New Articles
Electric Braking of DC motors
Electric braking is a method of bringing the rotating motor to rest. When the load is removed from the DC motor or when the supply is disconnected, the motor should…
Speed Control of DC motor – Types and applications
In a DC motor, different speed controls can be achieved and hence they are used for many adjustable speed drives. The different mechanisms of speed control can be deduced from…
Characteristics of DC motor
The performance and behavior of a DC motor is determined from its characteristics. It expresses the relation between two or more quantities. The important characteristics of DC motor are Torque…
Speed equation of DC motor
The speed equation is very essential to analyze the speed of rotation of the DC motor. As the supply voltage given to the DC motor produces mechanical output. The output…
Torque equation of a DC Motor with solved problem
The torque equation of dc motor is essential for analyzing the rotating force of a motor. A torque is nothing but the turning or twisting moment of a force about…
Voltage Equation and Power Equation of a DC Motor
In a dc motor, the applied input is electrical energy. The motor converts the electrical input into mechanical input. The applied voltage at the armature terminals of a DC motor…
Types of DC Motor and its equations
DC motors are classified into several types, similar to DC generators. The DC motors are classified into three types based on the method in which the field windings are excited….
Selection of processor for an embedded system
The selection of a processor is not an easy task for an embedded system. It is not possible to simply select a processor from your favorite list. Several factors are…
Working principle of DC motor
DC motor is an electrical machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. The working principle of DC motor is given by, “When a current-carrying conductor is placed in a…