2/1/2020 What is a Part Winding Start?
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PART WINDING START
A soft starter is any system that is used to reduce inrush current,
as well as strain on electrical circuits that supply power to
motors. Inrush current is the initial surge of current into the
windings when the motor is started. Learn the specifics of a part
winding start system.
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Part Winding Start
The winding in the motor must be split in order for it to use a part winding
start. A portion of the winding, either half or two thirds, will be connected
when the motor is started. Dual voltage motors have split windings, but
they can only be started on the lower voltage winding. A 230/460 volt
motor, to give an example, will have the 230 winding powered initially. The
rest of the winding is added in with a relay or a timer when the motor has
achieved a certain voltage.
Loads that have a requirement for low starting torque, such as low inertia
fans and blowers, can be started using part-winding starters.
The part winding motor will initially draw full voltage, but only 65% to 70%
of full current. The motor will rise to full current when the rest of the winding
is added into the system, meaning that one of the contactors will be
carrying at least 65% of the current while the motor is starting up. When
the motor is running at full current, each contactor will carrying half the
current.
If the load torque exceeds the torque provided by the part winding starter at
any speed, then the motor will be locked in at that speed until the second
part of the winding is introduced. Full torque will develop at that speed. A
lower full torque speed will lead to a bigger surge of current when the
second part of the winding is added into the system.
Pumping is the most common application for a part winding start. They are
the least expensive starter, but they require a special motor, which can be
hard to find a replacement for and may be more expensive. They also
require additional devices to add overcurrent protection for the motor.
Call us at 877.474.8209 to speak with an application engineer about your project.
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