Series Motor

What is a series
motor?
A series motor is a direct
current motor that has two
windings that are in series, with
the same current flowing
through each.
 Uses
Despite the wide use of alternating current for
power generation and transmission, the DC series
motor is often used as a starter motor in
automobiles and aircraft. This type of motor is also
used as a traction motor because of its ability to
produce a high torque with only a moderate
increase in power at reduced speed.

A series motor develops up to 500 percent of its

full load torque at starting. There fore, this type of
Series motor connections
motor is used for railway installations, cranes, and
other applications for which the starting load is
heavy. The series motor is used in electric
locomotives and are used for the drive wheels.