In this paper we present applications of the phasor-dynamic (or generalized
averaging) modeling technique to single-phase induction machines. We are i
nterested in a derivation of large and small-signal models, as this class o
f machines exemplifies electromechanical systems in which lack of symmetry
in the magnetic field produced by the windings prevents the use of standard
simplifying assumptions (such as the smoothness of the electromagnetic tor
que). In the process we derive equivalent circuits that do not require supe
rposition-type assumptions common in the literature. The simplest of these
circuits coincides with the standard one. We also present and quantify refi
nements that could be useful for evaluation of efficiency, and in estimatio
n and control of single-phase induction machines.