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…
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…
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…
Motor Control Articles: Motor Control by Static Power Converters: Motor Control by Static Power Converters – Power electronics is a multidisciplinary technology that encompasses power semiconductor devices, converter circuits, electric…
Fractional Kilowatt Motors Articles: Single Phase Induction Motor: A Single Phase Induction Motor comprises a single-phase distributed winding on the stator and normal squirrel-cage rotor as shown schematically in Fig.…
Control of Electric Motor Articles: Control of DC Electric Motor: A separately excited DC Electric Motor is very versatile as a variable speed motor. Its speed can be varied by…
Characteristics of Electric Motors Articles: A Simple Electric Motor: Variable speed drives in the industry employ a simple electric motor as their drive motors mainly because they enjoy several specific…
Microprocessor Control of a Current source Inverter Fed Synchronous Motor: A drive system employing a Current source Inverter Fed Synchronous Motor has the following features: A four quadrant drive can…