single coil rotating armature. It may ... Current sheet Concept : Current…

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Synchronous Motor Drives

Synchronous Motor Drives: Variable frequency drives employing synchronous motor are receiving consid­erable interest, and are even becoming competitors to both induction motors and dc motors. These are popular as drives…

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Derating Factor of an Electric Motor

Derating Factor of an Electric Motor Operating on AC Voltage Controller: Typical derating factor of an induction motor fed from a voltage controller are shown in Fig. 4.5(d) when the…

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Three pulse midpoint converter

Three pulse midpoint converter: These are basically three-phase converters, and are very popular because a 3-phase supply is readily available. 3-phase converters have a greater power capability than single phase…

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Braking of Induction Motor

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…

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DC Motor Electric Brakes

DC Motor Electric Brakes: DC Motor Electric Brakes - While operating electrical drives it is often necessary to stop the motor quickly and also reverse it. In applications like cranes…

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