Reversal of

rotation of
Three Phase
induction motor
 Direction of Rotor Rotates
 The direction of rotation of a three-phase induction motor can be
reversed by interchanging any two of the three line connections to
the three-phase source.

 Rotating magnetic field of stator will be reversed

 Rotor always rotates in the direction of rotating field

Motor Generator
Q: How to change the direction of rotation?
A: Change the phase sequence of the power supply.
Consider the phase sequence as shown in Fig (c), plot the direction of magnetic field
around conductors and rotating magnetic field at:
(i)0°
(ii)90°
Consider the phase sequence as shown in Fig (e), plot the
direction of magnetic field around conductors and
rotating magnetic field.
(i) 0°
(ii) 30°
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