Single Phase Motor: Questions Answered

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The discussion revolves around the operation and characteristics of single phase motors, particularly focusing on their starting mechanisms and the role of windings and capacitors in achieving rotation. It includes theoretical explanations and questions regarding the motor's behavior under different conditions.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that single phase motors are not self-starting due to the presence of two opposing forces from the magnetic fields, questioning why an external force can initiate rotation.
  • Another participant explains that a single phase induction motor has a start winding positioned at 90° to the main winding, with a capacitor that provides a phase-shifted current to create a rotating magnetic field.
  • A follow-up question seeks clarification on the statement regarding the induced current in the armature being sufficient to maintain rotation once the motor is running.
  • A further contribution notes that the current induced in the armature has a phase delay, resulting in a directional torque due to the phase difference between the armature and the main winding.

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Participants express differing levels of understanding regarding the operation of single phase motors, with some clarifying technical aspects while others pose questions that indicate uncertainty about the mechanisms involved. No consensus is reached on the initial questions posed.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the operation of single phase motors and the definitions of terms like "self-starting" and "rotating magnetic field" may not be fully articulated, leading to potential misunderstandings. The discussion does not resolve the complexities of the motor's behavior under various conditions.

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Dear expert, dear all.
As my knowledge, the single phase motor is not a seft-starting motor. i suppose that there is only main winding in single phase motor.
as you know, the rotor can not start because of the 2 opposites force cause by 2 oppositely rotating magnetic fields.
the question is that :
1. Why we give the 1 phase motor an external force in either direction , the motor will start to run ? ( i think the motor only run for short time until this force run out , because it always exist 2 opposites force when the main winding of stator have power supply. like we turn the wheel by hand )
2. with a normal single phase motor ( starting winding with a capacitor and main winding ) what is the cause can make the speed of the motor increase because the capacitor and the starting winding only give it the constant force in the starting period, and why we cut out the starting winding , the motor continue increase speed to the rated speed while there is only 1 main winding which have cause the 2 same opposites force ?
Forgive me if my eng is not good and it is a stupid question,
thank in advance.
 
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A single phase induction motor has a start winding that is wound at 90° phase to main winding.
The start capacitor provides a phase shifted current that excites the start winding.
The sum of the magnetic field from main and start winding is a true rotating vector field.

Once the motor is running the current induced in the armature is sufficient to maintain rotation.
 
Baluncore said:
Welcome to PF.

A single phase induction motor has a start winding that is wound at 90° phase to main winding.
The start capacitor provides a phase shifted current that excites the start winding.
The sum of the magnetic field from main and start winding is a true rotating vector field.

Once the motor is running the current induced in the armature is sufficient to maintain rotation.
SORRY BUT COULD YOU EXPLAIN MORE DETAIL ABOUT THIS SENTENCE "Once the motor is running the current induced in the armature is sufficient to maintain rotation"
 
The current induced in the rotating armature has a phase delay that makes it not parallel with the field windings.
Because there is a phase difference between armature and main winding there is a directional torque.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_motor#Slip
 

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