What is pull out torque?

What is pull out torque?
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The maximum torque developed by the motor without pulling out of synchronism is called pull out torque. Its value varies from 1.5 to 3.5 times full load torque.
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What is pull in torque?

Description : What is pull in torque?

Last Answer : The torque which is required to pull the motor into synchronism when it is running as induction motor is called pull in torque.

A synchronous motor starts as usual but fails to develop its full torque. What could it be due to?

Description : A synchronous motor starts as usual but fails to develop its full torque. What could it be due to?

Last Answer : a. Exciter voltage may be too low. b. Field spool may be reversed c. There may be either open-circuit or short-circuit in the field.

Hunting of a synchronous motor:

Description : Hunting of a synchronous motor:

Last Answer : When the mechanical load is constant, the rotor settles down to an absolutely constant speed with the torque angle fixed by the particular delivered power. When there is a change in load the rotor speed ... are short circuited; copper bars are embedded in the faces of the field poles of the motor.

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Description : What could be the reasons if a 3-phase synchronous motor fails to start?

Last Answer : It is usually due to the following reasons a. Voltage may be too low. b. Too much starting load. c. Open circuit in one phase or short circuit. d. Field excitation may be excessive

In what way synchronous motor is different from other motors?

Description : In what way synchronous motor is different from other motors?

Last Answer : All dc and ac motors work on the same principle. Synchronous motor operates due to magnetic locking taking place between stator and rotor magnetic fields.

State the characteristic features of synchronous motor.

Description : State the characteristic features of synchronous motor.

Last Answer : a. the motor is not inherently self starting b. The speed of operation is always in synchronous with the supply frequency irrespective of load conditions c. The motor is capable of operating at any power factor.

Write the applications of synchronous motor.

Description : Write the applications of synchronous motor.

Last Answer : a. Used for power factor improvement in sub-stations and in industries. b. As synchronous condenser c. Used for constant speed applications

What are V and inverted V curves of synchronous motor ?

Description : What are V and inverted V curves of synchronous motor ?

Last Answer : The variation of magnitude of line current with respect to the field current is called V curve . The variation of power factor with respect to the field current is called inverted V curve.

How the synchronous motor can be used as s synchronous condenser?

Description : How the synchronous motor can be used as s synchronous condenser?

Last Answer : Synchronous motor is operated on over excitation so as to draw leading reactive current and power from the supply lines. This compensates the lagging current and power requirement of the load making ... to become unity. The motor does the job of capacitors and hence called as synchronous condenser.

Distinguish between synchronous phase modifier and synchronous condenser

Description : Distinguish between synchronous phase modifier and synchronous condenser

Last Answer : A synchronous motor used to change the power factor or power factor in the supply lines is called synchronous phase modifier. A synchronous motor operated at no load with over excitation condition to draw large leading reactive current and power is called a synchronous condenser.

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Description : What is synchronous condenser?

Last Answer : An over-excited synchronous motor under no load , used for the improvement of power factor is called as synchronous condenser because, like a capacitor it takes a leading current.

What is critical excitation?

Description : What is critical excitation?

Last Answer : The excitation for which power factor of the synchronous motor is unity and the back emf is equal to supply voltage.

What is over excitation?

Description : What is over excitation?

Last Answer : The excitation for which power factor of the synchronous motor is leading and the back emf is greater than supply voltage.

What is under excitation?

Description : What is under excitation?

Last Answer : The excitation for which power factor of the synchronous motor is lagging and the back emf is less than supply voltage.

What is normal excitation?

Description : What is normal excitation?

Last Answer : The excitation for which power factor of the synchronous motor is lagging and the back emf is equal to supply voltage.

Why a synchronous motor is a constant speed motor?

Description : Why a synchronous motor is a constant speed motor?

Last Answer : When load increase in synchronous motor the load angle δ also increases but speed remains constant. The further increase in load cause further increase in load angle. When load angle reaches ... out of synchronism. Hence the motor rotates at synchronous speed otherwise it comes out of synchronism.

What is the effect on speed if the load is increased on a 3 phase synchronous motor?

Description : What is the effect on speed if the load is increased on a 3 phase synchronous motor?

Last Answer : The speed of operation remains constant from no load to maximum load in the motor operating at constant frequency bus bars.

What are the effects of hunting?

