Question

State any four applications of DC shunt motor.

Answer 1

Applications of DC shunt motor: DC shunt motors are fairly constant speed and medium starting torque motors, hence they are used in applications requiring constant speeds.

i) Lathe machine ii) Drilling machines iii) Grinders iv) Blowers & fans v) Compressors vi) Centrifugal and reciprocating pumps vii) Machine tools viii) Milling machine

Answer 2

Applications of DC shunt motor: 1) Lathe machines 2) drilling machines 3) milling machines 4) Printing machinery 5) Paper industry 6) centrifugal and reciprocating pumps 7) blowers 8)fans