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ENGINEERING COLLEGES
2017 – 18 Odd Semester

IMPORTANT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Department of EEE

SUBJECT CODE: EE8401

SUBJECT NAME: ELECTRICAL MACHINES – II

Regulation: 2017 Year and Semester: II/IV

Prepared by

Sl. No. Name of the Faculty Designation Affiliating College

1. C.PON NIRMAL AP/EEE SCADCET
2. T.SREEDHAR AP/EEE SCADCET
3. R.KESAVA PRABU AP/EEE FXEC
4. L.ARUN ANTONY XAVIER AP/EEE FXEC
5. M.ANTONY LIVINGSTON AP/EEE SMTEC

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EE8401 ELECTRICAL MACHINES – II LTPC3104
OBJECTIVES:
To impart knowledge on Construction and performance of salient and non – salient type
synchronous generators.
To impart knowledge on Principle of operation and performance of synchronous motor.
To impart knowledge on Construction, principle of operation and performance of induction
machines.
To impart knowledge on Starting and speed control of three-phase induction motors.
To impart knowledge on Construction, principle of operation and performance of single phase
induction motors and special machines.
UNIT I SYNCHRONOUS GENERATOR 9
Constructional details – Types of rotors –winding factors- emf equation – Synchronous
reactance –Armature reaction – Phasor diagrams of non salient pole synchronous generator connected
to infinite bus--Synchronizing and parallel operation – Synchronizing torque -Change of excitation and
mechanical input- Voltage regulation – EMF, MMF, ZPF and A.S.A methods – steady state power
angle characteristics– Two reaction theory –slip test -short circuit transients - Capability Curves
UNIT II SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR 9
Principle of operation – Torque equation – Operation on infinite bus bars - V and Inverted V
curves –Power input and power developed equations – Starting methods – Current loci for constant
power input, constant excitation and constant power developed-Hunting – natural frequency of
oscillations –damper windings- synchronous condenser.
UNIT III THREE PHASE INDUCTION MOTOR 9
Constructional details – Types of rotors –- Principle of operation – Slip –cogging and crawling-
Equivalent circuit – Torque-Slip characteristics - Condition for maximum torque – Losses and
efficiency – Load test - No load and blocked rotor tests - Circle diagram – Separation of losses –
Double cage induction motors –Induction generators – Synchronous induction motor.
UNIT IV STARTING AND SPEED CONTROL OF THREE PHASE INDUCTION MOTOR 9
Need for starting – Types of starters – DOL, Rotor resistance, Autotransformer and Star-delta
starters– Speed control – Voltage control, Frequency control and pole changing – Cascaded connection-
V/f control – Slip power recovery scheme-Braking of three phase induction motor: Plugging, dynamic
braking and regenerative braking.
UNIT V SINGLE PHASE INDUCTION MOTORS AND SPECIAL MACHINES 9
Constructional details of single phase induction motor – Double field revolving theory and
operation –Equivalent circuit – No load and blocked rotor test – Performance analysis – Starting
methods ofsingle-phase induction motors – Capacitor-start capacitor run Induction motor-Shaded pole
induction motor - Linear induction motor – Repulsion motor - Hysteresis motor - AC series motor-
Servo motors- Stepper motors - introduction to magnetic levitation systems.
TOTAL (L:45+T:15): 60 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:
Ability to model and analyze electrical apparatus and their application to power system
TEXT BOOKS:
1. A.E. Fitzgerald, Charles Kingsley, Stephen. D.Umans, „Electric Machinery‟, Tata Mc Graw Hill
publishing Company Ltd, 2003.
2. D.P. Kothari and I.J. Nagrath, „Electric Machines‟, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company Ltd,
2002.
3. P.S. Bhimbhra, „Electrical Machinery‟, Khanna Publishers, 2003.
REFERENCES:
1. M.N.Bandyopadhyay, Electrical Machines Theory and Practice, PHI Learning LTD., New Delhi,
2009.
2. Charless A. Gross, “Electric /Machines, “CRC Press, 2010.
3. K. Murugesh Kumar, „Electric Machines‟, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd, 2002.
4. Syed A. Nasar, Electric Machines and Power Systems: Volume I, Mcgraw -Hill College; International ed
Edition, January 1995.
5. Alexander S. Langsdorf, Theory of Alternating-Current Machinery, Tata McGraw Hill Publications,
2001.

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EE8401 ELECTRICAL MACHINES II
1. Aim and Objective of the Subject
Objectives:
 To impart knowledge on Principle of operation and performance of synchronous motor.
 To impart knowledge on Construction, principle of operation and performance of induction
machines.
 To impart knowledge on Starting and speed control of three-phase induction motors.
2. Need and Importance for Study of the Subject:
 To understand the working of synchronous machine and asynchronous machines.
 To achieve speed control of various asynchronous machines.
 To analyze and evaluate the torque equation of synchronous machine and asynchronous
machines.
3. Course outcomes:
At the end of the semester students will be able to
 Know the operation of alternator and calculate their regulation by different
method.
 Start the synchronous motor with different methods.
 Draw the circle diagram for induction motor.
 Know about the starters of induction motor.
 Classify the various special machines.
4. Industry Connectivity and Latest Developments
Industry Connectivity:
 The following companies (Industries) are connectivity to ELECTRICAL MACHINES:
Power stations, Wind Mills, Paper Industries.
5. Latest Developments:
 Special Electrical Machines were developed to overcome the difficulties of
Synchronous and Induction machines..

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LESSON PLAN: EE8401 ELECTRICAL MACHINES

Topic Topic Name Cumulative

No of
no .Hours T or R
Periods

1. Constructional details – Types of rotors 1 1 T1, R2

2. Winding factors, emf equation Synchronous T1
1 2
reactance,Armature reaction
3. Phasor diagrams of non salient pole synchronous T1
2 4
generator connected to infinite bus
4. Synchronizing and parallel operation , T1
2 6
Synchronizing torque
5. Change of excitation and mechanical input 2 8 T1
6. Voltage regulation – EMF, MMF 1 9 T1
7. Voltage regulation -ZPF and A.S.A methods 1 10 T1
8. Steady state power-angle characteristics 2 12 T1, R2
9. Two reaction theory ,slip test ,short circuit R2
1 13
transients ,Capability Curves
10. Principle of operation, torque equation 1 14 T1
11. Operation on infinite bus bars 1 15 T1
12. V-curves 1 16 T1
13. Power input and power developed equations 1 17 T1, R2
14. Starting methods 1 18 T1
15. Current loci for constant power input constant T1, R2
1 19
excitation and constant power developed
16. Hunting – natural frequency of oscillations 1 20 T1, R2
17. Damper windings synchronous condenser. T1, R2
2 22
18. Constructional details 1 23 T1, R2
19. Types of rotors 2 25 T1
20. Principle of operation 1 26 T1
21. Slip – equivalent circuit-problem 2 28 T1
22. Slip-torque characteristics, cogging and crawling 1 29 T1
23. Condition for maximum torque 1 30 T1
24. Losses and efficiency-problems 2 32 T1
25. Load test, no load and blocked rotor tests 2 34 T1
26. Circle diagram-problems 3 37 T1
27. Separation of no load losses 1 38 T1
28. Double cage rotors 1 39 T1
29. Induction generator – synchronous induction motor 2 41 T1
30. Need for starting – types of starters 1 42 T1
31. DOL, Rotor resistance 1 43 T1
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1 44 T1
33. Star-delta starters 1 45 T1, R2
34. Speed control – Voltage control, Frequency control T1, R2
1 46
and pole changing
35. Cascaded connection-V/f control 1 47 T1
36. Slip power recovery scheme 1 48 T1
37. Braking of three phase induction motor: Plugging, R2
1 49
dynamic braking and regenerative braking.
38. Constructional details of single phase induction T1
1 50
motor
39. Double revolving field theory and operation 1 51 T1
40. Equivalent circuit 1 52 T1
41. No load and blocked rotor test – performance T1
1 53
analysis
42. Starting methods of single phase T1
1 54
Induction motors
43. Capacitor-start capacitor run Induction motor- T1
2 56
Shaded pole induction motor
44. Linear induction motor – Repulsion motor - T1
2 58
Hysteresis motor
45. AC series motor- Servo motors-Stepper motors 2 60 T1
46. Introduction to magnetic levitation systems. 1 61 T1

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INDEX

PAGE
UNIT Q.NO TITLE
NO
1 - 11 PART A 1
PART B
1 Construction of alternators 3
2 EMF method of regulation 6
I
3 Slip test of Alternator 8
4 Parallel operation of two alternators 11
5 Armature Reaction in Alternator 13
6 EMF equation of Alternator 16
1 - 11 PART A 18
PART B
1 Power developed in synchronous motor 20
2 V-Curves and Inverted V-Curves of synchronous motor 22
II 3 Methods of starting synchronous motor 25
4 Operating Principle of Synchronous motor. 26
Synchronous motor at Constant load and variable
5 27
excitation
1 - 12 PART A 29
PART B
1 Torque versus Slip characteristics 31
2 Construction and working of three phase induction motor 33
III
3 Torque developed by induction motor 35
4 Double Cage Induction motor 37
5 Induction generator 39
6 Circle diagram for induction motor 40
1 - 14 PART A 42
PART B
1 Auto transformer starter 44
2 Star delta starter 45
IV
3 Direct On Line starter 47
4 Slip power recovery scheme 50
5 Cascaded connection 53
6 Braking methods for induction motor 55
1 - 14 PART A 58
PART B
1 Construction and working of the Single Phase Induction Motor 60
V 2 Double field revolving theory 61
3 Types of Single Phase Induction Motor 62
4 A.C. series motor 65
5 Stepper motor 66
UNIVERSITY QUESTION PAPER 69

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SYNCHRONOUS GENERATOR
PART A
1. Two reaction theories are applied only to salient pole machines. State the reason
(Nov 2014)
In cylindrical rotor machine air gap is uniform and therefore, its reactance
remains the same, irrespective of the spatial position of rotor. But in case of salient
pole machines, the air gap is not uniform and its reactance varies with the rotor
position therefore the mmf of the armature is divided into two components (i) direct
axis component (ii) quadrature axis component. These facts form the basis of the two
reaction theory applied to salient pole machines.
2. What is meant by armature reaction in alternator?
(Nov 2013)
The effect of armature flux (stator flux) on main flux (rotor flux) under loaded
condition is known as armature reaction.
The armature flux reacts with the main flux. Due to this reaction the resultant
flux in the air gap becomes either less or more than the field flux.
3. Define the term voltage regulation of alternator.
(NOV-2013, MAY 2017))
The total change in terminal voltage of an alternator from no load to full load
at constant speed and field excitation is termed as voltage regulation.
4. State the cause for voltage drop in rotor.
(NOV-2012)
 Due to resistance of the winding.
 Due to leakage reactance.
 Due to armature reaction.
5. What are the conditions for parallel operation of an alternator?
(((MAY-2013,NOV 2016)
The following conditions must be fulfilled before an incoming alternator can
be put in parallel with the bus bars.
1) The terminal voltage of the incoming alternator must be same as that of bus
bar voltage.
1) The frequency of incoming alternator must be same as that of bus bars.
2) The phase of the incoming machine voltage must be same as that of bus bar

