Applications of DC Motor
Let us see some Applications of DC motor :
- In case of applications that require high starting torque, we use DC series motors. This include domains like electric locomotives, hoists , cranes, electric bikes and cars, etc.
- In case of applications that require constant speed, we use DC shunt motors. This include domains like fans, blowers, elevators, centrifugal pumps, lath machines, etc.
- In general any electronics task which requires conversion of electrical energy into mechanical energy, DC motor is the first choice.
- The major use of using DC motor is in conveyors where it ensure that its starting torque is five times more efficient than rated torque. These conveyer belts are then used in industries, factories , markets.
- Another major use of using DC motor is in high speed elevators. AC motors can’t be used in elevators because they are difficult to decelerate and accurately making DC motor the best choice.
Difference Between DC Series Motor and Shunt Motor
DC Series Motor and DC Shunt Motor form an integral part of the modern-day electronics industry. We know that there are two types of motors that can be used to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy. While one uses AC for it, the other uses DC for it.
In this article, we will study the motor that uses DC to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy. Even when dealing with DC motors, we can divide them into certain types like Series DC Motor, Shunt/Parallel DC Motor, Compound DC Motors, and Permanent Magnet DC Motor.
In this article, we will focus on Series DC Motor and Shunt DC Motor. We will see the construction and working of each of these types of DC motors and we will try to analyze the differences between the two. After comparing their work, we will study the Advantages and Disadvantages of the two types of motors.
Later we will study which applications require which kind of motor. The article concludes with some frequently asked questions that readers can refer to.
Table of Content
- DC Series Motor
- DC Shunt Motor
- Advantages
- Disadvantages
- Applications
- Difference Between DC Series Motor and Shunt Motor
- Conclusion
- FAQs
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