Torque-slip (Speed) Characteristics

Torque-slip (speed) Characteristics: The torque-slip or torque-speed characteristic, as per the equation derived earlier, is shown in Fig.(A). The slip is s=(ws-wr)/ ws = ns-nr/ ns= 1-(nr/ns). The range of speed, nr is between 0.0 (standstill) and ns (synchronous speed). The range of slip is between 0.0 (nr= ns) and 1.0 (nr= 1.0)

fig.(A)Torque-slip (speed) Characteristics of induction motor

This shows that To∝ s, the characteristic being linear. The following points may be noted. The output torque developed is zero (0.0), ats= 0.0, or if the motor is rotated at synchronous speed (nr= ns). when the