What happens to an unloaded salient pole synchronous motor if its excitation is suddenly cut off?

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19 Oct 2018
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When the excitation of an unloaded salient pole synchronous motor is abruptly removed, the motor immediately stops because it loses the synchronizing torque necessary to maintain rotation. It does not continue to run as a reluctance motor at any speed.

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