What will happen to a three-phase synchronous motor if one of its phases is short-circuited?

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19 Oct 2018
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If one phase of a 3-phase synchronous motor is shorted, the motor will be unable to start. Other effects such as localized overheating, failure to achieve full speed, or loss of synchronization are possible consequences but the primary issue is the inability to start.

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