Applied Electricity EE 2850

Factors to Consider in Selecting Electric Motors

DC motors 3 - phase Induction Motors Universal motors Stepper motors 1 phase induction motors Brushless DC motors .. ..
Depending on the application, different combinations of parameters should be considered.

Factors to be considered
Power source AC (120 V, 220 V, ) DC (batteries, etc) Single-phase or three-phase
Torque requirement (or power) hp rating Constant torque / Variable torque Starting torque

 RPM requirements A gear reduction is incorporated after the motor output or Motor need to supply a certain RPM

Gear reduction: provides speed and torque conversions from a rotating power source to another device using gear ratios

 Positioning during rotation Precision stopping Breaking Reversing (AC motors are easily reversed)
Note: For precision stopping control -Stepper Motors -Servo Motors Servo motors: sense position of the motor and control accordingly Stepper motors: move to specified angles (no way to sense)

 Speed control requirements Note:

If speed control is needed DC are much easier

(AC motors require frequency control instead of voltage control)

Mounting position What mounting options are there? Continuous / intermittent operation Will the motor operates for long periods of time?

 Operating environment What atmosphere will the motor be operating in? Will there be sensitive materials nearby? Physical size Length Diameter Insulation type

Cooling method
Cost

Nameplate information

THERMALLY PROTECTED: Equipped with devices designed to disconnect the current flow if insulating materials become too hot SER 12P 14666J: Manufacturers serial number

MOD HE3E207N:
STK NO.619:

Manufacturers model number

Manufacturers stock number

VOLTS 208-230:
HZ 60:

Motor can operate on either 208V or 230V

Frequency which the motor is designed to operate

AMPS 1.2:

Motor draws 1.2A when operating at full load Motor turns 1075 revolutions per minute when pulling its rated load

RPM 1075:

PH1:

Motor runs on single phase power

CAPS 5MFD 370VAC: Equipped with a run capacitor, rated at 5 micro farads and 370V AC INS CL B: Has Class B insulation, providing protection up to 1300 C

AMB 600 C: HP 1.5:

Rated to work at an ambient temperature of 600 C Designed to pull a 1/5 hp load when operated at rated voltage Continuous duty (Motor will pull rated load under rated conditions continuously and not over heat. Motor may have intermittent duty) Air-over ventilation is used for cooling Direction of rotation Motor has sleeve bearings

CONT:

AO: ROT REV: BRG SLV:

TYPE FH: SF 1.35:

Motor is a fractional horse power motor Motor will tolerate a 35% overload for extended periods No of amps that the motor will draw, when operating at SF load Motor dimensions based on NEMA standards (2 digit frame no / 16 = distance from center line of the shaft to foot of base in inches) Type of motor enclosure Wiring diagrams for installation or changing direction of rotation

SFA 3.5:

FR A48:

HSG OPEN:

CONNECTIONS:

Motor Protection and Maintenance

 Visually inspect for anything harmful Listen for strange noises, humming or tapping Smell to check for burning Feel motor housing to be sure it has not overheated

Visually check to make sure motor is not vibrating

excessively
Check the condition of bearings, belts, pulleys,..

 Overload protection Proper fusing of motor circuit Built-in protection in motor Manual reset switch control Select proper hp range motor for the load Proper installation Minimum vibration Proper alignment Decrease friction Prevents excessive bearing wear Lubrication intervals should be followed Use high-quality lubricants

 Protect from excessive oiling Excessive oil causes accumulation of extra dust or deterioration of insulation Protect from dust Cause excessive heating Wipe motor off at regular intervals See that oil filter caps are closed See that dust seals are in good condition

Protect from moisture Moisture is a conductor of electricity A wet motor should be dried before used