How to troubleshoot electrical transformers hunker. Mar 16, 2018 the video is about single phase induction motor rewinding with complete guide in urduhindi language. Regarding the rewind process, ar100 says the new winding should have the same electrical characteristics as the original. How to check the motor winding resistance it still runs. Here the bobbin has been fitted to the winding axle, using a pair of mdf blocks cut to size. Machine armature windings the different armature coils in a d. How to test a 3 phase motor windings with an ohmmeter. A complete electrical circuit of a transformer is formed by windings.
If the transformer has more than one secondary winding, repeat this test for each secondary winding. Transformer winding faults eep electrical engineering portal. Jul 17, 2017 test the transformer for a primary winding to secondary winding short. Set your dmm to a high resistance range, say 2 megohms, and touch one of the probes to a primary winding terminal and the other to a secondary winding terminal. Rotate pump impeller, fan, blower drive compressors. The different types of windings are classified and briefly discussed below.
Rewinding electrical motors transformer maintenance motor. Transformers are used to increase or decrease the alternating voltages in electric power applications. High voltage winding to low voltage winding and tank. Troubleshooting of transformer electrical engineering. Transformer winding construction should ensure safety under normal and faulty conditions. I know i would really like a connection that would sell enough for a few power transformers, chokes and some output transformers. Whatever voltage level is that, the secondary is totally an isolated part.
Electrical engineering stack exchange is a question and answer site for electronics and electrical engineering professionals, students, and enthusiasts. The rotor coils windings were the size of harley jugs mounted on the shaft rotor. Here we can introduce the analogy between a transformer and a motor that is a motor is like a transformer with a moving. The hv secondary wire looks thin compared to the alreadythin primary wire. Since the invention of ac motors at the end of 19th century, systematic innovations improved the quality of metal alloys of the coil.
The transformer in the figure above is intended to provide both high and low voltages necessary in an electronic system using vacuum tubes. On some motors, there may be as many as 1216 tabs in total. When an electric current flows though the wire, a magnetic field is induced inside the coil of wire. If they went unnoticed or unattended will results into a failure. Nov 23, 2015 before troubleshooting the 3 phase induction motor, we must have to know about the 3 phase induction motor, star delta starter and its connection diagram. In 2006, american rewinding merged with motor and transformer services and moved the operations to the current location at 1825 n. Further, pleas give the diagram for the how to identify the a1, a2 b1, b2,c1,c2 by using test lamp method. To get that, we must count the number of turns of one of the. Transformer winding must be electrically and mechanically strong to withstand overvoltages under transient surges. Rewinding and repair of electric motors karl wilkinson. For a fault on a transformer secondary winding, the corresponding primary current will depend on the transformation ratio between the primary winding and the shortcircuited secondary turns. The video is about single phase induction motor rewinding with complete guide in urduhindi language.
Rewinding electrical motors transformer maintenance. The transformer winding formula only holds true when the angles of primary and secondary windings are in phase with one another. The graph in figure 3 shows the corresponding data for a typical transformer of 3. There is no electrical connection between the primary and the secondary. I3 i2 i1 i0 current level %, current flowing in the winding of the motor. Core faults a conducting bridge across the laminated structures of the core can permit sufficient eddycurrent to flow to cause serious overheating. Often it is required to test the winding of the 3 phase windings with the aid of a multimeter or ohmmeter to determine whether the motor is still good or burnt or shorted. Winding life expectancy failure rates standards repair specification practical case rewinding a. This merger provided larger equipment capabilities and transformer repair expertise. Your complete satisfaction is our top concern in every service we provide, including all aspects of rewinding electric motors, electric motor repair, and transformer maintenance. Electrical current is produced in the rotor by mutual induction, similar to a primary winding of a transformer producing current in the sec ondary winding. This manual focuses primarily on iec motors and standards. Different versions and sizes available according to needs.
