ECN Forum Forums Technical Discussion Electrical Theory and Applications AC Motor Maintenance (3phase/1phase)

hi guys! pls help me
how can i maintain a 3 phase/1 phase motor
preventive / corrective if any.
thanks in advance.

Hi roland12,

Keeping the air vents and cooling fins clean off debris, so the motor can dissipate it's heat.

Check that the machine it is driving, has no binding rotating matters which could slow the motor down, or make starting more difficult.
Do a load check when the machine is running and check that the current measured, is within the nameplate rating.
Check mains voltage too. Undervoltage to motors will reduce starting torque and may cause a motor to stall and burn out prematurely.
Check thermal overload settings set correctly.
Check fusing. Correct size, motorrated.

When fully isolated from the supply.

Check end play on bearings.
Do an insulation test on the windings.

Hope this will help

Kind regards, Raymond

On the 3 phase, make sure your voltages are balanced as well. A small imbalance in voltage will cause a large imbalance in current.

There's not a lot to worry about ... as far as the motor itself is concerned. The right motor, installed correctly, will not only run darn near forever ... it will give lots of warning when it's getting tired.

There are three phase of maintenance:
1) Verify the selection;
2) Check the install; and,
3) Keep testing records

You verify the selection by comparing actual voltage and amp draw to the nameplate info. Check the running temps. As Rod said, keep it clean.

The motor has to be properly mounted, with the shaft/sheaves properly lined up. Belt/chain tension ought to be correct.

If you have a megger, there are a series of tests you can perform. These tests, for the most part, begin when the motor is new, and are periodically repeated. Comparing the results over time will give you ample warning that the motor is about to fail.

From Alan Belson: