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Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering

by S. K. Bhattacharya
August 2011
Beginner content levelBeginner
724 pages
20h 32m
English
Pearson India
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Single-phase Motors

TOPICS DISCUSSED
  • Revolving field theory

  • Single-phase split-phase induction motors

  • Torque-speed characteristic and applications

  • Shaded pole induction motor

  • AC series motor

  • Universal motor

  • Single-phase synchronous motors

  • Stepper motors

9.1 Introduction to Single-Phase Induction Motors

Single-phase induction motors are widely used in electrical appliances and gadgets like ceiling fans, exhaust fans, refrigerators, washing machines, etc. They require only single-phase supply to the stator. The rotor is squirrel-cage type and does not require any supply from a separate source.

9.2 Constructional Details

The constructional details of single-phase induction motors are more or less the same as that of three-phase induction ...

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ISBN: 9788131754566