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Motor Speed Control

An AC motor works by using a rotating magnetic field generated from alternating current to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy that drives an output shaft. It has a stationary stator with coils and a rotating rotor/armature. Common types include induction motors, used widely in appliances, and synchronous motors for precise speed applications. AC motors are controlled by variable frequency drives that adjust motor speed by varying the frequency of power supplied. They are used in various industrial and household applications like tools, appliances, pumps and fans.

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Motor Speed Control

An AC motor works by using a rotating magnetic field generated from alternating current to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy that drives an output shaft. It has a stationary stator with coils and a rotating rotor/armature. Common types include induction motors, used widely in appliances, and synchronous motors for precise speed applications. AC motors are controlled by variable frequency drives that adjust motor speed by varying the frequency of power supplied. They are used in various industrial and household applications like tools, appliances, pumps and fans.

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MOTOR SPEED

CONTROL
AC Motor Basics
• The standard definition for an AC Motor is an electric motor that is
driven by alternating current.
• The AC Motor is used in the conversion of electrical energy into
mechanical energy.
• This mechanical energy is made from utilizing the force that is exerted
by the rotating magnetic fields produced by the alternating current
that flows through its coils.
• The AC Motor is made up of two major components:
• Stator – stationary part that is on the outside and has the coils supplied with
AC current
• Rotor / Armature – rotating part that is attached to the output shaft.
How Does An AC Motor Works?
• The fundamental operation of an AC Motor relies on the principles of magnetism.
The simple AC Motor contains a coil of wire and two fixed magnets surrounding a
shaft. When an electric (AC) charge is applied to the coil of wire, it becomes an
electromagnet, generating a magnetic field. Simply described, when the magnets
interact, the shaft and the coil of wires begin to rotate, operating the motor.
Basic types of an AC Motor
• Induction AC Motor - are the most common electric motors in the world.
These simple, reliable and economical motors are found in refrigerators,
washing machines and furnaces, as well as conveyors, and pumps.

• Synchronous AC Motor – are normally used in applications in which a


constant and precise speed is required. Typical applications of these low
power motors are positioning machines.

• AC Industrial Motor – are designed for applications requiring a three-


phase, high-power induction motor.
Where are AC Motors used in?
• AC Motors can be found in numerous home appliances and
applications, including:
- Power tools
- Washing Machines and other Home Appliances
- Air-conditioner
- Electric fans
• They can also be found in industrial applications:
- Pumps
- Blowers
- Conveyors
- Compressors
How are AC Motors Controlled?
• An AC Controller (Sometimes referred to as a Driver) is known as the
device that controls the speed of the AC Motor. An AC Controller can
also be referred to as a variable frequency drive,
adjustable speed drive, frequency converter, etc.

• The AC Motor receives power, which is ultimately converted by the AC


Controller into an adjustable frequency. This adjustable output allows
the motor speed to be precisely controlled.
Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
• When complete voltage is applied to an AC motor, it accelerates the
load and drops torque initially, keeping current especially high until
the motor reaches full speed. A Variable Frequency Drive operates
differently; it eliminates excessive current, increasing voltage and
frequency in a controlled manner as the motor starts. This allows the
AC motor to generate up to 150% of its rated torque, which could
potentially be generated from the beginning, all the way up to full
speed, without wasting energy.
PRESSURE CONTROL (Pressure Relief
Valve)
PRESSURE CONTROL (Pressure Switch)
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