Decoding Motor Overheating Issues-Electrical or Mechanical Faults

Hamad Alsaleem - Saudi Aramco

Induction motors are crucial to modern industry, but they are vulnerable to rotor bar faults, which can significantly impact their performance and lead to failure. This presentation examines the causes and contributing factors of rotor bar faults, discusses various detection techniques, and outlines remediation and prevention strategies. Three case studies will be presented in the following topic to provide a deeper understanding of diagnosing and managing rotor bar faults in induction motors. By recognizing the importance of early detection and intervention, industry professionals can maintain motor reliability and efficiency.