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Dual-Voltage Motors
Many motors are designed to be operated at either of two different voltages. For example, the three-phase motors of Figure …
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Three-Phase Induction Motors
Single-phase motors become impractical in sizes much above 7.5 kW (10 hp) and, for larger power requirements, three-phase motors become…
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Repulsion-start, induction-run motors
A repulsion-start, induction-run motor is illustrated schematically in Figure 3.8. Unlike the previous induction motors, the repulsion-start motor does not…
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Two-value-capacitor, induction-run motors
A schematic diagram of a two-value-capacitor, induction-run motor (also called a capacitor-start, capacitor-run motor) is shown in Figure 3.7. The…
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Capacitor-start, induction-run motors
A capacitor-start, induction-run motor is illustrated in Figure 3.6a. An electrolytic capacitor has been inserted in series with the starting…
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Types of Single-Phase Induction Motors
Split-phase induction motors The motor of Figure 3.5a is called a split-phase induction motor. A set of starting windings has…
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Principles of Operation of Induction Motors
The motor of Figure 3.3 is not a practical motor, but it illustrates the principles of operation of induction motors.…
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Electrical Power for Agricultural Machines
Electric motors are devices that convert electric power into mechanical power. They are often chosen over engines for applications in…
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Secondary Tillage
Tillage operations following primary tillage which are performed to create proper soil tilth for seeding and planting are secondary tillage.…
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Tillage and its Implements
Tillage It is a mechanical manipulation of soil to provide favourable condition for crop production. Soil tillage consists of breaking…
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Sowing & Its Equipment
Seeding or sowing is an art of placing seeds in the soil to have good germination in the field. A…
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Harvesting & Threshing Equipment
Harvesting It is the operation of cutting, picking, plucking and digging or a combination of these operations for removing the…