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3) The phase sequence of the voltage of incoming alternator must be same as
that of bus-bar voltage.
6. Why almost all large size Synchronous machines are constructed with
rotating field system type?
(MAY-2012)
1) Better insulation. 3) Lesser number of slip rings.
2) Ease of current collection. 4) Lesser rotor weight.
7. What is synchronizing power of Alternator?
(MAY-2012)
Power supplied by already existing Alternator is called the synchronizing
power and is given by the expression.
Ps=E1Is cosΦ1
8. Mention the various methods to determine voltage regulation.
1) Synchronous Impedance Method (EMF method) 3)ZPF method
2) MMF method 4)ASA method
9. Define Distribution factor.
The ratio of the vector sum of the emfs induced in all the coils distributed in a
number of slots under one pole to the arithmetic sum of the emfs induced is known as
breadth factor or distribution factor.
10. Define coil span factor.
The ratio of vector sum of induced emfs per coil to the arithmetic sum of induced
emfs per coil is known as pitch factor or coil span factor (Kc). It is always less than
unity.
11. What are the types of rotor available for synchronous generator?
1) Salient pole rotor.
2) Non salient pole rotor

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1.Explain the construction of alternators . (Nov 2012,NOV 2016)
Synchronous Generators:
1)Synchronous machines are principally used as alternating current (AC) generators.
They supply the electric power used by all sectors of modern societies: industrial,
commercial, agricultural, and domestic.
2)They usually operate together (or in parallel), forming a large power system
supplying electrical energy to the loads or consumers.
3) built in large units, their rating ranging from tens to hundreds of megawatts.
4) converts mechanical power to ac electric power. The source of mechanical power,
the prime mover, may be a diesel engine, a steam turbine, a water turbine, or any
similar device.
- For high-speed machines, the prime movers are usually steam turbines
employing fossil or nuclear energy resources.
- Low-speed machines are often driven by hydro-turbines that employ water
power for generation.
According to the arrangement of the field and armature windings, synchronous
machines may be classified as rotating-armature type or rotating-field type.
1) Rotating-Armature Type:
The armature winding is on the rotor and the field system is on the stator.
2) Rotating-Field Type:
The armature winding is on the stator and the field system is on the
rotor.According to the shape of the field, synchronous machines may be
classified as cylindrical-rotor (non-salient pole) machines and salient-pole
machines

There are mainly two types of rotor used in construction of alternator,

1.salient pole type

2.cylindrical rotor type

Salient Pole Type: The salient pole type of rotor is generally used for slow speed
machines having large diameters and relatively small axial lengths. The pole in this
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case are made of thick laminated steel sections riveted together and attached to a rotor
with the help of joint

. An alternator as mentioned earlier is mostly responsible for generation of very

high electrical power. To enable that, the mechanical input given to the machine in
terms of rotating torque must also be very high. This high torque value results in
oscillation or hunting effect of the alternator or synchronous generator.

. The damper windings are basically copper bars short circuited at both ends are
placed in the holes made in the pole axis. When the alternator is driven at a steady
speed, the relative velocity of the damping winding with respect to main field will be

Salient Pole Rotor

zero. But as soon as it departs from the synchronous speed there will be relative motion
between the damper winding and the main field which is always rotating at
synchronous speed. This relative difference will induce current in them which will exert
a torque on the field poles in such a way as to bring the alternator back to synchronous
speed operation.

The salient features of pole field structure has the following special feature-

1. They have a large horizontal diameter compared to a shorter axial length.

2. The pole shoes cover only about 2/3rd of pole pitch.
3. Poles are laminated to reduce eddy current loss.

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The cylindrical rotors are generally used for very high speed operation and are
employed in steam turbine driven alternators like turbo generators. The cylindrical rotor
type machine has uniform length in all directions, giving a cylindrical shape to the rotor
thus providing uniform flux cutting in all directions

.
The rotor in this case consists of a smooth solid steel cylinder, having a number
of slots along its outer periphery for hosing the field coils.
The cylindrical rotor alternators are generally designed for 2-pole type giving
very high speed of Ns = (120 × f)/P = (120 × 50) / 2 = 3000 rpm. Or 4-pole type
running at a speed of Ns = (120 × f) / P = (120 × 50) / 4 = 1500 rpm. Where f is

Cylindrical Rotor Type

the frequency of 50 Hz. The a cylindrical rotor synchronous generator does not have
any projections coming out from the surface of the rotor, rather central polar area
are provided with slots for housing the field windings as we can see from the
diagram above. The field coils are so arranged around these poles that flux density
is maximum on the polar central line and gradually falls away as we move out
towards the periphery. The cylindrical rotor type machine gives better balance and
quieter-operation along with lesser windage losses.
AC winding design
The windings used in rotating electrical machines can be classified as
Concentrated Windings:
- All the winding turns are wound together in series to form one multi-turn coil
- All the turns have the same magnetic axis

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- All the winding turns are arranged in several full-pitch or fractional-pitch coils
- These coils are then housed in the slots spread around the air-gap periphery to
form phase or commutator winding

2. Explain EMF method of regulation with OC and SC curves in detail. (Nov

2012,Nov 2016)
Open-circuit characteristic (OCC) of a generator:
With the armature terminals open, Ia=0, so Eg = Vt It is thus possible to
construct a plot of Eg or Vt vs. If graph. This plot is called open-circuit
characteristic (OCC) of a generator. With this characteristic, it is possible to find the
internal generated voltage of the generator for any given field current.

Open-circuit characteristic of alternator

Initially OCC follows a straight-line relation with the field current as long as the
magnetic circuit of the synchronous generator does not saturate. This straight line is
appropriately called the air-gap line. Practically due to saturation induced emf bend
from the straight line.
Short Circuit Characteristics (SCC)

Short-circuit characteristic of alternator

For getting SCC generator is rotated at rated speed with armature terminals short
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circuited. The field current is adjusted to 0. The armature current is measured as the
field current is increased.
EMF method:
This method is also known as synchronous impedance method. Here the
magnetic circuit is assumed to be unsaturated. In this method the MMFs (fluxes)
produced by rotor and stator are replaced by their equivalent emf, and hence called
emf method.
To predetermine the regulation by this method the following informations are to
be determined. Armature resistance /phase of the alternator, open circuit and short
circuit characteristics of the alternator.
Determination of synchronous impedance Zs:

OCC and SCC of alternator

As the terminals of the stator are short circuited in SC test, the short circuit
current is circulated against the impedance of the stator called the synchronous
impedance. This impedance can be estimated form the oc and sc characteristics.
The ratio of open circuit voltage to the short circuit current at a particular field
current, or at a field current responsible for circulating the rated current is called the
synchronous impedance.
Synchronous impedance Zs = (open circuit voltage per phase)/(short circuit current
per phase) for same If
Hence Zs = (Voc) / (Isc) for same If
Armature resistance Ra of the stator can be measured using Voltmeter – Ammeter
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method. Using synchronous impedance and armature resistance synchronous
reactance and hence regulation can be calculated as follows using emf method.
Zs = √[(Ra)2 + (XS)2]and Synchronous reactance Xs = √[( Zs)2 - (Ra)2]
Hence induced emf per phase can be found as Eg = √[ (Vt cosθ + IaRa)2+ (Vt sinθ ±
IaXS)2]
where Vt = phase voltage per phase = Vph , Ia = load current per phase
In the above expression in second term + sign is for lagging power factor and – sign
is for leading power factor.

where Eg = no-load induced emf /phase, Vt = rated terminal

voltage/phase. Synchronous impedance method is easy but it gives approximate
results. This method gives the value of regulation which is greater (poor) than the
actual value and hence this method is called pessimistic method.
3. Explain slip test ? Explain the method of measurement of direct axis reactance
and quardrature axis reactance of a Salient pole alternator.(Nov 2015)
Blondel‟s Two Reaction Theory
In case salient pole machines the air gap is non uniform and it is smaller along
pole axis and is larger along the inter polar axis. These axes are called direct axis or
d-axis and quadrature axis or q-axis. Hence the effect of mmf when acting along
direct axis will be different than that when it is acting along quadrature axis. Hence
the reactance of the stator cannot be same when the mmf is acting along d – axis and
q- axis. As the length of the air gap is small along direct axis reluctance of the
magnetic circuit is less and the air gap along the q – axis is larger and hence the
along the quadrature axis will be comparatively higher. Hence along d-axis more
flux is produced than q-axis. Therefore the reactance due to armature reaction will
be different along d-axis and q-axis. These reactances are,
Xad = direct axis reactance; Xaq = quadrature axis reactance
Hence the effect of armature reaction in the case of a salient pole synchronous
machine can be taken as two components - one acting along the direct axis
(coinciding with the main field pole axis) and the other acting along the quadrature
axis (inter-polar region or magnetic neutral axis) and as such the mmf components
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of armature-reaction in a salient-pole machine cannot be considered as acting on the
same magnetic circuit. Hence the effect of the armature reaction cannot be taken into
account by considering only the synchronous reactance, in the case of a salient pole
synchronous machine.
In fact, the direct-axis component Fad acts over a magnetic circuit identical with
that of the main field system and produces a comparable effect while the quadrature-
axis component Faq acts along the interpolar axis, resulting in an altogether smaller
effect and, in addition, a flux distribution totally different from that of Fad or the
main field m.m.f. This explains why the application of cylindrical-rotor theory to
salient-pole machines for predicting the performance gives results not conforming to
the performance obtained from an actual test.
Direct-axis and Quadrature-axis Synchronous Reactances:
Blondel‟s two-reaction theory considers the effects of the quadrature and direct-axis
components of the armature reaction separately. Neglecting saturation, their
different effects are considered by assigning to each an appropriate value of
armature-reaction “reactance,” respectively xad and xaq . The effects of armature
resistance and true leakage reactance (XL) may be treated separately, or may be
added to the armature reaction coefficients on the assumption that they are the same,
for either the direct-axis or quadrature-axis components of the armature current
(which is almost true). Thus the combined reactance values can be expressed as,
Xsd = xad + x, and Xsq = xaq + x, for the direct- and cross-reaction axes
respectively.
In a salient-pole machine, xaq, the quadrature-axis reactance is smaller than xad, the
direct-axis reactance, since the flux produced by a given current component in that
axis is smaller as the reluctance of the magnetic path consists mostly of the
interpolar spaces. It is essential to clearly note the difference between the quadrature
and direct-axis components Iaq, and Iad of the armature current Ia, and the reactive
and active components Iaa and Iar. Although both pairs are represented by phasors
in phase quadrature, the former are related to the induced emf Et while the latter are
referred to the terminal voltage V. These phasors are clearly indicated with reference
to the phasor diagram of a (salient pole) synchronous generator supplying a lagging
power factor (pf) load, shown in fig
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Phasor Diagram of Synchronous Generator

Slip Test
From this test the values of Xd and Xq are determined by applying a balance reduced
external voltage (say, V volts, around 25% of rated value) to the armature. The field
winding remains unexcited. The machine is run at a speed a little less than the
synchronous speed (the slip being less than 1%) using a prime mover (or motor).
Connection diagram is shown in circuit diagram.

