Difference squirrel cage rotor and wound or slip cage rotor
Category: Electrical Articles
14 Dec 14
| Squirrel cage rotor | Wound or slip cage rotor |
|---|---|
| This rotor is in the form of bars which are shorted at the end with the help of end rings. | This rotor is in the form of 3 phase winding. |
| In squirrel cage rotor no slip rings or brushes. | In wound or slip rotor slip rings and brushes are used. |
| It has a simple construction. | It has complicated construction. |
| External resistance cannot be connected. | It is possible to connect external resistance. |
| It has less rotor copper loss. | It has high rotor copper loss. |
| In squirrel cage rotor resistance starter cannot be used. | In slip cage rotor resistance starter can be used. |
| Application: Used in fans, water, pump etc. |
Application: It include in crane, elevators, compressors, lifts etc. |
