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You would reverse rotation on a 3 phase motor to get it to run backwards. Say I fill up a tank truck from a lake. I turn on my generator. I run the motor in one direction. Then I drive the tank truck and the motor to a different location. Then I turn on my generator. I attach the hose to the motor on tank truck. I throw the switch to make the motor run backwards. I aim the hose at the fire in your house. Aren't you glad that I can make my 3 phase motor run backwards?
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThree phase motor are given a three phase supply using R, Y & B phases.
So if you connect the phase sequence in reverse direction then the motor rotates in reverse direction. (i.e. connecting R B Y instead of R Y B)
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∙ 12y agodue to reversal of direction of flux, direction of rotation can be changed by reversing the phase sequence.
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How do you rotate a shaft?
I presume you are talking about how to change the direction of rotaion on an electric motor. To change the direction of a three phase motor, switch any two wires of the three phase feed, and the motor will rotate in the opposite direction.
Which direction does a motor spin?
All motors have the ability to rotate in either direction. The motor has to be connected to additional equipment to make this happen. In a three phase motor a reversing magnetic contactor is used and in single phase motor usually a drum switch is used.
What should you do if a three phase motor or compressor is not rotating in the correct direction?
If your three phase motor runs backward, you have two phases swapped. double check a, b and c phase to find which ones are misplaced.
What does the phases on a nameplate of a motor mean?
On a three phase motor, the phases give you direction for how to hook the motor up to make it spin one direction vs. the other. If you hook up such a motor blindly with all three phases, it may spin in the opposite direction you want; to fix, you swap any two of the three phase connections.
Will you produce a 3 phase voltage if you rotate a 3 phase motor physically at its specified rpm?
yes
Which phase is the reverse phase?
Connecting Phase A, B and C to the motor leads will make a 3 phase motor run in one direction while interchanging any two will make the motor rotate in the opposite direction.
How do you rotate a shaft?
I presume you are talking about how to change the direction of rotaion on an electric motor. To change the direction of a three phase motor, switch any two wires of the three phase feed, and the motor will rotate in the opposite direction.
Which direction does a motor spin?
All motors have the ability to rotate in either direction. The motor has to be connected to additional equipment to make this happen. In a three phase motor a reversing magnetic contactor is used and in single phase motor usually a drum switch is used.
What should you do if a three phase motor or compressor is not rotating in the correct direction?
If your three phase motor runs backward, you have two phases swapped. double check a, b and c phase to find which ones are misplaced.
What does the phases on a nameplate of a motor mean?
On a three phase motor, the phases give you direction for how to hook the motor up to make it spin one direction vs. the other. If you hook up such a motor blindly with all three phases, it may spin in the opposite direction you want; to fix, you swap any two of the three phase connections.
How do you reverse a direction of a slip ring motor?
It is very simple. Just interchange any two phase wires. i.e. Y and B ( or ) R and B ( or ) R and Y for example Stop the supply. keep R phase wire as it is and disconnect B phase wire and Y phase wire. Connect B phase wire to the Y phase motor stud and Y phase wire to the B phase motor stud. Now give the supply, now motor revolves in opposite direction to the earlier.
Reverse direction of singlr phase ac induction motor?
The direction of a singular phase induction ac motor can be reversed by switching the capacitor in relation with the motor windings. When started in the reverse direction, the motor will maintain the same torque level that it had in the forward direction.
Will you produce a 3 phase voltage if you rotate a 3 phase motor physically at its specified rpm?
yes
How do you change a direction of a motor?
DC motor: Switch your leads. AC single phase motor: Direction cannot be changed. The motor will run the same direction regardless of how your leads are terminated. AC 3 phase motor: Switch any two leads.
Can 3 phase induction motor work when one phase is failed?
yes the motor will rotate but less then the rated speed and more heat will be desipated
What would cause an electric motor to run backwards?
Motors running backwards: A DC motor wired backwards or magnetic field reversed. A 3 phase AC motor with 2 phases reversed A single phase motor will run either way unless it is 'persuaded' by means of a shaded pole or other method to rotate in a particular direction.
How direction of a split phase motor can be reversed?
reverse wires
