I have had this problem many years ago on induction generators (before inverters & soft starters were available)
There is a possibility that the star contactor will burn out if it is not properly rated. It should be the same size as the line contactor & both should be rated for Locked Rotor Star...
Hi fbjaviour
There was a system similar to this which was invented by a Russian.
A similar system is marketed by a company Magnastart.
SCR systems are marketed by a number of companies.
The most common & simplest system of stepless acceleration & speed regulation for wound rotor motors is the...