Table of Contents

Introduction...............................................................................2
AC Motors.................................................................................4
Force and Motion......................................................................6
AC Motor Construction............................................................ 12
Magnetism.............................................................................. 17
Electromagnetism................................................................... 19
Developing a Rotating Magnetic Field.....................................24
Rotor Rotation..........................................................................29
Motor Specifications................................................................34
NEMA Motor Characteristics...................................................37
Derating Factors......................................................................43
AC Motors and AC Drives........................................................45
Matching Motors to the Load..................................................49
Motor Enclosures....................................................................53
Mounting.................................................................................56
Siemens AC Induction Motors.................................................61
Review Answers......................................................................72
Final Exam...............................................................................73
quickSTEP Online Courses...................................................... 76


 Introduction

Welcome to another course in the STEP series, Siemens

Technical Education Program, designed to prepare our
distributors to sell Siemens Energy & Automation products
more effectively. This course covers Basics of AC Motors and
related products.

Upon completion of Basics of AC Motors you should be able

to:

• Explain the concepts of force, inertia, speed, and torque

• Explain the difference between work and power

• Describe the construction of a squirrel cage AC motor

• Describe the operation of a rotating magnetic field

• Calculate synchronous speed, slip, and rotor speed

• Plot starting torque, accelerating torque, breakdown

torque, and full-load torque on a NEMA torque curve

• Apply derating factors as required by an application

• Describe the relationship between V/Hz, torque, and

horsepower

• Match an AC motor to an application and its load

• Identify NEMA enclosures and mounting configurations

• Describe Siemens NEMA, IEC, and above NEMA motors


This knowledge will help you better understand customer
applications. In addition, you will be better able to describe
products to customers and determine important differences
between products. You should complete Basics of Electricity
before attempting Basics of AC Motors. An understanding of
many of the concepts covered in Basics of Electricity is required
for Basic of AC Motors.

If you are an employee of a Siemens Energy & Automation

authorized distributor, fill out the final exam tear-out card and
mail in the card. We will mail you a certificate of completion if
you score a passing grade. Good luck with your efforts.

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mentioned may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies. Specifications subject to change without
notice.

NEMA® is a registered trademark and service mark of the

National Electrical Manufacturers Association, Rosslyn, VA
22209.

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Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.


 AC Motors

AC motors are used worldwide in many applications to

transform electrical energy into mechanical energy. There are
many types of AC motors, but this course focuses on three-
phase AC induction motors, the most common type of motor
used in industrial applications.

An AC motor of this type may be part of a pump or fan or

connected to some other form of mechanical equipment such
as a winder, conveyor, or mixer. Siemens manufactures a wide
variety of AC motors. In addition to providing basic information
about AC motors in general, this course also includes an
overview of Siemens AC motors.

Winder

Pump

Conveyor


NEMA Motors Throughout this course, reference is made to the National
Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA). NEMA
develops standards for a wide range of electrical products,
including AC motors. For example, NEMA Standard Publication
MG 1 covers NEMA frame size AC motors, commonly referred
to as NEMA motors.

Above NEMA Motors In addition to manufacturing NEMA motors, Siemens also

manufactures motors larger than the largest NEMA frame
size. These motors are built to meet specific application
requirements and are commonly referred to as above NEMA
motors.

IEC Motors Siemens also manufactures motors to International

Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards. IEC is another
organization responsible for electrical standards. IEC standards
perform the same function as NEMA standards, but differ
in many respects. In many countries, electrical equipment
is commonly designed to comply with IEC standards. In the
United States, although IEC motors are sometimes used,
NEMA motors are more common. Keep in mind, however,
that many U.S.-based companies build products for export to
countries that follow IEC standards.


 Force and Motion

Before discussing AC motors it is necessary to understand

some of the basic terminology associated with motor operation.
Many of these terms are familiar to us in some other context.
Later in the course we will see how these terms apply to AC
motors.

Force In simple terms, a force is a push or a pull. Force may be

caused by electromagnetism, gravity, or a combination of
physical means.

Net Force Net force is the vector sum of all forces that act on an object,
including friction and gravity. When forces are applied in the
same direction, they are added. For example, if two 10 pound
forces are applied in the same direction the net force would be
20 pounds.

10 LB 10 LB = 20 LB

If 10 pounds of force is applied in one direction and 5 pounds

of force is applied in the opposite direction, the net force would
be 5 pounds and the object would move in the direction of the
greater force.

10 LB 5 LB = 5 LB


 If 10 pounds of force is applied equally in both directions, the
net force would be zero and the object would not move.

10 LB 10 LB = 0

Torque Torque is a twisting or turning force that causes an object to

rotate. For example, a force applied to the end of a lever causes
a turning effect or torque at the pivot point.

Torque (τ) is the product of force and radius (lever distance).

τ = Force x Radius

In the English system of measurements, torque is measured in

pound-feet (lb-ft) or pound-inches (lb-in). For example, if 10 lbs
of force is applied to a lever 1 foot long, the resulting torque is
10 lb-ft.
Force = 10 pounds

Torque (t) = 10 lb-ft

1 foot

An increase in force or radius results in a corresponding

increase in torque. Increasing the radius to two feet, for
example, results in 20 lb-ft of torque.
Force = 10 pounds

Torque (t) = 20 lb-ft

2 feet


Speed An object in motion takes time to travel any distance. Speed is
the ratio of the distance traveled and the time it takes to travel
the distance.

Linear Speed Linear speed is the rate at which an object travels a specified
distance. Linear speed is expressed in units of distance divided
by units of time, for example, miles per hour or meters per
second (m/s). Therefore, if it take 2 seconds to travel 40 meters,
the speed is 20 m/s.

Linear Motion

Angular (Rotational) Speed The angular speed of a rotating object determines how long
it takes for an object to rotate a specified angular distance.
Angular speed is often expressed in revolutions per minute
(RPM). For example, an object that makes ten complete
revolutions in one minute, has a speed of 10 RPM.

Direction of
Axis of Rotation
Rotation

Rotional Motion

Acceleration An object can change speed. An increase in speed is called

acceleration. Acceleration occurs only when there is a change
in the force acting upon the object. An object can also change
from a higher to a lower speed. This is known as deceleration
(negative acceleration). A rotating object, for example, can
accelerate from 10 RPM to 20 RPM, or decelerate from 20
RPM to 10 RPM.

10 RPM 20 RPM 20 RPM 10 RPM

Acceleration Deceleration


Inertia Mechanical systems are subject to the law of inertia. The law
of inertia states that an object will tend to remain in its current
state of rest or motion unless acted upon by an external force.
This property of resistance to acceleration/deceleration is
referred to as the moment of inertia. The English system unit of
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measurement for inertia is pound-feet squared (lb-ft ).

For example, consider a machine that unwinds a large roll of

paper. If the roll is not moving, it takes a force to overcome
inertia and start the roll in motion. Once moving, it takes a force
in the reverse direction to bring the roll to a stop.

Any system in motion has losses that drain energy from the
system. The law of inertia is still valid, however, because the
system will remain in motion at constant speed if energy is
added to the system to compensate for the losses.

Friction Friction occurs when objects contact one another. As we all

know, when we try to move one object across the surface
of another object, friction increases the force we must apply.
Friction is one of the most significant causes of energy loss in a
machine.

Work Whenever a force causes motion, work is accomplished. Work

can be calculated simply by multiplying the force that causes
the motion times the distance the force is applied.

Work = Force x Distance

Since work is the product of force times the distance applied,

work can be expressed in any compound unit of force times
distance. For example, in physics, work is commonly expressed
in joules. 1 joule is equal to 1 newton-meter, a force of 1
newton for a distance of 1 meter. In the English system of
measurements, work is often expressed in foot-pounds (ft-lb),
where 1 ft-lb equals 1 foot times 1 pound.


Power Another often used quantity is power. Power is the rate of
doing work or the amount of work done in a period of time.

Horsepower Power can be expressed in foot-pounds per second, but is

often expressed in horsepower. This unit was defined in the
18th century by James Watt. Watt sold steam engines and was
asked how many horses one steam engine would replace. He
had horses walk around a wheel that would lift a weight. He
found that a horse would average about 550 foot-pounds of
work per second. Therefore, one horsepower is equal to 550
foot-pounds per second or 33,000 foot-pounds per minute.

When applying the concept of horsepower to motors, it is

useful to determine the amount of horsepower for a given
amount of torque and speed. When torque is expressed in lb-ft
and speed is expressed in RPM, the following formula can be
used to calculate horsepower (HP). Note that an increase in
torque, speed, or both increases horsepower.

Torque in lb-ft x Speed in RPM

power in HP =
5252

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Horsepower and Kilowatts AC motors manufactured in the United States are generally
rated in horsepower, but motors manufactured in many other
countries are generally rated in kilowatts (kW). Fortunately it is
easy to convert between these units.

power in kW = 0.746 x power in HP

For example, a a motor rated for 25 HP motor is equivalent to a

motor rated for 18.65 kW.

0.746 x 25 HP = 18.65 kW

Kilowatts can be converted to horsepower with the following

formula.

power in HP = 1.34 x power in kW

Review 1
1. If 20 pounds of force is applied in one direction and 5
pounds of force is applied in the opposite direction, the
net force is ___ pounds.

2. ________ is a twisting or turning force.

3. If 40 pounds of force is applied at the end of a lever

2 feet long, the torque is ___ lb-ft.

4. The law of ________ states that an object will tend

to remain in its current state of rest or motion unless
acted upon by an external force.

5. ________ is equal to the distance traveled divided by

the elapsed time.