Due to voltage V applied to the stator terminal a current I will flow causing a
stator mmf. This stator mmf moves slowly relative to the poles and induced an emf
in the field circuit in a similar fashion to that of rotor in an induction motor at slip
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frequency. The effect will be that the stator mmf will moves slowly relative to the
poles.
The physical poles and the armature-reaction mmf are alternately in phase and
out, the change occurring at slip frequency. When the axis of the pole and the axis of
the armature reaction mmf wave coincide, the armature mmf acts through the field
magnetic circuit. Since the applied voltage is constant, the air-gap flux would be
constant. When crest of the rotating armature mmf is in line with the field-pole axis,
minimum air-gap offers minimum reluctance thus the current required in armature
for the establishment of constant air-gap flux must be minimum. Constant applied
voltage minus the minimum impedance voltage drop in the armature terminal gives
maximum armature terminal voltage.
Xd =Maximum armature terminal voltage per phase
Minimum armature current per phase
Similarly
Xq =Minimum armature terminal voltage per phase
Maximum armature current per phase

4. Explain the parallel operation of two alternators. (Nov 2012)

Parallel Operation of Alternators:
The operation of connecting an alternator in parallel with another alternator
or with common bus-bars is known as synchronizing. Generally, alternators are
used in a power system where they are in parallel with many other alternators. It
means that the alternator is connected to a live system of constant voltage and
constant frequency. Often the electrical system, to which the alternator is
connected, has already so many alternators and loads connected to it that no
matter what power is delivered by the incoming alternator, the voltage and
frequency of the system remain the same. In that case, the alternator is said to be
connected to infinite bus-bars.
For proper synchronization of alternators, the following four conditions must be
satisfied
1. The terminal voltage (effective) of the incoming alternator must be the same
as bus-bar voltage.

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that its frequency (= PN/60)
equals bus-bar frequency.
3. The phase of the alternator voltage must be identical with the phase of the
bus-bar voltage.
4. The phase angle between identical phases must be zero.
It means that the switch must be closed at (or very near) the instant the two voltages
have correct phase relationship.
Condition (1) is indicated by a voltmeter, conditions (2), (3) and (4) are indicated by
synchronizing lamps or a synchronoscope.
The synchronizing lamp method is consists of 3 lamps connected between the
phases of the running 3-ph generator and the incoming generator .
In three phase alternators, it is necessary to synchronize one phase only, the
other two phases be will then synchronized automatically.

Synchronisation of two alternators

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Two set of star vectors will rotate at unequal speeds if the frequencies of the two are
different. If the incoming alternator is running faster, then voltage star R′ Y′ B′ appear to
rotate anticlockwise with respect to the bus-bar voltage star RYB at a speed
corresponding to the difference between their frequencies. With reference to Fig: 2.6, it
is seen that voltage across L1 is RR′ to be increasing from zero, and that across L2 is
YB′ which is decreasing, having just passed through its maximum, and that across L3
BY′ which is increasing and approaching its maximum. Hence the lamps will light up
one after the other in the order 2, 3, 1,2,3,1 or 1, 2, 3. If the incoming alternator is
running slower, then the sequence of light up will be 1, 3, 2. Synchronization is done at
the moment the uncrossed lamp L1 is in the middle of the dark period and other two
lamps are equally bright. Hence this method of synchronization is known as two bright
one dark lamp method.
It should be noted that synchronization by lamps is not quite accurate, because to a
large extent, it depends on the sense of correct judgment of the operator. Hence, to
eliminate the element of personal judgment in routine operation of alternators, the
machines are synchronized by a more accurate device called a synchronoscope. It
consists of 3 stationary coils and a rotating iron vane which is attached to a pointer. Out
of three coils, a pair is connected to one phase of the line and the other to the
corresponding machine terminals, potential transformer being usually used. The pointer
moves to one side or the other from its vertical position depending on whether the
incoming machine is too fast or too slow. For correct speed, the pointer points
vertically up.

5. Explain the Armature Reaction in Alternator or Synchronous Generator (May 2012)

Every rotating electrical machine works based on Faraday‟s law. Every electrical
machine requires a magnetic field and a coil (Known as armature) with a relative motion
between them. In case of an alternator, we supply electricity to pole to produce magnetic
field and output power is taken from the armature. Due to relative motion between field

and armature, the conductor of armatures cut the flux of magnetic field and hence there
would be changing flux linkage with these armature conductor. According to Faraday's
law of electromagnetic induction there would be an emf induced in the armature.
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soon as the load is connected with armature terminals, there is an current flowing in the
armature coil. As soon as current starts flowing through the armature conductor there is
one reverse effect of this current on the main field flux of the alternator (or synchronous
generator). This reverse effect is referred as armature reaction in alternator or synchronous
generator.

Armature Reaction in Alternator:

In an alternator like all other synchronous machines, the effect of armature

reaction depends on the power factor i.e the phase relationship between the terminal
voltage and armature current. Reactive power (lagging) is the magnetic field energy, so if the

generator supplies a lagging load, this implies that it is supplying magnetic energy to
the load. Since this power comes from excitation of synchronous machine, the net
reactive power gets reduced in the generator. Hence, the armature reaction is

demagnetizing in nature. Similarly, the armature reaction has magnetizing effect when
the generator supplies a leading load (as leading load takes the leading VAR ) and in
return gives lagging VAR (magnetic energy)to the generator. In case of purely resistive
load, the armature reaction is cross magnetizing only.

The armature reaction of alternator or synchronous generator, depends upon the

phase angle between, stator armature current and induced voltage across the armature
winding of alternator. The phase difference between these two quantities, i.e. Armature
current and voltage may vary from - 90° to + 90° If this angle is θ, then,
To understand actual effect of this angle on armature reaction of
alternator, we will consider three standard cases,

1. When θ = 0
2. When θ = 90°
3. When θ = - 90°

Armature Reaction of Alternator at Unity Power Factor

At unity power factor, the angle between armature current I and induced emf E, is
zero. That means, armature current and induced emf are in same phase. But we know
theoretically that emf induced in the armature is due to changing main field flux, linked
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with the armature conductor. As field is excited by DC, the main field flux is constant
in respect to field magnets, but it would be alternating in respect of armature as there is
a relative motion between field and armature in alternator. If main field flux of the
alternator in respect of armature can be represented as

Then induced emf E across the armature is proportional to, dφf/dt.

Hence, from this above equations (1) and (2) it is clear that, the angle between,
&phif and induced emf E will be 90°. Now, armature flux φa is proportional to armature
current I. Hence, armature flux φa is in phase with armature current I. Again at unity

electrical power factor I and E are in same phase. So at unity pf, φa is phase with E. So at

this condition, armature flux is in phase with induced emf E and field flux is in
quadrature with E. Hence, armature flux φa is in quadrature with main field flux φf. As
this two fluxes are perpendicular to each other, the armature reaction of alternator at unity
power factor is purely distorting or cross-magnetizing type.

As the armature flux pushes the main field flux perpendicularly, distribution of
main field flux under a pole face does not remain uniformly distributed. The flux
density under the trailing pole tips increases somewhat while under the leading pole tips
it decreases.

Armature Reaction of Alternator at Lagging Zero Power Factor

At lagging zero electrical power factor, the armature current lags by 90° to induced
emf in the armature. As the emf induced in the armature coil due to main field flux. The
emf leads the main field flux by 90°. From equation (1) we get, the field flux, Hence, at
ωt = 0, E is maximum and φf is zero. At ωt = 90°, E is zero and φf has maximum value.
At ωt = 180°, E is maximum and φf zero. At ωt = 270°, E is zero and φf has negative
maximum value.

Here, φf got maximum value 90° before E. Hence φf leads E by 90°. Now,
armature current I is proportional to armature flux φa, and I lags E by 90°. Hence, φa
lags E by 90°. So, it can be concluded that, field flux φf leads E by 90°. Therefore,
armature flux and field flux act directly opposite to each other. Thus, armature reaction
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of alternator at lagging zero power factor is purely demagnetizing type. That means,
armature flux directly weakens main field flux.

Armature Reaction of Alternator at Leading Power Factor

At leading power factor condition, armature current I leads induced emf E by an
angle 90°. Again, we have shown just, field flux φf leads, induced emf E by 90°. Again,
armature flux φa is proportional to armature current I. Hence, φa is in phase with I.
Hence, armature flux φa also leads E, by 90° as I leads E by 90°. As in this case both
armature flux and field flux lead induced emf E by 90°, it can be said, field flux and
armature flux are in same direction. Hence, the resultant flux is simply arithmetic sum
of field flux and armature flux. Hence, at last it can be said that, armature reaction of
alternator due to a purely leading electrical power factor is totally magnetizing type.

6. Derive the EMF equation of Alternator. (Nov 2012,Nov 2016)

Let P be the number of poles.
Φ Be the flux per pole.
Ns be the synchronous speed.
Z be the number of conductors.
Zph be the number of conductors per phase.
Zph=Z/3
Tph= Zph /2
Kc= Distribution factor
Kd= Coil span factor or pitch factor
Kf=Form factor=1.11
By faradays Law, for single conductor,
Rate of change of flux is PΦ,
dΦ= PΦ ----------(1)
dt=60/N --------(2)
Avegage emf per conductor,e= dΦ/dt
Sub (1) and (2)

E= =

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Consider a single turn,

Eturn = 2* =
If there are Tph Total number of turns/phase, then
Average emf in turns/phase = Tph *
RMS value of Average emf in turns/phase = Average emf in turns/phase* Form factor
= Tph * *1.11
Eph= 4.44 f ph

Generalized emf equation is given by,

Eph= 4.44 f ph *Kc*Kd

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SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR
1. Name any two important characteristic of a 3 phase synchronous motor not
found in 3 phase induction motor.
(May/June 2011)
 The motor is not inherently self starting

 The speed of operation is always in synchronous with the supply frequency

irrespective of load conditions

 The motor is capable of operating at any power factor.

