Exam Question
Differentiate between squirrel cage and wound rotor motor of the three phase a.c. induction motor in respect of the following: (16)
(a) Rotor construction
(b) Torque characteristic
(c) Speed variation.
Class 2 (2nd Engineer)
MET
📅 Apr 2024
Reference Answer
Differences between squirrel cage and wound rotor motors
(a) Rotor Construction
Squirrel Cage Motor :
Rotor consists of aluminum or copper bars embedded in a laminated steel core.
(a) Rotor Construction
Squirrel Cage Motor :
Rotor consists of aluminum or copper bars embedded in a laminated steel core.
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