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What is the main difference between the squirrelcage induction and sliprin induction motor?

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Question added by Adam Shaik , Electrical Trainee , JSW Cements Limited
Date Posted: 2016/01/29
manzoor ummar
by manzoor ummar , Electrical Engineer , Tata Consulting Engineers

The main difference is the construction of the rotor.

 

Slip ring motor can be used for high starting torque applications. Its starting torque can be increased be using rotor resistance. This is not possible in squirrel cage induction motor.

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