Maintenance of Motors which Help in Energy Conservation

Maintenance of Motors which Help in Energy Conservation Maintenance :  Inadequate maintenance of motors can significantly increase losses and lead to unreliable operation for example, improper lubrication can cause increased friction in both the motor and associated drive transmission equipment.  Resistance losses in the motor, which rise with temperature, would increase. Providing adequate ventilation and … Read more

Requirement of Foundations for Installing Rotating Electrical Machines as Per IS 900-1992

Requirement of Foundations for Installing Rotating Electrical Machines as Per IS 900-1992 Q. What are requirement of foundations for installing rotating electrical machines as per IS 900-1992 ? A solid foundation of concrete is provided for the installing of rotating machine. To avoid misalignment of plate proper mounting of the machines, the motor or prime … Read more

Procedure of Alignment of Shaft of Electrical Machine

 Procedure of Alignment of Shaft of Electrical Machine Q. Explain the procedure to be followed in aligned two shafts to be Directly coupled and   Indirectly coupled  OR Explain the procedure for levelling and alignment of electrical machine. Figure A OR Explain procedure of alignment of shaft of electrical machine. The alignment of direct – coupled … Read more

Efficiency Improvements by Special Motors

Chart showing Efficiency Improvements by Special Motors Power loss area Efficiency improvement 1. Iron  Use of thinner gauge, lower loss core steel reduces eddy current losses. Longer core adds more steel to the design, which reduces losses due to lower operating flux densities. 2. Stator I2R Use of more copper and large conductors increases cross … Read more

Positive Features of Energy Efficient Motor

Positive Features of Energy Efficient Motor  Q. State the significant features of energy efficient motor.  Features are : Starting and running torque is more.  Noise and vibrations are very very less.  Material used for its construction is of high quality having higher flux densities and current density.  Maintenance required is very less.  Power factor is … Read more