2. What is hunting?
(Nov/Dec2011,May/June 2012Nov/Dec 2012,Nov 2016)
When a synchronous motor is driving a fluctuating load the rotor stars oscillating
about its new position of equilibrium corresponding to the new load. This is called
hunting or phase swinging. To prevent hunting dampers are employed. Damper
windings or short circuited copper bars are embedded in the faces of the field poles of
the motor.
3. Name any two methods of starting synchronous motors.
( Nov/Dec2011, Nov/Dec2013)
 By an extra 3 phase cage induction motor

 By providing damper winding in pole phases

 By operating the pilot exciter as a dc motor

4. Why does the synchronous motor always run at synchronous speed?

( May/June2011,May/June2012)
Synchronous motor work on the principle of force developed due to the magnetic
attraction established between the rotating magnetic field and the main pole feed.
Since the speed of rotating magnetic field is directly proportional to frequency the
motor operates at constant speed.
so synchronous motor always runs at synchronous speed because of the magnetic
locking between stator and rotor poles.

5. What are V and inverted V curves of synchronous motor?

(Nov/Dec2011,May/June2013,May17)
The variation of magnitude of line current with respect to the field current is called V
curve . The variation of power factor with respect to the field current is called inverted V
curve.

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6. How the synchronous motor can be used as a synchronous condenser?(or) What
is synchronous condenser ? what is a synchronous capacitor?
( Nov/Dec2011 May/June2011, Nov/Dec2012,May 2107)
Synchronous motor is operated on over excitation so as to draw leading reactive current
and power from the supply lines. This compensates the lagging current and power
requirement of the load making the system power factor to become unity. The motor does
the job of capacitors and hence called as synchronous condenser.

7. What are the uses of damper winding in synchronous motor? (Nov 2014),(Nov 2016)
 Damper windings helps the synchronous motor to start on its own (self starting
machine) by providing starting torque

 By providing damper windings in the rotor of synchronous motor "Hunting of

machine” can be suppressed. When there is change in load, excitation or change in
other conditions of the systems rotor of the synchronous motor will oscillate to and
fro about an equilibrium position. At times these oscillations becomes more violent
and resulting in loss of synchronism of the motor and comes to halt

8. Why synchronous motor is not self starting?

(Nov/Dec 2010)
If a three phase supply is given to the stator of a stator of stationary synchronous machines
with the rotor excited, no steady starting torque will be developed. Instead, a sinusoidal
time varying torque is developed, the average value of which is zero and that is why
synchronous motor is not self starting

9. When is a synchronous motor said to receive 100% excitation?

When Eb=V synchronous motor receives 100% excitation

10. Give the expression for the gross mechanical power developed by synchronous
motor.
Pm= Eb Vsin δ /Xs

11. Mention four application of synchronous motor? (Nov 2015)

Power factor correction
Constant speed, constant load drives
Voltage regulation of transmission line
As frequency changer

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1. Derive the expression for power developed in synchronous motor. Derive the
condition for maximum power. (May 2013, May 2017)
Consider the phasor diagram of synchronous motor running at leading power factor.

Phasor Diagram of Synchronous Motor

Mechanical power per phase developed is given by

Consider the triangle OBD,

BD=DC-BC

=AE-BC

Consider the triangle OAE,

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Consider the triangle ABC,

From Equation (2),

Subs (3) in Equation (1),

Condition for Maximum power developed

θ=δ
This is the condition for Maximum power developed

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2. Explain V-Curves and Inverted V-Curves of synchronous motor.
(Nov 2012, Nov 2016, May 2017)

Current locus for constant Power

input

If excitation is varied from very low (under excitation) to very high (over
excitation) value, then current Ia decreases, becomes minimum at unity p.f. and then
again increases. But initial lagging current becomes unity and then becomes leading
in nature.

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field winding of synchronous motor. If graph of armature current drawn by the motor
(Ia) against field current (If) is plotted, then its shape looks like an english alphabet V.
If such graphs are obtained at various load conditions we get family of curves, all
looking like V. Such curves are called V-curves of synchronous motor.
As against this, if the power factor (cos Φ) is plotted against field current (If),
then the shape of the graph looks like an inverted V. Such curves obtained by plotting
p.f. against If, at various load conditions are called Inverted V-curves of synchronous
motor.
Typically, the synchronous machine V-curves are provided by the
manuacturer so that the user can determine the resulting operation under a given set of
conditions.
Experimental Setup to Obtain V-Curves
Stator is connected top three phase supply through wattmeters and ammeter. The
two wattmeter method is used to measure input power of motor. The ammeter is
reading line current which is same as armature (stator) current. Voltmeter is reading
line voltage.

A rheostat in a potential divider arrangement is used in the field circuit. By

controlling the voltage by rheostat, the field current can be changed. Hence motor can
be subjected to variable excitation condition to note down the readings.
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Now IL = Ia, per phase value can be determined, from the stator winding
connections.
IL = Iaph for stator connection

IL/√3 = Iaph for delta connection

The power factor can be obtained as

The result table can be prepared as :

The graph can be plotted from this result table.

1) Ia Vs If → V-curve
2) cosΦ Vs If → Inverted V-curve
The entire procedure can be repeated for various load conditions to obtain family
of V-curves and Inverted V-curves.

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(Nov 2012, Nov 2016)
Since the synchronous motor is inherently not self starting, therefore it is
necessary to employ some external means to start the motor and bring its speed near
synchronous speed. Various methods of starting are given below.
1. D C Source.
The synchronous motor is coupled to a small dc compound motor, whose speed is
adjusted by a speed regulator. The synchronous motor is then excited and
synchronized with as supply mains. At the moment of synchronizing the synchronous
motor is then excited and synchronized with ac supply mains. At the moment of
synchronizing the synchronous motor is switched on with the ac mains, and either the
dc motor is disconnected from the dc supply mains or the field of the dc machine is
strengthened until it begins to function as a generator.
2. By means of AC Motor(Pony Motor) .
A small direct-coupled induction motor, called the pony motor, may be used for
starting the synchronous motor unless the motor is required to start against full-load
torque. The induction motor frequently has two poles less than the synchronous motor
and so is capable of raising the speed of the latter to synchronous speed. Before
switching the ac supply to the synchronous motor, it may be synchronized with the
bus-bars. After normal operation is established, the pony motor is sometimes un-
coupled from the synchronous motor. This method is not very satisfactory and not
suited to industrial needs. Modern machines are usually of the self starting type and
arranged to start as inducting motors.
3. Damper winding.
The synchronous motor is made self starting by providing a special winding on the
rotor poles, known as damper winding or squirrel cage winding. AC supply given to
the stator produces a rotating magnetic field which causes the rotor to rotate,
therefore, in the beginning synchronous motor provided with damper winding starts as
a squirrel cage induction motor. The exciter moves along the rotor. When the motor
attains about 95%of synchronous speed, the rotor winding is connected to exciter
terminals and the rotor is magnetically locked by the rotating field of the stator and
the motor runs as a synchronous motor
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winding and no part is subjected to the high voltage induced in the entire winding.
4. Explain Operating Principle of Synchronous motor. (or)Why synchronous motor
is not self starting?(May 2012)
The fact that a synchronous motor has no starting torque can be easily explained.
(i) Consider a 3-phase synchronous motor having two rotor poles NR and SR.
Then the stator will also be wound for two poles NS and SS. The motor has
direct voltage applied to the rotor winding and a 3-phase voltage applied to the
stator winding. The stator winding produces a rotating field which revolves
round the stator at synchronous speed Ns (= 120 f/P). The direct (or zero
frequency) current sets up a two-pole field which is stationary so long as the
rotor is not turning. Thus, we have a situation in which there exists a pair of
revolving armature poles (i.e., NS - SS) and a pair of stationary rotor poles
(i.e., NR - SR).

(ii) Suppose at any instant, the stator poles are at positions A and B .It is clear that
poles NS and NR repel each other and so do the poles SS and SR. Therefore,
the rotor tends to move in the anticlockwise direction. After a period of half-

cycle (or ½ f = 1/100 second), the polarities of the stator poles are reversed but

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the polarities of the rotor poles remain the same as shown in Fig: 2.22. Now SS
and NR attract each other and so do NS and SR. Therefore, the rotor tends to
move in the clockwise direction. Since the stator poles change their polarities
rapidly, they tend to pull the rotor first in one direction and then after a period
of half-cycle in the other. Due to high inertia of the rotor, the motor fails to
start. Hence, a synchronous motor has no self-starting torque i.e., a
synchronous motor cannot start by itself.
5. Explain the operation of synchronous motor at Constant load and variable
excitation.(Nov 2012)
The change in field excitation neither affects the speed of the motor nor the
output of the motor but does affect power factor and consequently armature current
for constant supply voltage and constant input to the motor.
When the excitation is weak, the stator takes a magnetizing current, lagging
behind the supply voltage by 90°, from 3-Φac supply mains to strengthen the weak dc
field. The magnetizing component of current being a large part of the total input
current results in low lagging pf. With the increase in excitation to 100%, the
magnetizing current drawn from 3-Φ ac supply is reduced i.e. the magnetizing
component becomes a smaller part of the total input current and so the pf
improves. This causes reduction in armature current, I, drawn from 3-Φ ac supply
main. If the excitation is further increased such such that pf becomes unity, the stator
drawns only energy or active current, and the dc field circuit supplies all the current
necessary to magnetize the rotor field. For unity pf, the armature current drawn will
be minimum. On increasing the excitation further, the rotor field becomes stronger
(over – strong) and the motor drawns demagnetizing (or leading) current to make the
rotor field weaker. This makes the power factor leading but lesser than unity and
consequently the armature current is increased.
The effect of variation in field excitation on armature current and pf can also be
explained as below:
For 100% excitation, E=V; Armature current I Lags behind ER by a fixed angle
θ given as θ = tan-1 Xs/Re and lags behind v by an angle Φ Power Factor Angle, θ is
called the internal angle and δ is called the load or torque angle.

