Question
Download Solution PDFIn applications such as drink and food mixers and sewing machines _________ is used.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFIn applications such as drink and food mixers and sewing machines, universal motors are often used.
Universal motors are suitable for both AC and DC power, making them versatile for various applications. They are commonly found in devices where high speed and compact size are essential, such as the mentioned appliances.
Applications of different types of motors
Type of Motor |
Applications |
Split-phase IM motor |
Washing machines, fans, blowers, centrifugal pumps |
DC shunt motor |
Lifts, Weaving Machines, Lathe Machines, Conveyors |
DC series motor |
Traction systems, cranes, air compressors, vacuum cleaner |
AC series motor |
Driving excavators, hoists, locomotives, electric traction |
Repulsion motor |
Drilling machines, printing presses, and elevators |
Stepper motor |
Disk drives, flatbed scanners, computer printers, plotters |
Brushless AC Motors |
Propulsion in electric cars, air conditioning systems |
Linear Motors |
Maglev trains, High-Precision Positioning Systems |
Hysteresis Motors |
Electric clocks, tape recorders, record players |
Piezoelectric Motors |
Camera Autofocus Systems, Medical Devices |
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