SQUIRELL CAGE MOTOR
a low-reluctance channel for the flux that
A three-phase induction motor that operates
in the squirrel cage configuration is one of
these motors is based on the electromagnetic
concept. This motor is known as a "squirrel
cage" because of the rotor. It has what is
referred described as a "squirrel cage rotor"
inside that resembles a squirrel cage. Its
rotor is an aluminum or steel cylinder with
highly conductive metal laminations
imbedded into its surface is copper). When
the stator is subjected to an alternating
current, a revolving magnetic field is created
by the windings of a squirrel-cage induction
motor.
WORKING PRINCIPLE
By using rotor bars to interact with the EMF
of the stator, squirrel cage motors maximize
electromagnetic induction. The stator
typically has wire windings that carry an AC
current. This current alternates in time with
a sinusoidal curve, which shifts the direction
of the current in the wire windings. The
generated EMF will follow the current's
oscillations and, in some configurations, will
cause it to "spin" with a frequency
corresponding to the AC frequency. The
rotor is pushed about and rotates as a result
of the revolving EMF, which also causes an
opposing voltage and EMF in the rotor bars.
SQUIRELL CAGE INDUCTION
MOTOR PARTS AND FUNCTIONS
STATOR
It comprises of a metal housing and a three-
phase winding with a core. Windings are
positioned so that
They are 120 degrees apart in space, both
mechanically and electronically. On the
winding, there is a
iron core that has been laminated to provide
AC currents create.
ROTOR
It is the component of the motor that will
rotate to produce mechanical output for a
specific amount. of electric power. The
motor's nameplate indicates its rated output
in horsepower. It is made up of a core,
copper/aluminum bars that have been short-
circuited, and a shaft.
FAN
To promote heat exchange, a fan is mounted
to the back side of the rotor, which
maintains the motor's temperature within a
certain range.
BEARINGS
As the foundation for rotor motion, bearings
are given, and the bearings maintain the
smooth rotation of the engine.
ADVANTAGES OF SQUIRELL CAGE
INDUCTION MOTOR
• Squirrel cage induction motor is
cheaper in cost compared to slip ring
induction motor.
• This motor required less maintenance
as compared to the slip ring motor.
• Rugged construction.
• Generate less heat.
• Better cooled compared to slip ring
induction motor.
• Operate at nearly constant, high
overload capacity, and operates at
better power factor.
• Explosion-proof due to the absence of
brushes slip ring and brushes which
eliminates the risk of sparking.
• Operates at a nearly constant speed,
high overload capacity, and operates
at a better power factor.
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• Poor starting torque.
• High starting current.
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CONCLUSION
A three-phase squirrel cage induction
motor is a type of three phase induction motor
which functions based on the concept of
electromagnetic. The reason it is named a
"squirrel cage" motor is because the "squirrel
cage rotor" inside it resembles a squirrel
cage.
Due to the widespread use of squirrel
cage induction motors in industry, this
particular type of three-phase induction
motor is also known as a squirrel cage
induction motor. This motor is extremely
durable and reasonably priced. The stator and
rotor are two components of a squirrel cage
induction motor. Stator, a fixed component,
and rotor, a rotating component.
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