Electric Motor Technology

Some technical definitions
The following are simplified description of how an electric motor works and of some of the different types of electric motors.

Basics of an electric motor

Magnets have two poles – north and south. Most people are familiar with the way that “like” magnetic poles repel one another, while “unlike” poles attract. .....more

Different types of electric motor

Types of electric motor differ largely in how they achieve the interaction of magnetic fields – and most importantly the field reversals - necessary to make the motor turn:.....more

Advantages and disadvantages of common electric motor types

Many different variants of the basic motor types discussed below exist. These comments are of a general nature, and may not apply to all motor types......more