Similar to d.c. machine
where there is no constructional difference between a generator and
motor, There is no difference between the construction of synchronous
motor and the alternator, both being the synchronous machines.
The synchronous motor construction is basically similar to rotating field type alternator. It consists of twp parts :
i) Stator : Consisting of a three phase star or delta connected winding. This is excited by a three phase a.c. supply.
ii) Rotor :
Rotor is a field winding, the construction of which can be salient
(projected pole) or non salient (cylindrical) type. Practically most of
the synchronous motors use salient i.e. projected pole type
construction. The field winding is excited by a separate d.c. supply
through slip rings.
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| Fig. 1 Schematic representation of three phase synchronous motor |

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