INDEX

MOTOR RUN CAPACITORS

1.MKP Capacitors for Motor Run Applications 2

2.Single-phase induction motors 2
3.Operation of three-phase Motors in single-phase supply 2
4.How to calculate the single-phase motor start capacitor 3
5.Selection of capacitance on motor capacitors Facts and Formulas 4
6.Technical Specications 5
7.Table for Single Phase Motor Run Capacitor 6

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MKP CAPACITORS FOR MOTOR RUN APPLICATION
Motor capacitors are operation capacitors for single-phase induction motors with auxiliary winding and
three-phase motor in Steinmetz circuits. Motor capacitors are permanently connected to the windings
of the motor, so that both motor and capacitor have the same mode of operation.
Motor capacitors are self-healing capacitors, i.e. a weak point in the dielectric would become ineffective
by itself since the metal coating evaporates at the weak point. Capacitors used in this way should be
carefully selected as far as voltage rating is concerned, and special attention should be paid to the method
of operation (continuous or intermittent). The voltage developed across the capacitor terminals is, usually,
higher than the supply voltage. Motor capacitors are utilized mainly in the following elds: Household and
domestic appliances Ofce machines Heating and ventilation techniques Garden and recreational
equipment.
Single-phase induction motors
The single-phase motors has two windings. The main winding is supplied directly from the mains,
whereas the auxiliary winding supply is provided by the capacitance of the series-connected capacitor
/g.1/. The capacitance is selected so that the auxiliary winding is able to take up the capacitor current
continuously. No switching devices are necessary for the auxiliary winding circuit, so that in respect of
operating reliability the single phase capacitor start and run motor is in no way inferior to a three-phase
cage rotor motor. The motor is superior to a single-phase motor in Steinmetz connection in so far as it can
be adapted to a considerable degree to the drive requirements by an appropriate winding layout. Also the
capacitance of the capacitor used here is smaller in relation to an identical motor out-put.
Single-phase capacitor start and run motors are suitable only for driving machines which do not require the
full rated output of the motor for starting. The performance requirements for the capacitor depend on the
output power or torque and the design of the motor. If the capacitor is to operate in conjunction with a
220V.50 Hz single phase motor whose main and auxiliary windings have the same number of turns, then a
capacitance of approximately 30 to 50 mF per kW of the rated motor output power should be used.
Operation of three-phase Motors in single-phase supply
Induction motors with a three-phase stator winding can either be driven from a three-phase supply or from
a single-phase supply when suitably connected with a capacitor (The circuit Fig. 2a and g. 2b). A three-
phase induction motor with its stator connected in star for a 380V three-phase supply has 220V as phase
voltage. The motor can therefore also run on a 220V three phase supply when delta connected. If the motor
is designed for 125/220V then its phase voltage is only 125V and the motor must be connected in star for a
three-phase supply of 220V.
The circuit gives similar characteristics to three phase operation but with a single-phase supply. The motor
runs as a three-phase machine, if the capacitor voltage causes a symmetrical voltage star at the rotor
windings as with a three-phase supply. A symmetrical voltage distribution can however only be obtained
with a certain capacitor at a certain load. For all other loads an asymmetrical voltage star is formed at the
rotor, so that the motor can no longer operate under optimum conditions. The starting torque is reduced and
the heat generation in the motor can become higher at no load than at full load.
Experience has shown that with a voltage supply of 220V, 50 Hz, a capacitance of 70 mF/kW of motor
power is necessary in order to give a starting torque of 30% of rated torque and in operation about 80% of
the rated three-phase power.
In order to obtain a higher starting torque, a starting capacitor with about double the capacitance must be
connected in parallel. This must be switched off during run up to avoid overloading the motor. The
direction of rotation can be reversed by connecting the capacitor to the other supply connection. The
voltage across the capacitor terminals in the Steinmetz circuits is, at the rated power of the motor, about
the value of the supply voltage, and under no load about 15% higher. If the open star circuit should be
used for a special application please state this when ordering in order that the correct capacitor can be
supplied. This circuit can be used when 125/220V three-phase motors are tooperated from a 220V single-
phase supply.

