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What is the purpose of overcurrent protection?
To interrupt the electrical circuit upon excessive current demand on the supply system
Overload protection disconnects the motor from the power supply when the heat generated in the motor circuit approaches a damaging level.
True
Overload devices are designed to allow high currents to flow briefly in the motor to allow for typical motor starting currents of $6$ to $8$ times normal running current when starting.
6, 8
Match the following motor protection devices with their functions:
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What does overcurrent protection do?
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What is the main purpose of overload protection in a motor?
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Low Voltage Disconnects operate to reconnect the motor when the supply voltage drops below a preset value.
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What does overcurrent protection do in a motor circuit?
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Overload protection disconnects the motor from the power supply when the temperature of the motor circuit or windings reaches a damaging level.
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Overload devices allow high currents to flow briefly in the motor to allow for typical motor starting currents of $6$ to $8$ times ______ when starting.
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Match the following motor protection devices with their functions:
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Study Notes
Motor Protection
- Motor protection safeguards the motor, supply system, and personnel from various operating conditions.
- Categories of motor protection include: Overcurrent Protection, Overload Protection, and Other Types of Protection.
Overcurrent Protection
- Overcurrent protection interrupts the electrical circuit to the motor upon excessive current demand from short circuits or ground faults.
- Purpose is to protect personnel, motor branch circuit conductors, control equipment, and motor from high currents.
- Typically provided in the form of fuses or circuit breakers.
- Operates when a short circuit, ground fault, or extremely heavy overload occurs.
Overload Protection
- Installed in the motor circuit and/or motor to protect the motor from damage due to mechanical overload conditions.
- Effect of an overload is an excessive rise in temperature in the motor windings due to current higher than full load current.
- Disconnects the motor from the power supply when heat generated in the motor circuit or windings approaches a damaging level.
- Devices are designed to allow high currents to flow briefly in the motor to allow for:
- Typical motor starting currents of 6 to 8 times normal running current.
- Motor inlets and outlets being covered by a blanket of lint or a bearing begins to lock.
Other Motor Protection Devices
Low Voltage Protection
- Low Voltage Disconnects: disconnect the motor when the supply voltage drops below a preset value.
- Low Voltage Release: interrupts the circuit when the supply voltage drops below a preset value and re-establishes the circuit when the supply voltage returns to normal.
Phase Failure Protection
- Interrupts the power in all phases of a three-phase circuit upon failure of any one phase.
- Prevents damaging single-phase operation.
- Large currents can be developed in the remaining stator circuits which eventually burn out.
Phase Reversal Protection
- Used where running a motor backwards would cause operational or safety problems.
- Interrupts the power to the motor upon detection of a phase reversal in the three-phase supply circuit.
Ground Fault Protection
- Operates when one phase of a motor shorts to ground, preventing high currents from damaging the stator windings and the iron core.
Other Protection Devices
- Bearing Temperature Monitors & Protection
- Winding Temperature Monitors & Protection Devices
- Current Differential Relays (Phase Unbalance)
- Vibration Monitors & Protection
Summary
- Induction and synchronous motors are valuable assets to today's industrial facilities.
- Various protection elements provide a complete protection for the motor.
Motor Protection
- Motor protection safeguards the motor, supply system, and personnel from various operating conditions.
- Categories of motor protection include: Overcurrent Protection, Overload Protection, and Other Types of Protection.
Overcurrent Protection
- Overcurrent protection interrupts the electrical circuit to the motor upon excessive current demand from short circuits or ground faults.
- Purpose is to protect personnel, motor branch circuit conductors, control equipment, and motor from high currents.
- Typically provided in the form of fuses or circuit breakers.
- Operates when a short circuit, ground fault, or extremely heavy overload occurs.
Overload Protection
- Installed in the motor circuit and/or motor to protect the motor from damage due to mechanical overload conditions.
- Effect of an overload is an excessive rise in temperature in the motor windings due to current higher than full load current.
- Disconnects the motor from the power supply when heat generated in the motor circuit or windings approaches a damaging level.
- Devices are designed to allow high currents to flow briefly in the motor to allow for:
- Typical motor starting currents of 6 to 8 times normal running current.
- Motor inlets and outlets being covered by a blanket of lint or a bearing begins to lock.
Other Motor Protection Devices
Low Voltage Protection
- Low Voltage Disconnects: disconnect the motor when the supply voltage drops below a preset value.
- Low Voltage Release: interrupts the circuit when the supply voltage drops below a preset value and re-establishes the circuit when the supply voltage returns to normal.
Phase Failure Protection
- Interrupts the power in all phases of a three-phase circuit upon failure of any one phase.
- Prevents damaging single-phase operation.
- Large currents can be developed in the remaining stator circuits which eventually burn out.
Phase Reversal Protection
- Used where running a motor backwards would cause operational or safety problems.
- Interrupts the power to the motor upon detection of a phase reversal in the three-phase supply circuit.
Ground Fault Protection
- Operates when one phase of a motor shorts to ground, preventing high currents from damaging the stator windings and the iron core.
Other Protection Devices
- Bearing Temperature Monitors & Protection
- Winding Temperature Monitors & Protection Devices
- Current Differential Relays (Phase Unbalance)
- Vibration Monitors & Protection
Summary
- Induction and synchronous motors are valuable assets to today's industrial facilities.
- Various protection elements provide a complete protection for the motor.
Motor Protection
- Motor protection safeguards the motor, supply system, and personnel from various operating conditions.
- Categories of motor protection include: Overcurrent Protection, Overload Protection, and Other Types of Protection.
Overcurrent Protection
- Overcurrent protection interrupts the electrical circuit to the motor upon excessive current demand from short circuits or ground faults.
- Purpose is to protect personnel, motor branch circuit conductors, control equipment, and motor from high currents.
- Typically provided in the form of fuses or circuit breakers.
- Operates when a short circuit, ground fault, or extremely heavy overload occurs.
Overload Protection
- Installed in the motor circuit and/or motor to protect the motor from damage due to mechanical overload conditions.
- Effect of an overload is an excessive rise in temperature in the motor windings due to current higher than full load current.
- Disconnects the motor from the power supply when heat generated in the motor circuit or windings approaches a damaging level.
- Devices are designed to allow high currents to flow briefly in the motor to allow for:
- Typical motor starting currents of 6 to 8 times normal running current.
- Motor inlets and outlets being covered by a blanket of lint or a bearing begins to lock.
Other Motor Protection Devices
Low Voltage Protection
- Low Voltage Disconnects: disconnect the motor when the supply voltage drops below a preset value.
- Low Voltage Release: interrupts the circuit when the supply voltage drops below a preset value and re-establishes the circuit when the supply voltage returns to normal.
Phase Failure Protection
- Interrupts the power in all phases of a three-phase circuit upon failure of any one phase.
- Prevents damaging single-phase operation.
- Large currents can be developed in the remaining stator circuits which eventually burn out.
Phase Reversal Protection
- Used where running a motor backwards would cause operational or safety problems.
- Interrupts the power to the motor upon detection of a phase reversal in the three-phase supply circuit.
Ground Fault Protection
- Operates when one phase of a motor shorts to ground, preventing high currents from damaging the stator windings and the iron core.
Other Protection Devices
- Bearing Temperature Monitors & Protection
- Winding Temperature Monitors & Protection Devices
- Current Differential Relays (Phase Unbalance)
- Vibration Monitors & Protection
Summary
- Induction and synchronous motors are valuable assets to today's industrial facilities.
- Various protection elements provide a complete protection for the motor.
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