This paper presents measured data and electromagnetic FEM field calculations as techniques for detecting and analyzing eccentricity in three-phase induction motors. Also it presents experimental results for detecting broken bars in induction motor rotors. A search-coil is used as magnetic field sensor to measure the stray magnetic flux outside the motor. It is a totally non-invasive method.
Induction motor; Eccentricity; Finite element method; Broken bars; Magnetic field sensor
