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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

3 Point

MC

(0.20A Starter
L
F
)

220/
2A
220V
DC SUPPLY

MC +

+ MC

- (0.2A)
F

(0.300V)

S
1

M
FF

AA

S
2

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1. LOAD TEST ON D.C. SHUNT MOTOR

AIM:
To draw the performance characteristics of the D.C. shunt motor by conducting
load test.
APPARATUS REQUIRED:
SL NO
1.
2.
3.
4.

NAME OF
APPRATUS
Ammeter
Voltmeter
Rheostat
Tachometer

RANGE

TYPE

QUANTITY

(0-10A), (0-10A)
(0-300)
200,2A
(0-10000) rpm

MC
MC

1
1

analog

NAME PLATE DETAILS:

FUSE CALCULATION:
Fuse Rating = 125% of rated Armature current.

PROCEDURE:

The connections are made as per the circuit diagram.

The DPST switch is closed.
The motor is started using three point starter.
The field rheostat of the motor is adjusted to bring the motor speed to the rated
value.
The no load current, voltage, shunt field current, spring balance reading and speed
are noted.
Load on the brake drum arrangement is increased in steps.
At each step of loading all the meter readings are noted.
The procedure is repeated till the ammeter reads the rated load current of the
motor.

PRECAUTION:
The field rheostat should be kept at minimum resistance position.

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There should be no load at the time of starting the experiment.

TABULAR COLOUMN:

Sl.
No.

Voltage
VL (V)

Current
IL (A)

MODEL GRAPH:

Spring
balance
Speed
S1 in kg S2 in kg Rpm

Torque
N-m

Input
Pi
Watts

Output
Pm
watts

Efficiency
%

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MODEL CALCULATION:

Circumference of brake drum = 2 x x R (m)

R Radius of the brake drum(m)
Torque, T = (S1 S2) x 9.81 x R Nm
Input power, Pi = VL x IL Watts
Output power, Pm = (2 x x N x T) / 60 Watts
% Efficiency, = (Pm / Pi) x 100

CALCULATION:

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RESULT:

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

3 Point

MC

(0.20A Starter
L
F
)

220/
2A
220V
DC SUPPLY

MC +

+ MC

- (0.2A)
F

(0.300V)

S
1

M
FF

AA

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2

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2(A). SWINBURNES TEST ON D.C. SHUNT MOTOR

AIM:
To predetermine the efficiency of the D.C. shunt motor when it works as a motor
as well as generator.
APPARATUS REQUIRED:
SL NO
1.
2.
3.
4.

NAME OF
APPRATUS
Ammeter
Voltmeter
Rheostat
Tachometer

RANGE

TYPE

QUANTITY

(0-10A), (0-10A)
(0-300)
200,2A
(0-10000) rpm

MC
MC

1
1

analog

NAME PLATE DETAILS:

FUSE CALCULATION:
Fuse Rating = 125% of rated Armature current.

PROCEDURE:
The connections are made as per the circuit diagram.

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The DPST switch is closed.

The motor is started using three point starter.
The field rheostat of the motor is adjusted to bring the motor speed to the rated
value.
The no load current, voltage, shunt field current, spring balance reading and speed
are noted.
PRECAUTION:
The field rheostat should be kept at minimum resistance position.
There should be no load at the time of starting the experiment.

TABULAR COLOUMN:

Sl.
No.

Voltage
VL (V)

Current
IL (A)

MODEL GRAPH:

Spring
balance
Speed
S1 in kg S2 in kg Rpm

Torque
N-m

Input
Pi
Watts

Output
Pm
watts

Efficiency
%

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MODEL CALCULATION:

Circumference of brake drum = 2 x x R (m)

R Radius of the brake drum(m)
Torque, T = (S1 S2) x 9.81 x R Nm
Input power, Pi = VL x IL Watts
Output power, Pm = (2 x x N x T) / 60 Watts
% Efficiency, = (Pm / Pi) x 100

CALCULATION:

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RESULT:

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
3 Point
Starter
L
F
A

+
220V
DC
SUPPLY

M
C+

220
/
2A

+M

A
F

F
F

A
A

TABULAR COLOUMN: OPEN CIRCUIT

Sl. No.

