Difference between Radial Cooling and Axial Cooling of Machines:

The difference between Radial Cooling and Axial Cooling of Machines is given in table below

Sl no Radial Cooling Axial Cooling
1 Radial cooling of machines Axial cooling of machines
2 This method is used for cooling rotors This method is used for cooling stators
3 Air is forced through sub-slots only The air is forced through the air gap from both ends.