Construction of Three Phase Induction Motor

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08/15/2024

Three phase induction motor definition

The three-phase induction motor is defined as a type of electric motor that is most widely used in industry due to its efficient power delivery and simple structure.

Main component

  • The motor consists of a stationary component called a stator and a rotating component called a rotor.

  • Three-phase asynchronous motor stator

Stator frame

It is the exterior of the three-phase induction motor. Its main function is to support the stator core and the excitation winding. It acts as a covering and provides protection and mechanical strength to all internal components of the induction motor.

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Stator core

The main function of the stator core is to carry AC magnetic flux. In order to reduce eddy current loss, the stator core is laminated.

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Stator winding or field winding

The groove outside the stator core of the three-phase induction motor has a three-phase winding. We use a three-phase AC power supply for this three-phase winding. The three phases of the winding are connected in a star or triangle shape, depending on the type of starting method we use.

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Rotor type

Rotor models include squirrel cage rotors, which are maintenance-free and rugged, and slip-ring or wire-wound rotors, which allow for external resistance and provide better control when starting.

Apply

Three-phase induction motors power a wide variety of machinery in a wide range of industries, including lathes, drill presses, fans and elevators.

Operational advantage

Squirrel-cage motors are favored for their simplicity and low maintenance costs, while slip-ring motors are chosen for applications requiring high starting torque and adjustable speeds.

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