An induction machine, also known as an asynchronous machine, is an electrical

machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy by using the
principle of electromagnetic induction.

The basic construction of an induction machine consists of a stator, a rotor, and a

set of windings. The stator is the stationary part of the machine and contains a
set of three-phase windings that are connected to a three-phase AC power supply.
The rotor is the rotating part of the machine and is made up of a set of conductors
that are arranged in slots and insulated from each other.

When the three-phase AC power supply is applied to the stator windings, a rotating
magnetic field is created in the air gap between the stator and rotor. The rotating
magnetic field induces an electromotive force (EMF) in the rotor conductors, which
causes a current to flow through the conductors. This current in turn creates its
own magnetic field, which interacts with the rotating magnetic field produced by
the stator windings, causing the rotor to rotate.

The speed of the rotor is not synchronous with the speed of the rotating magnetic
field produced by the stator windings, which is why the machine is called an
asynchronous machine. The difference in speed between the rotor and the rotating
magnetic field is called slip. The amount of slip depends on the load on the
machine and can range from zero at no load to a maximum value at full load.

Induction machines are widely used in various applications such as pumps, fans,
compressors, and conveyor systems, as they are robust, reliable, and require very
little maintenance.