Wednesday 14 January 2015

Advantages and disadvantages of carbon brushes

Advantages

    *They provide good commutation. 

    *If sparking occurs they damage the commutator less than with the copper brushes. 

    *They lubricate and polish the commutator.

Disadvantages

    *Contact resistance is high and cause a loss of about 2 V.Hence they are not suited for low voltage machines.

    *Due to high voltage drop , the commutator must be made larger than  that for copper brushes. 

    *Due to the low current density large brush holders are required.

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