Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering: Unit II: Electrical Machines

Advantages, Disadvantages of Three Phase Induction Motors

Three phase induction motors are extensively used for electric drives.

THREE PHASE INDUCTION MOTORS

Three phase induction motors are extensively used for electric drives. 

The main advantages are

(i) High reliability

(ii) Low cost

(iii) High efficiency

(iv) Less maintenance

(v) Simple and extremely rugged

The disadvantages are

i) The speed is not constant, when load is varied

ii) Low starting torque compared to DC shunt motor

iii) Reduction in efficiency when speed is varied. 

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