In 2011, central electric and rewinding of florence, south carolina was merged into american mts. High voltage mechanical engineering motor rewinding motors power systems. This is best accomplished by copy rewinding for example, using the same size conductors wire crosssectional area, the same number of turns per coil, and the same coil dimensions as the original. Sep 06, 2009 it outlines the transformer wiring of the y transformer winding. The singlephase stator winding produces a magnetic field that pulsates in strength in a sinusoidal manner. Although insulating materials in practical use can be solid, liquid, or gas, resistance. Electromagnetic induction produces an electromotive force within a conductor which is exposed to time varying magnetic fields. Aug 19, 2019 use a screwdriver to pry open the tabs on the brush pads. The outlook may be slightly different, however, the eletrical specifications will be the same. Electric motor rewinding can be done to make the motor workable again without the high cost of paying for a new motor.
Duplication by providing us a sample, we can inspect and reverse engineer the transformer winding components and produce a transformer with the exact same winding components. A transformer is an electrical device that transfers electrical energy between two or more circuits through electromagnetic induction. As test object a transformer with a primary winding of 31 double inverted disk approx. Stator winding tests are usually performed to detect problems in the electrical insulation. Vicki warren and greg stone iris power engineering 1 westside drive, unit 2 toronto, ontario m9c 1b2. Most of what ive found is from china or india if you want a one ton order. This is just a small, low resolution sample from dvd 1 of the 10 dvd industrial electrical training video library. Here we are giving you only overview on 3 phases induction motor.
A number of diagnostic tools, such as clampon ammeters, temperature sensors, a megger or oscilloscope, can help illuminate the problem. Most repair shops will use a megger or a ground insulation tester. Notice that there are two hv wires because that is the center of the two halves of the hv secondary. Basics, maintenance, and diagnostics vii contents continued page 4. In the motor winding end wire in 3 phase a1a2, b1b2, c1c2 connected thro ryb the motor will run but if any changes in the terminal connection a2a1 b2b1 c2c1 if the motor winding will get abnormal heat. How to calculate the winding of a transformer sciencing. The varnishing method used in the repair process is important for efficiency and for the application of the electric motor or generator. How to check the windings of a 3phase ac motor with an. Swg 21 for primary winding, swg 12 for secondary winding, core. A single phase induction motor is very similar to a 3phase squirrel cage induction motor.
Low voltage winding to high voltage winding and tank. Most of the principles covered apply to other sizes as well. Your last diagram fooled me but its clear you are continuing to wind the 2nd half of the primary in ccw to match the 1st half. This is the original bobbin, covered with new tape to make a more even winding surface.
This means that, for a given alternating current ac power supply that switches back and forth between forward and reverse current, the current in both the primary and secondary windings are in sync with one another during this dynamic process. The most common failure mode of a 3 phase ac motor is burnt winding or shorted winding leading to the damage of the motor. To operate correctly, the coiled wire should have a predetermined. The transformer is make by 12012v secondry and 0n140220260v plz help me to find out how many turn will be in primary winding and secondary winding. There are various reasons and factors when deciding to have a motor rewound rather than purchasing a new one. This manual covers horizontal and vertical squirrelcage induction motors in the 300 to 5,000 horsepower range, low and mediumvoltage. High torque winding machine with bed and tailstock. For industrial applications, machine owners expect a useful life of 20 to 30 years to achieve this it is necessary to observe some premises however, owners do not always look at the technical aspects they need they only consider cost and forget about reliability.
If the turn insulation fails in a formwound stator winding, the motor will likely fail in a few minutes. Electromechanical device that converts electrical energy to mechanical energy mechanical energy used to e. Failure of transformer in power substation is not a sudden phenomenon, for that matter each and every failure will take place only after alerting through some presigns. An important piece of information which we need from the original transformer is the number of volts per turn, for which it was designed. This windings are same in both dc motor and dc generator. High level on the phase input causes the motor current, motor winding in order to produce a voltage feedback compared with the programmed voltage of the dac. When a bad motor winding cannot be found by a physical inspection, many times an ohmmeter may show that there is a defective winding. Power systems electrical safety electrical software energy efficiency english posts high voltage mechanical engineering motor rewinding motors power systems theory of transformer. Electric motor repair equipment whitelegg machines. The really hard part is getting someone to sell you the laminations, bobbins would be nice but you can always make one from scratch. Varnishing the windings of an electric motor or generator functions to insulate the windings from contaminants, to make the windings rigid and tight, and to dissipate heat. Occupational safety and health administration osha updates.
