DC MACHINE

DC Machine is an electro-mechanical energy conversion device. There are two types of DC machines; one is DC generator, and another one is known as DC motor. A DC generator converts mechanical power (ωT) into DC electrical power (EI), whereas, a DC motor converts d.c electrical power into mechanical power. The AC motor is invariably applied in the industry for conversion of electrical power into mechanical power, but at the places where the wide range of speeds and good speed regulation is required, like in electric traction system, a DC motor is used.

Basic Structure of Electrical Machines

The rotating electrical or DC machine has mainly two parts; one is Stator, and another one is Rotar. The stator and rotor are separated from each other by an air gap. The stator is the outer frame of the machine and is immovable. The rotor is free to move and is the inner part of the machine.

Both the stator and the rotor are made of ferromagnetic materials. Slots are cut on the inner periphery of the stator and the outer periphery of the rotor. Conductors are placed in the slots of the stator or rotor. They are interconnected to form windings.

The windings in which voltage is induced is called the Armature windings. The winding through which a current is passed to produce the main flux is called the Field windings. To provide main flux in some of the machine permanent magnets is also used.