An electric motor uses an electrical current to produce mechanical energy. The different types of electric motor include direct current (DC), alternating current (AC), synchronous, asynchronous and triphase.
Electric motors are found in a wide variety of applications: fans, bow thrusters, windlasses, vessel propulsion, etc.
The two principal types of electric motor are AC and DC. Both operate using the properties of magnetic fields. Each motor has a magnetic circuit and two electrical circuits. One of the two components, the stator, is fixed, while the other, the rotor, moves.
Choice will depend on the motor's size, energy consumption, power requirements, etc. AC motors are the most common because they are easier to use, require little maintenance and are more affordable.
