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Induction motor is a AC motor it is also known as asynchronous motor .

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Description : State the modification to be done in dc series motor to work satisfactorily as ac series motor. State applications of ac series motor.

Last Answer : Modifications are necessary in a dc series motor so that it operates satisfactorily on ac supply. The modifications are as follows:  1) AC series motor is built with a few field turns as ... and grinders 5) High speed vacuum cleaners 6) Sewing machines 7) Food processors 8) Drilling machine 

Last Answer : If a D.C. motor is connected across the A.C. supply it will burn due to heat produced in the field winding by eddy currents.

Last Answer : A.C. series motor as compared to D.C. series motor has smaller brush width, less number of field turns, more number of armature turns, less air gap.

Last Answer : If a D.C. series motor is operated on A.C. supply, it will spark excessively, have poor efficiency, have poor power factor.

Description : Split phase induction motor

Last Answer : Split phase induction motor : There are two windings used in split phase induction motor. It is a type of single-phase induction motor. There are two winding one is called main winding and ... motor have low starting torque it is used for small fans, blowers, centrifugal pumps, grinders etc.

Description : In a double squirrel cage induction motor, good starting torque is produced as (A) Large current flows through the outer high resistance winding. (B) Large current flows through the inner high ... the outer high resistance winding. (D) Large current flows through the inner low resistance winding.

Last Answer : In a double squirrel cage induction motor, good starting torque is produced as Large current flows through the outer high resistance winding.

Description : A change of 4% in the supply voltage to an induction motor will produce a change of approximately

Last Answer : A change of 4% in the supply voltage to an induction motor will produce a change of approximately 8% in the rotor torque

Description : In an induction motor if the flux density is reduced to one-half, of its normal value then the torque will  (1) reduce to one-half (2) reduce to one-fourth (3) remain unchanged (4) increase four times

Last Answer : In an induction motor if the flux density is reduced.to one-half, of its normal value then the torque will reduce to one-fourth

Description : The speed of a three-phase induction motor is controlled by variable voltage variable frequency control (i.e. keeping V/f constant). As the frequency is reduced, the slip at maximum torque  (1) Decreases (2) Increases (3) Remains constant (4) None of the above

Last Answer : The speed of a three-phase induction motor is controlled by variable voltage variable frequency control (i.e. keeping V/f constant). As the frequency is reduced, the slip at maximum torque Increases 

Description : Torque developed by a three-phase, 400V, induction motor is 100 N -m. If the applied voltage is reduced to 200-V, the d'veloped torque will be

Last Answer : Torque developed by a three-phase, 400V, induction motor is 100 N -m. If the applied voltage is reduced to 200-V, the d'veloped torque will be 25 N -m

Description : The slip of 400 V, three phase, 4 -pole induction motor when rotating at 1440 rpm is 

Last Answer : The slip of 400 V, three phase, 4 -pole induction motor when rotating at 1440 rpm is 4 percent

Description : A 400 V, 50 Hz three-phase induction motor rotates at 1440 rpm on full -load. The motor is wound for

Last Answer : A 400 V, 50 Hz three-phase induction motor rotates at 1440 rpm on full -load. The motor is wound for 4 poles

Description : In a split-phase induction motor, the resistance/reactance ratios of windings are such that (A) current in the auxiliary winding leads the current in the main winding (B) current in the ... (C) both windings develop the same starting torque (D) both windings develop high starting current

Last Answer : In a split-phase induction motor, the resistance/reactance ratios of windings are such that current in the auxiliary winding leads the current in the main winding

Description : In a single-phase induction motor when the rotor is stationary and voltage is applied to the stator, then (A) the flux is constant (B) the flux first decreases and then increases in ... increases and decreases in the opposite direction with the same magnitude (D) current flows through the rotor

Last Answer : In a single-phase induction motor when the rotor is stationary and voltage is applied to the stator, then the flux first decreases and then increases in the same direction

Description : A 3-phase, 4-pole, 50Hz induction motor runs at a speed of 1440 rpm. The rotating field produced by the rotor rotates at a speed of ________ rpm with respect to stator field. (A) 1500 (B) 0 (C) 1440 (D) 60

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Description : An 8-pole, 50Hz, three-phase induction motor is running at 705rpm and has a rotor copper loss of 5kW. Its rotor input is (A) 5.06 kW (B) 0.3 kW (C) 100 kW (D) 83.33 kW

Last Answer : An 8-pole, 50Hz, three-phase induction motor is running at 705rpm and has a rotor copper loss of 5kW. Its rotor input is 83.33 kW

Description : The torque developed by any 3-phase induction motor at 0.8 p.u. slip is (A) Full-load torque (B) unstable torque (C) starting torque (D) break down

Last Answer : The torque developed by any 3-phase induction motor at 0.8 p.u. slip is unstable torque

Description : In a 3-phase slip-ring induction motor, the slip at some speed is 0.05. The speed is reduced by inserting an external resistance in the rotor circuit and the slip is 0.15. If the rotor winding resistance per phase is 0.2 Ω, the external resistance is (A) 0.2 Ω (B) 0.3 Ω (C) 0.4 Ω (D) 0.5 Ω

Last Answer : In a 3-phase slip-ring induction motor, the slip at some speed is 0.05. The speed is reduced by inserting an external resistance in the rotor circuit and the slip is 0.15. If the rotor winding resistance per phase is 0.2 Ω, the external resistance is 0.3 Ω

Last Answer : If starting winding of a single-phase induction motor is left in the circuit, it will draw excessive current and overheat.

Last Answer : If a single phase induction motor runs slower than normal, the most likely defect is worn bearings.

