Simulation and emulation of induction motor faults

The efficiency of induction motor depends on the condition of the motor. Condition monitoring of the induction motor relies on the detection of difference between healthy and faulty motors. The Motor Current Signature Analysis (MCSA) is the most reliable method as it does not require any sensors for its functioning. The major faults like broken rotor bar, eccentricity, stator unbalance and stator coil short circuit faults can be diagnosed by using the MCSA method. In this paper we propose a system that could simulate and emulate the major faults in induction motor.