Field current,
If Amperes

220
/ 2A

(020A)

Generated EMF,
Eg volts

-(0-

F2A)

G
AA

+M
VC

-(0-

300V)

FF

L
O
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D

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3. OPEN CIRCUIT & LOAD CHARACTERISTICS SELF EXCITED

D.C. SHUNT GENERATOR
AIM:
To draw the open circuit and load characteristics of self excited D.C. shunt generator.
APPARATUS REQUIRED:
SL NO

NAME OF
RANGE
APPARATUS
1.
Ammeter
(0-5) A
2.
Ammeter
(0-2) A
3.
Voltmeter
(0-300) V
4.
Rheostat
200 , 2A
5.
Rheostat
200 , 2A
6.
Tachometer
(0-10000)rpm
NAME PLATE DETAILS:
For motor

TYPE

QUANTITY

MC
MC
MC

1
1
1
1
1
1

for generator

FUSE CALCULATION:
Fuse Rating = 125% of rated Armature current of motor.

Fuse Rating = 125% of rated Armature current of generator.

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OPEN CIRCUIT CHARACTERISTICS:

PRECAUTION:
All the switches are kept open initially.
The motor field rheostat is kept at minimum resistance position.
The generator potential divider is kept at maximum potential position.

TABULAR COLOUMN FOR LOAD TEST

Sl. No.

Voltage,V
(Volts)

Current,
Field
IL= IA
current, If
(Amperes) (Amperes)

IARA(Volts)

EMF,
Eg = (V - Ia Ra)
(Volts)

CALCULATION:Terminal voltage V

= Eg Ia Ra

Armature current, Ia
Generated EMF, Eg

= IL + If
= (V - Ia Ra)

MODEL GRAPH:OC CHARACTERISTICS

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PROCEDURE:
The connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
The DPST switch is closed.
The motor is started using three point starter.
By varying the field rheostat of the motor, the speed of the motor, is adjusted
to the rated speed of the generator.
The potential divider of the generator is varied in steps.
In each step the ammeter and voltmeter readings are noted.
The procedure is repeated till the voltmeter reads the rated voltage.

LOAD TEST:
PROCEDURE:

The connections are given as per the circuit diagram.

The DPST of the motor side is closed.
The motor is started using the 3- point starter.
By varying the field rheostat of the motor, the speed of the motor is adjusted
to the rated speed of the generator.
The potential divider at the generator side is varied till the voltmeter reads the
rated voltage of the generator.
The DPST switch of the generator side is closed.
The load on the generator is applied in steps.
At each step of loading all the meter readings are noted.
The procedure is repeated till the ammeter reads the rated current of the
generator.

PRECAUTION:

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All the switches are kept open initially.

The motor field rheostat is kept at minimum resistance position.
The generator potential divider should be kept at maximum potential position.
There should not be any load on the generator when start and stop the motor.

RESULT:

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
M
C

2A)

3 Point
Starter
L
F
A

220
/
2A
220V
DC
SUPPLY

+ A - (0-

M
C

M
F
F

A
A

(0-

-20A)

220
/ 2A

+M
C
V

G
A
A

F
F

(0300V)

L
O
A
D

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TABULAR COLOUMN:
Sl. No.

Field current,
If Amperes

Generated EMF,
Eg volts

4. OPEN CIRCUIT & LOAD CHARACTERISTICS SEPERATELY EXCITED

D.C. SHUNT GENERATOR
AIM:
To draw the open circuit and load characteristics of separately excited D.C. shunt
generator.
APPARATUS REQUIRED:
SL NO
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

NAME OF
APPARATUS
Ammeter
Ammeter
Voltmeter
Rheostat
Rheostat
Tachometer

RANGE

TYPE

QUANTITY

(0-5) A
(0-2) A
(0-300) V
200 , 2A
200 , 2A
(0-10000)rpm

MC
MC
MC

1
1
1
1
1
1

NAME PLATE DETAILS:

For motor

for generator

FUSE CALCULATION:
Fuse Rating = 125% of rated Armature current of motor.

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Fuse Rating = 125% of rated Armature current of generator.

OPEN CIRCUIT CHARACTERISTICS:

PRECAUTION:
All the switches are kept open initially.
The motor field rheostat is kept at minimum resistance position.
The generator potential divider is kept at maximum potential position.

TABULAR COLOUMN FOR LOAD TEST:

Sl. No.

