电气工程与自动化专业英语 教学课件 作者 王伟 15.pptxVIP

15.1　IntroductionFig.15-1　AC contactor forpump application15.2　Alternating-Current Contactor15.2.1　Alternating-Current Magnets15.2.2　Shading Coils15.2.3　Alternating-Current Coils15.2.4　Inrush Currents15.2.5　Remote Control15.2.6　Oil-immersed Contactors15.2.7　Control-voltage Transformer15.2.1　Alternating-Current MagnetsThe principal difference between AC contactors and DC contactors is in the design of the operating magnet. With the DC contactor, any heating of the iron frame arises from copper loss in the coil. With the AC contactor, heating of the frame comes from iron loss in the frame itself. The resistance of the coil is relatively low, and the copper loss is small. In order to reduce the iron losses, AC contactor magnets are made of thin laminations bolted together. 15.2.2　Shading CoilsFig.15-2　Operation of a shading coil15.2.3　Alternating-Current CoilsDC contactor coils have a large number of turns and a high ohmic resistance. The current through them is limited by the resistance. In AC coils, the current through the coil is limited by the impedance of the circuit, and the reactance has a greater effect than the resistance. Consequently, the resistance of an AC contactor coil is low, and the number of turns is relatively small. It is possible, therefore, to use heavier wire for these coils, which is fortunate for several reasons. With a relatively small number of turns there is a higher voltage drop per turn. Also, the AC coils are subject to continuous vibration caused by the reversal of the flux.15.2.4　Inrush CurrentsWith a DC magnet, the current in the coil is the same whether the contactor is opened or closed. However, with an AC magnet, the current in the coil is largely determined by the reactance of the circuit, which is lower when the contactor is open, because of the air gap in the magnetic circuit. Therefore, there will be a high inrush of current through the coil when the contactor is first connected to the supply line. 15.2.5　Remote ControlFig.15-3