Last Answer : The rotor slots, in an induction motor, are usually not quite parallel to the shaft because it helps in reducing the tendency of the rotor teeth to remain under the stator teeth.

Last Answer : Speed torque characteristic of a repulsion induction motor is similar to that of a D.C. compound motor.

Description : How is a three phase cage induction motor self starting?

Last Answer : Any type of induction motor is self starting. Because the reason for torqe production require two flux displaced by some angle theta.If theta is constant with time then torqe will be constant;if ... torqe also pulsating. In induction motor this angle theta is not pulsating.so it is self starting 

Description : How does a single phase induction motor work?

Last Answer : As we know that single phase induction is not self started because for self started we require atleast two revolving field but single phase induction motor has only one. So we provide extra ... 1phase IM classified as split phase IM, capacitor start capacitor run, capacitor start induction run.

Description : Is induction motor is self starting?

Last Answer : Single phase induction motor is not self starting. Three phase induction motor is self starting.

Description : What is the definition of induction motor?

Last Answer : its working on magnetic base made by coils and its work with 1 phase or 3 phase ac or dc supply

Description : What is the function of induction motor?

Last Answer : while you give supply to motor its motor run on magnet base 

Description : At which time power factor of the induction motor is low?

Last Answer : The power factor of the inducction motor is low at the time of starting as compare to while the induction motor is running.

Description : What is mean by plugging in three phase induction motor?

Last Answer : Plugging in three-phase induction motor means interchanging of any two phases of a stator for quick stopping.

Description : explain the working of single phase induction motor.

Last Answer : Stator has two winding namely main winding and auxiliary winding.when single phase ac supply is given to the motor,its produces alternating field.this field cut by a cage rotor.so some emf ... due to this emf,rotor flux produced.the interaction between two fluxes produce torque.so rotor rotates.

Last Answer : Capacitor start motor has high torque in starting

Last Answer : if induction motor rotates exceed than its synchronous speed, it acts as a generator.

Description : Induction motor

Last Answer : Induction Motor Inductor is a coil of wire which possess the property of inductance. Inductance is the property of an electric conductor which generate electromotive force (EMF ... motor are classified as slip ring induction motor and squirrel cage induction motor.

Description : Single Phase Induction Motor

Last Answer : Single Phase Induction Motor Single phase induction motor is mostly used in home, office, shop and many single phase appliances like pumps,  ... torque and silent operation. It is uses where silent operation is required.

Description : speed control methods of three phase induction motor?

Last Answer : Speed control of three phase induction motor

Description : What is the difference between an AC and DC generator?

Last Answer : The generator which generates DC voltage is called DC generator and generator which generates AC voltage is called AC generator (or) Alternator. In DC generator armature is rotated and field winding ... generator. A DC generator can generate low voltages but an AC generator can generate upto 11kv.

Description : AC motor

Last Answer : AC motor AC motor have two types one is Induction motor and second is synchronous motor. Induction motor have two types one is single phase induction motor and second is three phase ... self starting motor so using  external motor or we have to start it as induction motor.

Description : Describe the reason of using dc series motor for electric trains.

Last Answer : Electric trains require an inverse torque speed characteristics for proper operation. That is a higher torque is required at start (when speed is nil or low) and as the train picks up ... torque - speed characteristics of DC series motors match, these motors are suitable for electric trains

Description : A 240 V, dc shunt motor draws 15 A while supplying the rated load at a speed of 80 rad/s. The armature resistance is 0.5 W and the field winding resistance is 80 W. The net Voltage across armature resistance at the time of plugging will be

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Description : A 200 V dc shunt motor is running at 1000 rpm and drawing a current of 10 A. Its armature winding resistance is 2 Ohm. It. is braked by plugging. The resistance to be connected in series with armature to restrict armature current to 10 A, is

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Description : In a 2 kW, 200 V, 1000 rpm. DC series motor the torque at full load was found to be 0.3 N -m. The torque at half full load in N -m is :

Last Answer : In a 2 kW, 200 V, 1000 rpm. DC series motor the torque at full load was found to be 0.3 N -m. The torque at half full load in N -m is : 0.075

Description : The function of a brush and commutator arrangement in a dc motor is to  (1) produce unidirectional torque (2) produce unidirectional current in the armature (3) help in changing the direction of rotation of the armature (4) reduce sparking

Last Answer : The function of a brush and commutator arrangement in a dc motor is to produce unidirectional torque

Description : What are the speed control methods of dc motor?

Last Answer : Field control of DC motor Armature control of DC motor

Description : Armature control of DC motor

Last Answer : Armature control of DC motor

Description : Field control of DC motor

Last Answer : Field control of DC motor

Description : Separately Excited DC motor

Last Answer : Separately Excited DC motor

Description : What would happen if a DC motor was supplied with AC ?

Last Answer : With three phase induction motor, humming and not rotate, but if single phase universal motor like air blower, home mixture, motor run on constant speed..speed variation not possible...

Description : Explain the working principle of induction motor. 

Last Answer : Working principle of induction motor: * When the motor is excited with three-phase supply, three-phase stator winding carries three-phase currents & produces a rotating magnetic field of constant magnitude and ... , which tend to move the rotor in the same direction as the rotating magnetic field. 

Description : Explain the activities carried out during weekly maintenance of 3 ph. Induction motor. 

Last Answer : Activities Carried out During Weekly Maintenance of 3 ph. Induction Motor:  1) Check belt tension. In cases where this is excessive it should immediately be reduces and in the case of sleeve ... and cooled by oil mist systems its important to check the oil mist flow paths/pressure components.