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For under-excitation E is lesser than V, ER is advanced clock-wise and so the

armature current I, θ being fixed. Thus power factor angle increases, power factor
decreases and armature current increases, the active component of armature current
being fixed for constant supply voltage and constant load.
For over-excitation E is more the V, ER vector is pulled counter clock-wise and so
the armature current I. It may be noted that now motor draws a leading current. It may
also happen that for certain value of excitation, the armature current I is in phase V,
the power factor unity and the armature current drawn is minimum in magnitude as
shown in fig. With the further increase in field current the power factor decreases and
armature current increase

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THREE PHASE INDUCTION MOTOR
1. How does the shaft torque differ from the torque developed in 3-phase
Induction motor?
The mechanical power developed Pd causes the rotor to rotate at a speed Nr due
to the torque Td developed in the rotor. The remaining power, after the mechanical
losses Wm are met with, available in the shaft as mechanical power output .The
mechanical power output Po, which is less than Pd is available in the shaft running at
a speed of Nr and with a shaft torque T. Therefore the shaft torque (T) is slightly less
than the torque developed Td,
2. Why are the slots on the cage rotor of induction motor usually skewed?
(Nov 2015, Nov 2016, Nov 2017)
Skewing primarily helps in removing crawling phenomenon by reducing/eliminating
slot harmonics ,as if rotor bars are skewed by such an angle where the rotor bar
terminations fall under two same poles(order of harmonic X no. of poles) created by
harmonic fluxes in stator and as a result production of same polarity emf takes place
in the termination and they effectively gets cancelled by the same analogy of
cancellations of 2nd harmonic emf in opposite coil sides in a general machine....So
any particular slot or tooth harmonics effect can be eliminated by proper skewing
angle theta=720/Pn mechanical .
3. Define slip of an induction motor?
(Nov 2014)
The slip speed expressed as the ratio of synchronous speed is defined as slip.
Percentage slip S=Ns-N/Ns*100
4. How do change in supply voltage and frequency affect the performance of 3
phase induction motor?
Decreases both pf and slip but increases torque. Low voltage does just the opposite.
Increase in frequency increases pf but decreases the torque. However percent slip
remains unchanged. Decreases in frequency decreases pf but increases torque leaving
percent slip unaffected as before.
5. What is the difference between squirrel cage and phase wound rotor?
(Nov 2015)
squirrel cage rotor:
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Simple construction. Rotor consist o copper bar and it is shorted. Slip rings are not
present. External resistance cannot be added.
phase wound rotor:
Construction is complicated. Rotor consist of three phase winding. Slip rings are
present . External resistance can be added.
6. What is range of slip when induction motor acts as a induction generator?
When the motor is spun like a generator, at some point the residual magnetism
gives rise to an AC current in the rotor. Then it starts generating. The speed difference
is due to "slip" which you can look up yourself. Slip just means that the rotating field
in the stator does not rotate at the same speed as the rotor
7. State a method by which starting torque of induction motor can be increased.
(May 2015)
By adding external resistance to the rotor circuit of slip ring induction motor the
starting torque of induction motor can be increased.
8. What is an induction generator?
(May 2012)
Induction motor is connected to constant voltage, constant frequency and is able to
run at subsynchronous speed. But if the rotor is driven by another machine ay above
synchronous speed,the induction motor runs as generator.
9. What is circle diagram of an I M?
When an I M operates on constant voltage and constant frequency source, the loci of
stator current phasor is found to fall on a circle. This circle diagram is used to predict
the performance of the machine at different loading conditions as well as mode of
operation.
10. State the condition of maximum torque developed by three phase induction
motor.
(May 2013)

This is the Condition for Maximum Torque.

11. How the direction of three phase induction motor can be reversed?
(May 2012,Nov 2016)
By interchanging any two phases of three phase, the direction of three phase induction
motor can be reversed
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Merits:
Two cages are present , so starting current will be reduced. Starting torque will be
increased. Excellent running performance.
Demerits:
External resistance cannot be inserted to rotor circuit. So starting torque cannot be
contolled.
PART B
1. Draw the torque versus slip characteristics curve and explain the relation
between torque and slip and deduce the condition for maximum torque.

(May 13, Nov 2016, May 2017)

The curve obtained by plotting Torque against slip from s=1 to s=0 is called as
Torque-Slip characteristics.
The behavior of Motor can be easily judged by sketching a curve by plotting
torque against slip of Induction Motor.
The torque equation is given by,

The supply voltage is constant, So E2 is also constant.

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In Low Slip Region, „ s ‟ is very small. Due to this is also so small as compared
to that can be neglected.

In Low Slip Region, Torque is directly proportional to slip. At N=Ns, s=0, as no

torque is generated N=Ns motor stops if it tries to achieve synchronous speed.,
Torque increases linearly in this region of Low Slip Region.
High Slip Region (Unstable Region)
In this region, slip is high (i.e) slip is approaching to 1.It is assumed that the term
is very small as compared to , So neglecting from the denominator.

So in High Slip Region Torque is inversely proportional to the slip.

When load increases, Load demand increases but speed decreases. As speed
decreases, slip increases. Torque decreases as , hence some load acts as extra

load due to reduction in torque produced. Hence further speed drops and motor comes
to stand still. The motor cannot continue to rotate at any point in this high Slip
Region.
Condition for Maximum Torque
The torque equation is given by

To find Maximum Torque

=0

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This is the Condition for Maximum Torque.

1. Explain the construction details and working principle of three phase
induction motor. (May 2013)
Construction
Three phase induction motor are extensively used for electric drives. Three phase
induction motor consist of two main parts.
*Stator
*Rotor
Stator
The stator is made up of stampings with alternate slot and tooth. Number of
stampings are stamped together to build the stator core. The slot core is fitted on
casted. The slot house of three phase winding is just like three phase
alternator. The three phase

Stator
winding is called stator winding. It is connected in star or delta.

Rotor
Types or rotor used in induction motor are

Squirrel cage rotor

Slip Ring or Wound rotor
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This is made up of a cylindrical laminated core with slots to carry the rotor
conductors. The rotor conductors are heavy bars of copper or aluminum, short
circuited at both ends by end rings. Hence this rotor is also called a short circuited
rotor. The entire rotor resistance is very small. External resistance cannot be
connected in the rotor circuit. Such motors are extremely rugged in construction.
Motors using such rotors are called squirrel cage induction motors. The majority of
induction motors are cage rotors.

Squirrel Cage rotor

Slip Ring or Wound rotor
In this type, rotor windings are similar to the stator winding. The rotor winding may
be star or delta connected, distributed windings, wound for as many number of poles
as the stator. The three phases are brought out and connected to slip rings mounted on
the rotor shaft. Variable external resistance can be connected in the rotor circuit, with
the help of brushes and slip ring arrangements .By varying the external resistance in

Slip Ring Rotor

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the rotor circuit, the motor speed and torque can be controlled. This motor is called
slip ring induction motor or wound rotor induction motor.
Principle of operation of Three phase induction motor
Three phase supply is given to stator winding .Due to this current flows in stator
winding.This current is called stator current. It produces a rotating magnetic field
between stator and rotor.The magnetic field rotates at

Where Synchronous speed, f=supply frequency, P=Number of poles.

As a result of rotating magnetic field cuts the rotor conductor, an emf is induced in
the rotor. If the rotor winding is short circuited then induced emf produces current.
This current produces a rotor field.
The interaction between both fields produces Torque. Then the rotor rotates in
same direction as rotating magnetic field. When the rotor is stand still, frequency
of rotor emf is equal to supply frequency.
As rotor speed pick up, the frequency of rotor emf will decreases. The tries to
catch the rotating magnetic field. But it cannot catch the rotating magnetic field.
Therefore it rotates below synchronous speed. This machine is called
asynchronous machine.
The difference between synchronous speed and rotor speed is called as Slip
speed.
Slip= (Ns-N)/ Ns
2. Derive the equation for Torque developed by induction motor and deduce the
condition for maximum torque. (May2012)
Torque in Induction Motor depends on,
R.M.F Which react with motor and produce emf in rotor
(E2) The magnitude of rotor current during running
condition. (I2r) Power factor of rotor during running
condition. ( Cos Ф2r )
T α E2 I2rCos Ф2r -------------------(1)
We know that,

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Note: R2r=R2 ;Z2r=Z2=

Sub in (1) We get,

Remove the proportionality by k, and Sub the value of Z2 2

K=(90/πNs )

To find the starting torque,

T= Tst and s=1

Condition for Maximum Torque

The torque equation is given by

To find Maximum Torque

=0

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This is the Condition for Maximum Torque.

3. Explain the operation of Double Cage Induction motor.(May 2013,Nov 2016)

Double Cage Induction motor:
In squirrel care induction motor, the resistance cannot be varied, while this
motor has low resistance, low starting torque and high starting current.
The disadvantages of squirrel care induction motor is overcome by double cage
induction motor. The double cage induction motor will provide good starting

performance without affecting its running performance.

Outer Care/Upper Care:

The Upper care is designed to have high resistance and low reactance
Made up of brass aluminium, bronze etc.
Smaller cross-sectional area, when compared to lower care.
Lower care/Inner canner:
Lower care is designed to have low resistance and high reactance.
Made up of copper
Larger cross sectional area when compared to upper cage
Operation
Reactance(x) depends on frequency. At the time of starting, the rotor frequency is
same as that of stator frequency
f=fr
The division of rotor current is inversely proportional to the impedance.
I α1/Z
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At the time of starting the leakage reactance of lower care is high, so that the
leakage impedance of the lower care is high, so that the most of the current flows
through upper care having low impedance.
In upper care there is high resistance, so that there will be low starting
current, with improved power factor and high starting torque.
Running:
When rotor speed up, the rotor frequency decreases which decrease the leakage
reactance of lower care.
At normal operating speed, the reactance difference is negligible small. So that it
can be neglected. Now the division of rotor current depends on the resistence. So that
most of the current will flow through lower care which gives excellent operating

characteristics under running condition.

Advantages:
*High starting torque
*Low I2R loss under running condition & hence high efficiency.
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4. Explain the operation of Induction Generator. (May 2013, Nov 2016)
Induction Generator

The Induction Machine can acts as a generator, when the slip of the induction
machine is negative, at this stage the machine is said to be as induction generator.

As Motor
When the slip lies in the region 0 and 1 (i.e.) 0<s<1, the machine runs as
motor.
The rotation of rotor is in the direction of rotating field which is developed by
stator current.
In this region it takes electrical power from supply & supplies mechanical
power
When the slip is greater than 1, the machines working is braking mode, the
motor rotates in opposite direction to that of rotating field.
Normally 2 stator terminals are interchanged which change the phase
sequence, which in turns reverse the direction of rotating of magnetic field.
The motor comes to quick stop under the influence of counter torque, which
produce braking action. This method by which the motor comes to rest is
known as plugging.
As Generator
When the slip is less than Zero, slip is negative, the rotor is running at a speed
above the synchronous speed.

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When it runs as generator, it takes mechanical energy and supplies mechanical
energy from the stator.
As the speed of induction generator is not in synchronous with line frequency
is called as asynchronous generator.
The stator of induction generator must be connected to voltage source to
produce the necessary rotating magnetic field revolving at synchronous speed.
When the rotor is rotated above the synchronous speed, the stator is
disconnected from the supply and generating action will take place.
When rotor of induction motor is driven above synchronous speed, the rotor
conductor cuts the flux and rotor current also reversed
Due to transformer action current are produced in the stator and induction
motor acts as generator.
Difference between Induction generator and synchronous generator.
Induction generator has no direct current excitation.
No Synchronizing required.
Frequency of the magnetizing current fixes the frequency of alternating current
produced by Induction generator.