6. The speed of a rotating object is often expressed in

________.

7. An increase in an object’s speed is called ________.

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 AC Motor Construction

Three-phase AC induction motors are commonly used in

industrial applications. This type of motor has three main parts,
rotor, stator, and enclosure. The stator and rotor do the work,
and the enclosure protects the stator and rotor.

Enclosure

Stator

Rotor

Stator Core The stator is the stationary part of the motor’s electromagnetic
circuit. The stator core is made up of many thin metal sheets,
called laminations. Laminations are used to reduce energy
loses that would result if a solid core were used.

Stator Lamination

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Stator Windings Stator laminations are stacked together forming a hollow
cylinder. Coils of insulated wire are inserted into slots of the
stator core.

Stator Windings Partially Completed

When the assembled motor is in operation, the stator windings

are connected directly to the power source. Each grouping of
coils, together with the steel core it surrounds, becomes an
electromagnet when current is applied. Electromagnetism is
the basic principle behind motor operation.

Stator Windings Completed

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Rotor Construction The rotor is the rotating part of the motor’s electromagnetic
circuit. The most common type of rotor used in a three-phase
induction motor is a squirrel cage rotor. Other types of rotor
construction is discussed later in the course. The squirrel cage
rotor is so called because its construction is reminiscent of the
rotating exercise wheels found in some pet cages.

Rotor

A squirrel cage rotor core is made by stacking thin steel

laminations to form a cylinder.

Rotor Lamination

Rather than using coils of wire as conductors, conductor bars

are die cast into the slots evenly spaced around the cylinder.
Most squirrel cage rotors are made by die casting aluminum to
form the conductor bars. Siemens also makes motors with die
cast copper rotor conductors. These motor exceed NEMA
Premium efficiency standards.

After die casting, rotor conductor bars are mechanically and

electrically connected with end rings. The rotor is then pressed
onto a steel shaft to form a rotor assembly.
Steel Laminations

Shaft

Conductor Bar
End Ring

Cutaway View of Rotor

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Enclosure The enclosure consists of a frame (or yoke) and two end
brackets (or bearing housings). The stator is mounted inside
the frame. The rotor fits inside the stator with a slight air
gap separating it from the stator. There is no direct physical
connection between the rotor and the stator.
Air Gap

Rotor
Frame

Stator

Partially Assembled Motor

The enclosure protects the internal parts of the motor from

water and other environmental elements. The degree of
protection depends upon the type of enclosure. Enclosure
types are discussed later in this course.

Bearings, mounted on the shaft, support the rotor and allow

it to turn. Some motors, like the one shown in the following
illustration, use a fan, also mounted on the rotor shaft, to cool
the motor when the shaft is rotating.
End Bracket
(Bearing Housing)

Stator Cooling Fan

Bearing
Bearing

Rotor Frame (Yoke)

End Bracket
(Bearing Housing)

Cutaway View of Motor

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Review 2
1. Identify the following components from the illustration:

A. ________
B. ________
C. ________

2. The ________ is the stationary part of an AC motor’s

electromagnetic circuit.

3. The ________ is the rotating electrical part of an AC

motor.

4. The ________ rotor is the most common type of rotor

used in three-phase AC motors.

5. The ________ protects the internal parts of the motor

from water and other environmental elements.

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 Magnetism

The principles of magnetism play an important role in the

operation of an AC motor. Therefore, in order to understand
motors, you must understand magnets.

To begin with, all magnets have two characteristics. They attract

iron and steel objects, and they interact with other magnets.
This later fact is illustrated by the way a compass needle aligns
itself with the Earth’s magnetic field.

S
N

Magnetic Lines of Flux The force that attracts an iron or steel object has continuous
magnetic field lines, called lines of flux, that run through the
magnet, exit the north pole, and return through the south
pole. Although these lines of flux are invisible, the effects of
magnetic fields can be made visible. For example, when a
sheet of paper is placed on a magnet and iron filings are loosely
scattered over the paper, the filings arrange themselves along
the invisible lines of flux.
Iron Filings on Paper

Magnet

Magnetic Lines of Flux

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Unlike Poles Attract The polarities of magnetic fields affect the interaction between
magnets. For example, when the opposite poles of two
magnets are brought within range of each other, the lines of
flux combine and pull the magnets together.

Like Poles Repel However, when like poles of two magnets are brought within
range of each other, their lines of flux push the magnets
apart. In summary, unlike poles attract and like poles repel.
The attracting and repelling action of the magnetic fields is
essential to the operation of AC motors, but AC motors use
electromagnetism.

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 Electromagnetism

When current flows through a conductor, it produces a

magnetic field around the conductor. The strength of the
magnetic field is proportional to the amount of current.
Current produces a magnetic field

An increased current produces a stronger magnetic field

Left-Hand Rule for The left-hand rule for conductors demonstrates the
Conductors relationship between the flow of electrons and the direction
of the magnetic field created by this current. If a current-
carrying conductor is grasped with the left hand with the thumb
pointing in the direction of electron flow, the fingers point in the
direction of the magnetic lines of flux.

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 The following illustration shows that, when the electron flow
is away from the viewer (as indicated by the plus sign), the
lines of flux flow in a counterclockwise direction around the
conductor. When the electron flow reverses and current flow
is towards the viewer (as indicated by the dot), the lines of flux
flow in a clockwise direction.

Electron Flow Away From You Electron Flow Towards You

Causes Counterclockwise Magnetic Flux Causes Clockwise Magnetic Flux

Electromagnet An electromagnet can be made by winding a conductor into

a coil and applying a DC voltage. The lines of flux, formed by
current flow through the conductor, combine to produce a larger
and stronger magnetic field. The center of the coil is known as
the core. This simple electromagnet has an air core.

Air Core

DC Voltage

Adding an Iron Core Iron conducts magnetic flux more easily than air. When an
insulated conductor is wound around an iron core, a stronger
magnetic field is produced for the same level of current.

Iron Core

DC Voltage

Number of Turns The strength of the magnetic field created by the

electromagnet can be increased further by increasing the
number of turns in the coil. The greater the number of turns the
stronger the magnetic field for the same level of current.

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 DC Voltage DC Voltage

5 Turns 10 Turns

Changing Polarity The magnetic field of an electromagnet has the same

characteristics as a natural magnet, including a north and south
pole. However, when the direction of current flow through
the electromagnet changes, the polarity of the electromagnet
changes.

The polarity of an electromagnet connected to an AC

source changes at the frequency of the AC source. This is
demonstrated in the following illustration.

S S

N
3

N 2 4 N 5

10

N 6 8 N

7
N

S S

At time 1, there is no current flow, and no magnetic field is

produced. At time 2, current is flowing in a positive direction,
and a magnetic field builds up around the electromagnet. Note
that the south pole is on the top and the north pole is on the
bottom. At time 3, current flow is at its peak positive value, and
the strength of the electromagnetic field has also peaked. At
time 4, current flow decreases, and the magnetic field begins to
collapse.
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 At time 5, no current is flowing and no magnetic field is
produced. At time 6, current is increasing in the negative
direction. Note that the polarity of the electromagnetic field
has changed. The north pole is now on the top, and the south
pole is on the bottom. The negative half of the cycle continues
through times 7 and 8, returning to zero at time 9. For a 60 Hz
AC power supply, this process repeats 60 times a second.

Induced Voltage In the previous examples, the coil was directly connected to
a power supply. However, a voltage can be induced across a
conductor by merely moving it through a magnetic field. This
same effect is caused when a stationary conductor encounters
a changing magnetic field. This electrical principle is critical to
the operation of AC induction motors.

In the following illustration, an electromagnet is connected to an

AC power source. Another electromagnet is placed above it. The
second electromagnet is in a separate circuit and there is no
physical connection between the two circuits.
Ammeter Ammeter Ammeter

Time 1 Time 2 Time 3

This illustration shows the build up of magnetic flux during the

first quarter of the AC waveform. At time 1, voltage and current
are zero in both circuits. At time 2, voltage and current are
increasing in the bottom circuit. As magnetic field builds up in
the bottom electromagnet, lines of flux from its magnetic field
cut across the top electromagnet and induce a voltage across
the electromagnet. This causes current to flow through the
ammeter. At time 3, current flow has reached its peak in both
circuits. As in the previous example, the magnetic field around
each coil expands and collapses in each half cycle, and reverses
polarity from one half cycle to another.

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Electromagnetic Attraction Note, however, that the polarity of the magnetic field induced in
the top electromagnet is opposite the polarity of the magnetic
field in the bottom electromagnet. Because opposite poles
attract, the two electromagnets attract each other whenever
flux has built up. If it were possible to move the bottom
electromagnet, and the magnetic field was strong enough, the
top electromagnet would be pulled along with it.

Original Position New Position

Review 3
1. Magnetic lines of flux leave the _______ pole of a
magnet and enter the _______ pole.

2. In the following illustration, which magnets will attract

each other and which magnets will repel each other?

3. A _______ is produced around a conductor when

current is flowing through it.

4. Which of the following will increase the strength of the

magnetic field for an electromagnet?

A. Increase the current flow

B. Increase the number of turns in the coil
C. Add an iron core to a coil
D. All the above

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 Developing a Rotating Magnetic Field

The principles of electromagnetism explain the shaft rotation of

an AC motor. Recall that the stator of an AC motor is a hollow
cylinder in which coils of insulated wire are inserted.

Stator Coil Arrangement The following diagram shows the electrical configuration of
stator windings. In this example, six windings are used, two for
each of the three phases. The coils are wound around the soft
iron core material of the stator. When current is applied, each
winding becomes an electromagnet, with the two windings for
each phase operating as the opposite ends of one magnet.

