- The induction machine is used as a motor and as a generator. However it is most frequently used as a motor. It is the Workhorse of industry.
- Majority of the motors used by industry are squirrel cage induction motors.
- Both three-phase and single-phase motors are widely used.
- The induction generators are seldom used. Their typical application is the wind power plant.
Stator construction
- Laminated iron core with slots
- Coils are placed in the slots to form a three or single phase winding
- Laminated Iron core with slots
- Metal bars are molded in the slots
- Two rings short circuits the bars
- The bars are slanted to reduce noise
