ISRO Electrical Engineering (EE) 2013 - Question 30

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The starting torque of a slip ring induction motor can be increased by

  • A. Adding external resistance to rotor
  • B. Adding external inductance to rotor
  • C. Adding external capacitance to rotor
  • D. Adding external RLC circuit to rotor

Answer: A. Adding external resistance to rotor

Explanation: Adding rotor resistance moves the peak torque toward standstill and raises the starting torque.

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