In other words, the coils for each phase are wound in such a
way that, when current is flowing, one winding is a north pole
and the other is a south pole. For example, when A1 is a north
pole, A2 is a south pole and, when current reverses direction,
the polarities of the windings also reverse.
Motor Windings
Iron Core A1

B2 N C2

C1 S B1

A2

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Stator Power Source The stator is connected to a three-phase AC power source. The
following illustration shows windings A1 and A2 connected
to phase A of the power supply. When the connections are
completed, B1 and B2 will be connected to phase B, and C1
and C2 will be connected to phase C.

To Phase A
A1
Phase A Phase B Phase C
+
B2 N C2

C1 S B1 -

A2 To Phase A

As the following illustration shows, coils A1, B1, and C1 are

120° apart. Note that windings A2, B2, and C2 also are 120°
apart. This corresponds to the 120° separation between each
electrical phase. Because each phase winding has two poles,
this is called a two-pole stator.

A1

B2 C2

C1 B1

A2

2-Pole Stator Winding

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 When AC voltage is applied to the stator, the magnetic field
developed in a set of phase coils depends on the direction
of current flow. Refer to the following chart as you read the
explanation of how a rotating magnetic field is developed. This
chart assumes that a positive current flow in the A1, B1 or C1
windings results in a north pole.

Start In the following illustration, a start time has been selected

during which phase A has no current flow and its associated
coils have no magnetic field. Phase B has current flow in the
negative direction and phase C has current flow in the positive
direction. Based on the previous chart, B1 and C2 are south
poles and B2 and C1 are north poles. Magnetic lines of flux
leave the B2 north pole and enter the nearest south pole, C2.
Magnetic lines of flux also leave the C1 north pole and enter the
nearest south pole, B1. The vector sum of the magnetic fields is
indicated by the arrow.
A1
B2
N S C2
Resultant Magnetic Field
N S
C1 B1
A2 Magnetic Lines of Flux

Current Flow in the Positive Direction

C

Current Flow at Zero

B Current Flow in the Negative Direction

Start

Time 1 The following chart shows the progress of the magnetic field
vector as each phase has advanced 60°. Note that at time 1
phase C has no current flow and no magnetic field is developed
in C1 and C2. Phase A has current flow in the positive direction
and phase B has current flow in the negative direction.

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 As the previous chart shows, windings A1 and B2 are north
poles and windings A2 and B1 are south poles. The resultant
magnetic field vector has rotated 60° in the clockwise direction.
A1
B2
N S C2

N S
C1 B1
A1
A2 N
B2 N C2

S
C1 B1
S 60o
A2

Current Flow in the Positive Direction

60o Current Flow at Zero

Current Flow in the Negative Direction

Start 1

Time 2 At time 2, phase B has no current flow and windings B1 and

B2 have no magnetic field. Current in phase A is flowing in
the positive direction, but phase C current is now flowing in
the negative direction. The resultant magnetic field vector has
rotated another 60°.

A1 A1
N
B2 B2
S C2 N C2

N S S
C1 B1 C1 B1
S
A2 A1 A2
N
C2 60
o
B2 N

S
C1 B1
S
A2
C Current Flow in the Positive Direction

A Current Flow at Zero

60o

B Current Flow in the Negative Direction

120 o

Start 1 2

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360° Rotation At the end of six such time intervals, the magnetic field will
have rotated one full revolution or 360°. This process repeats 60
times a second for a 60 Hz power source.

Synchronous Speed The speed of the rotating magnetic field is referred to as the
synchronous speed (NS) of the motor. Synchronous speed is
equal to 120 times the frequency (F), divided by the number
of motor poles (P).

The synchronous speed for a two-pole motor operated at 60 Hz,

for example, is 3600 RPM.

Synchronous speed decreases as the number of poles

increases. The following table shows the synchronous speed at
60 Hz for several different pole numbers.

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 Rotor Rotation

Permanent Magnet To see how a rotor works, a magnet mounted on a shaft can
be substituted for the squirrel cage rotor. When the stator
windings are energized, a rotating magnetic field is established.
The magnet has its own magnetic field that interacts with
the rotating magnetic field of the stator. The north pole of the
rotating magnetic field attracts the south pole of the magnet,
and the south pole of the rotating magnetic field attracts the
north pole of the magnet. As the magnetic field rotates, it pulls
the magnet along. AC motors that use a permanent magnet
for a rotor are referred to as permanent magnet synchronous
motors. The term synchronous means that the rotors rotation
is synchronized with the magnetic field, and the rotor’s speed is
the same as the motor’s synchronous speed.

Induced Voltage Instead of a permanent magnet rotor, a squirrel cage induction

Electromagnet motor induces a current in its rotor, creating an electromagnet.
As the following illustration shows, when current is flowing in
a stator winding, the electromagnetic field created cuts across
the nearest rotor bars.

Magnetic Field of Coil A1

A1

Stator

B2 C2

Rotor Conductor Bar

Rotor

C1 B1

A2

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 When a conductor, such as a rotor bar, passes through a
magnetic field, a voltage (emf) is induced in the conductor.
The induced voltage causes current flow in the conductor. In
a squirrel cage rotor, current flows through the rotor bars and
around the end ring and produces a magnetic field around each
rotor bar.

Because the stator windings are connected to an AC source,

the current induced in the rotor bars continuously changes
and the squirrel cage rotor becomes an electromagnet with
alternating north and south poles.

The following illustration shows an instant when winding A1 is

a north pole and its field strength is increasing. The expanding
field cuts across an adjacent rotor bar, inducing a voltage. The
resultant current flow in one rotor bar produces a south pole.
This causes the motor to rotate towards the A1 winding.

At any given point in time, the magnetic fields for the stator
windings are exerting forces of attraction and repulsion against
the various rotor bars. This causes the rotor to rotate, but not
exactly at the motor’s synchronous speed.

A1

B2 C2

B1
C1

A2

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Slip For a three-phase AC induction motor, the rotating magnetic
field must rotate faster than the rotor to induce current in the
rotor. When power is first applied to the motor with the rotor
stopped, this difference in speed is at its maximum and a large
amount of current is induced in the rotor.

After the motor has been running long enough to get up to

operating speed, the difference between the synchronous
speed of the rotating magnetic field and the rotor speed
is much smaller. This speed difference is called slip. Slip is
necessary to produce torque. Slip is also dependent on load. An
increase in load causes the rotor to slow down, increasing slip.
A decrease in load causes the rotor to speed up, decreasing
slip. Slip is expressed as a percentage and can be calculated
using the following formula.

NS - NR
% Slip = x 100
NS

For example, a four-pole motor operated at 60 Hz has a

synchronous speed (NS) of 1800 RPM. If its rotor speed (NR)
at full load is 1765 RPM, then its full load slip is 1.9%.

Wound Rotor Motor The discussion to this point has been centered on the more
common squirrel cage rotor. Another type of three-phase
induction motor is the wound rotor motor. A major difference
between the wound rotor motor and the squirrel cage rotor is
that the conductors of the wound rotor consist of wound coils
instead of bars. These coils are connected through slip rings
and brushes to external variable resistors. The rotating magnetic
field induces a voltage in the rotor windings. Increasing the
resistance of the rotor windings causes less current to flow
in the rotor windings, decreasing rotor speed. Decreasing the
resistance causes more current to flow, increasing rotor speed.
Wound Rotor

Brush

Slip Ring External Variable Resistors

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Synchronous Motor Another type of three-phase AC motor is the synchronous
motor. The synchronous motor is not an induction motor. One
type of synchronous motor is constructed somewhat like a
squirrel cage rotor. In addition to rotor bars, coil windings are
also used. The coil windings are connected to an external DC
power supply by slip rings and brushes.

When the motor is started, AC power is applied to the stator,

and the synchronous motor starts like a squirrel cage rotor.
DC power is applied to the rotor coils after the motor has
accelerated. This produces a strong constant magnetic field
in the rotor which locks the rotor in step with the rotating
magnetic field. The rotor therefore turns at synchronous speed,
which is why this is a synchronous motor.

Rotor Bar

Brush
External DC
Coil Power Supply

Slip Ring

As previously mentioned, some synchronous motors use a

permanent magnet rotor. This type of motor does not need a
DC power source to magnetize the rotor.

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Review 4
1. The following illustration applies to a _______ pole
three-phase AC motor. When winding A1 is a south
pole, winding A2 is a _______ pole.

2. The speed of the rotating magnetic field is referred to

as the motor’s _______ speed.

3. The synchronous speed of a 60 Hz, four-pole motor is

_______ RPM.

4. The difference in speed between synchronous speed

and rotor speed is called _______.

5. A 2-pole motor is operating on a 60 Hz power supply.

The rotor is turning at 3450 RPM. Slip is _______%.

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 Motor Specifications

Nameplate The nameplate of a motor provides important information

necessary for proper application. For example, The following
illustration shows the nameplate of a 30 horsepower (H.P.)
three-phase (3 PH) AC motor.

HIGH EFFICIENT
1LA02864SE41
RGZESD 286T
30.00 1.15
35.0 460
1765 60
CONT 40oC AMB.
F B G 93.0
50BC03JPP3 50VC03JPP3

R
Made in Mexico by SIEMENS US

The following paragraphs explain some of the other nameplate

information for this motor.

Voltage Source (VOLTS) and AC motors are designed to operate at standard voltages. This
Full-load Current (AMPS) motor is designed to be powered by a three-phase 460 V
supply. Its rated full-load current is 35.0 amps.

Base Speed (R.P.M.) and Base speed is the speed, given in RPM, at which the motor
Frequency (HERTZ) develops rated horsepower at rated voltage and frequency.
Base speed is an indication of how fast the output shaft will
turn the connected equipment when fully loaded. This motor
has a base speed of 1765 RPM at a rated frequency of 60 Hz.

