Two basic types are used in electric motor: 1) Run capacitors are rated in a range of 3–70 microfarad (uF). Run capacitors are also rated by voltage classification. The voltage classifications are 370V and 440V. Capacitors with ratings above 70 microfarad (uF) are starting capacitors.
A motor capacitor is an electrical capacitor that alters the current to one or more windings of a single-phase alternating-current induction motor to create a rotating magnetic field. [citation needed] There are two common types of motor capacitors, start capacitor and run capacitor (including a dual run capacitor).
This hesitation can cause the motor to become noisy, increase energy consumption, cause performance to drop and the motor to overheat. A dual run capacitor supports two electric motors, with both a fan motor and a compressor motor. It saves space by combining two physical capacitors into one case.
The applications of capacitor motors include the following. Capacitor induction motors are broadly used in heavy-duty applications which need high starting torque like compressors, refrigerators, conveyors & pumps. Capacitor motors are used with ACs, powered gates, forced-air heat furnaces, large fans, hot tubs,s or jacuzzi spa pumps.
Engine capacitors are used with air conditioners, hot tubs, motorized gates, large fans or forced air ovens. A “dual-stroke condenser” is used in some air conditioner compressor units to increase both fan motors and compressor motors. The starter leads increase the engine’s torque briefly and allow the engine to travel quickly and quickly.
Capacitor motor with a speed limiting governor device. Start capacitors lag the voltage to the rotor windings creating a phase shift between field windings and rotor windings. Without the start capacitor, the north and south magnetic fields will line up and the motor hums and will only start spinning when phsically turned, creating a phase shift.