Electrical Machines
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What is Motor Generator Set and How Does it Work?
M-G Set – Construction, Working, Advantages, Disadvantages and Applications What is a Motor Generator Set? Motor Generator set is a device used to convert electrical power to another form of…
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Parallel Operation of Single-Phase & Three-Phase Transformers
Needs & Conditions for Parallel Connection of Transformers In a power system network, transformers are used to step up and step-down voltage levels. The rating of a transformer is selected…
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Parallel Operation of DC Generators – Synchronization of Generators
Parallel Operation of DC Generators – Condition, Advantages and Load Sharing In a power system network, power is supplied by many generators that are connected in an interconnected network. Instead…
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How to Run a Three-Phase Induction Motor on a Single-Phase Power Supply?
Running a 3-Φ Induction Motor on a 1-Phase Supply – 3 Methods According to the type of AC power supply, induction motors are classified into two types; three-phase induction motor…
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What happens if You Connect a 3-Φ Induction Motor to 1-Phase Supply?
What will happen to the 3-Φ (400V) Induction Motor If Connected to 1-Phase (230V) Supply? As the name suggests, a 3-phase induction motor must be connected to the three phases…
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What happens to the 3-Phase Motor When 2 Out of 3 Phases are Lost?
What will happen to the 3-Φ Induction Motor Incase of Failure of 2 of the 3-Phases? When a linear or balanced load is connected to the 3-Φ supply system, the…
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What happens to the 3-Phase Motor When 1 Out of 3 Phases is Lost?
What will happen to the 3-Φ Induction Motor Incase of Failure of 1 of the 3-Phases? A three phase induction motor must be connected to all the three phases for…
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What is a VFD (Variable Frequency Drive)? – Circuit, Working, Types & Applications
Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) – Circuit Diagram, Working, Types, Advantage, Disadvantages, and Applications There are different types of large electrical motors used in industries that have very high power consumption.…
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Hopkinson’s Test – Circuit Diagram, Working and Applications
What is Hopkinson’s Test? Its Circuit Diagram and Operation in Motor Generator Set & Coupling What is Hopkinson’s Test? A Hopkinson Test is used to identify the efficiency of two…
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