Because the synchronous speed of a 4-pole motor operated at

60 Hz is 1800 RPM, the full-load slip in this case is 1.9%. If the
motor is operated at less than full load, the output speed will be
slightly greater than the base speed.

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Service Factor Service factor is a number that is multiplied by the rated
horsepower of the motor to determine the horsepower at
which the motor can be operated. Therefore, a motor designed
to operate at or below its nameplate horsepower rating has a
service factor of 1.0.

Some motors are designed for a service factor higher than 1.0,
so that they can, at times, exceed their rated horsepower. For
example, this motor has a service factor of 1.15. A 1.15 service
factor motor can be operated 15% higher than its nameplate
horsepower. Therefore this 30 HP motor can be operated at
34.5 HP. Keep in mind that any motor operating continuously
above its rated horsepower will have a reduced service life.

Insulation Class NEMA defines motor insulation classes to describe the

ability of motor insulation to handle heat. The four insulation
classes are A, B, F, and H. All four classes identify the allowable
temperature rise from an ambient temperature of 40° C
(104° F). Classes B and F are the most commonly used.

Ambient temperature is the temperature of the surrounding

air. This is also the temperature of the motor windings before
starting the motor, assuming the motor has been stopped long
enough. Temperature rises in the motor windings as soon as the
motor is started. The combination of ambient temperature and
allowed temperature rise equals the maximum rated winding
temperature. If the motor is operated at a higher winding
temperature, service life will be reduced. A 10° C increase in
the operating temperature above the allowed maximum can cut
the motor’s insulation life expectancy in half.

The following illustration shows the allowable temperature

rise for motors operated at a 1.0 service factor at altitudes no
higher than 3300 ft. Each insulation class has a margin allowed
to compensate for the motor’s hot spot, a point at the center
of the motor’s windings where the temperature is higher. For
motors with a service factor of 1.15, add 10° C to the allowed
temperature rise for each motor insulation class.

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 The motor in this example has insulation class F and a service
factor of 1.15. This means that its winding temperature is
allowed to rise to 155° C with an additional 10° C hot spot
allowance.

NEMA Motor Design NEMA also uses letters (A, B, C, and D) to identify motor
designs based on torque characteristics. The motor in this
example is a design B motor, the most common type. Motor
design A is the least common type. The characteristics of motor
designs B, C and D are discussed in the next section of this
course.

Motor Efficiency Motor efficiency is a subject of increasing importance,

especially for AC motors. AC motor efficiency is important
because AC motors are widely used and account for a
significant percentage of the energy used in industrial facilities.

Motor efficiency is the percentage of the energy supplied to the

motor that is converted into mechanical energy at the motor’s
shaft when the motor is continuously operating at full load
with the rated voltage applied. Because motor efficiencies can
vary among motors of the same design, the NEMA nominal
efficiency percentage on the nameplate is representative of
the average efficiency for a large number of motors of the same
type. The motor in this example has a NEMA nominal efficiency
of 93.0%.

Both NEMA and the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct) specify
the same process for testing motor efficiency. EPAct also
specifies the efficiency requirements for a large class of AC
motors manufactured after 1997. In 2001, NEMA established
the NEMA Premium designation for three-phase AC motors
that meet even higher efficiency standards than required by
EPAct. Siemens High Efficient motors meet or exceed EPAct
efficiency standards and our NEMA Premium Efficient motors
with our new copper rotor technology exceed NEMA Premium
efficiency standards.

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 NEMA Motor Characteristics

Standard Motor Designs Motors are designed with speed-torque characteristics to

match the requirements of common applications. The four
standard NEMA motor designs, A, B, C, and D, have different
characteristics. This section provides descriptions for each of
these motor designs with emphasis on NEMA design B, the
most common three-phase AC induction motor design.

Speed-Torque Curve for Because motor torque varies with speed, the relationship
NEMA B Motor between speed and torque is often shown in a graph, called a
speed-torque curve. This curve shows the motor’s torque, as
a percentage of full-load torque, over the motor’s full speed
range, shown as a percentage of its synchronous speed.

The following speed-torque curve is for a NEMA B motor.

NEMA B motors are general purpose, single speed motors
suited for applications that require normal starting and running
torque, such as fans, pumps, lightly-loaded conveyors, and
machine tools.

Using the sample 30 HP, 1765 RPM NEMA B motor discussed

previously, full-load torque can be calculated by transposing the
formula for horsepower.

Torque (in lb-ft) x Speed (in RPM)

HP =
5252
HP x 5252 = 30 x 5252 = 89.3 lb-ft
Torque (in lb-ft) =
Speed (in RPM) 1765

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Starting Torque Starting torque, also referred to as locked rotor torque, is
the torque that the motor develops each time it is started at
rated voltage and frequency. When voltage is initially applied to
the motor’s stator, there is an instant before the rotor turns. At
this instant, a NEMA B motor develops a torque approximately
equal to 150% of full-load torque. For the 30 HP, 1765 RPM
motor used in this example, that’s equal to 134.0 lb-ft of torque.

134.0 lb-ft

89.3 lb-ft

Pull-up Torque As the motor picks up speed, torque decreases slightly until
point B on the graph is reached. The torque available at this
point is called pull-up torque. For a NEMA B motor, this is
slightly lower than starting torque, but greater than full-load
torque.

Breakdown Torque As speed continues to increase from point B to point C, torque

increases up to a maximum value at approximately 200% of
full-load torque. This maximum value of torque is referred to as
breakdown torque. The 30 HP motor in this example has a
breakdown torque of approximately 178.6 lb-ft.

Breakdown Torque

178.6 lb-ft
Starting Torque

134.0 lb-ft

Pull-up Torque
89.3 lb-ft
Full-load Torque

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Full-Load Torque Torque decreases rapidly as speed increases beyond
breakdown torque until it reaches full-load torque at a
speed slightly less than 100% of synchronous speed. Full-
load torque is developed with the motor operating at rated
voltage, frequency, and load. The motor in this example has
a synchronous speed of 1800 RPM and a full-load speed of
1765 RPM. Therefore, its slip is 1.9%.

Breakdown Torque

178.6 lb-ft
Starting Torque

134.0 lb-ft

Pull-up Torque
89.3 lb-ft
Full-load Torque

Slip 1.9%

Speed-torque curves are useful for understanding motor

performance under load. The following speed-torque curve
shows four load examples. This motor is appropriately sized
for constant torque load 1 and variable torque load 1. In each
case, the motor will accelerate to its rated speed. With constant
torque load 2, the motor does not have sufficient starting torque
to turn the rotor. With variable torque load 2, the motor cannot
reach rated speed. In these last two examples, the motor will
most likely overheat until its overload relay trips.

Constant Torque Load 2

Constant Torque Load 1

2
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Starting Current and Starting current, also referred to as locked rotor current, is
Full-Load Current the current supplied to the motor when the rated voltage is
initially applied with the rotor at rest. Full-load current is the
current supplied to the motor with the rated voltage, frequency,
and load applied and the rotor up to speed. For a NEMA B
motor, starting current is typically 600-650% of full-load current.
Knowledge of the current requirements for a motor is critical for
the proper application of overcurrent protection devices.

NEMA A Motor NEMA A motors are the least common design. NEMA A
motors have a speed-torque curve similar to that of a NEMA
B motor, but typically have higher starting current. As a result,
overcurrent protection devices must be sized to handle the
increased current. NEMA A motors are typically used in the
same types of applications as NEMA B motors.

NEMA C Motor NEMA C motors are designed for applications that require
a high starting torque for hard to start loads, such as heavily-
loaded conveyors, crushers and mixers. Despite the high
starting torque, these motors have relatively low starting
current. Slip and full-load torque are about the same as for a
NEMA B motor. NEMA C motors are typically single speed
motors which range in size from approximately 5 to 200 HP.

The following speed-torque curve is for a 30 HP NEMA C motor

with a full-load speed of 1765 RPM and a full-load torque of
89.3 lb-ft. In this example, the motor has a starting torque of
214.3 lb-ft, 240% of full-load torque and a breakdown torque of
174 lb-ft.

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 Breakdown Torque 214.3 lb-ft

174 lb-ft

89.3 lb-ft

NEMA D Motor The starting torque of a NEMA design D motor is

approximately 280% of the motor’s full-load torque. This makes
it appropriate for very hard to start applications such as punch
presses and oil well pumps. NEMA D motors have no true
breakdown torque. After starting, torque decreases until full-
load torque is reached. Slip for NEMA D motors ranges from 5
to 13%.

The following speed torque curve is for a 30 HP NEMA D motor

with a full-load speed of 1656 RPM and a full load torque of
95.1 lb-ft. This motor develops approximately 266.3 lb-ft of
starting torque.

266.3 lb-ft

95.1 lb-ft

Slip 8%

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Review 5
1. A 30 HP motor with a 1.15 service factor can be
operated at _______ HP.

2. A motor with Class F insulation and a 1.0 service factor

o
has a maximum temperature rise of _______ C plus a
o
_______ C hot spot allowance.

3. The starting torque of a NEMA B motor is

approximately _______% of full-load torque.

4. The maximum torque value on a NEMA B motor speed-

torque curve is called _______ torque.

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 Derating Factors

Several factors can affect the performance of an AC motor.

These must be considered when applying a motor.

Voltage Variation As previously discussed, AC motors have a rated voltage and

frequency. Some motors have connections for more that one
rated voltage. The following table shows the most common
voltage ratings for NEMA motors.

A small variation in supply voltage can have a dramatic affect on

motor performance. In the following chart, for example, when
voltage is 10% below the rated voltage of the motor, the motor
has 20% less starting torque. This reduced voltage may prevent
the motor from getting its load started or keeping it running at
rated speed.

