Understanding DC Motor Modeling: Exploring the Role of Inductors and Back EMF

In summary, When modeling a DC motor, a simple model includes an input voltage in series with an inductor, a resistor, and a back emf. The presence of both an inductor and back emf is necessary for the motor to reach a steady speed. When a different load is attached while keeping the input voltage constant, the motor will either accelerate or decelerate until it reaches a new steady speed. The back emf adjusts with speed to control the current and torque, ultimately affecting the motor's acceleration. The inductance is also a factor in the motor's ideal transfer function.
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Hello. Just started learning about how to model a DC motor. A simple model consists of the input Voltage in series with an inductor, a resistor and a back emf. I have two questions.

Why have both the inductor and the back emf (voltage source)?

If you know that at a voltage V and a load L1, the motor will have a steady speed of w1.
Now say we remove the initial load and attach another load L2 keeping the input voltage at V.
Will the motor still be able to reach a steady speed (i know it will not be w1)? In other words will it accelerate/decelerate or have a constant velocity?

EDIT:
So now I just realized it has to accelerate/decelerate in order to reach a steady state, I also figured out that it cannot keep accelerating (that would defy the law of conservation of energy). So now I have another question, does the back emf change accordingly to adjust the current which in turn adjusts the torque (is this the "intrinsic feedback of the motor")? Is it this process that controls the acceleration?
 
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The back emf adjusts with speed thereby controlling the current through the resistor. The torque is proportional to the current through the resistor. The power is the angular velocity times the torque and is also the current times the back emf. The inductance is there because it affects the overall ideal transfer function.

The following is a nice explanation:
http://ctms.engin.umich.edu/CTMS/index.php?example=MotorSpeed&section=SystemModeling
 
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Question 1: What is a DC motor?

A DC motor is an electric motor that converts direct current electrical energy into mechanical energy. It consists of a stator (stationary part) and a rotor (rotating part) and uses the principles of electromagnetism to create movement.

Question 2: How does a DC motor work?

A DC motor works by using a magnetic field created by the stator to interact with the magnetic field of the rotor. The interaction between these fields creates a force that causes the rotor to rotate, converting electrical energy into mechanical energy.

Question 3: What are the main components of a DC motor?

The main components of a DC motor include the stator (stationary part), rotor (rotating part), commutator, brushes, and power supply. The stator and rotor are responsible for creating the magnetic fields, while the commutator and brushes help to maintain the direction of the current flow and transfer it to the rotor.

Question 4: What are the applications of DC motors?

DC motors have a wide range of applications, including powering household appliances, electric vehicles, industrial machinery, and robotics. They are also commonly used in fans, pumps, and other small household devices.

Question 5: What are the advantages of using a DC motor?

Some advantages of using a DC motor include their high efficiency, precise speed control, and ability to generate high starting torque. They are also relatively simple and cost-effective to manufacture and maintain, making them a popular choice for various applications.

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