The Zero-Sequence Current as a Generalized Diagnostic Mean in Δ-Connected Th…

In this paper, a new diagnostic mean is introduced for accurate, reliable, and effective diagnosis of faults in deltaconnected induction motors. This mean is the zero-sequence stator current spectrum. The study is carried out with analytical calculations and finite-element method simulations. Most common faults are examined for a 4-kW cage induction motor. The analysis will reveal that the prop…