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Electronics

Comprehensive Guide to DC Series Motors

FREE

2-4 HOURS

NPTEL

 width=This course covers the in-depth understanding of DC series motors, their functioning, characteristics, speed control, operation of universal motors, and testing methods. For instance, the course explains the structure of a DC series motor, highlighting the role of the armature and field winding. It further delves into the characteristics of a series motor, focusing on the relationship between speed and current. The course also explores the principles of speed control in series motors, including the control of applied voltage and field current. Additionally, it provides insights into the operation of universal motors and why they can operate from both AC and DC supply. Lastly, the course discusses various methods of testing DC motors, such as the Swinburne test, direct loading, and the Hopkinson test.

This course has been developed by Prof. Tapas Kumar Bhattacharya from IIT Kharagpur for NPTEL. It is now accessible through Ansys Innovation Space courtesy of the partnership between Ansys and NPTEL, under the CC BY-SA license. For more details, visit https://archive.nptel.ac.in/courses/108/105/108105155/.
  • Cost:
    FREE
  • Course Duration: 2-4 HOURS
  • Skill Level: Intermediate
  • Skills Gained: DC Motors

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