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The document discusses a direct on line (DOL) starter for induction motors. A DOL starter consists of a circuit breaker, contactor, and overload relay. It provides full line voltage to start the motor, resulting in high inrush current. While simple and economical, DOL starting causes voltage dips and high mechanical stress on the motor due to the abrupt high starting torque. It is suitable for small motors but not large motors due to voltage issues.

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Dol

The document discusses a direct on line (DOL) starter for induction motors. A DOL starter consists of a circuit breaker, contactor, and overload relay. It provides full line voltage to start the motor, resulting in high inrush current. While simple and economical, DOL starting causes voltage dips and high mechanical stress on the motor due to the abrupt high starting torque. It is suitable for small motors but not large motors due to voltage issues.

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Shri Someshwar Shikshan Prasarak Mandal’s

SOMESHWAR ENGINEERING COLLEGE, SOMESHWARNAGAR

A
Presentation
DOL STARTER
Presented by
PRAJWAL MOHAN BHUJBAL

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING


(2019_20)
Direct On Line starter
Introduction
Different starting methods are employed for starting
induction motors because Induction Motor draws more
starting current during starting. To prevent damage to
the windings due to the high starting current flow, we
employ different types of starters.
The simplest form of motor starter for the induction
motor is the Direct On Line starter. The DOL starter
consist a MCCB or Circuit Breaker, Contactor and an
overload relay for protection. Electromagnetic
contactor which can be opened by the thermal
overload relay under fault conditions.
Principle of DOL:
 To start, the contactor is closed, applying full
line voltage to the motor windings. The motor
will draw a very high inrush current for a
very short time, the magnetic field in the iron,
and then the current will be limited to the
Locked Rotor Current of the motor. The motor
will develop Locked Rotor Torque and begin
to accelerate towards full speed.
Parts of DOL Starters:

 (1) Contactors & Coil.


(2) Over Load Relay (Overload
protection).
Wiring of DOL Starter:
Wiring Diagram of DOL Starter:
Working of DOL Starter:

•Pushing Start Button


•Release Start Button
•Pushing Stop Button
Features of DOL starting

 For low- and medium-power three-


phase motors
 Three connection lines (circuit layout:
star or delta)
 High starting torque
 Very high mechanical load
 High current peaks
 Voltage dips
 Simple switching devices
DOL is Suitable for:
 A direct on line starter can be used if
the high inrush current of the motor
does not cause excessive voltage drop in
the supply circuit.
 DOL starting is sometimes used to start
small water pumps, compressors, fans
and conveyor belts.
DOL is not suitable for:
 The peak starting current would result in a
serious voltage drop on the supply system
 The equipment being driven cannot tolerate
the effects of very high peak torque loadings
 The safety or comfort of those using the
equipment may be compromised by sudden
Advantages of DOL Starter:

 Most Economical and Cheapest Starter


 Simple to establish, operate and maintain
 Simple Control Circuitry
 Easy to understand and trouble‐shoot.
 It provides 100% torque at the time of
starting.
 Only one set of cable is required from
starter to motor.
 Motor is connected in delta at motor
terminals.
Disadvantages of DOL Starter:

 It does not reduce the starting current of the motor.


 High Starting Current: Very High Starting Current
(Typically 6 to 8 times the FLC of the motor).
 Mechanically Harsh: Thermal Stress on the motor,
thereby reducing its life.
 Voltage Dip: There is a big voltage dip in the
electrical installation because of high in-rush current
affecting other customers connected to the same
lines and therefore not suitable for higher size
squirrel cage motors
 High starting Torque: Unnecessary high starting
torque, even when not required by the load.

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