AC Machines - Induction Motor

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Learn how AC motors convert electrical energy into mechanical energy and AC generators convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. Study synchronous machines, alternators, induction motors, speed control, synchronization and motor starting methods.

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ALL 41 TOPICS COVERED

AC MACHINES FUNDAMENTALS
1. Alternators
2. Synchronous Generator
3. Synchronous Motor
4. Induction Machines
5. Speed Control of Induction Motors

ALTERNATORS & SYNCHRONIZATION
6. Basic Principle of Alternators
7. Advantages of Stationary Armature
8. Basic Construction of Alternator
9. Detailed Construction of Alternator
10. Armature Windings
11. A.C. Armature Windings of Alternator
12. Distribution Factor
13. Alternator on Load
14. Methods of Synchronization
15. Synchronizing Action
16. Synchronizing Current
17. Synchronizing Power
18. Alternators Connected to Infinite Busbars
19. Load Sharing
20. Electrical Load Diagram
21. Governor Characteristics
22. Hunting

SYNCHRONOUS MOTORS
23. Introduction to Synchronous Motor
24. Method of Starting of Synchronous Motor
25. Principle of Operation of Synchronous Motor
26. Construction of Synchronous Motor
27. Different Torques of a Synchronous Motor
28. O-Curves and V-Curves
29. V Curves

INDUCTION MACHINES & MOTOR CONTROL
30. Theory of Induction Machines
31. Three-Phase Induction Motors
32. Rotor Current
33. Induction Generator
34. Star-Delta Starter of Induction Motor
35. Cascade Speed Control of Induction Motor
36. Stator Frequency Control of Induction Motor
37. Crawling
38. Effects of Air Gap Flux Harmonics
39. Applications of Induction Generator
40. Universal Motor
41. Speed Control by Changing Applied Voltage

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