A prime mover drives a 6-pole, 3-phase induction frequency converter. The converter is connected to 60 Hz supply. If the prime mover speed is 3000 rpm, the frequencies of possible outputs are:


A) 120 Hz, 60 Hz
B) 90 Hz, 210 Hz
C) 186 Hz, 86 Hz
D) 180 Hz, 210 Hz


Answer:

➡️ B) 90 Hz, 210 Hz


🧠 Detailed Solution

◆ Step 1: Synchronous Speed of Stator Field

N_s = \frac{120 f}{P}


N_s = \frac{120 \times 60}{6} = 1200 \, \text{rpm}

◆ Step 2: Mechanical Frequency of Rotor


f_m = \frac{P \times N}{120} = \frac{6 \times 3000}{120} = 150 \, \text{Hz}

◆ Step 3: Key Concept (Very Important 🚨)

➡️ Output frequency depends on relative speed between RMF and rotor

Two cases:


◆ Case 1: Opposite Direction

→ Relative speed increases


f_2 = f_m + f_1 = 150 + 60 = 210 \, \text{Hz}

◆ Case 2: Same Direction

→ Relative speed decreases


f_2 = f_m - f_1 = 150 - 60 = 90 \, \text{Hz}

Why Other Options Are Incorrect

◆ A) 120, 60 → Not derived from relative speed
◆ C) 186, 86 → No valid calculation
◆ D) 180, 210 → 180 Hz is incorrect assumption


🔑 Key Points to Remember

◆ Induction frequency converter works on relative motion principle
◆ Output frequency = sum or difference of frequencies
◆ Mechanical frequency:
◆ Two outputs always possible → (f_m ± f_1)


🎯 Final Conclusion

➡️ Possible output frequencies are:
90 Hz and 210 Hz ✔️

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