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 (6)
(b) Torque characteristics (5)
(c) Speed variation. (5)
Class 2 (2nd Engineer)
MET
📅 Oct 2020
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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