Motors Flashcards
What is the purpose of an electric motor?
To convert electrical energy to mechanical energy.
What is an electrical motor similar to?
Generator
What determines the required size of starter motor?
Size of engine
What is dependant upon the current and voltage in an electric motor?
Torque
Electrical motors can be Ac or Dc/just Dc/justAc
Ac or dc
What can cause motor damage?
Motor runaway
What is the rotating part of the electric motor?
Rotor
What is the stationary part of an electric motor called?
Stator.
If something is synchronous what does it mean?
Rotates at same input frequency
If something is asynchronous what does this mean
Rotates out at same frequency
How do you calculate torque?
Voltage x current / RPM
What does a series wound give on a starter motor?
High starting torque
What can a shunt wound not start under?
Load
What wound is used in modern aircraft?
Compound wound
What is a motor fuse?a
A fuse that can withstand a higher current due to high current on start up