Sr. No.

Salient Pole Type

Smooth Cylindrical Type

1.

Poles are projecting out from tho surface.

Unstoned portion of tho cyhnder acts as

poles hence poles are non- projecting

2.

Air gap is non-uniform.

Air gap is uniform due to smooth cylindrical

periphery.

3.
4.
5.

Diameter is high and axial length is smal.

Small diameter and large axial length is the

feature

Mechanically weak

Mechanically robust.

Preferred for tow speed alternators

Preferred for high speed alternators i.e. for

turboalternators.

6.

Pnme mover used are water turbines, I.C.

engines.

Pnme movers used are steam turbines,

eloctnc motors.

7.

For same stzo. tho rating is smatlor than

cylindrical type.

For same size, rating is highor than salient

pole type.

Separate damper winding is provided.

Separate damper winding is not necessary.