A Complete Guide to Repulsion Motor

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March 2, 2021

Repulsion Motor is a special kind of single-phase AC motor which works via the repulsion of
similar poles. In the past, these motors were used as traction motors in electric trains;
however, they have been outdated by recent types of electric motors.

A single-phase commutator-type motor with a wound rotor and brush configuration is known
as a repulsion motor. It is based on the magnetic repulsion between two poles. The use of a
Repulsion Motor is essential while using Industrial Tools. Repulsion Motors are available
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This article discusses an overview of the repulsion motor, its different types, applications,
and how its principle helps to rotate a motor. Read this new blog in Linquip to find out more
about this motor.

What is a Repulsion Motor?

A repulsion motor is a single-phase electric motor that operates by providing input AC. The
main application of repulsion motor is electric trains. It starts as a repulsion motor and runs
as an induction motor, where the starting torque should be high for a repulsion motor and
very good running characteristics for an induction motor. In repulsion motor direction of
rotation of the motor is the same as that of brush shift.

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Construction of repulsion motor

The repulsion motor is equipped with the stator, rotor, and commutator brush assembly. The
stator carries a single-phase exciting winding similar to the main winding of a single-phase
induction motor. The rotor has distributed DC winding connected to the commutator at one
end just like in the DC motor. The carbon brushes are short-circuited on themselves and find
a use for conducting current using the armature.

Working principle of repulsion motor:

The basic principle behind the working of repulsion motor is that “similar poles repel each
other.” This means two North poles will repel each other. Similarly, two South poles will repel
each other. When the repulsion motor winding is supplied with single-phase AC, it produces
a magnetic flux along the direct axis. WhenT this magnetic flux links with the rotor winding, it
creates an EMF. Due to this EMF, a rotor current is produced. This rotor current in turn
produces a magnetic flux that is directed along the brush axis due to commutator assembly.
Due to the interaction of stator and rotor produced fluxes, an electromagnetic torque is
produced.

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Types of repulsion motors
There are three types of repulsion motor they are

Compensated repulsion motor

Repulsion-start induction motor
Repulsion induction motor

They differ in construction, operating characteristics, and industrial applications. These three
kinds of repulsion motor are available in the market which works under the principle of
repulsion like the following.

Compensated repulsion motor

It is provided with an additional winding, called the compensating winding, to improve power
factor and provide better speed regulation. This winding is much smaller than the stator
winding and is usually wound in the inner slots of each main pole and is connected in series
with a rotor through an additional set of brushes placed midway between the usual short-
circuited brushes. A compensated type motor finds use where there is a need for high power
at the same speed.

Repulsion start induction motor

As the name implies the repulsion-start induction motor starts as a repulsion motor and runs
as an induction motor. The general construction of this motor is quite similar to a repulsion
motor. The only difference is that in addition to the basic repulsion motor construction it is
equipped with a centrifugal device which operates at about 75-80 percent of synchronous
speed and short circuits all of the commutator segments. The repulsion start induction motor
combines the desirable starting characteristics of the repulsion motor with the operating
characteristic of the induction motor.

Such motors are suitable for commercial refrigerators, compressors, pumps, hoists, and
other constant speed drives, particularly those which have high inertia and a prolonged
starting period. The usual rating is from 1/3 kW to 12 kW but for special applications, ratings
as high as 30 kW are available. Although this kind of repulsion motor price is high, this
device does save wear and tear on brushes and runs quietly.

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Repulsion induction motor

According to the characteristics of the repulsion induction motor, it has a single-phase stator
winding, as a repulsion-start induction motor has, but it has two separate and independent
windings on the rotor in common slots. The inner winding is a squirrel cage winding with rotor

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bars permanently short-circuited, while the outer winding is a repulsion or commutator
winding similar to a dc armature winding.

When the motor starts, the squirrel cage winding, due to its high reactance, does not affect
and the motor starts as a repulsion motor. Such a motor finds a use for applications requiring
a high starting torque with essentially a constant running speed. The common ratings are 1/6
to 4 kW. Common applications are household refrigerators, garage air pumps, gasoline
pumps, compressors, etc.

Repulsion Motor Applications

The applications of repulsion motors include the following.

Applications of Farm Motors

Film winding machines
Hoists
Machines in Textile
Machines for floor maintenance
Printing presses
Air compressors
Pumps & Fans

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 Laundry equipment
High-speed lifts
Mixing machines
Machine tools
Air pump
Mining tools
Petrol pumps
Drive compressors

What Is the Advantage of a Repulsion Motor?

Excellent beginning torque, low starting current, and a wide range of speed control with
smooth speed fluctuation are all advantages of a repulsion motor. The following are some of
the repulsion motor’s drawbacks. At lower speeds, the power factor is much lower. Brushes
and commutators quickly exhaust owing to heat production and arcing at the brush
assembly.

Thus, this is all about the repulsion motor. Most of the commutator motors are restricted to
about 1500 V as high voltages provide rise to a threat of arcing across it. These motors find
use where high voltages are required because the circuit of the rotor is not connected
electrically to the power supply.

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