Why single-phase induction motor is not self-starting and how can make it self starting
why single-phase induction motor is not self-starting?
A single phase induction motor is very similar to a 3-phase squirrel cage induction motor
It has
(i) a squirrel-cage rotor as to a 3-phase motor and
(ii) a single-phase winding on the stator
It has
(i) a squirrel-cage rotor as to a 3-phase motor and
(ii) a single-phase winding on the stator
Unlike a 3-phase induction motor,a single-phase induction motor is not self-starting but requires some starting means.
The single-phase stator winding produces a magnetic field that pulsates (alternate) in strength in a sinusoidal manner. but in case of 3 phase induction motor magnetic field rotating oneThe field polarity reverses after each half cycle but the field does not rotate. Consequently, the alternating flux cannot produce rotation in a stationary squirrel-cage rotor.
However, if the rotor of a single-phase motor is rotated in one direction by some mechanical means it will continue to run in the direction of rotation As a fact, the rotor quickly accelerates until it reaches a speed slightly below the synchronous speed.once the motor is running at this speed, it will continue to rotate even though single-phase current is flowing through the stator winding.
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