Capacitor braking of double-cage induction motors

Capacitor braking relies on the self-excitation process and represents a well-established technique of braking of single-cage induction machines. However, there appear to be no papers on the capacitor braking of double-cage induction motors. Since the self-excitation process constitutes the basis of capacitor braking, a correct representation must include the effects of main flux saturation in the induction machine model used. The paper first summarises the mathematical model of a saturated double-cage induction machine and then presents experimental results together with results of a comprehensive simulation study. Both symmetrical three-phase and asymmetrical single-phase capacitor braking techniques are considered. The results are shown for two different double-cage induction machines. The experimental and simulation results are found to be in good agreement.