Induction motor

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf electric motor
gptkbp:advantage Low cost
Low maintenance
Rugged construction
Low starting torque (squirrel cage)
Poor speed control
Speed drops with load
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Asynchronous motor
gptkbp:compatibleWith Brushes
Permanent magnets
gptkbp:coolingMethods Air cooled
Water cooled
gptkbp:efficiencyRange 60% to 96%
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Induction motor
gptkbp:introducedIn 1887
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Nikola_Tesla
gptkbp:mainParts gptkb:Rotor
gptkb:Stator
Fan
Frame
Bearings
End bells
Terminal box
gptkbp:operates Electromagnetic induction
gptkbp:period Single-phase
Three-phase
gptkbp:practicedWorldwide Yes
gptkbp:protectionClasses gptkb:IP44
IP55
gptkbp:rotorConfiguration Squirrel cage
Wound rotor
gptkbp:slipDefinition Difference between synchronous speed and rotor speed
gptkbp:slipTypicalRange 1% to 5%
gptkbp:speedControlMethods Frequency control
Pole changing
Rotor resistance control
Voltage control
gptkbp:standardFrequencies 60 Hz
50 Hz
gptkbp:standardVoltages 110V
220V
440V
380V
415V
gptkbp:startingMethods Auto-transformer
Direct-on-line
Rotor resistance
Star-delta
gptkbp:type Slip ring induction motor
Squirrel cage induction motor
gptkbp:usedIn Fans
HVAC systems
Household appliances
Compressors
Pumps
Industrial drives
Conveyors
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Stator
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6