A 10% increase in supply voltage, on the other hand, increases

the starting torque by 20%. This increased torque may cause
damage during startup. A conveyor, for example, may lurch
forward at startup. A voltage variation also causes similar
changes in the motor’s starting and full-load currents and
temperature rise.

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Frequency A variation in the frequency at which the motor operates causes
changes primarily in speed and torque characteristics. A 5%
increase in frequency, for example, causes a 5% increase in full-
load speed and a 10% decrease in torque.

Altitude Standard motors are designed to operate below 3300 feet. Air
is thinner, and heat is not dissipated as quickly above 3300 feet.
Most motors must be derated for altitudes above 3300 feet.
The following chart shows typical horsepower derating factors,
but the derating factor should be checked for each motor. A 50
HP motor operated at 6000 feet, for example, would be derated
to 47 HP, providing the 40°C ambient rating is still required.

Ambient Temperature The ambient temperature may also have to be considered.

The ambient temperature requirement may be reduced from
40°C to 30°C at 6600 feet on many motors. However, a motor
with a higher insulation class may not require derating in these
conditions.

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 AC Motors and AC Drives

Many applications require the speed of an AC motor to vary.

The easiest way to vary the speed of an AC induction motor is
to use an AC drive to vary the applied frequency. Operating a
motor at other than the rated frequency and voltage affect both
motor current and torque.

Volts per Hertz (V/Hz) The volts per hertz (V/Hz) ratio is the ratio of applied voltage
to applied frequency for a motor. 460 VAC is the most common
voltage rating for an industrial AC motor manufactured for use
in the United States. These motors have a frequency rating of
60Hz. This provides a V/Hz ratio of 7.67. Not every motor has
a 7.67 V/Hz ratio. A 230 Volt, 60 Hz motor, for example, has a
3.8 V/Hz ratio.

460 V 230 V
= 7.67 V/HZ = 3.8 V/Hz
60 Hz 60 Hz

Constant Torque Operation AC motors running on an AC line operate with a constant flux
because voltage and frequency are constant. Motors operated
with constant flux are said to have constant torque. Actual
torque produced, however, is dependent upon the load.

An AC drive is capable of operating a motor with constant

flux from approximately 0 Hz to the motor’s rated nameplate
frequency (typically 60 Hz). This is the constant torque range.
As long as a constant volts per hertz ratio is maintained the
motor will have constant torque characteristics.

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 The following graphs illustrate the constant volts per hertz ratio
of a 460 volt, 60 Hz motor and a 230 volt, 60 Hz motor operated
over the constant torque range. Keep in mind that if the applied
frequency increases, stator reactance increases. In order to
compensate for this, the drive must simultaneously increase
voltage proportionally. Otherwise, stator current, flux, and
torque would decrease.

Constant Horsepower Some applications require the motor to be operated above base
speed. Because applied voltage must not exceed the rated
nameplate voltage, torque decreases as speed increases. This
is referred to as the constant horsepower range because any
change in torque is compensated by the opposite change in
speed.

Torque in lb-ft x Speed in RPM

power in HP =
5252

If the motor is operated in both the constant torque and

constant horsepower ranges, constant volts per hertz and
torque are maintained up to 60 Hz. Above 60 Hz, the volts per
hertz ratio decreases, with a corresponding decrease in torque.

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Reduced Voltage and Recall that when a NEMA B motor is started at full voltage, it
Frequency Starting develops approximately 150% starting torque and 600%
starting current. When the motor is controlled by an AC drive,
the motor is started at reduced voltage and frequency. For
example, the motor may start with approximately 150% torque,
but only 150% of full load current.

As the motor is brought up to speed, voltage and frequency are

increased, and this has the effect of shifting the motor’s speed-
torque curve to the right. The dotted lines on the following
speed-torque curve represent the portion of the curve not
used by the drive. The drive starts and accelerates the motor
smoothly as frequency and voltage are gradually increased to
the desired speed.

Some applications require higher than 150% starting torque.

A conveyor, for example, may require 200% rated torque for
starting. This is possible if the drive and motor are appropriately
sized.

Selecting a Motor AC drives often have more capability than the motor. Drives
can run at higher frequencies than may be suitable for an
application. In addition, drives can run at speeds too low for self-
cooled motors to develop sufficient air flow. Each motor must
be evaluated according to its own capability before selecting it
for use on an AC drive.

Harmonics, voltage spikes, and voltage rise times of AC drives

are not identical. Some AC drives have more sophisticated
filters and other components designed to minimize undesirable
heating and insulation damage to the motor. This must be
considered when selecting an AC drive/motor combination.

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Distance Between the Distance from the drive to the motor must also be taken into
Drive and the Motor consideration. All motor cables have line-to-line and line-to-
ground capacitance. The longer the cable, the greater the
capacitance. Some types of cables, such as shielded cable or
cables in metal conduit, have greater capacitance. Spikes occur
on the output of AC drives because of the charging current
in the cable capacitance. Higher voltage (460 VAC) and higher
capacitance (long cables) result in higher current spikes. Voltage
spikes caused by long cable lengths can potentially shorten the
life of the AC drive and motor.

Service Factor on AC Drives A high efficiency motor with a 1.15 service factor is
recommended when used with an AC drive. Due to heat
associated with harmonics of an AC drive, the 1.15 service
factor is reduced to 1.0.

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 Matching Motors to the Load

One way to evaluate whether the torque capabilities of a

motor meet the torque requirements of the load is to compare
the motor’s speed-torque curve with the speed-torque
requirements of the load.

Load Characteristics Tables A table, like one shown below, can be used to find the load
torque characteristics. NEMA publication MG 1 is one source of
typical torque characteristics.

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Calculating Load Torque The most accurate way to obtain torque characteristics of
a given load is from the equipment manufacturer. However,
the following procedure illustrates how load torque can be
determined. The following illustration shows a pulley fastened
to the shaft of a load. A cord is wrapped around the pulley with
one end connected to a spring scale. Pull on the scale until
the shaft turns and note the force reading on the scale. Then,
multiply the force required to turn the shaft by the radius of
the pulley to calculate the torque value. Keep in mind that the
radius is measured from the center of the shaft.
Force

Scale
Torque = Force x Radius
Ra
di
us

For example, if the radius of the pulley is 1 foot and the force
required to turn the shaft is 10 pounds, the torque requirement
is 10 lb-ft. Remember that this is just the required starting
torque. The amount of torque required to turn the load can vary
with speed.

At any point on the speed-torque curve, the amount of torque

produced by a motor must always at least equal the torque
required by its load. If the motor cannot produce sufficient
torque, it will either fail to start the load, stall, or run in an
overloaded condition. This will probably cause protective
devices to trip and remove the motor from the power source.

Centrifugal Pump In the following example, a centrifugal pump requires a full-load

torque of 600 lb-ft. This pump only needs approximately 20%
of full-load torque to start. The required torque dips slightly as
the load begins to accelerate and then increases to full-load
torque as the pump comes up to speed. This is an example of a
variable torque load.

Motor

600 lb-ft

Centrifugal Pump
120 lb-ft

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 The motor selected in this example is a NEMA B motor that is
matched to the load. In other words, motor has sufficient torque
to accelerate the load to rated speed.

Screw Down Actuator In the following example, the load is a screw down actuator
with a starting torque equal to 200% of full-load torque. Note
that the NEMA B motor chosen for this example does not
provide sufficient torque to start the load.

One solution to this problem is to use a higher horsepower

NEMA B motor. A less expensive solution might be to use a
NEMA D motor which has higher starting torque for the same
horsepower rating.

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Review 6
1. According to the derating table provided earlier, a 200
HP motor operated at 5500 feet would be derated to
_______ HP.

2. The volts per hertz ratio of a 460 Volt, 60 Hz motor is

_______ V/Hz.

3. An AC drive in volts-per-hertz mode is in the constant

_______ range when it is operating above the motor’s
base speed.

4. If the radius of a pulley attached to a load shaft is 2 feet,

and the force required to turn the shaft is 20 pounds,
the amount of torque required to start the load is
_______ lb-ft.

5. Which of the loads in the following illustration is

properly matched to the motor.
A. Load 1
B. Load 2
C. Load 3
D. Load 4

Motor

Load 4

Load 3

2
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d1
Loa

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 Motor Enclosures

A motor’s enclosure not only holds the motors components

together, it also protects the internal components from
moisture and containments. The degree of protection depends
on the enclosure type. In addition, the type of enclosure affects
the motor’s cooling. There are two categories of enclosures:
open and totally enclosed.

Open Drip Proof (ODP) Open enclosures permit cooling air to flow through the motor.
Enclosure One type of open enclosure is the open drip proof (ODP)
enclosure. This enclosure has vents that allow for air flow. Fan
blades attached to the rotor move air through the motor when
the rotor is turning. The vents are positioned so that liquids and
solids falling from above at angles up to 15° from vertical cannot
enter the interior of the motor when the motor is mounted on
a horizontal surface. When the motor is mounted on a vertical
surface, such as a wall or panel, a special cover may be needed.
ODP enclosures should be used in environments free from
contaminates.

Vent

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Totally Enclosed In some applications, the air surrounding the motor contains
Non-Ventilated (TENV) corrosive or harmful elements which can damage the internal
Enclosure parts of a motor. A totally enclosed non-ventilated (TENV)
motor enclosure limits the flow of air into the motor, but is not
airtight. However, a seal at the point where the shaft passes
through the housing prevents water, dust, and other foreign
matter from entering the motor along the shaft.

Most TENV motors are fractional horsepower. However, integral

horsepower TENV motors are used for special applications.
The absence of ventilating openings means that all the heat
from inside the motor must dissipate through the enclosure
by conduction. These larger horsepower TENV motors have an
enclosure that is heavily ribbed to help dissipate heat more
quickly. TENV motors can be used indoors or outdoors.

Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled A totally enclosed fan-cooled (TEFC) motor is similar to a
(TEFC) Enclosure TENV motor, but has an external fan mounted opposite the
drive end of the motor. The fan blows air over the motor’s
exterior for additional cooling. The fan is covered by a shroud to
prevent anyone from touching it. TEFC motors can be used in
dirty, moist, or mildly corrosive environments.

Cooling Fan

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Explosion Proof (XP) Hazardous duty applications are commonly found in
chemical processing, mining, foundry, pulp and paper,
waste management, and petrochemical industries. In these
applications, motors have to comply with the strictest
safety standards for the protection of life, machines and the
environment. This often requires use of explosion proof (XP)
motors.

An XP motor is similar in appearance to a TEFC motor, however,

most XP enclosures are cast iron. In the United States, the
application of motors in hazardous locations is subject to
National Electrical Code® and standards set by Underwriters
Laboratories and various regulatory agencies.

Hazardous (Classified) You should never specify or suggest the type of hazardous
Locations location classification, it is the user’s responsibility to
comply with all applicable codes and to contact local regulatory
agencies to define hazardous locations. Refer to the National
Electrical Code®Article 500 for additional information.

Division I and II Locations Division I locations normally have hazardous materials present
in the atmosphere. Division II locations may have hazardous
material present in the atmosphere under abnormal conditions.

Classes and Groups Locations defined as hazardous, are further defined by the class
and group of hazard. For example, Class I, Groups A through
D have gases or vapors present. Class II, Groups E, F, and G
have flammable dust, such as coke or grain dust. Class III is not
divided into groups. This class involves ignitable fibers and lints.

Classes I Class II Class III

Groups A-D Groups E-G Flammable Lint
Gas or Vapor Flammable Dust or Fibers
Examples: Examples: Examples:
Gasoline Coke Dust Textiles
Acetone Grain Dust Saw Dust
Hydrogen

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 Mounting

NEMA Dimensions NEMA has standardized motor dimensions for a range of

frame sizes. Standardized dimensions include bolt hole size,
mounting base dimensions, shaft height, shaft diameter, and
shaft length. Use of standardized dimensions allows existing
motors to be replaced without reworking the mounting
arrangement. In addition, new installations are easier to design
because the dimensions are known.

Standardized dimensions include letters to indicate the

dimension’s relationship to the motor. For example, the letter
C indicates the overall length of the motor and the letter E
represents the distance from the center of the shaft to the
center of the mounting holes in the feet. Dimensions are found
by referring to a table in the motor data sheet and referencing
the letter to find the desired dimension.

NEMA divides standard frame sizes into two categories,

fractional horsepower and integral horsepower. The most
common frame sizes for fractional horsepower motors are
42, 48, and 56. Integral horsepower motors are designated
by frame sizes 143 and above. A T in the motor frame size
designation for an integral horsepower motor indicates that
the motor is built to current NEMA frame standards. Motors
that have a U in their motor frame size designation, are built to
NEMA standards that were in place between 1952 and 1964.
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The frame size designation is a code to help identify key frame
dimensions. The first two digits are used to determine the shaft
height. The shaft height is the distance from the center of the
shaft to the mounting surface. To calculate the shaft height,
divide the first two digits of the frame size by 4. For example, a
143T frame size motor has a shaft height of 3½ inches (14 ÷ 4).

The third digit in the integral T frame size number is the NEMA
code for the distance between the center lines of the motor
feet mounting bolt holes. The distance is determined by
matching this digit with a table in NEMA publication MG‑1.
For example, the distance between the center lines of the
mounting bolt holes in the feet of a 143T frame is 4.00 inches.

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IEC Dimensions IEC also has standardized dimensions, but these dimensions
differ from NEMA standards. An example of the IEC dimensions
are shown in the following drawing.

Mounting Positions The typical floor mounting positions are illustrated in the
following drawing, and are referred to as F-1 and F-2 mountings.
The conduit box can be located on either side of the frame to
match the mounting arrangement and position. The standard
location of the conduit box is on the left-hand side of the motor
when viewed from the shaft end. This is referred to as the F-1
mounting. The conduit opening can be placed on any of the four
sides of the box by rotating the box in 90° steps.
Conduit Box

Shaft

F-1 Position F-2 Position

(Standard)

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 With modification, a foot-mounted motor can be mounted on
a wall and ceiling. Typical wall and ceiling mounts are shown
in the following illustration. Wall mounting positions have the
prefix W and ceiling mounted positions have the prefix C.

Assembly W-1 Assembly W-2 Assembly W-3 Assembly W-4

Assembly W-5 Assembly W-6 Assembly W-7 Assembly W-8

Assembly C-1 Assembly C-2

Mounting Faces It is sometimes necessary to connect the motor directly to

the equipment it drives. In the following example a motor is
connected directly to a gear box.

Gear Box

Motor

C-face The face, or the end, of a C-face motor has threaded bolt
holes. Bolts to mount the motor pass through mating holes in
the equipment and into the face of the motor.

Threaded Bolt Hole

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D-flange The bolts go through the holes in the flange of a D-flange
motor and into threaded mating holes of the equipment.

Review 7
1. A type of open enclosure that prevents liquids and
solids falling from above at angles up to 15° from
vertical from entering the interior of the motor is an
_______ enclosure.

2. A type of enclosure that is closed and uses a fan

mounted on the motor’s shaft to supply cooling air flow
is referred to as a _______ enclosure.

3. The letter ____ in a motor’s frame size designation

indicates that the motor is built to current NEMA
standards.

4. The shaft height in inches for an integral horsepower

NEMA motor can be determined by dividing the first
two digits of the frame size designation by ____.

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 Siemens AC Induction Motors

Siemens manufactures AC induction motors for a wide range of

applications. Our products include motors designed to NEMA
or IEC standards, as well as above NEMA motors. This section
provides an introduction to these motors. Additional information
is available on the Siemens Energy & Automation web site.

General Purpose NEMA Siemens General Purpose NEMA motors are suitable for a
Motors wide range of applications, such as HVAC, material handling,
pump, fan, compressor, and other light duty uses in non-
hazardous environments.

These motors are available as open drip proof (ODP) or totally

enclosed fan cooled (TEFC) motors in two efficiency levels,
High Efficient and NEMA Premium Efficient. Our High
Efficient motors meet or exceed EPAct efficiency standards,
and our NEMA Premium Efficient motors, which feature our
new copper rotor technology, exceed NEMA Premium efficiency
standards.

Our General Purpose NEMA motors are manufactured with

light-weight die cast aluminum frames or with rugged cast iron
frames for reliable, long lasting performance.

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Cost Savings with NEMA The following example shows the energy savings over the life
Premium Efficiency Motors of a NEMA Premium efficiency motor. In this example, a 20HP,
1800 RPM, TEFC motor (Motor 1) with an efficiency of 91% and
a purchase price of $675 is compared with a Siemens GP100
NEMA Premium motor with and efficiency of 93.6% and a
purchase price of $1072.

C = motor lifecycle cost

P = initial purchase price
0.746 = HP to kilowatt conversion factor
0.746 x HP x T x R
C=P+ HP = motor full-load horsepower
E
T = estimated motor lifetime in hours
R = utility kilowatt-hour rate
E = efficiency expressed as a decimal value

Motor 1 Calculation
0.746 x 20 HP x 60,000 Hrs. x $0.08
C = $675 + = $79,373.90
0.91

GP100 Calculation
0.746 x 20 HP x 60,000 Hrs. x $0.08
C = $1072 + = $77,584.82
0.936

Total Savings = $1789.08

Severe Duty Motors Siemens Severe Duty motors are industry workhorses for use
in the toughest chemical processing, mining, foundry, pulp and
paper, waste management, and petrochemical applications.
These motors are available with a wide range of application-
matched modifications and two efficiency levels, High Efficient
and NEMA Premium efficient. Siemens types SD100 IEEE841
and RGZEESDX severe duty motors have been designed to
exceed the IEEE 841-2001 standards for the petroleum and
chemical industries.

Hazardous Duty Motors In hazardous duty applications, commonly found in chemical

processing, mining, foundry, pulp and paper, waste
management, and petrochemical industries, motors have to
comply with the strictest safety standards for the protection
of life, equipment, and the environment. These High Efficient
motors exceed EPAct efficiency standards and are UL listed
for hazardous gas environments (Class I, Group D, Class II,
Groups F & G, Division 1 or Class I, Groups C & D, Division
1). Upgrading to Class II, Group E in a Division 1 area is also
available.

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Inverter Duty Motors Siemens totally enclosed inverter duty motors are rated
for continuous operation in a 40ºC ambient at altitudes up to
3300 feet above sea level. These rugged, high efficient motors
exceed EPAct Efficiency standards and are manufactured
for Severe Duty and Hazardous Duty adjustable speed drive
applications such as centrifugal fans, pumps, blowers, mixers,
machine tools, chemical processing, mining, foundry, pulp and
paper, waste management, and petrochemical.

TEFC Vertical P-Base Motors Siemens TEFC Vertical P-Base motors are the right choice for
applications such as centrifugal pumps, turbine pumps, cooling
towers, fans, mixers, pulp and paper, petrochemical, irrigation,
agriculture, and waste water treatment. These severe duty,
cast iron motors exceed EPAct Efficiency standards and are
offered with a solid shaft for Normal and In-Line Pump thrust
applications. These motors are also designed for hazardous duty
(explosion-proof) locations. Equipped with an insulation system
that exceeds the requirements of NEMA MG1 Part 31, Siemens
Vertical P-Base motors are suitable for use with variable speed
drives.

