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Motor Basics
An electric motor is a device using electrical energy to
produce mechanical energy.
Works on the principle of production of mechanical force by
the interaction of an electric current and a magnetic fieldElectromagnetic force (emf).
A typical AC motor consists of two parts:
1). An outside stationary stator having coils supplied with AC
current to produce a rotating magnetic field.
2).An inside rotor attached to the output shaft that is given a
torque by the rotating field.
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Mode of Functioning:
Energy Convertor

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Motor Overview

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Motor Typical Parts

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Motor Name Plate

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1. Horsepower/KW rating
2. Number of phases/Voltage/Frequency
3. Motor RPM
4. Motor Frame Size
5. Mounting
6. Insulation Class/Ambient Temperature
7. Nema Torque Class
8. Duty Cycle
9. Service Factor
10. Connection System
11. Type of protection
12. Type of Enclosure
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Sample Name Plate

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Sample Name Plate

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Number of Poles & Motor Speed

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Motor Frame Size

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Different Motor Mountings

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Insulation System:
Temperature Classes

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NEMA A, B, C and D Design

The four NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) designs have unique speedtorque-slip relationships making them suitable to different type of applications:
NEMA design A
a. maximum 5% slip, high to medium starting current
b. normal locked rotor torque, normal breakdown torque
c. suited for a broad variety of applications - as fans and pumps
. NEMA design B
a. maximum 5% slip, low starting current
b. high locked rotor torque, normal breakdown torque
c. suited for a broad variety of applications, normal starting torque - common in HVAC
application with fans, blowers and pumps
. NEMA design C
a. maximum 5% slip, low starting current
b. high locked rotor torque, normal breakdown torque
c. suited for equipment with high inertia starts - as positive displacement pumps
. NEMA design D
a. maximum 5-13% slip, low starting current
b. very high locked rotor torque
c. suited for equipment with very high inertia starts - as cranes, hoists etc.
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AC Motors Induction
motor Comprehensive
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Motor Duty
S1 Continuous duty The motor works at a constant load for enough time to reach temperature equilibrium.
S2 Short-time duty The motor works at a constant load, but not long enough to reach temperature
equilibrium. The rest periods are long enough for the motor to reach ambient temperature.
S3 Intermittent periodic duty Sequential, identical run and rest cycles with constant load. Temperature
equilibrium is never reached. Starting current has little effect on temperature rise.
S4 Intermittent periodic duty with starting Sequential, identical start, run and rest cycles with constant load.
Temperature equilibrium is not reached, but starting current affects temperature rise.
S5 Intermittent periodic duty with electric braking Sequential, identical cycles of starting, running at constant
load and running with no load. No rest periods.
S6 Continuous operation with intermittent load Sequential, identical cycles of running with constant load and
running with no load. No rest periods.
S7 Continuous operation with electric braking Sequential identical cycles of starting, running at constant load
and electric braking. No rest periods.
S8 Continuous operation with periodic changes in load and speed Sequential, identical duty cycles run at
constant load and given speed, then run at other constant loads and speeds. No rest periods.

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Motor Service Factor

The service factor - SF - is a measure of periodically
overload capacity at which a motor can operate
without overload or damage
The NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers
Association) standard service factor for totally
enclosed motors is 1.0.
A motor operating continuously at a service factor
greater than 1 will have a reduced life expectancy
compared to operating at at its rated nameplate
horsepower.
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Connection Systems:
Star-Delta Connection

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Connection System:
Terminal Box

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Zones / Types of protection

IEC 60079-10 / EN 60079-10 (Gas): Zones 2, 1, 0
IEC 61241-10 / EN 61241-10 (Dust): Zones 22, 21, 20

An area in which an explosive

gas atmosphere is not likely
to occur in normal operation
and, if it does occur, is likely
to do so only infrequently and
will exist for a short period
only
An area in which an
explosive gas atmosphere
is likely to
occur in normal operation.

Ex n (Gas)
Ex tD (Dust)

Category 3 acc .to

Directive 94/9/EC

Zone 2 /22

Zone 1 /21

Ex e, Ex p, Ex d (Gas)
Ex pD, Ex tD
(Dust)
Category 2 acc. to
Directive 94/9/EC

Zone 0 / 20

An area in which an
explosive
gas atmosphere is present
continuously or for long
periods

Motors not
permitted

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Types of protection Definitions

Type of protection
The specific measures applied to the motor to avoid ignition of a surrounding
atmosphere.

explosive

Pressurized Enclosure p/ Ex p
The explosive gas is prevented from entering the motor by maintaining a protective
gas
at positive pressure inside the motor with respect to the environment. The inside
of the
motor must be purged with a protective gas before the motor is started.

Type of protection Increased Safety e

Additional measures are applied so as to give increased safety against the possibility of
excessive temperatures and of the occurrence of arcs and sparks inside and on external parts
of the motor which do not produce arcs or sparks in normal operation.
Examples of
additional measures are: Larger clearances and creepage distances on
insulating materials,
reduced winding temperature.

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Types of protection - Definitions

Type of protection Flameproof Enclosure d
The parts which could ignite the explosive atmosphere, are installed in an enclosure,
which will not be damaged in the case of an internal explosion and also
prevent flame
propagation to the outer explosive atmosphere by the use of spark
preventing flame gaps.

Type of protection non sparking n/ Ex n

Type of protection applied to the motor such that, in normal operation and in certain
abnormal conditions specified by this standard, it is not capable of igniting a
surrounding
explosive atmosphere.

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Types of Enclosures
ODP (Open Drip Proof)
Cooling air flows inside motor directly from the outside using fans built inside the motor. Water dripping at up
to a 15 degree angle from vertical will not enter the motor. Suitable for most indoor or protected areas which
have relatively clean environments.
TEFC (Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled)
This enclosure type has an external fan which blows air across the motor frame's external cooling fins. The air
inside the motor recirculates and is cooled by heat transfer through the frame.
TEAAC (Totally Enclosed Air to Air Cooled)
This enclosure type has an external fan which blows air through heat exchanger tubes in the motor frame. The
air inside the motor re-circulates and is cooled by heat transfer through the heat exchanger tubes.
TEWAC (Totally Enclosed Water to Air Cooled)
This enclosure type uses cooling water running through a heat exchanger (much like the radiator in a car) to
take heat away from the air circulating inside the motor. This enclosure type is commonly used on larger
motors.
XP (Explosion Proof)
Explosion-proof motors are intended for use in hazardous locations, which are classified according to the nature
the hazard.

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Close Out

Ac motors are the heart of the all the drives.

Proper selection of the motors for the various drives

results in enhanced process outputs.

Selection of correct rating of the motors results in

optimum sizing the power requirements of any
industry.
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