Series, Shunt, and Compound DC Motors

Learn about the design of series wound, shunt wound, and compound DC motors and how they work.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of DC motor components and review of the lessons, Introduction to DC Motor Theory and Armature Reaction, Compensation, and Induced Voltage, is recommended.

Description

This is the ninth lesson in the iKNOW AC/DC Motor Theory Library. This lesson instructs the participant in the design of series wound, shunt wound, and compound DC motors and how they work.

Objectives

Explain the design of a series-wound DC motor. Explain how a series-wound DC motor works. Explain the design of a shunt wound DC motor. Explain how a shunt wound DC motor works. Explain the design of a compound wound DC motor. Explain how a compound wound DC motor works.