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The stator consists of the main winding and a starting winding (auxiliary). The starting winding is connected in parallel with the main winding and is placed physically at right angles to it. A 90-degree electrical phase difference between the two windings is obtained by connecting the auxiliary winding in series with a capacitor and starting switch. When the motor is first energized, the starting switch is closed. This places the capacitor in series with the auxiliary winding. The capacitor is of such value that the auxiliary circuit is effectively a resistive-capacitive circuit (referred to as capacitive reactance and expressed as XC). In this circuit the current leads the line voltage by about 45° (because XC about equals R). The main winding has enough resistance-inductance (referred to as inductive reactance and expressed as XL) to cause the current to lag the line voltage by about 45° (because XL about equals R). The currents in each winding are therefore 90° out of phase - so are the magnetic fields that are generated. The effect is that the two windings act like a two-phase stator and produce the rotating field required to start the motor. When nearly full speed is obtained, a centrifugal device (the starting switch) cuts out the starting winding. The motor then runs as a plain single-phase induction motor. Since the auxiliary winding is only a light winding, the motor does not develop sufficient torque to start heavy loads. Split-phase motors, therefore, come only in small sizes.

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What are four types of single phase motors?

Some examples of single-phase motors include split-phase, capacitor-start, shaded pole, and permanent split capacitor (PSC) motors. Each type has its own unique design and application, offering different characteristics and performance capabilities.


What is a CSIR motor?

A CSIR motor stands for Capacitor Start-Induction Run motor, which is a type of single-phase induction motor commonly used in household appliances like refrigerators and air conditioners. It uses a capacitor to provide the starting torque needed to initiate rotation, then operates as a standard induction motor once up to speed.


Revolving field theory of single phase induction motors?

The revolving field theory of single-phase induction motors suggests that a rotating magnetic field created by current flowing through two windings (main and auxiliary or starting winding) produces a starting torque in the rotor. This theory explains how single-phase motors can operate without the need for a separate rotating magnetic field, as in three-phase motors, by using a split-phase or capacitor start design to generate a rotating magnetic field.


What is function of run capacitor?

Start and run capacitors are normally used in AC motors to aid in starting and running efficiency. Both capacitors are wired in series with the start winding of the motor. The reason they are not both called start capacitors is that the start capacitor gives the motor more torque to overcome the fact that it is at standstill, and then automatically disconnects itself from the circuit. The run capacitor gives the motor better running efficiency and remains part of the circuit, it is therefore called the run capacitor. Three phase motors are able to start more effectively due to the nature of three phase power. These capacitors will likely be found in single phase AC motors. This is because a single phase AC source rises and falls from zero, in a three phase source the second phase sine wave starts going upward before the first phase wave has a chance to fall completely to zero. Thus a three phase motor spends more time per cycle at its rated voltage than the single phase motor, and has an easier time starting instantaneously.


Why can a run capacitor with a single phase motor remain in circuit after the motor starts?

A run capacitor is used to improve the efficiency and power factor of a single-phase motor by providing a phase shift to the auxiliary winding. Once the motor is running, the capacitor helps maintain a steady motor speed and performance. It remains in the circuit to assist in the motor's operation.

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How single-phase induction motor classified?

The single phase induction motors are made self starting by providing an additional flux by some additional means. Now depending upon these additional means the single phase induction motors are classified as: 1.Split phase induction motor. 2.Capacitor start inductor motor. 3.Capacitor start capacitor run induction motor. 4. Shaded pole induction motor.


Applications of induction motor?

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Single phase induction motor ( usually capacitor- start type)


What motor is used for running lathe spindle?

Single phase induction motor ( usually capacitor- start type)


What is the use of capacitor in three phase induction motor?

Only Single phase induction motors need capacitor to star it, because of single phase. With the help of capacitor in the starting winding circuit it is easy to create rotating magnetic field inside motor which is responsible for running of motor.


Why do you use codenser in fan?

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What are four types of single phase motors?

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What s the role of capacitor in a single phase induction motor?

to start the motor and give more current to motor to run


What is the purpose of capacitor in a single phase motor?

the purpose of the capacitor is to create a phase difference between main winding current and axillary winding. this would produce a rotating constant magnetic field which is required to produce the torque.


What is the function of a capacitor in an induction motor?

It provides the phase shift necessary to have a rotating magnetic field for the rotor to spin. Answer #2: single phase induction motor can create pulsating magnetic field. due to single phase forward and backward torque created also they cancel led each other.so we want to extra force to rotate rotor either forward or reverse direction or we can give rotating magnetic field by using capacitor(phase split)


What is run capacitor in single phase motor starter with three wire?

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Which motor is used in fans?

if you are asking about ordinary fans(used in home) . They consist single phase induction motor which require a capacitor for starting because single phase induction motar con not generate rotating tark to rotate the fan automatically