AC MOTOR THEORYAC MotorswhereNS = synchronous speed (rpm)NR = rotor speed (rpm)The speed of the rotating magnetic field or synchronous speed of a motor can be found by usingEquation (12-2).(12-2)NS120 fPwhereNs = speed of rotating field (rpm)f = frequency of rotor current (Hz)P = total number of polesExample: A two pole, 60 Hz AC induction motor has a full load speed of 3554 rpm. Whatis the percent slip at full load?Solution:Synchronous speed:NS120 fPNS120 (60 Hz)2NS3600 rpmSlip:SLIPNSNRNSx 100%SLIP36003554 rpm3600 rpmx 100%1.3%ES-12 Page 6 Rev. 0
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