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    Flying start on 3phase induction motor

    My aploigies. My original question was not written clearly. I am actually interested in the starting current if the power is reapplied before the motor actually stops spinning. Thank-you to all who have responded.
  2. GGPIE

    Flying start on 3phase induction motor

    Someone has told me that when a 3phase induction motor trips but continues to spin for some period (e.g. 60 seconds) due to a high inertia load and then power is reapplied while the motor is still spinning then a massive inrush current will occur. Can anyone back-up this statement and/or explain...

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