Electrical Transformers and Rotating Machines
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781305494817
Author: Stephen L. Herman
Publisher: Cengage Learning
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Question
Chapter 15, Problem 16RQ
To determine
The reason for many industries to leave power connected to the shunt field at all times even when the motor is not operating.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
What happens when the low-voltage current flow in the coil primary winding is interrupted by the switching device?
The primary winding delivers a high-voltage spark to the plugs.
The magnetic field in the coil primary builds.
The secondary voltage drops to zero volts.
High voltage is induced in the secondary windin
Chapter 15 Solutions
Electrical Transformers and Rotating Machines
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, mechanical-engineering and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- A large motor has a full load current rating of 425 amperes. Current transformers with a ratio of 600:5 are used to reduce the current to the overload heaters. What should be the full load current rating of the overload heaters?arrow_forwardWhen a repulsion-start induction-run motor reaches about 75% of rated full-load speed, it stops operating as a repulsion motor and starts operating as a squirrel-cage motor. What must be done to cause the motor to begin operating as a squirrel-cage motor?arrow_forwardWhat is the advantage of the capacitor-start induction-run motor over the resistance-start induction-run motor?arrow_forward
- What type of commutator is used with a brush-lifting repulsion-start induction-run motor?arrow_forwardAn open winding in an electric motor means that A. the winding is making contact with the motor frame. B. one winding is making contact with another winding. C. a wire in one winding is broken. D. the centrifugal switch to the start winding is open.arrow_forwardWhat are common efficiencies for transformers?arrow_forward
- What is the advantage of a capacitor start induction run motor over a resistance start induction run motor?arrow_forwardWhich of the following devices may be wired into the starting circuit of a motor to improve the starting torque? A. Another winding B. A start capacitor C. A thermostat D. A winding thermostatarrow_forwardThe amount of counter torque developed by a direct current generator is proportional to what?arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Electrical Transformers and Rotating MachinesMechanical EngineeringISBN:9781305494817Author:Stephen L. HermanPublisher:Cengage Learning
Understanding Motor ControlsMechanical EngineeringISBN:9781337798686Author:Stephen L. HermanPublisher:Delmar Cengage Learning
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology (Mi...Mechanical EngineeringISBN:9781305578296Author:John Tomczyk, Eugene Silberstein, Bill Whitman, Bill JohnsonPublisher:Cengage Learning
Electrical Transformers and Rotating Machines
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:9781305494817
Author:Stephen L. Herman
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Understanding Motor Controls
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:9781337798686
Author:Stephen L. Herman
Publisher:Delmar Cengage Learning
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology (Mi...
Mechanical Engineering
ISBN:9781305578296
Author:John Tomczyk, Eugene Silberstein, Bill Whitman, Bill Johnson
Publisher:Cengage Learning