Sometimes an induction motor (and its load) needs to be stopped suddenly.

This can be achieved by interchanging the phase sequence, so that the field is rotating backwards relative to the rotor. This is known as plugging. During plugging, the motor absorbs kinetic energy from the stillrotating load and dissipates it as heat in the rotor. However, the motor also continues to receive electrical power from the supply, which is also dissipated as heat in the rotor. Rule of Thumb 2: The heat dissipated in the rotor during plugging (from rated to zero speed) is equal to three times the kinetic energy stored in all the revolving parts. Assumes motor is not loaded mechanically (apart from inertia)