1. Slip ring induction motors are used in hoists, cranes and elevators.
  2. There is a possibility of adding additional resistance to control speed.
  3. It has high starting torque and low starting current.
  4. Slip ring motors are widely used.
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Option 4 : Slip ring motors are widely used.

Three-phase slip ring induction motor:

A slip ring induction motor is referred to as an asynchronous motor as the speed at which it operates is not equal to the synchronous speed of a rotor.

The rotor of this type of motor is wound type. It comprises of a cylindrical laminated steel core and a semi-closed groove at the outer boundary to accommodate a 3-phase insulated winding circuit.

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Advantages of Slip Ring Induction Motor:

  • High and excellent starting torque to support high inertia loads.
  • It has a low starting current due to external resistance
  • Can take full load current that is 6 to 7 times higher

 

Disadvantages of Slip Ring Induction Motor:

  • Includes higher maintenance costs due to brushes and slip rings compared to squirrel cage motor
  • Intricate construction
  • High copper loss
  • Low efficiency and low power factor
  • Expensive than 3 phase squirrel cage induction motor so not widely used.

Applications of Slip Ring Induction Motor:

  • These motors are used where higher torque and low starting current are required.
  • Used in applications like elevators, compressors, cranes, conveyors, hoists, and many more.
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