Question

Which of the following is used in household applications such as washing machines, ceiling fans and water coolers?
1. Slip-ring induction motor
2. Single phase induction motor
3. Three phase induction motor
4. Squirrel cage induction motor

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Single phase induction motor

Single phase induction motor is used in household applications such as washing machines, ceiling fans and water coolers.

Classification of 1-ϕ induction motor with their application is shown in table given below: 

Single phase motor	Application
Split phase motor	Small drill presses, Shop grinders, Small belt-driven conveyors, Washing machine,
Capacitor run motor	Compressors, Conveyors, Refrigerators, Air conditioners, Ceiling fans
Shaded pole motor	Hair dryers, Toys, Record players, Small fans, Electric clocks
AC series motor	Sewing machines, Kitchen applications, Table fans, Food Mixers, Vacuum cleaner

 

Motor	Application
DC series motor	Traction system, Cranes, air compressors
DC shunt motor	Lathe Machines, Centrifugal Pumps, Blowers, Conveyors, Weaving Machine, Spinning machines
DC compounded motor	Presses, Shears, Elevators, Rolling Mills
Stepper motor	3D printing equipment, Small robotics, CNC milling machines