Design of

Electronic Drives
for AC Machines
Lecture 6.
Analog Speed Control of
Induction Motors

Dr. Umar T. Shami

Basic Principle of speed control of Induction motors.
Let us look at the basic speed-torque equation of induction motor.

This show that speed (the slip) can be changed by:

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Speed control of Induction motors by Rotor Resistance.
Rotor Voltage Injection: Cascade Control
Controlling speed using inductance
Add an inductance in series with the supply and motor.
Controlling speed by Adjusting Stator Voltage
Controlling speed by Adjusting Supply Frequency
Controlling speed by Adjusting v/f