Voltage
V(Volts)

Current,
Field
IL= IA
current, If
(Amperes) (Amperes)

IARA(Volts)

Generated emf,
Eg = (V + Ia Ra)
(Volts)

MODEL GRAPH:
OC CHARACTERISTICS

MODEL CALCULATION:
Generated EMF, Eg = (V + Ia Ra)

LOAD CHARACTERISTICS:

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Terminal voltage V = Eg - Ia Ra)

IL = I a

PROCEDURE:
The connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
The DPST switch is closed.
The motor is started using three point starter.
By varying the field rheostat of the motor, the speed of the motor and generator, is
adjusted to the rated speed.
The potential divider of the generator is varied in steps.
In each step the ammeter and voltmeter readings are noted.
The procedure is repeated till the voltmeter reads the rated voltage.

LOAD TEST:

PRECAUTION:

All the switches in generator are kept open initially.

The motor field rheostat is kept at minimum resistance position.
The generator potential divider should be kept at maximum potential position.
There should not be any load on the generator when start and stop the motor.

PROCEDURE:
The connections are given as per the circuit diagram.
The DPST of the motor side is closed.
The motor is started using the 3- point starter.

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By varying the field rheostat of the motor, the speed of the motor is
adjusted to the rated speed of the generator.
The potential divider at the generator side is varied till the voltmeter
reads the rated voltage of the generator.
The DPST switch of the generator side is closed.
The load on the generator is applied in steps.
At each step of loading all the meter readings are noted.
The procedure is repeated till the ammeter reads the rated current of the generator.
RESULT:

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

3 Point

MC

+ A

(0.20A
Starter
L
F
)

A
50/ 5A

50/
1A

220V
DC SUPPLY

MC +

+ MC

- (0.2A)
F

(0.300V
)

M
FF

ARMATURE CONTROL METHOD:

MODEL GRAPH

AA

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IF amps
SLNO
Va in volts

N in rpm

5. SPEED CONTROL OF D.C. SHUNT MOTOR

AIM:
To draw the speed characteristics of DC shunt motor by
(1) Armature control method
(2) Field control method
APPARATUS REQUIRED:
Sl. No.

Name of the
Apparatus

1.
2.
3.

Ammeter
Voltmeter
Rheostat

4.

Tachometer

NAME PLATE DETAILS:

FUSE CALCULATION:

Range
(0 - 20 A),
(0-2A)
(0 - 300 V)
50,1A,
50, 5A
(0-10000 rpm)

Type

Quantity

MC
MC

Each one
1

Analog

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1

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Fuse rating = 125% of rated armature current

PRECAUTION;
All the switches are kept open initially.
The field rheostat should be kept at minimum resistance position.
The armature rheostat should be kept at maximum resistance position
PROCEDURE:
Armature control method:The connections are given as per the circuit diagram.
The DPST switch is closed.
The field current is varied in steps by varying the field rheostat.
In each step of field current the armature voltage is varied in steps by
varying the armature rheostat.
In each step of armature rheostat variation the meter readings
(Voltmeter & Tachometer) are noted.

Field Control method:

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SL
NO

Va in volts
IF amps

N in rpm

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Field control method: The connections are given as per the circuit diagram.
The DPST switch is closed.
The armature voltage is varied in steps by varying the armature rheostat.
In each step of armature voltage the field current in steps by varying the field
rheostat.
In each step of field rheostat the meter readings (Ammeter & tachometer) are
noted.

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RESULT:

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

TABULAR COLUMN:
SL.
NO

Py voltage
V1 in volts

Py current
I1 in amps

W1, in
Watts

Sec voltage Sec current

V2 in volts I12 in amps

W2, in
Watts

Efficiency
in %

Regulation
in %

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6. LOAD TEST ON SINGLE PHASE TRANSFORMER

AIM:
To conduct load test on the given Single Phase Transformer and determine its
performance characteristic curves.
APPARATUS REQUIRED:
SL NO

NAME OF APPRATUS

TYPE

Ammeter

RANGE
(0-10A)
(0-5A)

1.
2.

