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Single-Phase AC Induction
Squirrel Cage Motors
Introduction Index
It is with the electric motor where a method of convert- Introduction – Motor Classifications. . . . . . . . . . . . 1
ing electrical energy into mechanical energy to perform Basic Principles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
some physical task or work is possible. The electric AC Motor Fundamentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
motor is by far the most common method for powering Motor Stator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
a ventilating fan today. There are many classifications of Motor Rotor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
motor types available, but this paper will focus on sin- Magnetic Field for Single-Phase Motors . . . . . . . . . 3
gle-phase AC induction squirrel cage motors which is Motor Starting for Single-Phase Motors. . . . . . . . . . 3
where the largest number of motors are utilized in ven- Motor Speed-Torque Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
tilation. Motor Efficiency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
On the following pages the basic operation and types Split-Phase Motors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
of AC single-phase induction motor types will be cov- Capacitor-Start Motors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ered. This paper will focus on the electrical arrangement Permanently Split Capacitor Motors. . . . . . . . . . . . 7
inside the motor housing, discuss the principles govern- Capacitor Start-Capacitor Run Motors. . . . . . . . . . . 8
ing motor design, and help the user understand what Shaded Pole Motors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
can and cannot be done with the motor in terms of Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
power and electrical control.
Figure 1 is a listing of the basic motor classifica-
tions.
Permanent Magnet
Series Wound
DC Motors Shunt Wound Split-Phase
Compound Wound Capacitor-Start
Squirrel Cage Permanent Split Capacitor
Capacitor Start/Run
Shaded Pole
Induction
Repulsion
Single-Phase Wound Rotor Repulsion Start
Repulsion Induction
AC Motors
Shaded Pole
Synchronous Hysteresis
Reluctance
Permanent Magnet
Synchronous
Universal Motors
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20
0
0 100 200 300 400 500
Percent Full-Load Torque
Efficiency (%)
Figure 9. Typical Motor Speed-Torque Curve 50
Permanently Split Capacitor Motor
(Single Phase, 4 Pole, 3/4 HP)
Motor Speed in RPM or Percent Synchronous Speed
40
RPM Slip at Full Load or
Percent Rated Slip
Full Load Operating Point
Dotted Portion of Speed
vs. Torque Curve Applicable
to Initial Acceleration 30
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200
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Breakdown Torque
Service Factor Load or Torque
Pull-up Torque or Min.
Cusp or
Lowpoint in
is Developed Another design criteria affecting motor efficiency is
Accelerating Torque Acceleration
Torque
operating voltage. Motors are generally designed to
Locked Rotor or Starting Torque
operate at a given rated voltage, with a plus and minus
Torque
tolerance (10% is typical). Within the tolerance level,
efficiency generally increases for higher voltages, but
decreases for lower voltages. The decrease is due to
There are many torques that can be obtained from a greater I2R losses (because of the substantial length of
motor’s speed-torque curve: wire required in the winding, this results in I2R losses
• Locked Rotor (Starting) Torque — Motor torque at zero because of the principle that the wire resistance increas-
speed. es with its length). Low operating voltage also reduces
torque, which decreases as the square of the voltage.
• Pull-Up Torque — Lowest torque value between zero Refer to Figure 11.
and full load speed.
• Breakdown Torque — Maximum torque without motor Figure 11. Effect of Voltage on Motor Efficiency
stalling. 20
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Motor Efficiency
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Single-phase AC induction squirrel cage peak motor
efficiencies range from as low as 30% to as high as -15
65%, depending on the motor type and design. Motor
efficiencies also depend on the actual motor load versus -30
-20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20
rated load. Refer to Figure 10. Percent Voltage Variation (%)
IS
~
= 30°
IM
IL
20
0
0 100 200 300 400 500
Figure 16. Phase Relationships (CSIR Motor) Percent Full-Load Torque
VL
IM
IS Table 2. Summary of Capacitor-Start Motor Characteristics
CHARACTERISTIC NOTES
IS Peak Efficiency 50 to 60%
Power Factor 60 to 70%
VL
Starting Torque Up to 300% Full Load Torque
Noise & Vibration 120 Hz Torque Pulsations
IL Components Contains Centrifugal Switch & Capacitor
IM (Intermittent Duty)
Other Capacitor Controls Inrush Starting Current
(Lower Than Split-Phase Type)
Cost Slightly Higher Than Split-Phase Type
VL
0
0 100 200 300 400 500
Percent Full-Load Torque
IS IM
80
40
Third
Harmonic
Figure 23. Shaded Pole Motor Construction 20
Dip