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Load Test On DC Shunt Motor (Electrically Loaded) : Experiment 1

The document outlines an experiment conducted to perform a load test on a DC Shunt Motor, detailing the aim, instruments, theory, procedure, observations, calculations, and results. It includes data on motor voltage, current, speed, and efficiency, along with performance curves. The experiment successfully demonstrated the relationship between armature current and speed, as well as output power and efficiency.

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Load Test On DC Shunt Motor (Electrically Loaded) : Experiment 1

The document outlines an experiment conducted to perform a load test on a DC Shunt Motor, detailing the aim, instruments, theory, procedure, observations, calculations, and results. It includes data on motor voltage, current, speed, and efficiency, along with performance curves. The experiment successfully demonstrated the relationship between armature current and speed, as well as output power and efficiency.

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Experiment 1

Load test on DC Shunt Motor (Electrically


loaded)

Saurav kumar
St. ID : 2022UEE0150

An Electrical Machine Experiment

November 24, 2024


November 24, 2024

Aim
To perform a load test on a DC Shunt Motor.

Instruments
S. No. Name Type/Range Quantity
1 Voltmeter MC, 0–300V 1
2 Ammeter MC, 0–15A 2
3 Rheostat Single Tube, 272𝛺, 1.7A 1

Theory
The speed of a DC motor is given by:
𝑉 − 𝐼 𝑎 𝑅𝑎
𝑁∝
𝜙
where:

• 𝑉: Applied voltage

• 𝐼𝑎 : Armature current

• 𝑅𝑎 : Armature resistance

• 𝜙: Flux per pole

For a DC Shunt Motor, under constant voltage, 𝜙 remains almost constant. The speed decreases with an increase
in load because of the increased armature current, which reduces the numerator in the above equation. The motor
is loaded using an electrical loading arrangement with a coupled DC Shunt Generator. The efficiency of the motor is
calculated using:
Output Power
Efficiency = × 100%
Input Power
The following characteristics are plotted:

• Armature Current vs. Speed

• Output vs. Efficiency

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Circuit Diagram

Insert Circuit Diagram Here

Procedure
a) Connect the circuit as per the diagram.

b) Ensure no load is applied to the DC Shunt Generator.

c) Adjust the motor’s field rheostat to its minimum resistance.

d) Switch on the DC supply and start the motor using the starter.

e) Measure the speed at no load.

f) Gradually increase the load by switching on the resistive load in steps. For each step, record the motor voltage,
current, speed, load voltage, and load current.

g) Continue loading the motor until the rated current is reached.

h) Gradually remove the load and switch off the DC supply to the motor.

Observation

Sr. No. Motor Voltage (𝑉𝑚 , V) Motor Current (𝐼𝑚 , A) Speed (N, RPM) Load Voltage (𝑉𝐿 , V) Load
1 220 2 1500 200
2 220 4 1480 195
3 220 6 1450 190
4 220 8 1400 185
5 220 10 1350 180

Table 1: Observation Table

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Calculations and Results

Sr. No. Input Power (𝑉𝑚 × 𝐼𝑚 , W) Output Power (𝑉𝐿 × 𝐼𝐿 , W) Efficiency (%)
1 440 200 45.45
2 880 390 44.32
3 1320 570 43.18
4 1760 740 42.05
5 2200 900 40.91

Table 2: Efficiency Calculations

Performance Curves

Figure 1: Armature Current vs. Speed

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Figure 2: Output Power vs. Efficiency

Result
• The load test on the DC Shunt Motor was successfully performed.

• The Armature Current vs. Speed and Output Power vs. Efficiency curves were plotted.

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