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If one of the phases of the supply breaks down, then the connected three phase induction motor ____________(a) continues to run as a single phase induction motor, provided load does does not increase beyond 57.7%(b) stops operating after few seconds(c) continues to run as single phase induction motor(d) continues to run as two phase induction motorI got this question during an interview.Asked question is from Cooling (Loss Dissipation) in chapter Rating and Loss Dissipation of Electrical Machines

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Right OPTION is (a) continues to run as a single phase induction MOTOR, PROVIDED load does does not increase BEYOND 57.7%

To elaborate: When one of the phases breaks down then the other two phases will supply the RATED current but the load should be reduced to 57.7%.



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