Definition: A current transformer is a device that is used for the transformation of current from a higher value into a proportionate current to a lower value. It transforms the high voltage current into the low voltage current due to which the heavy current flows through the transmission lines is safely monitored by the ammeter. The …
When the motor rotates, the load of the system may rotate or may go through a translational motion. In the translational motion, the position of the body changes from point to point in space.The speed of the load may be different from that of the motor. If the load has different parts, their speed may …
The braking is the process of reducing the speed of an induction motor. In braking, the motor works as a generator developing a negative torque which opposes the motion of a motor. The braking of an induction motor is mainly classified into three types. They are Regenerative Braking Plugging or reverse voltage braking Dynamic Braking AC …
For variable speed applications, the DC motor drives are used in the past. But this motor has several disadvantages like the presence of commutator and brushes due to which frequent maintenance is required. This problem is overcome by the variable speed induction motor drive. The induction motor drive is cheaper, lighter, smaller, more efficient and …
Definition: The self-controlled variable frequency drive employing a sinusoidal PMAC (Permanent Magnet Alternating Current) motor is called brushless DC motor drive. The brushless DC motor drive has some advantages like practically they require no maintenance and have a long life. They also have low frequency, low inertia and friction, and low radio frequency interference and …
Definition: The induction voltage regulator is a type of an electrical machine in which the output voltage may be varied from zero to a certain maximum value depending upon the ratio of turns in the primary and secondary windings.The primary winding is connected to the circuit which is to be regulated, and secondary is connected …
Definition: The static Kramer-drive is the method of controlling the speed of an induction motor by injecting the opposite-phase voltage in the rotor circuit. The injected voltage increases the resistance of the rotor, thus controlled the speed of the motor. By changing the injected voltage, the resistance and speed of an induction motor are controlled. …
The Static Scherbius Drive provides the speed control of a wound rotor motor below synchronous speed. The portion of rotor AC power is converted into DC by a diode bridge. The controlled rectifier works as an inverter and converts the DC power back into AC and feeds it back to the AC source. This drive …
Definition: The load duration curve is defined as the curve between the load and time in which the ordinates representing the load, plotted in the order of decreasing magnitude, i.e., with the greatest load at the left, lesser loads towards the rights and the lowest loads at the time extreme right. The load duration curve is …
Definition: Load curve or chronological curve is the graphical representation of load (in kW or MW) in proper time sequence and the time in hours. It shows the variation of load on the power station.When the load curve is plotted for 24 hours a day, then it is called daily load curve. If the one …