QUANTITY
EACH ONE

Voltmeter

(0-300V)

MI

3.
Wattmeter
NAME PLATE DETAILS:

300V,10A

UPF

MI

FUSE CALCULATION:

PRIMARY CURRENT =

SECONDARY CURRENT =
PRECAUTION:
Auto transformer must be kept at minimum potential point.
There should be no load at the time of starting the experiment.
PROCEDURE:
Make the connections as per the circuit diagram.

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Switch on the supply and vary the auto transformer to get rated primary voltage.
Note down the no load readings of voltmeter, ammeter and wattmeter.
Add the load in steps and note down all the meter reading till the rated secondary
current is reached.
Remove the load and bring back the auto transformer to original position.
Switch off the supply.

FORMULAE:
Input power = W1
Output power = W2

% Efficiency =

% Regulation =

Multiplying factor =

Multiplying factor 1 in Watts

Multiplying factor 2 in Watts

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RESULT:

OC TEST CIRCUIT DIAGRAM: (CORE LOSS)

TABULAR COLUMN:
SL.NO

VO
in (volts)

Io
in (amps)

Wo
in (watts)

SC TEST CIRCUIT DIAGRAM: (COPPER LOSS)

Wo
(watts)

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7. OC AND SC TEST ON SINGLE PHASE TRANSFORMER

AIM:
To conduct OC and SC test on the given Single Phase Transformer and find out
the losses in the transformer.
APPARATUS REQUIRED:
SL
NO

NAME OF
APPRATUS

1.

Ammeter

2.

Voltmeter

3.
Wattmeter
NAME PLATE DETAILS:

FUSE CALCULATION:

PRIMARY CURRENT =

SECONDARY CURRENT =

RANGE
(0-10A)
(0-2A)
(0-150V)
(0-75V)
150V,2A
150V,10A

TYPE

QUANTITY

MI

EACH ONE

MI
LPF
UPF

EACH ONE
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OC TEST:
PRECAUTION:
Auto transformer must be kept in minimum position.
Secondary side should be open. (High voltage winding)
PROCEDURE:
Make the connections as per the circuit diagram.
Switch on the supply, vary the auto transformer to get rated primary voltage.
(Low voltage winding)
Note down the no load readings of voltmeter, ammeter and wattmeter.
Bring the auto transformer to minimum position and Switch off the supply.
TABULAR COLUMN:
SL.NO

VSC
in (volts)

ISC
in (amps)

WSC
in (watts)

WSC
(watts)

SC TEST:
PRECAUTION:
Auto transformer must be kept in minimum position.
Secondary side should be short circuited. (Low voltage winding)
PROCEDURE:
Make the connections as per the circuit diagram.
Switch on the supply, vary the auto transformer to get rated primary current.(High
voltage winding)
Note down the no load readings of voltmeter, ammeter and wattmeter.
Bring the auto transformer to minimum position and Switch off the supply.

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8. REGULATION OF 3 PHASE ALTERNATOR BY EMF METHOD

AIM:
To determine the voltage regulation of an 3 phase alternator EMF method.
APPARATUS REQUIRED:
SL NO

NAME OF APPRATUS

RANGE

TYPE

QUANTITY

1.

Ammeter

(0-2A)
(0-5A)

MC
MI

1
1

2.

Voltmeter

(0-600V)
(0-150V)

MI
MC

1
1

3.

Rheostat

50,1A
50,5A

1
1

4.

Tachometer

Analog

NAME PLATE DETAILS:

FUSE CALCULATION:
For motor
Fuse rating = 125% of rated armature current.

For Alternator
Fuse rating = 125% of rated Alternator current.

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TABULATION:
OPEN CIRCUIT TEST:

Vphase

Ifield

SHORT CIRCUIT TEST:

If (A)
ISC (A)

CALCULATION TABULAR COLUMN:

P.F =
Cos

LAGGING P.f
EO (V)

LEADING P.f
%REG

EO

%REG

0.8

0.6
PRECAUTIONS:
The field rheostat should be kept at minimum resistance position.
The Alternator field rheostat should be in the maximum resistance position.
Initially all switches are in open position.

