induction drive

An induction motor is a type of alternating-current motor that generates torque through the interaction between a magnetic field produced by the stator and currents induced in the rotor. This process relies on electromagnetic induction, where a changing magnetic flux in a circuit induces an electromotive force.123

The motor's stator contains windings that, when supplied with electricity, create a rotating magnetic field. This rotating field induces a voltage in the rotor's conductors, causing currents to flow. The interaction between the rotor currents and the rotating magnetic field produces torque, which drives the rotor. The speed of the rotor is slightly less than the speed of the rotating magnetic field, a difference known as slip. Induction motors are widely used due to their simple construction and reliable operation.4