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A 3-phase induction motor taking a line current of 200 A, is started by direct switching. If an auto transformer of with 50% tapping is made to be used, the motor line current and supply line current will be respectively?(a) 100, 50(b) 50, 100(c) 50, 200(d) 50*1.73, 200I have been asked this question in an interview for job.My doubt stems from Applications of Polyphase Induction Motors in section Induction Machines of Electrical Machines |
Answer» CORRECT answer is (a) 100, 50 Explanation: The motor LINE CURRENT will reduce by a FOLD of four times and the line current by half. |
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