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Definite Purpose Motors Siemens Definite Purpose NEMA motors are designed to
handle specific applications for many industrial sectors such as
mining, automotive, conveying, and cooling. For applications
that require more than one base speed, Multi-speed motors
are offered with 1 or 2 windings for variable or constant
torque. Automotive Duty TEFC motors, that meet or exceed
the specific requirements, are approved for use by major US
automobile manufacturers. For applications requiring braking,
Brake motors are designed for standard conditions or custom
built to meet your stopping and holding needs. If high starting
torque is a requirement, Design C motors are specially
designed with normal slip and low starting current.

IEC Low Voltage Motors Siemens offers a complete range of IEC low voltage motors
in sizes from 0.06 to 1250 kW. The following paragraphs
summarize the IEC low voltage motor types available.

IEC Standard Motors (Up to Siemens IEC Standard motors are characterized by their
Frame Size 315L) flexibility, ruggedness and energy efficiency. In general, all
motors are suitable for converter-fed operation with line
voltages of up to 500 V +10%. These motors are designed
to fulfill the requirements of the European and international
markets with an output range from 0.06 to 250 kW.

IEC Non-Standard Motors Siemens IEC motor series N compact includes outputs
(Frame Size 315 and Above) up to 1250 kW (at 50 Hz) in the non-standard range. A
number of technical features provide this motor series with its
ruggedness, reliability, and long service life. These motors also
are characterized by their high output for a small frame size and
have an extremely compact, space-saving design. N compact
motors have optimized efficiencies to reduce energy cost.

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IEC Explosion Protected Siemens explosion-protected motors exceed basic safety
Motors requirements, operating reliably even under the most extreme
conditions. In hazardous environments such as chemical plants,
the oil industry or gas works, our rugged EEx motors comply
with the strictest safety standards for the protection of life,
machines and the environment.

IEC Extraction Motors, Siemens smoke extraction motors can cope with high
Marine Motors, Roller Table ambient temperatures safely. In the event of an accident, they
Motors reduce the heat loading on the building and keep access and
escape routes smoke-free. Our certified smoke extraction
motors have been specially developed for buildings and
construction sites with smoke control systems.

Specially designed for use on ships below deck and for the
offshore industry, our marine motors meet the requirements
of the leading classification authorities (VV, DNV, GL, LRS) and
have type-test certificates up to 200kW output.

Our three-phase roller table motors for inverter-fed operation

are designed to satisfy the high demands of reversing rolling
mills. They are designed as totally enclosed asynchronous three-
phase motors with a spheroid graphite iron housing, ring ribs,
and strengthened bearing brackets.

IEC Inverter Duty Motors Siemens Low Voltage IEC motors feature the future-oriented
insulation system Durgnit IR 2000 (IR= Inverter Resistance).
The Durgnit IR 2000 insulation system uses high-quality
enamel wires and insulating materials in conjunction with a
resin impregnation that does not contain any solvents. These
motors can withstand operation with converters that have
IGBT transistors. This allows all our standard IEC LV motors
to be operated with variable speed drives at voltages up to
500V +5%. Our specially developed motors, with special
insulation for operation up to 690V +5%, reduce the cost and
space when utilized with sinusoidal and dv/dt filters.

IEC Customer-specific In addition to the motors previously listed, Siemens also

Motors manufactures IEC motors to meet specific customer application
requirements.

Above NEMA Motors Motors that are larger than NEMA frame sizes are referred to as
above NEMA motors. These motors range in power up to
18,000 HP and are constructed to meet specific customer
requirements.

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 For each frame size, Siemens has standard frame dimensions,
similar to NEMA dimensions. The following illustrations shows
the typical types of dimensions provided for an above NEMA
motor.
Yoke Width

AB
C
AC
N
XD

W N-W

Keyway Length

XW HT

XL

AF
X D

AA E
Pipetap
2F 2E

The customer typically supplies specifications for starting

torque, breakdown torque, and full-load torque based on
speed-torque curves obtained from the driven equipment
manufacturer. There are, however, some minimum torques
that all large AC motors must be able to develop. These are
specified by NEMA.

Locked Rotor Torque ≥ 60% of Full-Load Torque

Pull-Up Torque ≥ 60% of Full-Load Torque
Maximum Torque ≥ 175% of Full-Load Torque

Above NEMA motors require the same adjustments for altitude

and ambient temperature as integral frame size motors. When
the motor is operated above 3300 feet, either a higher class
insulation must be used or the motor must be derated. Above
NEMA motors with class B insulation can easily be modified
for operation in an ambient temperature between 40° C and
50° C. Motors intended for operation above 50° C ambient
temperature require special modification at the factory.

Siemens manufactures a complete line of large AC squirrel-

cage induction motors at our ISO-9001 certified plant in
Norwood, Ohio. Many of the motors manufactured in this plant
are horizontal, foot-mounted motors, but this plant also
manufactures vertical, flange-mounted motors, and specialty
motors.

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Horizontal, Foot-Mounted Siemens manufactures large, horizontal, foot-mounted motors
Above NEMA Motors with a variety of enclosures such as: open drip proof (ODP),
weather protected I (WPI), weather protected II (WPII),
totally enclosed water-to-air cooled (TEWAC), totally
enclosed air-to-air cooled (TEAAC), and totally enclosed
fan cooled (TEFC). The following charts summarize Siemens
product offerings for large, horizontal, foot-mounted motors.

E nclosure T ype O pen D rip P roof/W eather P rotected I

S iem ens T ype CG
B est suited to indoor applications w here it w ill not be exposed to extrem e
D escription
am bient conditions.
IP 23 - protected against solid objects greater than 12.5 m m and falling
D egree of P rotection
w ater sprayed at angles up to 60 degrees from vertical.
T ype of C ooling IC 01 - open air ventilation
P ow er R ange 200 to 10,000 H P
P oles 2 to 16
F ram e S izes 500, 580, 680, 800, and 1120
V oltage 460 to 13,200 V (460 to 690 V up to 800 H P )
S ervice F actor 1.0 (1.15 optional)
E nclosure T ype W eather P rotected II
S iem ens T ype C G II
D esigned for outdoor applications w here the m otor is not lik ely to be
D escription
protected by other structures.
IP 24 - protected against solid objects greater than 12.5 m m and w ater
D egree of P rotection
splashing from any direction.
T ype of C ooling IC 01 - open air ventilation
P ow er R ange 200 to 10,000 H P
P oles 2 to 16
F ram e S izes 500, 580, 680, 800, and 1120
V oltage 460 to 13,200 V (460 to 690 V up to 800 H P )
S ervice F actor 1.0 (1.15 optional)
E nclosure T ype W eather P rotected II
S iem ens T ype H -C om pact P LU S S H 710 F ram e
D esigned for outdoor applications w here the m otor is not lik ely to be
D escription
protected by other structures.
IP W 24 - protected against solid objects greater than 12.5 m m and w ater
D egree of P rotection
splashing from any direction. W extends the rating to w eather conditions.
T ype of C ooling IC 01 - open air ventilation
U p to 18,000 H P for 2-pole or 4-pole
U p to 12,000 H P for 6 pole
P ow er R ange
U p to 10,000 H P for 8 pole
U p to 7,000 H P for 10 pole
P oles 2 to 10
F ram e S izes 710, 712, 714, and 716
V oltage 6,000 to 13,200 V
S ervice F actor 1.0 (1.15 optional)

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 E nclosure T ype T otally E nclosed W ater-to-A ir C ooled
S iem ens T ype CGG
D esigned for indoor and outdoor applications w here internal parts m ust be
D escription protected from adverse am bient conditions. H as the added benefits of low
noise and efficient w ater cooling.
IP 54 - lim its in-flow of dust and protected against w ater splashing from any
D egree of P rotection
direction.
T ype of C ooling IC W 81 - w ater-to-air cooled
P ow er R ange 200 to 10,000 H P
P oles 2 to 16
F ram e S izes 580, 680, 800, and 1120
V oltage 2,300 to 13,200 V
S ervice F actor 1.0 (1.15 optional)
E nclosure T ype T otally E nclosed W ater-to-A ir C ooled
S iem ens T ype H -C om pact P LU S S H 710 F ram e
D esigned for indoor and outdoor applications w here internal parts m ust be
D escription protected from adverse am bient conditions. H as the added benefits of low
noise and efficient w ater cooling.
IP 54 - lim its in-flow of dust and protected against w ater splashing from any
D egree of P rotection
direction.
T ype of C ooling IC W 81 - w ater-to-air cooled
P ow er R ange U p to 18,000 H P for 2-pole or 4-pole
U p to 12,000 H P for 6 pole
U p to 10,000 H P for 8 pole
U p to 7,000 H P for 10 pole
P oles 2 to 10
F ram e S izes 710, 712, 714, and 716
V oltage 6,000 to 13,200 V
S ervice F actor 1.0 (1.15 optional)
E nclosure T ype T otally E nclosed A ir-to-A ir C ooled
S iem ens T ype CAZ
D esigned for indoor and outdoor applications w here internal parts m ust be
D escription protected from adverse am bient conditions. U ses air-to-air tube-type heat
exchangers.
IP 54 - lim its in-flow of dust and protected against w ater splashing from any
D egree of P rotection
direction.

