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Which DC motor is generally preferred for cranes and hoists?(a) Series motor(b) Shunt motor(c) Cumulatively compounded motor(d) Differentially compounded motorI got this question in a job interview.Question is from Operating Characteristics of DC Series Motor in chapter Characteristics of DC Motors of DC Machines

Answer» RIGHT choice is (a) Series motor

Easy explanation: DC series motor is used where HIGH starting TORQUE is required, THUS in cranes and hoists DC series motor is used widely. Torque-speed CHARACTERISTICS of DC series motor suits perfectly to these applications.


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