This also varies with the position of the fault, so that the fault current in the transformer primary winding is proportional to the square of the fraction. Gs transformers can offer to repair existing transformer. Winding configurations transformers electronics textbook. The induction motor is, in effect, a transformer with the stator winding being the primary winding and the r otor bars and end rings being the mov able secondary members. The brake had failed and dropped the load down a 800 deep mine shaft. An electrical induction motor contains windings, or wire wrapped around a cylindrical shaft. Winding life expentancy what is the expected life of an asset. However, by beginning of the 21th century, motor coil failure returned as one of the biggest. Stator coil burning is one of the most common motor failures in the factory. The comparative environmental impacts of motor rewinding vs. In the view at left, you can see the green filament leads going to thick winding wires.
Before troubleshooting the 3 phase induction motor, we must have to know about the 3 phase induction motor, star delta starter and its connection diagram. The winding should be mechanically stable in respect to the forces appearing when sudden short circuit of the transformer occur. By holding ourselves to the highest standards of excellence, we have developed a rocksolid reputation and have built many lasting relationships with our clientele. The text that was researched and compiled contains explanations of the motor parts, theory about electromagnetism and how current is used to make an electrical motor rotate. Both singlephase and polyphase ac motors are produced by leeson and many other manufacturers.
Electrical power is not ap plied directly to the rotor. How to make a electric transformer rewinding for inverter. Review of electrical tests to assess motor windings vicki warren and greg stone iris power engineering. The winding should have the necessary electrical strength in respect to over voltages. Mar 29, 2019 check that the windings are not open or blown. Electrical symbols transformers and windings design. This magnetic field causes a metal bar inside the coil to rotate and power the motor. Review of electrical tests to assess motor windings. Btw, it looks like you are winding the transformer correctly although the pictures and labels took a little deciphering. Transformer winding faults eep electrical engineering.
Stator winding coil motor burning problem machinesense. Troubleshooting with insulation resistance test instruments. Transformer windings electrical engineering assignment. Electrician training transformer winding, transformer wiring. Rewinding an electric motor is delicate and professional care is needed. Jul 06, 2016 if the motor itself has developed a fault, the fault may be a burnt wire or connection, a winding failure including insulation deterioration, or a deteriorating bearing. Abstract surveys have shown that rotor and stator winding failure account for about half of motor failures in motors rated 2300 v and above 1. Many simple across the line singlephase and 3phase motors used in household appliances and industry respectively can be checked simply by changing the range of the ohm meter to the lowest offered r x 1, zeroing the meter again, and measuring the resistance between the leads of the motor. All the connections on the stator windings had been wiped out when the motor over spun rpm. The megger will help to detect areas of deteriorating insulation where the windings may soon short. Use a screwdriver to pry open the tabs on the brush pads. A subsidiary of regalbeloit corporation with leeson. Electrical equipment troubleshooting works rewinding of all type motors, transformers our comprehensive quality assurance program includes computer winding checks, core iron efficiency tests and full inspections of rewound equipment prior to dipping and baking.
Low voltage is required to power the filaments of vacuum tubes, while high voltage is required to create the. Photograph of a multiple winding transformer with six windings, a primary and five secondaries. Three phase transformer winding configurations and. Try to bend the tabs as little as possible to avoid damaging them. It outlines the transformer wiring of the y transformer winding. Introduction types of electric motors assessment of electric motors energy efficiency opportunities selecting electric motors introduction. Test the transformer for a primary winding to secondary winding short. However, by beginning of the 21th century, motor coil failure returned as. An insulation multimeter can be used to check insulation integrity between commutator segments prior to rewinding. Troubleshooting transformer in power substation and. Amazon try prime all i had some experience rewinding electric motors. Unlike a 3phase induction motor, a singlephase induction motor is not self starting but requires some starting means.
In a shelltype shell form transformer, the steel magnetic circuit core forms a shell surrounding the windings. Finally, a comparison between different motors is presented. Transformer winding construction should ensure safety under. Further, pleas give the diagram for the how to identify the. I do all the steps of motor winding step by step like. Wedge the tip of a flatblade screwdriver underneath the thin metal tabs, then pull up gently on the handle to lift them enough to loosen the coiled wire.