1.Explain the effect of the series rotor resistance on the speed of machine.

Why is it necessary that we

have an appropriate series rotor resistance during starting?

2.

Speed vs. Series Rotor Resistance

1600
1400
1200
Speed (RPM)

1000
800
600
400
200
0
20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Series Rotor Resistance

3.
Speed vs Input Voltage
1400

1200

1000
Speed (RPM)

800

600

400

200

0
120 140 160 180 200 220 240
Input Voltage (V)
4. Why does interchanging any two phases change the direction of rotation of the machine?
Switching of the two phases reverses the sequence of the three phase motor.

5. Describe how changes in mechanical load affected the operation of the Induction Motor.

As the mechanical load increases, the motor’s speed decreases.

6. Describe what disconnecting one and all rotor phases does to the operation of the induction motor.