Electric Machines - Detailed Notes
Machine Types Operation Applications Problems Starting Meth
DC Motor Shunt, Series, Electromechanical Electric traction, Lifts, Armature reaction, 3-point/4-point sta
Compound energy conversion Cranes Commutation
using commutator
DC Generator Shunt, Series, Mechanical to electrical Battery charging, Lab Voltage regulation, Not applicable
Compound using commutator applications Sparking
Single Phase Induction Split-phase, Single phase AC to Fans, Pumps, Low starting torque Capacitor b
Motor Capacitor start, mechanical rotation Domestic appliances Auxiliary winding
Shaded pole
3-Phase Induction Squirrel cage, Slip 3-phase AC to Industrial drives, Rotor heating, Slip losses Direct-on-line,
Motor ring mechanical rotation Conveyors Star-delta,
Auto-transformer
Synchronous Motor Salient pole, Runs at synchronous Power factor Hunting, Loss of Pony motor, D
Non-salient pole speed correction, Pumps synchronism winding
Synchronous Salient, Cylindrical Mechanical to Power generation Voltage drops, Not applicable
Generator rotor electrical, constant (Alternator) Synchronization
frequency
Alternator Same as Converts mechanical Thermal/Hydro/Nuclear Voltage regulation, Not applicable
Synchronous to AC electricity Power Stations Armature reaction
Generator
Special Motors Stepper, Servo, Depends on type Robotics, CNC, Home Position error, Heat losses Electronics
BLDC, Universal appliances drivers