5. Draw the circle diagram for induction motor 14.92Kw,400V,6 Pole with no
load and blocked rotor test are given below.
No load Test: 40V, 11 A , p.f=0.2
Blocked rotor Test: 100V, 25 A,
p.f=0.4
Rotor copper loss at stand still is equal and Find the line current, slip, power
factor and efficiency.(Nov 2015)
Solution:
Given data:
Kw =14.92Kw, VL=400V
Io=11 A P=6
Cos Фo=0.2 Фo=cos-1(0.2) Фo=78.46
Cos Фsc=0.2 Фsc =cos-1(0.4) Фsc =66.42
ISN=ISC(VL/V
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WSC= VSC ISC Cos Фsc

= 100*25*0.4
=1732.05W
WSN=WSC(ISN/ISC)2
=1732.05(100/25) 2
=2771.28
Power scale = WSN / (length of AD)
=2771.28/8
=3464.1
Full load output= (Motor output)/ (Power scale)
=14.92Kw/3464.1
=4.307
Efficiency= PQ/PT
=4.2/5.3
=79.24%
Slip=QR/PR
=0.3/4.5
=0.066%
Cos Ф =Cos(33)=0.838
Line Curent=OP*Current Scale
=6.2*5
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STARTING AND SPEED CONTROL OF THREE PHASE INDUCTION
MOTOR
PART A
1. What are the types of starters?
(May 2014, Nov 2016)
Stator rheostat, Autotransformer Star to Delta starter and rotor resistance starter.
2. List out the methods of speed control of cage type 3-phase induction motor?
(Nov 2012)
a) By changing supply frequency
b) By changing the number of poles
c) By operating two motors in cascade
3. Mention different types of speed control of slip ring induction motor?
(May 2013)
e) By changing supply frequency
f) By changing the number of stator poles g) By rotor rheostat control
h) By operating two motors in cascade
4. What is plugging?
(May 2014)
Plugging is a method of braking used in induction motors. Plugging involves
interchanging the supply to two of the stator phase windings. This method is used in
applications which require immediate stop applications. When the phase supply is
reversed, torque is produced in the opposite direction. This leads to braking of the
electric motor.
5.State the effect of rotor resistance on starting torque?
Starting torque increases with increase in value of rotor resistance.
6.How can varying supply frequency and control speed?
Ns = 120f /P
From the equation it is clear that by varying frequency speed can be varied it is vary
rarely.
7.How is speed control achieved by changing the number of stator poles?

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or more independent stator
windings in the same slot. Each winding gives different number of poles and different
speeds. At a time only one winding is used and other is closed.
8. How super synchronous speed is achieved in 3-phase induction motor?
(Nov 2014)
While controlling the speed of induction motor, by injecting a slip frequency emf
inphase addition with emf induced in the rotor circuit.
9. What are the methods of speed control preferred for large motors?
(Nov 2015)
Kramer system
Scherbius system
10. What is an induction regulator?
An induction regulator is used to obtain the constant voltage at the feeder end.
Varying the range between the magnetic axes of the primary and secondary windings
controls the voltage; it
11.What type of protection is provided in starter of three phase induction
motor?
(Nov 2014)
1) Reduce heavy starting currents and prevent motor from overheating.
2) Provide overload and no-voltage protection.
12. What is breakdown torque?
From the torque verses slip charactertics, we can infer that as the torque increases, slip
increases upto a maximum torque developed is called a breakdown torque.
13. What is the function of rotary converter? Where it is used?
Rotary converter converts low slip ac power. It is used in Kramer system, which is for
the speed control of three-phase induction motor.
14. What is slip power recovery scheme?
(Nov 2013)
Slip power can be returned to supply source and can be used to supply an additional
motor which is mechanically coupled to main motor. This type of drive is known as
slip power recovery scheme

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1. Explain in detail about the auto transformer starter in induction motor.
(Nov 13, Nov 2016)
The auto- transformer is used to reduce the phase voltage to the fraction x of
normal value. The advantage of the method lies in the fact that the voltage is reduced
by transformation, not by dropping the excess in impedance, so that the line current
and power input are reduced in comparison with stator resistance starting.
Neglecting magnetizing current and losses in the auto-transformer, the current
on the output side is Is in the fraction of the turns, and on the input side will
consequently be xIs = x2Ix in all the turns of each phase. Thus for a starting torque
of x2 of that obtainable by direct switching, only x2 of the short-circuit current is
taken from the line. Alternatively, for the same line current, the starting torque with
the auto-transformer is 1/x times as great as that obtainable with the stator impedance
startor.

Auto Transformer Starter

The system of connections shown provides voltage steps during starting, the auto-
transformer being cut completely out of service after the start has been completed.
Since it is only in use for short periods, the current density in the windings may be
increased considerably above that normal for power transformers. At the same time,
since the starting torque depends on the square of the current, the impedance of the
transformer should be kept small. The auto-connection is here of particular advantage.
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When the switch “s” is put on START position, a reduced voltage is applied
across then motor terminals. When the motor picks up speed,say to 80 % of its normal
speed the switch is put to “RUN” position. Then the auto transformer is cut out of the
circuit and full rated voltage get5s applied across the motor terminals.
The circuit diagram in the above Fig, for “manual auto transformer starter”. This can
be made push –button operated automatically controlled starter so that the contacts
switch over from start to run position as the motor speed picks up of 80% of its speed.
Over load protection relay is incorporated to safe the motor while over current flow.
The switch “S” is air break type for small motors. More than one tapping to enable the
user to select suitable starting voltage depending upon the conditions.
2.Expalin in detail about the Star Delta Starter in induction motor starting
control. (May 2013,Nov 2016)
Most induction motors are started directly on line, but when very large motors are
started that way, they cause a disturbance of voltage on the supply lines due to large
starting current surges. To limit the starting current surge, large induction motors are
started at reduced voltage and then have full supply voltage reconnected when they
run up to near rotated speed. Two methods are used for reduction of starting voltage
are star delta starting and auto transformer stating.
This is the reduced voltage starting method. Voltage reduction during star-delta
starting is achieved by physically reconfiguring the motor windings as illustrated in
the figure below. During starting the motor windings are connected in star
configuration and this reduces the voltage across each winding 3. This also reduces
the torque by a factor of three. After a period of time the winding are reconfigured as
delta and the motor runs normally.
Star/Delta starters are probably the most common reduced voltage starters.
They are used in an attempt to reduce the start current applied to the motor
during start as a means of reducing the disturbances and interference on the
electrical supply.
Traditionally in many supply regions, there has been a requirement to fit a
reduced voltage starter on all motors greater than 5HP (4KW). The Star/Delta

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(or Wye/Delta) starter is one of the lowest cost electromechanical reduced
voltage starters that can be applied.
The Star/Delta starter is manufactured from three contactors, a timer and a
thermal overload. The contactors are smaller than the single contactor used in a
Direct on Line starter as they are controlling winding currents only. The
currents through the winding are 1/root 3 (58%) of the current in the line.

Star –Delta Starter

There are two contactors that are close during run, often referred to as the main
contractor and the delta contactor. These are AC3 rated at 58% of the current
rating of the motor. The third contactor is the star contactor and that only
carries star current while the motor is connected in star. The current in star is
one third of the current in delta, so this contactor can be AC3 rated at one third
(33%) of the motor rating.
Advantages of Star-Delta starter:
The operation of the star-delta method is simple and rugged
It is relatively cheap compared to other reduced voltage methods.
Good Torque/Current Performance.

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It draws 2 times starting current of the full load ampere of the motor connected
Disadvantages of Star-Delta starter:
Low Starting Torque (Torque = (Square of Voltage) is also reduce).
Break In Supply – Possible Transients
Six Terminal Motor Required (Delta Connected).
It requires 2 set of cables from starter to motor.
It provides only 33% starting torque and if the load connected to the subject
motor requires higher starting torque at the time of starting than very heavy
transients and stresses are produced while changing from star to delta
connections, and because of these transients and stresses many electrical and
mechanical break-down occurs.
3.Describe the DOL starter operation]in of induction motor with neat sketch
(Nov 2015)
The simplest form of motor starter for the induction motor is the Direct On
Line starter. The Direct On Line Motor Starter (DOL) consist a MCCB or Circuit
Breaker, Contactor and an overload relay for protection. Electromagnetic contactor
which can be opened by the thermal overload relay under fault conditions.
Typically, the contactor will be controlled by separate start and stop buttons, and an
auxiliary contact on the contactor is used, across the start button, as a hold in contact.
the contactor is electrically latched closed while the motor is operating.
Principle of Direct On Line Starter (DOL)
To start, the contactor is closed, applying full line voltage to the motor windings. The
motor will draw a very high inrush current for a very short time, the magnetic field in
the iron, and then the current will be limited to the Locked Rotor Current of the
motor. The motor will develop Locked Rotor Torque and begin to accelerate towards
full speed.
As the motor accelerates, the current will begin to drop, but will not drop significantly
until the motor is at a high speed, typically about 85% of synchronous speed. The
actual starting current curve is a function of the motor design, and the terminal
voltage, and is totally independent of the motor load.

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DOL – Starter

DOL Starter

Magnetic contactors are electromagnetically operated switches that provide a safe and
convenient means for connecting and interrupting branch circuits.Magnetic motor
controllers use electromagnetic energy for closing switches. The electromagnet
consists of a coil of wire placed on an iron core. When a current flow through the coil,
the iron of the magnet becomes magnetized, attracting an iron bar called the armature.
An interruption of the current flow through the coil of wire causes the armature to
drop out due to the presence of an air gap in the magnetic circuit.
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Line-voltage magnetic motor starters are electromechanical devices that provide a
safe, convenient, and economical means of starting and stopping motors, and have the
advantage of being controlled remotely. The great bulk of motor controllers sold are
of this type.

Contactors are mainly used to control machinery which uses electric motors. It
consists of a coil which connects to a voltage source. Very often for Single phase
Motors, 230V coils are used and for three phase motors, 415V coils are used. The
contactor has three main NO contacts and lesser power rated contacts named as
Auxiliary Contacts [NO and NC] used for the control circuit. A contact is conducting
metal parts which completes or interrupt an electrical circuit.
NO-normally open
NC-normally
closed
The main heart of DOL starter is Relay Coil. Normally it gets one phase constant
from incoming supply Voltage (A1).when Coil gets second Phase relay coil energizes
and Magnet of Contactor produce electromagnetic field and due to this Plunger of
Contactor will move and Main Contactor of starter will closed and Auxiliary will
change its position NO become NC and NC become (shown Red Line in Diagram) .
Pushing Start Button
When We Push the start Button Relay Coil will get second phase from Supply
Phase-Main contactor(5)-Auxiliary Contact(53)-Start button-Stop button-96-
95-To Relay Coil (A2).Now Coil energizes and Magnetic field produce by
Magnet and Plunger of Contactor move. Main Contactor closes and Motor gets
supply at the same time Auxiliary contact become (53-54) from NO to NC .
Release Start Button
Relay coil gets supply even though we release Start button. When We release
Start Push Button Relay Coil gets Supply phase from Main contactor (5)-
Auxiliary contactor (53) – Auxiliary contactor (54)-Stop Button-96-95-Relay
coil (shown Red / Blue Lines in Diagram).
In Overload Condition of Motor will be stopped by intermission of Control
circuit at Point 96-95.
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When we push Stop Button Control circuit of Starter will be break at stop
button and Supply of Relay coil is broken, Plunger moves and close contact of
Main Contactor becomes Open, Supply of Motor is disconnected.