Auxiliary winding motor with continuous operation capacitor a/ Star connection b/ Delta connection
Fig ( 1 ) Fig (2 )
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How to calculate the single-phase motor start capacitor
How to calculate the single-phase motor start capacitor
Generally do not have to calculate the start capacitor is only played to a phase-shifting effect, and the
starting coil with the coil emfphase shift Difference between each of the electrical angle of 180 to
produce a rotating magnetic eld after the motor starts to cut off the start-up coil and capacitor, so the
capacitance range of applications Wide general 550W-2200W motor with 450V200f can start.
The rotation of AC motors rely on rotating magnetic eld generated by the current. Three-phase motor
ows through the phase difference of 120 degrees of phase current, can produce a rotating magnetic Field.
Single-phase motor ow through the single-phase current cannot produce a rotating magnetic eld, the
need to take some method to make it a rotating magnetic eld, with capacitance is Method, is one of the
most common method .The capacitor is used to phase separation, the current near 90 phase difference to
produce a rotating magnetic eld . Three-phase electricity, each Current between the two-phase itself
phase, without phase separation. The capacitor induction motor has two windings, a start winding and run
winding. The two windings in space, a difference of 90 degrees. Start winding thread A larger capacity
capacitor, when the run winding and start winding through the individual AC capacitor role in the start
winding current In time than the running winding current ahead of the 90-degree angle before reaching the
maximum. The formation of two identical pulse magnetic eld, so that xed in time and space The air gap
between the child and the rotor of a rotating magnetic eld, the role of the rotating magnetic eld, the
induced current in the motor rotor, the current and spin Turn the magnetic eld interaction of the
electromagnetic torque, the motor spin up.
Single-phase motor capacitor formula: GC = 1950I/Ucos (micro-method) in which:?I: motor current,
U: single-phase supply voltage, the cos : power factor, to take 0.75,1950: Constant Calculate the single-
phase motor capacitor , starting capacitor capacitance of work 1-4 times.

-Run congura on comprises two windings (start winding W1), (Run windings W2) , centrifugal switch(SW1) and
two -Start Capacitor C1 and Run capacitor C2

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Selection of capacitance on motor capacitors Facts and Formulas

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Technical Specications

Nominal Voltage ( Un ) 250 - 400 Vac

Nominal Frequency ( Fn ) 50 - 60 Hz.
Tolerance +-10%
Working temperature -25 - +85
Dissipation Factor <<0,002 ( 50 Hz )
Voltage test between terminals 2Un for 2 sec.
Max. Permissible over voltage 1.1 Un
Max. Permissible over current 1.3 In
Case Flame Reterdant
External Terminal wire Tag 6.3 mm
Filling resin Polyurethane
Compatibilty with Non-PCB, No leakage
Environment Materials
Life expectancy 3000h ( C ) - 10000h( B )

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 SINGLE PHASE MOTOR RUN CAPACITOR
CAP DxH BOX
250V 400V
f (mm) Quantity
KRK-2-250-M KRK-2-400-M 2 25x65 128
KRK-2.5-250-M KRK-2,5-400-M 2,5 25x65 128
KRK-3-250-M KRK-3-400-M 3 25x65 128
KRK-3,5-250-M KRK-3,5-400-M 3,5 25x65 128
KRK-4-250-M KRK-4-400-M 4 25x65 128
KRK-4,5-250-M KRK-4,5-400-M 4,5 25x65 128
KRK-5-250-M KRK-5-400-M 5 25x65 128
KRK-6-250-M KRK-6-400-M 6 25x65 128
KRK-7-250-M KRK-7-400-M 7 32x65 84
KRK-7,5-250-M KRK-7,5-400-M 7,5 32x65 84
KRK-8-250-M KRK-8-400-M 8 32x65 84
KRK-9-250-M KRK-9-400-M 9 32x65 84
KRK-10-250-M KRK-10-400-M 10 32x65 84
KRK-12-250-M KRK-12-400-M 12 34,5x65 65
KRK-12,5-250-M KRK-12,5-400-M 12,5 34,5x65 65
KRK-15-250-M KRK-15-400-M 15 36x65 65
KRK-16-250-M KRK-16-400-M 16 36x65 65
KRK-18-250-M KRK-18-400-M 18 40x65 50
KRK-20-250-M KRK-20-400-M 20 40x65 50
KRK-25-250-M KRK-25-400-M 25 46x65 32
KRK-30-250-M KRK-30-400-M 30 46x65 32
KRK-35-250-M KRK-35-400-M 35 52x65 28
KRK-40-250-M KRK-40-400-M 40 52x65 28
KRK-45-250-M KRK-45-400-M 45 63x65 18
KRK-50-250-M KRK-50-400-M 50 63x65 18
KRK-60-250-M KRK-60-400-M 60 63x65 18
KRK-65-250-M KRK-65-400-M 65 71x65 16
KRK-80-250-M KRK-80-400-M 80 71x65 15
TABLE (1)

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