Classification of Rotors
Based on the winding placed in these slots, (called rotor windings), Rotors are of four types:
- Squirrel Cage Type
- Wound Type/ Slip Ring Type/ Phase Wound Type
- Salient Pole Rotor
- Non-salient Pole/Cylindrical [Pole Rotor]
What is Rotor?
Rotors are a fundamental part of electrical machines and play an important role in their operation. Rotor is the rotating part of an induction motor. It is connected to the mechanical load through the shaft. There are various designs of rotors available on the basis of application and type of machine, such as squirrel cage or wound type.
In this article we will go through the definition of the Rotor with its construction in detail with its diagram, we will also go through the classification of Rotors and difference between stator and rotor, At last we will conclude our article with some of its applications and FAQs.
Table of Content
- What is Rotor?
- Construction of Rotor
- Working of Rotor
- Classification of Rotors
- Difference Between Stator and Rotor
- Applications of Rotors