Over Load Relay (Overload protection)

Overload protection for an electric motor is necessary to prevent burnout and to

ensure maximum operating life.
Advantages of DOL Starter
1. Most Economical and Cheapest Starter
2. Simple to establish, operate and maintain
3. Simple Control Circuitry
4. Easy to understand and trouble‐shoot.
5. It provides 100% torque at the time of starting.
6. Only one set of cable is required from starter to motor.
7. Motor is connected in delta at motor terminals.
Disadvantages of DOL Starter
1. It does not reduce the starting current of the motor.
2. High Starting Current: Very High Starting Current (Typically 6 to 8 times
the FLC of the motor).
3. Mechanically Harsh: Thermal Stress on the motor, thereby reducing its life.
4. Voltage Dip: There is a big voltage dip in the electrical installation because of
high in-rush current affecting other customers connected to the same lines and
therefore not suitable for higher size squirrel cage motors
5. High starting Torque: Unnecessary high starting torque, even when not
required by the load, thereby increased mechanical stress on the mechanical
systems such as rotor shaft, bearings, gearbox, coupling, chain drive,
connected equipments, etc. leading to premature failure and plant downtimes.
4.Discuss about the Slip power recovery scheme to control the speed of three
phase slip ring induction motor.(May 2013)(Nov 2016)( May 2017)
This system is mainly used for Induction motor speed control. The speed
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control in induction motor has poor efficiency due to wasting of slip power in the
rotor circuit. By using recovery schemes the induction motor speed is controlled to
avoid slip power loss.
The slip power is classified into two types
1. Scherbius system
2. Kramer system
1. Static scherbius drive system:

This system provides feedback path i.e. the wastage of slip

power is again fed to AC mains supply. The static scherbius system is of two types
i) Conventional Scherbius system
ii) Static Scherbius system
i) Conventional scherbius system:
In this system the recovery scheme is done by feedback path.
The output of three phase Induction motor is connected to the DC motor by
coupling them the mechanical power input of DC motor is converted into electrical
power and fed to Induction generator and again back to mains.

Conventional Scherbius System

i) Static Scherbius drive system:

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The phenomenon of this system is same as conventional type

but the only difference is this system provides with diode bridge rectifier along
with thyristor bridge inverter. This is also known as Sub-synchronous cascade
drive.

When Induction motor is operating at slip frequency the

rotor slip power is rectified by the diode rectifier. The output of rectifier is fed to
inverter three phase bridge again the output is fed back to supply lines with the
help of transformer.
Natural commutation proves involves across slip rings bus-bars. The induced emf
frequency is made equal to rotor emf frequency by rectification of slip ring voltage
to obtain speed control at injected voltage
.In this circuit if commutation overlap is negligible the output voltage of
uncontrolled three phase bridge rectifier is obtained as
Output power cascading: The cascaded set with excessive excitation of auxiliary
DC machine will run at high speed with low torque. The speed of main motor in this
scheme is controlled by field regulation of auxiliary DC machine. This is called
“Constant output power cascading”.
2. Static Kramer drive:
In this method the rotatory slip power is coverted into DC by a diode
bridge. The DC power is fed to the DC motor which is mechanically coupled with
the Induction motor. The speed control is done by varying the field current If.

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From the characteristics you can easily observe the voltage and field current
differences. The steady state operation is possible at Vd1 = Vd2For large speed
applications the diode bridge is replaced by using thyristor bridge, the speed can be

Static Kramer System

controlled by varying the firing angle. Upto standstill condition the speed can be
controlled.

5.Discuss in detail the cascaded connection to control the speed of three phase
motors with suitable diagram. (May 2013)
In this method of speed control of three phase induction motor, the two three phase
induction motor are connected on common shaft and hence called cascaded motor.
One motor is the called the main motor and another motor is called the auxiliary
motor. The three phase supply is given to the stator of the main motor while the
auxiliary motor is derived at a slip frequency from the slip ring of main motor.

Cascaded Connection

Let NS1 be the synchronous speed of main motor.

NS2 be the synchronous speed of auxiliary motor.
P1 be the number of poles of the main motor.
P2 be the number of poles of the auxiliary motor.

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F1 is the frequency of rotor induced emf of main motor.
N is the speed of set and it remains same for both the main and auxiliary motor as
both the motors are mounted on common shaft.
S1 is the slip of main motor.

The auxiliary motor is supplied with same frequency as the main motor i.e

Now put the value of

Now at no load , the speed of auxiliary rotor is almost same as its synchronous speed
N = NS2

Now rearrange the above equation and find out the value of N, we get,

This cascaded set of two motors will now run at new speed having number of poles
(P1 + P2). In the above method the torque produced by the main and auxiliary motor
will act in same direction, resulting in number of poles (P1 + P2). Such type of
cascading is called cumulative cascading. There is one more type of cascading in
which the torque produced by the main motor is in opposite direction to that of
auxiliary motor. Such type of cascading is called differential cascading; resulting in
speed corresponds to number of poles (P1 - P2). In this method of speed control of
three phase induction motor, four different speeds can be obtained
1. When only main induction motor work, having speed corresponds to NS1 =
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2. When only auxiliary induction motor work, having speed corresponds to NS2
= 120 F / P2.
3. When cumulative cascading is done, then the complete set runs at a speed of N
= 120F / (P1 + P2).
4. When differential cascading is done, then the complete set runs at a speed of N
= 120F / (P1 - P2).
5. Explain in detail about the various braking methods applicable to the
induction motor with neat sketch.
Whenever controlling of motors is done, braking is the most important term, so as
with induction motors. Induction motor braking can be done by different
methods, which are-
1. Regenerative braking of induction motor
2. Plugging Braking of induction motor
3. Dynamic braking of induction motoris further categorized as
Regenerative Braking of Induction Motor
power (input) of an induction motor is given as. Pin = 3

Here, φs the phase angle between stator phase voltage V and the stator
phase current Is. Now, for motoring operation φs < 90° and for braking operation
φs > 90°. When the speed of the motor is more than the synchronous speed,
relative speed between the motor conductors and air gap rotating field reverses, as
a result the phase angle because greater than 90° and the power flow reverse and
thus regenerative braking takes place. The nature of the speed torque curves are
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fixed then the regenerative
braking of induction motor can only take place if the speed of the motor is
greater than synchronous speed, but with a variable frequency source regenerative
braking of induction motor can occur for speeds lower than synchronous speed.
The main advantage of this kind of braking can be said that the generated
power is use fully employed and the main
disadvantage of this type of braking is that for fixed frequency sources, braking
cannot happen below synchronous speeds.
Plugging Braking of Induction Motor
Plugging induction motor braking is done by reversing the phase sequence of the
motor. Plugging braking of induction motor is done by interchanging connections
of any two phases of stator with respect of supply terminals. And with that the
operation of motoring shifts to plugging braking.
when the motor is needed to be stopped, it should be disconnected from the supply at
near zero speed. The motor is connected to rotate in the reverse direction and the
torque is not zero at zero or any other speed, and as a result the motor first decelerates
to zero and then smoothly accelerates in the opposite direction.
Dynamic Braking of Induction Motor
There are four type of dynamic braking of induction motor or rheostatic braking ,
we will discuss about then. AC Dynamic Braking- This type of induction motor
braking is obtained when the motor is made to run on a single phase supply by
disconnecting any one of the three phase from the source, and it is either left open or
it is connected with another phase. When the disconnected phase is left open, it is
called two lead connection and when the disconnected phase is connected to another
machine phase it is known as three load connection. The braking operation can be
understood easily. When the motor is running on 1-phase supply, the motor is fed by
positive and negative sequence, net torque produced by the machine at that point of
time is sum of torques due to positive and negative sequence voltage. At high
resistance the net torque is found to be negative and braking occurs. From the figure
below the two and three load connections can be understood.
Two Loads DC Dynamic Braking Operation Now coming to the method of operation,
the moment when AC supply is disconnected and DC supply is introduced across the
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terminals of the induction motor, there is a stationery magnetic field generated due to
the DC current flow and as the rotor of the motor rotates in that field, there is a field
induces in the rotor winding, and as a result the machine works as a generator and the
generated energy dissipates in the rotor circuit resistance and dynamic braking of
induction motor occurs.
Zero Sequence Braking In this type of braking all the three stator phases are
connected in series and single phase AC or DC is connected across them (as shown in
the figure).

This type of connection is called zero-sequence connection, because current in all the
stator windings are co-phasal. When the connected supply is AC, resultant field is
stationery in space and pulsates at the frequency of supply, when the supply is DC,
resultant field is stationery and is of constant magnitude. The main advantage of this
induction motor braking is that all the stator phases are uniformly loaded. It does not
require large rotor resistance like AC dynamic braking, it does not require large rotor
resistance.

