Exam Question
Differentiate between squirrel cage and wound rotor motors, of the three phase a.c. induction type, in respect of the following:
(a) rotor construction;
(b) torque characteristics;
(c) speed variation.
Class 2 (2nd Engineer)
MET
📅 Jun 2018
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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