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A device that converts incoming 60Hz AC power into other desired frequencies to allow for mot

Current that regularly reverses the direction of its flow. In the U.S., AC alternates 60 times per

The part of a motor in which a current is induced by a magnetic field. The armature usually con insulated conductors surrounding a core of iron.

The conducting coils that are wound around the armature in which voltage is induced, causing i the wires are damaged or broken, the armature will not rotate properly.

Sliding electrical contacts used to provide a connection between the armature and the external

The rotating switch that contacts the brushes of a DC motor. The commutator maintains DC whe switches the polarity of the conductor.

A DC motor that uses both series and shunt field windings. Compound motors provide most of th A type of motor that maintains a steady rate of rpm from no load to full load. DC shunt motors speed motors because they have this characteristic. A power loss due to current flowing through wire. The lost power is converted into heat. The voltage induced in the armature of a DC motor that opposes the applied voltage and limits Current that travels in one direction. It does not reverse the direction of flow.

A measure of the work output of a system versus the total work supplied to it. An efficient syste input energy into useful work. A powerful magnet that gains an attractive force only when current passes through it.

The force that pushes electrons through a conductor. Electromotive force is abbreviated "emf" a

The ability to do work. Energy is measured in watt hours and is expressed as the product of pow

A law that states an electric field is induced in any system in which a magnetic field is changing

In the English system, the unit used to measure power. Some sources use foot-pounds interchan torque.

A measurement of the number of complete AC cycles that occurs in one second. Frequency is m A force that resists motion between two objects that are in contact with each other. A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by magnetic induction.

A unit of power used to describe machine strength. One horsepower equals 33,000 ft-lbs of wor

A method used to determine the relationship of the motion of the conductor in a magnetic field current. Flux rotates around the conductor as shown by the left hand. The opposition to applied force, such as a weight, to be carried or moved.

A method of protecting employees from accidental machine startup through proper locking and undergoing maintenance.

A shield or cover over hazardous areas on a machine to prevent accidental contact with body pa chips, from exiting the machine.

A measure of the strength of the field formed around a magnet. Flux is expressed in webers (Wb

The use of magnets to cause voltage in a conductor. Magnetic induction occurs whenever a cond of flux.

The properties of mechanical energy that vary for specific machines and applications. Speed, to main mechanical power variables for motors.

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A machine that converts one form of energy, such as electricity, into mechanical energy or mot

A type of AC motor designed with windings that may be reconnected to form different numbers speed control.

The difference between a motor's synchronous speed and its speed at full load. Percent slip is a performance of an induction motor.

Any example of various safety equipment that workers wear or use to prevent injury in the work personal protective equipment (PPE).

Having two oppositely charged poles, one positive and one negative. Polarity determines the di flow.

Devices mounted on the inside of a motor armature. When connected to field windings, the pol that create lines of flux. In the English system, the unit used to measure torque.

The device that introduces motion into a system. In electric motors, electricity is the prime mo converted into mechanical energy.

A unit of measurement, abbreviated as rpm, that indicates the number of revolutions a machine Revolutions per minute is a measurement of speed.

The relationship between the factors involved in determining the movement of a conductor in a understand how motors use magnetic flux to create motor torque. The rotating part of a motor.

A winding of large wire and few turns designed to be connected in series with the armature of a

A method of connecting field windings in series with the armature. A DC series motor provides v never be run without a load.

A winding of small wire and many turns designed to be connected in parallel with the armature

A method of connecting field windings in parallel with the armature. The shunt DC motor is com speed regulation.

The amount of distance an object travels in a given period of time. Speed is used to measure bo The external means of varying the speed of a motor under any type of load.

The ability of a motor to maintain its speed when a load is applied. A motor's speed regulation i

A type of three phase AC motor whose rotor is constructed by connecting metal bars together a motor type. The stationary windings of a motor, usually inside an AC motor. A constant speed AC motor that does not use induction to operate. A synchronous motor needs The speed of the rotating magnetic field of an AC induction motor.

A motor with a continuous series of three overlapping AC cycles offset by 120 degrees. Three-ph motors and is the standard power supply that enters homes and factories.

A force that produces rotation. Torque is measured in pound-feet in the English system and New A unit used to measure power. One horsepower is equal to 746 watts. A unit used to express flux density. One weber (Wb) is equal to 100 million lines of flux.

The result of a force applied to an object and the distance through which the force is applied. I result of electricity flowing through some type of resistance.

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A three phase motor containing a rotor with windings and slip rings. This motor type permits co external resistance in series with the rotor windings.