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Electromechanical Energy Conversion (Converting Electrical Energy Into
Electromechanical Energy Conversion (Converting Electrical Energy Into
The more generic term of electrical machine is necessary since the same
device can operate as a motor or a generator. Each electrical machine has
a stationary component and a moving component. The motion of the
moving machine component can be linear, oscillatory or rotational. The
most common type of motion is rotational. There are three types of rotating
machines.
1. Synchronous machines
2. Induction (asynchronous) machines
3. DC machines
Any rotating machine consists of two basic parts. The stationary (outside)
portion of the machine is called the stator. The rotating (inside) portion of
the machine is called the rotor. In between the stator and the rotor is an air
gap. The rotor is typically mounted on a steel rod, called the shaft.
The shaft is connected directly to the rotor. With regard to the
rotational velocity of the machine, the terms “machine speed, “rotor speed”
and “shaft speed” are synonymous. The rotor and the stator each consist
of three components.
Rotor/Stator Components
1. Core
2. Windings
3. Insulation
Winding Currents
Winding Types
Insulation Components