Question

What is the difference between an induced and a permanent magnet?

Answer 1

INDUCTION MOTOR:-

Speed:-Less speed range than PMAC motors • Speed range is a function of the drive being used — to 1,000:1 with an encoder, 120:1 under field-oriented control


Reliability:-Waste heat is capable of degrading insulation essential to motor operation • Years of service common with proper operation

Power density:-Induction produced by squirrel cage rotor inherently limits power density

Accuracy:-Flux vector and field-oriented control allows for some of accuracy of servos

Cost:-Relatively modest initial cost; higher operating costs

PERMANENT MAGNET MORTOR:-

speed:-VFD-driven PMAC motors can be used in nearly all induction-motor and some servo applications • Typical servomotor application speed — to 10,000 rpm — is out of PMAC motor range

Reliability:-Lower operating temperatures reduces wear and tear, maintenance • Extends bearing and insulation life • Robust construction for years of trouble-free operation in harsh environments.

power density:-Rare-earth permanent magnets produce more flux (and resultant torque) for their physical size than induction types.

Accuracy:-Without feedback, can be difficult to locate and position to the pinpoint accuracy of servomotors

Cost:-Exhibit higher efficiency, so their energy use is smaller and full return on their initial purchase cost is realized more quickly