T ype of C ooling IC 611 - totally enclosed air-to-air cooled w ith shaft m ounted external fan
P ow er R ange 900 to 7,000 H P
P oles 2 to 16
F ram e S izes 580, 680, 800, and 1120
V oltage 2,300 to 13,200 V
S ervice F actor 1.0 (1.15 optional)

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 E nclosure T ype T otally E nclosed A ir-to-A ir C ooled
S iem ens T ype H -C om pact P LU S S H 710 F ram e
D esigned for indoor and outdoor applications w here internal parts m ust be
D escription protected from adverse am bient conditions. U ses air-to-air tube-type heat
exchangers.
IP 54 - lim its in-flow of dust and protected against w ater splashing from any
D egree of P rotection
direction.
T ype of C ooling IC 611 - totally enclosed air-to-air cooled w ith shaft m ounted external fan
U p to 18,000 H P for 2-pole or 4-pole
U p to 12,000 H P for 6 pole
P ow er R ange
U p to 10,000 H P for 8 pole
U p to 7,000 H P for 10 pole
P oles 2 to 10
F ram e S izes 710, 712, 714, and 716
V oltage 6,000 to 13,200 V
S ervice F actor 1.0 (1.15 optional)
E nclosure T ype T otally E nclosed F an C ooled
S iem ens T ype C Z and C G Z
D esigned for indoor and outdoor applications w here internal parts m ust be
D escription protected from adverse am bient conditions. U ses cooling fins on all four
quadrants of its yok e and housings.
IP 54 - lim its in-flow of dust and protected against w ater splashing from any
D egree of P rotection
direction.
T ype of C ooling IC 411 - totally enclosed fan cooled
P ow er R ange 200 to 2,250 H P
P oles 2 to 16
F ram e S izes 500, 580, 708, 788, and 880
V oltage 460 to 11,000 V (460 to 690 V up to 800 H P )
S ervice F actor 1.0 (1.15 optional)

Vertical, Flange-Mounted Siemens manufactures large, vertical, flange-mounted motors

Above NEMA Motors with a variety of enclosures such as: open drip proof weather
protected I (WPI), weather protected II (WPII), totally
enclosed air-to-air cooled (TEAAC), and totally enclosed
fan cooled (TEFC). The following charts summarize Siemens
product offerings for large, vertical, flange-mounted motors with
these enclosure types.

E nclosure T ype W eather P rotected I

S iem ens T ype C G V and C G G S
B est suited to indoor applications w here it w ill not be exposed to extrem e
D escription
am bient conditions.
IP 23 - protected against solid objects greater than 12.5 m m and falling
D egree of P rotection
w ater sprayed at angles up to 60 degrees from vertical.
T ype of C ooling IC 01 - open air ventilation
P ow er R ange 200 to 4,000 H P
P oles 4 to 16
F ram e S izes 500, 580, 680, 800, and 1120
V oltage 2,300 to 13,200 V
S ervice F actor 1.0 (1.15 optional)

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 E nclosure T ype W eather P rotected II
S iem ens T ype C G IIV and C G IIH S
D esigned for outdoor applications w here the m otor is not lik ely to be
D escription
protected by other structures.
IP 24 - protected against solid objects greater than 12.5 m m and w ater
D egree of P rotection
splashing from any direction.
T ype of C ooling IC 01 - open air ventilation
P ow er R ange 200 to 4,000 H P
P oles 4 to 16
F ram e S izes 500, 580, 680, 800, and 1120
V oltage 2,300 to 13,200 V
S ervice F actor 1.0 (1.15 optional)
E nclosure T ype T otally E nclosed A ir-to-A ir C ooled
S iem ens T ype CAZV
D esigned for indoor and outdoor applications w here internal parts m ust be
D escription protected from adverse am bient conditions. U ses air-to-air tube-type heat
exchangers.
IP 54 - lim its in-flow of dust and protected against w ater splashing from any
D egree of P rotection
direction.
T ype of C ooling IC 611 - totally enclosed air-to-air cooled w ith shaft m ounted external fan
P ow er R ange 800 to 3,000 H P
P oles 4 to 16
F ram e S izes 680, 800, and 1120
V oltage 2,300 to 13,200 V
S ervice F actor 1.0 (1.15 optional)
E nclosure T ype T otally E nclosed F an C ooled
S iem ens T ype C G Z V and C G Z H S
D esigned for indoor and outdoor applications w here internal parts m ust be
D escription protected from adverse am bient conditions. U ses cooling fins on all four
quadrants of its yok e and housings.
IP 54 - lim its in-flow of dust and protected against w ater splashing from any
D egree of P rotection
direction.
T ype of C ooling IC 411 - totally enclosed fan cooled
P ow er R ange 200 to 900 H P
P oles 2 (4 or 6 optional)
F ram e S izes 500 and 580
V oltage 2,300 to 6,900 V
S ervice F actor 1.0 (1.15 optional)

Large Specialty Motors The highly demanding process industries, from oil production
and refining to chemical processing and power generation,
have adopted two rigorous standards set forth by the American
Petroleum Institute for motor reliability and performance. API
541-4th edition is for the most critical special purpose motors
and API 547 is for severe-duty general purpose motors. In
addition to the above NEMA motors previously listed, Siemens
also manufactures large, AC specialty motors to API 541-4th
edition and API 547 specifications.

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Review 8
1. Siemens General Purpose NEMA motors are available
with _______ and _______ enclosures.

2. Siemens Severe Duty NEMA motors are available in

two efficiency levels, _______ and _______.

3. Siemens totally enclosed inverter duty motors are rated

for continuous operation in a 40ºC ambient at altitudes
up to ________ feet above sea level.

4. Siemens IEC Standard Motors are designed to fulfill the

requirements of European and international markets
with an output range from _____ to _____ kW.

5. Siemens manufactures a complete line of large AC

squirrel-cage induction motors at our ISO-9001 certified
plant in ________.

6. Siemens above NEMA motors are available in power

ranges up to ________ HP.

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 Review Answers

Review 1 1) 15; 2) Torque; 3) 80; 4) inertia; 5) Speed; 6) revolutions per

minute or RPM; 7) acceleration

Review 2 1) A. enclosure, B. stator, C. rotor; 2) stator; 3) rotor;

4) squirrel cage; 5) enclosure

Review 3 1) north, south; 2) A. attract, B. repel, C. repel D. attract;

3) magnetic field; 4) D

Review 4 1) 2, north; 2) synchronous; 3) 1800; 4) slip; 5) 4.2

Review 5 1) 34.5; 2) 105, 10; 3) 150; 4) breakdown

Review 6 1) 188; 2) 7.67; 3) horsepower; 4) 40; 5) A

Review 7 1) open drip proof; 2) totally enclosed fan cooled; 3) T; 4) 4

Review 8 1) open drip proof, totally enclosed fan cooled; 2) High Efficient,
NEMA Premium efficient; 3) 3300; 4) 0.06, 250; 5) Norwood,
Ohio; 6) 18,000

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Final Exam

The final exam is intended to be a learning tool. The book

may be used during the exam. A tear-out answer sheet is
provided. After completing the test, mail the answer sheet in for
grading. A grade of 70% or better is passing. Upon successful
completion of the test a certificate will be issued.

1. _______ is a twisting or turning force that causes an object

to rotate.

a. Torque c. Inertia
b. Friction d. Acceleration

2. If 50 pounds of force is applied to a lever 3 feet long, the

torque is _____ lb-ft.

a. 16.7 c. 47
b. 53 d. 150

3. The rate of doing work is called ________.

a. inertia c. power
b. speed d. energy

4. 60 KW is equal to _____ HP.

a. 44.8 c. 65.2
b. 80.4 d. 120

5. The three main parts of an AC motor are the _______.

a. rotor, stator, and enclosure

b. shaft, housing, and connection box
c. cooling fan, rotor, and stator
d. end brackets, bearings, and cooling fan

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 6. The following speed-torque curve is for a NEMA design
____ motor.
a. B c. D
b. C d. None of the above

7. A motor with a synchronous speed of 900 RPM and a
rotor speed of 850 RPM has _____% slip.
a. 3 c. 5.6
b. 9.4 d. 10
8. Motor _______ is the percentage of electrical energy
supplied to the motor that is converted into mechanical
energy.
a. service factor c. temperature rise
b. efficiency d. RPM
9. Starting torque is also referred to as _______ torque.
a. pull-up c. breakdown
b. full-load d. locked rotor
10. A NEMA B motor that is started by connecting it to the
power supply at rated voltage and frequency has a typical
starting current of _______ % of full load current.
a. 100 to 250 c. 300 to 350
b. 400 to 450 d. 600 to 650
11. The allowed temperature rise of a NEMA motor with
Class F insulation is ____°C, not counting the 10° C hot
spot allowance.
a. 60 c. 80
b. 105 d. 125
12. The volts per hertz ratio of a 460 VAC, 60 Hz motor is
_____ V/Hz.
a. 3.8 c. 5.1
b. 7.67 d. 9.2

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13. A motor operated within a speed range that allows a
constant volts per hertz ratio is said to have _______.
a. constant HP c. constant torque
b. variable torque d. constant acceleration
14. Siemens General Purpose High Efficient NEMA motors
meet or exceed _______ efficiency standards.
a. NEC c. EPAct
b. NEMA Premium d. All the above
15. A four-pole motor operating at 50 Hz has a synchronous
speed of _______ RPM.
a. 1200 c. 1800
b. 1500 d. 3000
16. A/An _______ motor enclosure has vents positioned to
prevent liquids and solids falling from above at angles up
to 15° from vertical from entering the interior of the motor.
a. TENV c. TEFC
b. XP d. ODP
17. An environment that normally has gasoline vapor in the
atmosphere would be classified as a Division I, Class ___
hazardous location.
a. I c. III
b. II d. IV
18. The letter __ in the motor frame size designation of an
integral horsepower motor indicates the motor is built to
current NEMA standards.
a. C c. T
b. U d. N
19. Siemens IEC Standard motors are available in sizes from
0.06 to ____ kW.
a. 50 c. 200
b. 125 d. 250
20. Siemens above NEMA motors are available in power
ranges to ______ HP.
a. 18,000 c. 25,000
b. 20,000 d. 30,000

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