protection for 3-phase induction motor

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I have received induction motor which is burnt. I have checked the power circuit and control all the equipment working properly. magnetic contractor, thermal overload(setting is according to motor current) MCCB ok voltage is ok on all three phases when we open the motor bearing is also in good condition any body can help me to resolve the issue.
 
Motor rotor winding burnt and there is no chance of single phasing we have checked all the parameters regarding single phasing. If you have any solution to safe the motor against mechanical failure kindly also suggest.
 
Motors "burn out" from two things: Overload, or degradation of winding insulation. If you have confidently eliminated the possibility of overload (and I have no way of knowing your competence to do so), then all that is left is degradation of the insulation from some other means.

Moisture is probably the most common. Most motor insulation is slightly "hygroscopic" meaning it will absorb moisture. Even if used in a dry location, condensation can still be an enemy. If, when the motor is off line, it is exposed to low temperatures and then energized and loaded quickly, that moisture gets behind the insulation and vaporized when heated, causing a "bubble" that eventually breaks down the insulation.

But all of this is conjecture. You have not provided anywhere near enough information to allow us to be of help. What kind of OL relay? What does "we have checked all the parameters regarding single phasing" mean? "Motor rotor winding burnt... " Was this a Wound Rotor Induction Motor then? You didn't mention that before. If so, this is a whole different issue, meaning you can now have brush problems, slip ring problems etc. An OL relay may or may not fully protect the rotor windings on a WRIM.
 
Rotor Winding Failure

Rotor Winding Failure

Rotor windings fail. You could have a turn short between windings. All external conditions are fine and the rotor winding will fail. It happens.

Install a motor protection device that looks for single-phaseing, unbalance, etc. Square D makes them for ~$200.

Another thing to check is the rotor loading resistors and controls. Is there a chance that the rotor circuit was open? Bad contactor? Burned resistor? A wound rotor motor requires current flow to generate torque. An open rotor circuit will stall the motor.
 
shahnawazbachh said:
I have received induction motor which is burnt. I have checked the power circuit and control all the equipment working properly. magnetic contractor, thermal overload(setting is according to motor current) MCCB ok voltage is ok on all three phases when we open the motor bearing is also in good condition any body can help me to resolve the issue.
Is a wound rotor or a cage rotor?
 
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