Glossary Of Terms V

Question 1

Start Winding

Answer 1

Auxiliary winding added to a single phase motor to help the motor start

Question 2

Stator

Answer 2

The stationary part of an electric motor winding

Question 3

Synchronous Motor

Answer 3

AC motor with an average speed that is exactly proportional to its frequency

Question 4

Synchronous Speed

Answer 4

Rotor speed equal to that of the rotating magnetic field of a motor

Question 5

Torque

Answer 5

Turning or twisting force

Question 6

Capacitance

Answer 6

The property of a non-conductor (capacitor) that permits storage of electrical energy in an electrostatic field

Question 7

Capacitive Reactance

Answer 7

Opposition to the change of flow of alternating current by capacitance that causes the out-of-phase condition of volts and amps

Question 8

Capacitor

Answer 8

An electrical device that temporarily stores electrical energy measured in farads

Question 9

Dielectric

Answer 9

The chemically produced insulating material used in the manufacturing of a capacitor

Question 10

Dual Capacitor

Answer 10

Consisting of two run capacitors in a single capacitor housing, generally for the compressor and condenser fan motor of a condensing unit