40 Questions
What is the purpose of the cooling fan located at the non-driving end of an induction motor?
To provide forced cooling for the stator and rotor
What is the relation between the output Q and the diameter D of the stator?
Q is directly proportional to D^2
What is the significance of the peripheral speed in induction motor design?
It should be below 30 m/s for normal design
What is the purpose of the terminal box in an induction motor?
To receive external electrical connections
What is the advantage of using semiclosed slots in stator design?
Better power factor
What is the role of the bearings in an induction motor?
To support the rotating shaft
What is the significance of the output equation in induction motor design?
It gives the relation between the output and the diameter and length of the stator
What is the purpose of the steel shaft in an induction motor?
To transmit mechanical power to the load
What is the main advantage of semiclosed slots compared to open slots?
Better air gap characteristics
What is the effect of increasing the number of stator slots on the motor's operating characteristics?
Reduced leakage reactance and increased efficiency
What is the primary purpose of laminating the stator core in an induction motor?
To reduce eddy currents and losses
What is the formula for calculating the stator slot pitch at the air gap surface?
tss = pD/Sss
What is the assumption made for the winding factor kw in full pitch distributed winding?
kw = 0.955
What is the main difference between the stator and rotor of an induction motor?
The stator is stationary and the rotor is rotating
What is the purpose of the magnetic circuit in the stator and rotor of an induction motor?
To carry magnetic flux
What is the effect of increasing the current density in stator windings?
Reduction in cross section and increase in resistance
What is the usual value of current density for stator windings?
3 to 5 amps
What is the typical material used for making the windings in an induction motor?
Aluminum
What is the shape of the conductor used when the sectional area is below 5 mm2?
Circular
What is the main advantage of using a 3-phase induction motor?
It is more efficient than a single-phase motor
What percentage of the slot area is occupied by the insulation?
More than 25%
What is the function of the outer cylindrical frame of the motor?
To provide mechanical support
What is the main characteristic of the speed of an induction motor?
It is practically constant
What is the primary application of induction motors in industries?
All of the above
What is the value of specific magnetic loading in Tesla?
0.48
What is the value of the full load power factor?
0.86
What is the value of winding factor?
0.955
What is the value of D2L in cubic meters?
0.0182
What are the main dimensions of the stator?
D = 0.33 m, L = 0.17 m
What is the number of stator turns per phase?
162
What is the total number of stator slots?
54
What is the number of conductors per slot?
5.5
What is the typical range of slot space factor in motor design?
0.25 to 0.4
What is the recommended flux density in stator tooth?
1.6 to 1.8 Tesla
What is the empirical formula to calculate the length of the mean turn?
lmt = 2L + 2.3 tp + 0.24
What is the thickness of the coil separator for low voltage machines?
0.5 mm to 0.7 mm
What is the formula to calculate the resistance of the stator winding per phase?
(0.021 x lmt x Tph ) / as
What is the formula to calculate the total copper losses in stator winding?
3 (Is)2 rs
What is the ratio of slot depth to slot width in motor design?
3 to 5
What is the typical thickness of the slot insulation in motor design?
0.5 mm to 0.7 mm
Study Notes
Induction Motors
- Induction motors are widely used in industrial applications, from small workshops to large industries.
- They are employed in applications such as centrifugal pumps, conveyors, compressors, crushers, and drilling machines.
Constructional Details
- An induction motor consists of a stationary member called the stator and a rotating member called the rotor.
- The stator and rotor are each made up of:
- An electric circuit (insulated copper or aluminum winding) to carry current.
- A magnetic circuit (laminated silicon steel) to carry magnetic flux.
- The stator:
- Consists of an outer cylindrical frame, a magnetic path (laminated steel laminations), and insulated electrical windings.
- Windings are placed inside the slots of the laminated stator core.
- Cross-sectional area of the windings must be large enough for the power rating of the motor.
Output Equation
- The output equation gives the relation between the various physical and electrical parameters of the electrical machine.
- Output Q (in kW) = Input x Efficiency.
- Input to motor = 3Vph Iph cos x 10^-3 kW (for a 3-phase machine).
- Output equation can be derived and simplified to Q = Co D^2L/ns kW.
Design of Stator
- Stator core and stator slots are the two main components of the stator.
- Stator slots:
- Two types: open slots and semiclosed slots.
- Semiclosed slots are commonly used in 3-phase induction motors.
- Selection of number of stator slots:
- Affects the weight, cost, and operating characteristics of the motor.
- Higher number of slots reduces leakage reactance, tooth pulsation losses, and increases overload capacity, but increases cost, weight, and magnetizing current.
Turns per Phase
- EMF equation of an induction motor: Eph = 4.44fFTphkw.
- Turns per phase (Tph) can be obtained from the EMF equation.
- Tph = Eph / 4.44fFkw.
Conductor Cross-Section
- Sectional area of the stator conductor can be estimated from the stator current per phase and a suitably assumed value of current density for the stator windings.
- A suitable value of current density has to be assumed considering the advantages and disadvantages.
Length of the Mean Turn
- Calculated using an empirical formula: lmt = 2L + 2.3tp + 0.24.
Resistance of Stator Winding
- Calculated using the formula: rs = (0.021 x lmt x Tph) / as.
- Total copper losses in stator winding can be calculated using the calculated resistance.
Flux Density in Stator Tooth
- Calculated considering the dimensions of the stator slot pitch, width of the slot, and width of the stator tooth.
- Limited to 1.8 Tesla.
Depth of Stator Core
- Calculated assuming a suitable value for the flux density in the stator core.
- Generally, the flux density in the stator core varies between 1.2 to 1.4 Tesla.
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