Compare squirrel cage induction motor and slip ring induction motor any four points.
Comparison Between Squirrel Cage Induction Motor and Slip Ring Induction Motor:
Sr. No.
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Squirrel Cage Induction Motor
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Slip Ring Induction Motor
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1 |
Rotor is in the form of short circuited bars.
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Rotor is in the form of 3-ph winding.
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2 |
No slip-ring and brushes required.
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3 slip-rings with brushes are present.
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External resistance cannot be inserted in rotor circuit.
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External resistance can be inserted in rotor circuit.
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4 |
Small or moderate starting torque is obtained.
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High starting torque can be obtained
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5 |
Starting torque is fixed.
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Starting torque can be adjusted by inserting external resistance in rotor circuit.
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6 |
Simple and rugged construction.
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Comparatively complicated construction.
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7 |
Power factor is poor in the range of 0.6 to 0.8 lagging.
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Power factor is better in the range of 0.8 to 0.9 lagging.
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8 |
Size is compact for same HP.
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Relatively size is larger.
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9 |
Speed control by stator side control method only.
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Speed control by stator as well as rotor side control method.
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10 |
High efficiency.
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Low efficiency.
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11 |
Less cost.
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More cost.
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12 |
Less maintenance.
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Frequent maintenance due to slip-rings and brushes
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13 |
High starting current i.e. about 5 to 6 times full load current.
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Starting current can be restricted to 1.2 to 2 times full load current.
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14 |
Used as a constant speed drive e.g. Lathe machine.
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Used where high starting torque is required e.g. Lifts.
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