Description : What are the effects of hunting?

Last Answer : Loses synchronism Develops mechanical stress on rotor shaft Increase machine losses Increase temperature of machine

What is hunting?

Description : What is hunting?

Last Answer : The sudden changes of load on synchronous motor set up oscillations in the rotor. Such oscillation of rotor about its new equilibrium position is called hunting.

What is the function of damper winding?

Description : What is the function of damper winding?

Last Answer : To provide starting torque To prevent or minimize hunting

Why damper windings are used in synchronous motor? Or How synchronous motor is started as squirrel cage motor?

Description : Why damper windings are used in synchronous motor? Or How synchronous motor is started as squirrel cage motor?

Last Answer : The damper winding consists of short circuited copper bars embedded in the the face of the rotor poles. When an ac supply is provided to stator of a 3-phase synchronous motor, stator winding produces ... magnetic field and damper winding is zero. Hence there will be no emf induced in damper winding.

What is pony motor starting?

Description : What is pony motor starting?

Last Answer : In this method the rotor is made to rotate by some external device called pony motors. Once the rotor attains synchronous speed, the DC excitation to the rotor is switched on. Once synchronism is established the pony motor is decoupled. The synchronous motor continuously runs at synchronous speed.

What are the methods of starting synchronous motor?

Description : What are the methods of starting synchronous motor?

Last Answer : 1. Pony motor starting( using ac or dc motor) 2. Starting as squirrel cage Induction motor or using damper winding 3. Starting as slip ring Induction motor or synchronous motor 4. Using dc machine coupled to it.

Why synchronous motor is not self starting?

Description : Why synchronous motor is not self starting?

Last Answer : Synchronous motor is a doubly excited machine i.e two electrical inputs are provided to it. It's stator winding which consists of a 3 phase winding is provided with 3 phase supply and rotor ... due to attractive or repulsive force and remain in standstill condition. Hence it is not self starting.

How does the degree of DC excitation affect pull-out torque?

Description : How does the degree of DC excitation affect pull-out torque?

Last Answer : Need answer

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The maximum constant load torque under which a synchronous motor will pull into synchronism...

Description : The maximum constant load torque under which a synchronous motor will pull into synchronism at rated rotor supply voltage and frequency is known as?

Last Answer : The maximum constant load torque under which a synchronous motor will pull into synchronism at rated rotor supply voltage and frequency is known as pull-in torque.

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Last Answer : Answer: B

The purpose of a cage rotor winding placed on the rotor of a synchronous motor is to _____________. A. provide excitation to the DC field B. start the machine as an induction motor C. contribute extra torque at synchronous speed D. prevent the machine from falling out of step

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Last Answer : Answer: B

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Last Answer : Answer: A

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Last Answer : Answer: B

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Last Answer : Answer: A

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Description : The twisting force developed by a motor and applied to a shaft is called _____________. A. magnetism B. electromotive force C. torque D. voltage

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Last Answer : Answer: A

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Description : The operating torque of the upper induction disc-type element, or timer element, of an AC reverse power relay is obtained from ____________. A. the main bus B. a separate battery source C. line voltage D. electromagnets

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If the driving torque, such as that produced by a diesel engine, creates pulsations when coupled with a synchronous generator operating in parallel; the generator rotor may be periodically pulled ahead or behind its normal position as it rotates. This hu A. amortisseur windings B. direct coupling C. increase governor speed droop D. decreasing governor speed droop

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Last Answer : Answer: D

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Last Answer : Answer: A

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Last Answer : Answer: A

A characteristic of a wound-rotor induction motor, with a high resistance rotor winding, is _____________. A. low starting torque B. high starting torque C. high speed D. low starting voltage

Description : A characteristic of a wound-rotor induction motor, with a high resistance rotor winding, is _____________. A. low starting torque B. high starting torque C. high speed D. low starting voltage

Last Answer : Answer: B

If an induction motor were to be operated at 90% rated voltage, _____________. A. there would be an increase in starting torque B. starting current would increase slightly C. synchronous speed would decrease slightly D. the slip would increase

Description : If an induction motor were to be operated at 90% rated voltage, _____________. A. there would be an increase in starting torque B. starting current would increase slightly C. synchronous speed would decrease slightly D. the slip would increase

Last Answer : Answer: D