ABSTRACT
Starting refers to speed, current, and torque variations in an induction motor when fed directly or indirectly from a rather constant voltage and frequency local power grid.
A “stiff” local power grid would mean rather constant voltage even with large starting currents in the induction motors with direct full-voltage starting (5.5 to 5.6 times rated current is expected at zero speed at steady state). Full-starting torque is produced in this case and starting over notable loads is possible.
