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This document provides an overview and introduction to motor controls. It outlines the main components and symbols used in motor control systems. The topics that will be covered include full voltage starting, reduced voltage starting, electronic starting, starting DC motors, and electrical code specifications for system design. Finally, it lists the main factors that must be considered when designing a motor control system, such as the type of electrical service, motor characteristics, operational requirements, environmental concerns, and code compliance.

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1 - Introduction

This document provides an overview and introduction to motor controls. It outlines the main components and symbols used in motor control systems. The topics that will be covered include full voltage starting, reduced voltage starting, electronic starting, starting DC motors, and electrical code specifications for system design. Finally, it lists the main factors that must be considered when designing a motor control system, such as the type of electrical service, motor characteristics, operational requirements, environmental concerns, and code compliance.

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EE521

Motor Controls
Text / ref:

Industrial Motor Controls by: Stephen Herman


Walter Alerich

AC and DC Motor Control by: Gerald Moberg


OVERVIEW

Topic Outline
I. Introduction
II. Components and Symbols
III. Full Voltage Starting (Direct or Across the line starting)
IV. Motor Control Operations (reversing, jogging, plugging etc)
V. Reduced Voltage Starting
VI. Electronic Starting
VII. Starting DC motors
VIII.Electrical Code Specifications and System Design
INTRODUCTION

Basic Motor Control


Can be as simple as operating an electric fan..

a blender..

the water pump at home..


INTRODUCTION

Basic Motor Control

Or a complex system of motors like:

Conveyor System in an assembly line

Chillier Motors
INTRODUCTION

Motor Control
It is the portion of the electrical system which starts, stops,
and reverses motors that drive various pieces of equipment.
In addition, motor control equipment is designed to limit
starting current and control starting torque.

In the design and installation of motor control systems, the


design engineer must consider the following:
•Correct sequence of operation for the driven equipment
•Safety - System and personnel protection
•The requirements of the electrical code
INTRODUCTION

Motor Control Center


It is an assembly of one or
more enclosed sections
having a common power bus
and principally containing
motor control units.

Motor control centers are in


modern practice a factory
assembly of several motor
starters.
INTRODUCTION

Motor Control Center


INTRODUCTION

Motor Control Center


INTRODUCTION

Factors to consider in designing a Motor Control System:


1. Type of electrical service
a. AC or DC
b. Frequency
c. Number of Phases
d. System voltage/Supply Voltage

2. Motor
a. Match for electrical service
b. Proper size (hp)
c. Speed characteristics
d. Torque
e. Motor protection (FLA, safety factor, Time rating/duty)
INTRODUCTION

3. Operation
a. Start / Stop
b. Forward / Reverse
c. Jogging or inching
d. Plugging (dynamic braking)
e. Speed controls
f. Reduced voltage / current starting

4. Environmental concerns
a. Location/Surroundings

5. Code requirements
END

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