Title :
The history of induction motors in America
Author :
Alger, Philip L. ; Arnold, Robert E.
Author_Institution :
1758 Wendell Avenue, Schnectady, NY
Abstract :
This paper briefly reviews the history of the induction motor from its invention by Nicola Tesla in 1888 through the various stages of its development-the invention of the cast aluminum squirrelcage winding, improvements in magnetic steel and insulation, and the progressive reduction of the dimensions for a given horsepower rating, so that today a 100-hp motor has the same mounting dimensions as the 7.5-hp motor of 1897.
Keywords :
Coils; Current supplies; DC motors; History; Induction motors; Magnetic fields; Reluctance motors; Rotors; Stators; Synchronous motors;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1976.10329
