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variya sonali
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I want to controll ac motor using pwm.sir told me for that you required volage controller and phase controller.if voltage is controlled by pwm so why i want to use this phase and voltage controller?
PWM stands for Pulse Width Modulation. It is a technique used to control the amount of power delivered to a device by rapidly switching the power on and off at a fixed frequency. The width of the pulses, or the time that the power is on, can be adjusted to control the average power delivered.
PWM can control an AC motor by varying the frequency of the pulses. The motor's speed is directly proportional to the frequency of the input power, so by adjusting the frequency of the pulses, the motor's speed can be controlled.
One advantage is that PWM is a more efficient way to control power delivery compared to traditional methods like voltage regulation. It also allows for precise and smooth control of the motor's speed. Additionally, PWM can help reduce motor noise and wear and tear.
One potential disadvantage is that PWM can generate electrical interference, which can affect other devices or components in the system. It also requires a specialized controller or circuitry, which can add to the cost and complexity of the system.
Yes, PWM can be used to control other types of motors such as DC motors and servo motors. The principle of varying the pulse width to control the average power delivered can be applied to various types of motors.