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Option 2 : Slip ring rotor

Almost 90% of the induction motors are squirrel cage type because they have the simplest and most rugged construction.

The differences between the slip ring and squirrel cage induction motor are given below:

Slip ring induction motor

Squirrel cage induction motor

It has a slip ring type rotor

It has a squirrel cage type rotor

Cylindrical laminated core with parallel slots and each slot consist one bar

The slots of the rotor are not parallel but are skewed

Construction is complicated

Construction is simple

We can add external resistance to the rotor

The rotor bar is permanently shorted at the end of the ring; thus, it is not possible to add any external resistance

The rotor resistance starter can be used

Rotor resistance starter cannot be used

Starting torque is high

Starting torque is low

Brushes are present

Brushes are absent

Frequent maintenance is required

Less maintenance required

Power factor is low

Power factor is high

Speed control is possible

Speed control is not possible

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