AC Induction Motor

3 Phase
 AC Induction Motor
3 Phase AC Induction motor :
• The three-phase motor is simpler and smaller than its single-phase counterpart, but it can be used only
where three-phase power is available.

• The natural timing sequence of the three individual phase voltages produces the rotating stator field that
pulls the rotor around. The rotor is the squirrel cage type. The reason this motor is so simple (and hence
reliable) is that it is self-starting—just apply the power, and it starts.

• A three-phase motor, once started, will continue to run even when one of the phases is disconnected,
because two-thirds of the rotating field is still working and the mechanical inertia of the spinning rotor will
carry it over the “dead spot” caused by the missing wire. However, vibration and noise will increase,
torque will decrease, and the motor may overheat due to greater current in the active field windings.
 AC Induction Motor
3 Phase AC Induction motor :
– 3 phase wires colors standers

Most used colors

colors Color used in
RYB RYB USA
Used in UK ,Europe &
Australia
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3 Phase AC Induction motor :
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3 Phase AC Induction motor :

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3 Phase AC Induction motor :
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3 Phase AC Induction motor :
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 AC Induction Motor
3 Phase AC Induction motor :
• We reduce star delta to reduce the inrush (flow)
current when the motor start .
• The inrush current = more than 5X the full load
current.
• We reduce the start current by reducing the start
voltage .
• Star configuration is used to reduce the start
voltage ( as Star configuration is about 58% of
delta configuration)
• The Star configuration coil current and torque is
about 33 % of delta configuration
 AC Induction Motor
3 Phase AC Induction motor :

34.64 A

20 A
 AC Induction Motor
3 Phase AC Induction motor :
 AC Induction Motor
3 Phase AC Induction motor :

11.5 A

11.5 A
 AC Induction Motor
3 Phase AC Induction motor :

11.5 A

11.5 A
 AC Induction Motor
3 Phase AC Induction motor :
Running 3 Phase with Single Phase line.

Running Capacitor
11.5 A

Centrifugal switch
Operates at 75%

11.5 A Starting Capacitor

 AC Induction Motor
3 Phase AC Induction motor :
Running 3 Phase with Single Phase line.

11.5 A
Running Capacitor

Centrifugal switch
Operates at 75%

11.5 A Starting Capacitor

 AC Induction Motor
3 Phase AC Induction motor :
Running 3 Phase with Single Phase line.

11.5 A
Don’t run 3 phase motor with single
phase line supply for motor with
power more than 1.6 KWatt .
in general
do it in emergency only

11.5 A
 AC Induction Motor
3 Phase AC Induction motor :
How to select capacitance value
1. Decide the applied voltage (110, 220 or 380V)

2. Decide power of the motor in Kw

3. Choose the value of the capacitor from the figure.

11.5 A