3-Phase AC Induction Motors Worksheet 1

1. Match the correct names to parts in the photo:

Terminal Shaft Rotor

block

Cooling End bearings Field coils

fins
2. 3 phase induction motors can often be connected up in two ways, star and
delta. Please (i) draw a circuit diagram for each connection and (ii)draw in
the actual connections and position of links that would be made in the
motor terminal chamber:

a. Star

b. Delta

3. How would you reverse the direction of a 3-phase induction motor?

4. What are 3-phase induction motors typically used for?

5. Complete the following statements relating to a.c. induction motors: -

a. In a motor_________________ causes the rotor to turn.

f
b. In the formula n s p , what do the following letters represent ?

ns = _________________________

f = _________________________

p = _________________________

6. Perform the following calculations: -

a. Find the synchronous speed of an a.c. induction motor that has 2

pairs of poles and operates on a 50 Hz, 400 V supply.

b. Find the synchronous speed of an a.c. induction motor that has 8

poles and operates on a 50 Hz, 400 V supply.