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SINGLE PHASE INDUCTION MOTOR AND SPECIAL MACHINES
PART A
1. Why single phase induction motor is not self starting?(May 2017)
According to the alternating flux can be resolved into two fluxes one rotating in
forward direction and other in backward direction. Both of them produce their own
flux; induce their own emf and torque. These two torques at start are in initially are
same value and in opposite direction and hence net torque is zero. So, single phase
induction motor is not self starting.
2. List out applications of single phase induction motor?
The single phase induction motor is used in fans, blowers, toys, record players,
hair dryers.
3.List out the Names of the starting methods of single phase induction motor?
Depending upon the method of starting,
1. By splitting the stator winding into two so that revolving flux is produced by
both these windings.
2. By connecting capacitor in the starting winding and /or in the running
winding.
3. By using shaded poles in stators
4. State the function of centrifugal switch in single phase induction motor?
(May 2012)
The starting winding in single phase induction motor is connected during starting
time only. It should not be connected with single phase induction motor at all times. In
order to dis connect the starting winding from supply after motor reaches 70% of
synchronous speed, the centrifugal switch is used.
5.What type of single phase induction motor would you use for (i) Ceiling fan (ii)
Wet grinder?
(May 2014)
For ceiling fan capacitor start and run induction motor is used because capacitor
has to be there in ceiling fan for entire running period for better speed
For wet grinder split phase motor is used.
6.What is the function of capacitor in single phase induction motor?
(May 2012)
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1. It improves the angle between two fluxes that cause revolving flux
2. It Improves power factor
7. What is the use of shading coil in shaded pole induction motor?
(May 2015)
The shading coil produces a flux in shaded pole induction motor in such a way
that it opposes the main field flux. So, the net flux keeps its position changing .It
produces rotating magnetic flux.
8. Define Double field revolving theory.
(Nov 2013, May 2017)
The Double field revolving theory makes use of principle that, pulsating field
produced in a single phase motor can be resolved into 2 components of its amplitude
and rotating in opposite direction with synchronous speed
9. What are the disadvantages of backward torque in single phase induction motor?
1. The backward torque produces a braking effect.
2. The motor is not self starting
3. It gives a pulsating torque
10. What is the procedure to reverse the direction of rotation of split phase motor?
[Nov 2015]
The terminals of any two phases of split phase motor are reversed and hence the
direction of rotation reverses.
11. Why hysteresis motor is free from magnetic and mechanical vibrations?
The magnetic material of the rotor has high retentively in hysteresis motor .Also
it is smoothing cylindrical in nature. So, it is free from magnetic vibrations.
The rotation is not based on relative speed between stator and rotor flux and
hence magnetic locking is present between stator and rotor. So, it is free from
mechanical vibrations.
12. What is single phasing?
(Nov2012)

For proper working of any 3 phase induction motor it must be connected to a 3

phase alternating current (ac) power supply of rated voltage and load. Once these
three phase motors are started they will continue to run even if one of the three phase
supply lines gets disconnected. The loss of current through one of these phase supply
is described as single phasing.
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13. Define term of step angle in stepper motor. www.rejinpaul.com[May 2016]

step angle is defined as the angle through which the stepper motor shaft rotates for
each command pulse
step angle β=360/(mNr)
m= number of stator phases
[Nov 2015]
14. List application of linear induction motors.

The linear induction motor are used in (i) Machine tool industry
(ii) Positioning robots (iii) magnetically levitated trains
15. State the application of shaded pole induction motor. (May 2017)
16. (i) Fans (ii) Blowers (iii) Turn tables (iv)Hair driers

17. What are applications of universal motors?

They are used in:
1. Signaling devices
2. Automatic regulators
3. Clocks
4. Timing devices.

PART B
1.Explain the Construction and working of the Single Phase Induction
Motor.(May2015)
Single phase induction motor is an AC motor were electrical energy is
converted to mechanical energy to perform some physical task. This induction motor
requires only one power phase for their proper operation. They are commonly used in
low power applications, in domestic and industrial use. Simple construction, cheap
cost, better reliability, eases to repair and better maintenance are some of its mark able
advantages.
Construction The main components of the Single Phase induction motor are stator
and rotor. Stator is known to be the stationary part. Usually, the single phase
alternating supply is given to the stator winding. Rotor is the rotating part of the
motor. Rotor is connected to the mechanical load with the help of a shaft. A squirrel
cage rotor is used here. It has a laminated iron core with many slots. Rotor slots are
closed or semi-closed type.

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The stator winding in the 1Ø induction motor has two parts: Main Winding and
Auxiliary Winding. Usually, the Auxiliary winding is perpendicular to the main
winding. In 1Ø induction motor the winding with more turns is known as main
winding. While the other wire is called as auxiliary winding.
Principle of Operation
Single phase AC supply is given to the stator winding. Due to this a magnetic
field is produced which pulsates in sinusoidal manner. After sometime the field

Construction of a single phase induction motor

polarity reverses and the alternating flux cannot provide the required rotation to the
motor. But if the motor is moved by external means, the motor will rotate with finite
speed.
2. Explain Double Field Revolving Theory (or) Why the Single Phase induction
motor is not self-starting? (May 2013, Nov 2016, Nov 2017)
Let Øm be the pulsating field in the motor which has two components with a
magnitude of Øm/2. Both rotate at the speed ω rad/sec and in opposite direction. This
is shown in the figure below. Alternating flux produced by the stator is represented by
Ø1 and Ø2. Each of the fluxes is equal to half the maximum value of alternating flux
and they rotate at synchronous speed in opposite directions.

The flux Ø1 will result in the torque T1 in the anticlockwise direction and flux
Ø2 will produce a torque T2 in the clockwise direction. When the rotor is in rest
condition, torques T1 and T2 are equal and opposite and the net torque developed will

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be zero. Therefore, the single – phase induction motor is not self – starting. This fact
is illustrated in the figure below.

3. What are the different Types of Single Phase Induction Motor (starting
methods of single phase IM.(May 2013)
Many methods are there to start the single phase induction motor. Based upon
it, there are 5 different types.
Split Phase Induction Motor
Also known as resistance starts motor. The main winding and the auxiliary
winding are displaced by 90 degree. Centrifugal switch is used here. Some of its
characteristics include: Power rating from 60W – 250W, constant speed and high
starting current. Due to the low cost of the motor it is very popular in the market.
Domestic applications make use of this motor effectively. Due its low starting torque,
it cannot drive more than 1kW.
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Split Phase Induction Motor

Capacitor Start Motor

The auxiliary winding has more turns. An electrolytic capacitor is placed in
serially with the auxiliary winding. A centrifugal switch is also connected and the two
windings are placed 90 degree. Some of its characteristics are cost is high, power
rating from 120 W – 7 kW etc. Capacitor start motor are commonly used in those
applications were high starting torque is required.

Capacitor-start and capacitor–run motor

Cage rotor and the stator windings are the two main parts of the motor. The stator
windings are placed 90 degree. This uses two capacitors in parallel. Here also a

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centrifugal switch is used. Starting large loads, simple operation, better efficiency are
some of its characteristics. Domestic and industrial applications make use of this
motor effectively.

Permanent split capacitor (PSC) type motor (capacitor run type)

Cage rotor and stator winding are the two parts of the motor. This has only one
capacitor in series with the auxiliary winding. Here the capacitor works in running
and starting conditions. No centrifugal switch is used here. Some characteristics of
this motor are good efficiency, low start current, no centrifugal switch, large torque,
use of simple capacitors etc. Fans, blowers etc. makes use of this motor widely.

Shaded pole motor (Nov 2016)

Cage rotor and stator are the main parts of this motor. Here the stator consists of
salient poles with an exciting coil. Each pole is wrapped by a shading coil. The poles
are called as shaded pole. Simple construction, no centrifugal switch, power rating of
about 30W are some of its characteristics. Low power applications make use of this

motor widely.

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4. Explain in detail about the A.C. series motor (May 2013,Nov 2016, May 2017)
The series motor due to its desirable speed-torque characteristics is almost
exclusively used in railway service. While the D.C. motor is entirely satisfactory for
this class of work service and is generally used on street railway cars and trolley
coaches, the fact that it is more convenient and more economical to transmit power
and to transform voltages in A.C. systems than with direct currents has lead to the
development of the A.C. series motor for use on some of the important steam-road
electrifications.

Working principle.
The working principle of an A.C. series motor is the same as that of the D.C.
series motor. The armature and field are wound and interconnected in the same
manner as the D.C. series motor.
When an alternating e.m.f. is applied to the terminals, since field and armature
windings are connected in series, the field flux and armature current reverse
simultaneously every half cycle, but the direction of the torque remains unchanged.
The torque is pulsating, but its average value is equal to that which a D.C. motor will
develop if it had the same r.m.s. value of flux and current.
. If the field and armature core are run at low saturation, .the air-gap flux is
approximately proportional to the current and the torque is approximately
proportional to current squared.
Although it is theoretically possible to operate a D.C. series motor from an A.C.
circuit, the following structural changes must be made in the motor to make it a
practical and reasonable efficient machine:

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materials with low iron-loss
co-efficient should be used as in transformers.
The field circuit must be designed for a much lower reactance than the
corresponding D.C. motor field in order to reduce the reactance voltage drop of
the field to a minimum and to improve the power factor of the motor.
A distributed compensating winding is required to reduce the reactance of the
armature winding by reducing the leakage flux and to neutralize the cross-
magnetizing effect of the armature ampere turns.
The compensating winding may be connected in series with the series-field and
armature windings, or it may be short-circuited upon itself and receive its excitation
voltage by transformer action, since it is inductively coupled with the armature cross-
field .
In the first case, the motor is said to be conductively compensated, while in the
second it is inductively compensated. Conductive compensation IS required on
motors which are intended for operation in D.C. as well as A. C. circuits.
5. Expalin the working principle of Stepper Motor. (May2015)
A stepper Motor is basically a synchronous Motor. In stepper motor there is no
brushes. This motor does not rotate continuously; instead it rotates in form of pluses
or in discrete steps. It is called stepper motor. There are different types of motors
available on the basis of steps per rotation, for example- 12 steps per rotation, 24 steps
per rotation etc. We can control or operate Stepper motor with the feedback or
without any feedback.
Working Principle of Stepper Motor:
The principle of Working of stepper motor is Electro-Magnetism. It constructs
of a rotor that is of permanent magnet and a stator that is of electromagnets The
following figure shows the construction of a practical stepper motor.
when supply is given to stator's winding. There will be a magnetic field
developed in the stator. Now rotor of motor that is made up of permanent magnet, will
try to move with the revolving magnetic field of stator.

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This is the basic principle of working of stepper motor. Now we are going to
discuss its types. In this note you will find the real method of working of specific type
of servo motor.

Types of Stepper Motor:

The Stepper Motor is of following types:

Permanent Magnet
Variable Reluctance.
Hybrid Stepper Motor
Permanent Magnet Type Stepper Motor:
The permanent magnet type stepper motor has a stator, that is of
electromagnets and a rotor that is of Permanent Magnet, therefore this motor is called
permanent magnet type stepper motor.
Working:
When supply is gives to the stator, the winding of stator is energized and hence
produces magnetic field. As described above, the rotor is made up of permanent
magnet, thats why it tends to follow the revolving field. Thus an stepper motor works.
The speed or torque of a permanent magnet type motor is changed by the
number of poles used in stator, If we use a large number of poles in stator then the
speed of motor will increase and if we use a less number of poles then the speed will
decrease.

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In Variable reluctance stepper motor, we uses a non magnetic iron core rotor,
which has winding turned on its surface. The stator is same as used in the Permanent
Type Stepper Motor.
Working:
When we apply supply to the stator, a magnetic field is induced in the stator
winding which causes an e.m.f. induction in the rotor's winding, thus a magnetic field
is also set up in the rotor which tends to follow the magnetic field of stator.
The speed control method is almost same as in the permanent magnet type
motor. In this motor we can increase the speed by increasing the number of poles of
stator as well as by increasing the number of teeth of rotor and vice versa.

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