A motor capacitor is an electrical capacitor that alters the current to one or more windings of a single-phase alternating-current induction motor to create a rotating magnetic field. [citation needed] There are two common types of motor capacitors, start capacitor and run capacitor (including a dual run capacitor).
The role of the starting capacitor is to lag the current in the auxiliary winding, bringing these two currents out of phase. When the rotor reaches sufficient speed, the auxiliary coil is disconnected from the circuit by means of a centrifugal switch, and the motor remains powered by a single coil creating a pulsating magnetic field.
These capacitors usually have capacitance values of over 70 µF. They come in various voltage ratings, depending on the application they were intended for. Some single phase AC motor designs use motor run capacitors, which are left connected to the auxiliary coil even after the start capacitor is disconnected by the centrifugal switch.
Capacitor motor with a speed limiting governor device. Start capacitors lag the voltage to the rotor windings creating a phase shift between field windings and rotor windings. Without the start capacitor, the north and south magnetic fields will line up and the motor hums and will only start spinning when phsically turned, creating a phase shift.
This hesitation can cause the motor to become noisy, increase energy consumption, cause performance to drop and the motor to overheat. A dual run capacitor supports two electric motors, with both a fan motor and a compressor motor. It saves space by combining two physical capacitors into one case.
Typical applications which utilize start and run motor capacitors include power tools, washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers, vacuum cleaners, air conditioners and compressors. Motor capacitors AC induction motors use a rotating magnetic field to produce torque. Three-phase motors are widely used because they are reliable and economical.
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