An induction machine, also known as an asynchronous motor, is a type of electric

motor that operates based on electromagnetic induction. It is widely used in

industry and in various applications due to its robustness and simplicity.

The working principle of an induction machine is based on the interaction between a

rotating magnetic field generated by the stator winding and the current induced in
the rotor windings. When an alternating current is passed through the stator
winding, it produces a rotating magnetic field. The magnetic field rotates at a
speed that depends on the frequency of the applied voltage and the number of poles
in the stator winding.

The rotor of an induction machine consists of a cylindrical core with conductive

bars or coils embedded in it. The bars are short-circuited at the ends by end
rings. When the magnetic field from the stator rotates, it induces a current in the
rotor conductors due to the relative motion between the magnetic field and the
conductors. This current in turn produces its own magnetic field, which interacts
with the stator magnetic field, resulting in a torque that causes the rotor to
rotate.

The speed of an induction machine is slightly less than the speed of the rotating
magnetic field in the stator. This difference in speed, known as slip, is necessary
for the production of torque in the rotor. As the load on the machine changes, the
slip also changes, resulting in a change in the speed of the rotor.

Induction machines are widely used in industry because of their robustness, low
cost, and ease of maintenance. They are also used in many household appliances,
such as washing machines, refrigerators, and air conditioners.