Slip rings are small devices that have a very important role in all types of devices, equipment, and machinery that come in all sizes, from the smallest to the largest …
An induction motor may be considered to be a transformer with a rotating short-circuited secondary. The stator winding corresponds to the transformer primary and the rotor winding to the transformer …
How does a robotic arm in a production plant repeat exactly the same movements over and over again? How can you move an automatic milling machine so precisely? It is …
A stepper motor is an electromechanical device which converts electrical pulses into discrete mechanical movements. The shaft or spindle of a stepper motor rotates in discrete step increments when …
Shaded pole motor is a split-phase type single phase induction motor. The shaded pole motor is very popular for ratings below 0.05 HP (~ 40 W) because of its extremely …
Read about working of induction motors here. All topics under single phase induction motor are listed here. Here is a video tutorial on how single phase induction motor works. …
The capacitor start single phase induction motor is a type of split-phase induction motor. Capacitors are used to improve the starting and running performance of the single-phase inductions motors. The …
Two types of noises occur in an electric motor, one is electrical noise and the other is mechanical noise. The causes of remedial treatments for both are discussed in this …
46. The short coming of repulsion motor is (A) variation of speed with load (B) low power factor (C) tendency to spark at brushes (D) all of the above. Check …
A universal motor is one of the single-phase motors that can be operated on either direct current or single-phase alternating current at approximately the same speed. This motor is most …
Electric Motors need maintenance regularly in order to avoid failure and prolong their lifespan. Generally, motors and motor parts should be maintained and tested at least every 6 months. Then …
Insulation Resistance or IR Test is carried out by maintenance engineers to ensure the healthiness of the overall insulation system of electrical equipment. It reflects the presence or absence of …
Before going to the operation and characteristics of split-phase induction motor we should first understand why single phase induction motor is not self-starting. To make a single-phase induction motor self-starting, …
Before reading Split Phase and Capacitor Start Induction Motors, please read the previous article, Why a Single Phase Induction Motor is not Self Starting? Making a Single Phase Induction Motor …
Single-phase motors are the most familiar of all-electric motors because they are extensively used in home appliances, shops, offices etc. It is true that single-phase motors are a less efficient …
Single phase motors are the most familiar of all electric motors because they are extensively used in home appliances, shops, offices etc. It is true that single phase motors are …