Rotating Magnetic Field Production — Lesson 4

This lesson covers the production of a rotating magnetic field in an AC machine. It explains how energizing the RYB windings of the machine with a balanced freeway supply results in a rotating magnetic field. The lesson further elaborates on the resultant field at any point, using the equation cosine Omega T minus Theta. It also discusses the implications of the plus and minus signs in the equation, indicating the field's movement direction. The lesson then delves into the concept of a travelling field and how the rotating magnetic field moves as time passes. It also provides a detailed explanation of the star connection in the AC machine and the impact of time-varying current on the rotating magnetic field.

Video Highlights

00:43 - Explanation of the star connection in an AC machine
02:13 - Detailed analysis of the rotating magnetic field's movement
04:36 - Examination of the impact of time-varying current on the rotating magnetic field/a>
06:43 - Calculation of the resultant field at a specific point
16:03 - Calculation of the resultant field at a specific angle

Key Takeaways

- The production of a rotating magnetic field in an AC machine is achieved by energizing the RYB windings with a balanced freeway supply.
- The resultant field at any point is given by the equation cosine Omega T minus Theta.
- The plus and minus signs in the equation indicate the direction of the field's movement.
- The rotating magnetic field moves as time passes, which is a concept known as a travelling field.
- The star connection in the AC machine and the time-varying current significantly impact the rotating magnetic field.