What is the purpose of the running capacitor connected in series with the auxiliary winding in capacitor start and run motors?

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14 Sept 2018
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28 May 2026

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The running capacitor in series with the auxiliary winding primarily serves to enhance the power factor of the motor. While it may have some effect on torque and overload capacity, its main role is to improve efficiency by correcting the power factor.

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