Hawkins Electrical Guide v. 06 (of 10) / Questions, Answers, & Illustrations, A progressive course of study for engineers, electricians, students and those desiring to acquire a working knowledge of electricity and its applications

A comprehensive technical manual explains alternating-current motor types, principles, and construction, beginning with a classification into synchronous and asynchronous machines and single- and polyphase systems. It outlines synchronous-operation requirements, speed behavior, V-curve and power-factor effects, and common drawbacks. Induction-motor theory is developed from rotating magnetic fields through two- and three-phase windings, slip, and torque generation, with practical discussion of squirrel-cage and slip-ring designs. Detailed attention is given to field and armature windings, starting methods for single- and polyphase motors (including phase splitting, shading coils, resistive and autotransformer starters), and selection, efficiency, and installation considerations.