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ANSI/EASA AR100-2020: Recommended Practice for the Repair of Rotating Electrical Apparatus is a must-have guide to the repair of rotating electrical machines. It establishes recommended practices in each step of the rotating electrical apparatus rewinding and rebuilding processes.

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Comparing differences in wye-delta and part-winding-start connections

  • February 2001
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Chuck Yung
EASA Technical Support Specialist

One of the most misunderstood winding connections is the part-winding start. Many customers (and some members) tend to blur the differences between the part-winding-start (PWS) connection and wye-start, delta-run connections.

Let’s review the Wye-Delta first before looking more closely at the part-winding-start connection. The wye-start, delta-run connection is designed to reduce starting current, heating of the windings and rotor, and starting torque. It does this by temporarily connecting the motor for a voltage higher than line voltage.

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More information on this topic can be found in EASA's Technical Manual
  • Section 2: AC Machines

Related Reference and Training Materials

Principles of Medium & Large AC Motors (NEMA Standards)
  • Section 5: Basic Motor Theory
  • Section 6: Motor Standards

Principles of Medium & Large AC Motors (IEC Standards)
  • Section 5: Basic Motor Theory
  • Section 6: Motor Standards

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