DC Motor Action

DC Motor Speed

The field of a DC motor is varied using external devices, usually field resistors. For a constant applied voltage to

Armature Current in a DC Motor

DC Motor Torque

Torque is defined as that force which tends to produce and maintain rotation. The function of torque in a DC

Left-Hand Rule for Current-Carrying Conductors

DC Motor Theory

DC motors are widely used to drive various equipment. The speed and torque produced in a DC motor depends on

Compounded DC Generator

Compound Generators

Series-wound and shunt-wound generators have a disadvantage in that changes in load current cause changes in generator output voltage. Many

Series-Wound DC Generator Principle

Series-Wound DC Generators

When the field winding of a DC generator is connected in series with the armature, the generator is called a

Shunt-Wound DC Generator Principle

Shunt-Wound DC Generators

When the field winding of a generator is connected in parallel with the generator armature, the generator is called a

DC Machine

DC Generator Internal Losses

There are four internal losses that contribute to lower efficiency of a DC generator. Copper losses Eddy-current losses Hysteresis losses

Left-Hand Rule for Generators

DC Generator Theory

DC generators are widely used to produce a DC voltage. The amount of voltage produced depends on a variety of

DC Machine

DC Machines Construction

Direct current machines are energy transfer devices. These machines can function as either a motor or a generator. DC motors