speed control of 3/4 hp synchronous motor

on 2002-01-05 20:31:21 UTC

Hello:

Is it possible to vary the speed of an off the shelf 3/4 hp synchronous
motor?

From school, I vaguely recall a frequency-dependent 'slip' issue that
prevented this from being easily done.

Is a VFD the answer? Is so, is this a small motor for a VFD? If yes, has
anyone ever seen a DIY project for this?

Thanks

Murray

Discussion Thread

Multi-Volti Devices (Murray) 2002-01-05 20:31:21 UTC speed control of 3/4 hp synchronous motor Jon Elson 2002-01-05 23:25:02 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] speed control of 3/4 hp synchronous motor Scott Nelson 2002-01-06 05:10:52 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] speed control of 3/4 hp synchronous motor Art Eckstein 2002-01-06 05:50:09 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] speed control of 3/4 hp synchronous motor