ASSIGNMENT NO.

Q1. When operating in regenerative braking, the induction motor slip should not be allowed to exceed
the breakdown slip. Why?

Q2. A 3-phase wound rotor induction motor with external resistors in the motor is running at light load.
The supply to one of the three phases is disconnected. Whether the motor continues to run or stops will
depend on the value of rotor resistance. Why?

Q3. When plugging is employed for stopping an induction motor, why is it necessary to disconnect it
from supply when speed reaches close to zero?

Q4. A 3phase, 440V, 50Hz, 6 pole, Y connected induction motor has following parameters referred to the
stator:Rs=0.5 ohm, Rr’=0.6 ohm, Xs=Xr’=1 ohm. Stator to rotor turns ratio is 2
If the motor is used for the regenerative braking, determine:
i) Maximum overhauling torque it can hold and the range of speed in which it can safely
operate.
ii) The speed at which it will hold a load with load torque of 160N-m

Q5. During plugging operation of a wound rotor induction motor, why is it necessary to disconnect it
from the supply when speed reaches close to zero?

Q6. A 440 V, 50 Hz, 6pole, Y connected wound rotor induction motor has the following parameters
referred to the stator:
Rs=0.08 ohm, Rr’=0.12 ohm, Xs=0.25 ohm, Xr’=0.35 ohm and Xm = 10 ohm
An external resistance is inserted into the rotor circuit so that the maximum torque is produced at s m =2
The motor connections are now changed from motoring to 1-phase ac dynamic braking with three lead
connection. Calculate the braking current (line) and torque for a speed of 900 rpm.