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PROCEDURE:
OC & SC TEST:
Connections are given as per circuit diagram.
Observe the precautions, switch ON the DC supply.
Using three point starter, start run at the synchronous speed by varying field
rheostat of the motor.
Conduct the open circuit test by adjusting the alternator field rheostat from
maximum to minimum position voltage is generated in the alternator with
respect to field current.
The readings are noted until the voltage equal to 125% of rated voltage.
Conduct the short circuit test by closing the TPST switch and adjust the
alternator rheostat to set the armature current, tabulate the corresponding field
current.
Conduct a stator resistance test by giving connection as per the circuit diagram
and tabulate the voltage and current readings for various resistive loads.
FORMULAE USED:
EMF METHOD
, for lagging power factor in volts/phase
, for leading power factor in volts /phase
Where

, Re = Ra x 1.6

MODEL GRAPH:

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CALCULATION:

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RESULT:

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9. REGULATION OF 3 PHASE ALTERNATOR BY MMF METHOD

AIM:
To determine the voltage regulation of a 3 phase alternator MMF method.
APPARATUS REQUIRED:
SL NO

NAME OF APPRATUS

RANGE

TYPE

QUANTITY

1.

Ammeter

(0-2A)
(0-5A)

MC
MI

1
1

2.

Voltmeter

(0-600V)
(0-150V)

MI
MC

1
1

3.

Rheostat

50,1A
50,5A

1
1

4.

Tachometer

Analog

NAME PLATE DETAILS:

FUSE CALCULATION:
For motor
Fuse rating = 125% of rated armature current.

For Alternator
Fuse rating = 125% of rated Alternator current.

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TABULATION:
OPEN CIRCUIT TEST:

Ifield
Vphase
Vline
SHORT CIRCUIT TEST:
If (A)
ISC (A)

CALCULATION:

Powe
r

fa
ct
o
r
1

0.8

0.6
0.4

LAGGING P.f

LEADING P.f

UNITY POWER
FACTOR

EO (V)

EO

EO

%REG

%REG

%REG

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PRECAUTIONS:
The field rheostat should be kept at minimum resistance position.
The Alternator rheostat should be kept at maximum resistance position.
PROCEDURE:
OC & SC TEST:
Connections are given as per circuit diagram.
Observe the precautions, switch ON the DC supply.
Using three point starter, start run at the synchronous speed by varying field
rheostat of the motor.
Conduct the open circuit test by adjusting the alternator field rheostat from
maximum to minimum position voltage is generated in the alternator with
respect to field current.
The readings are noted until the voltage equal to 125% of rated voltage.
Conduct the short circuit test by closing the TPST switch and adjust the
alternator rheostat to set the armature current, tabulate the corresponding field
current.
Conduct a stator resistance test by giving connection as per the circuit diagram
and tabulate the voltage and current readings for various resistive loads.
FORMULAE USED:

Resultant field current

Where
Lagging

; Leading

= field current corresponding to rated voltage in OC test.

= field current necessary to circulate full load armature current on short circuit test.

Percentage Regulation =

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MODEL GRAPH:

CALCULATION:

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10. LOAD TEST ON 3 SQUIRREL CAGE INDUCTION MOTOR

AIM:

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To conduct load test on the given three phase squirrel cage induction motor and to
draw the performance characteristic curves.
APPARATUS REQUIRED:
Sl.No

Name

Range

Type

Quantity

1.

Ammeter

(0-10)A

MI

2.

Voltmeter

(0-600)V

MI

3.

Wattmeter

10A,600V

UPF

4.

Tachometer

Digital

NAME PLATE DETAILS:

FUSE CALCULATION:
Fuse Rating = 125% of rated current.

PRECAUTIONS:
Before switching ON the supply,
The triple pole switch must be kept open.
The handle of the star delta starter must be kept at off position.

The motor should be starter with no load.

PROCEDURE:

The connections were given as per the circuit diagram.

Observe the precautions and switch ON the AC supply.
The TPST switch is closed and the motor is started using the star-delta starter and
the no load readings are noted down from the voltmeter, ammeter, speed and
wattmeter.
The load was adjusted in steps for various motor load currents from no load to full
load current and the corresponding readings were noted down.
Release the load and observe the precautions and switch OFF the supply.

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TABULATION:
s.no Load
Current
(IL)
(Amps)

Load
Voltage
(VL)
(Volts)

Input power

Output power

Obs
Actual Obs
Actual
(watts) (watts) (watts) (watts)

Speed
(rpm)

Spring balance
reading in Kg
S1 S2 S1- S2

Torque
(N-M)

Outpu
t
Power
(watts)

Efficiency Slip Power

%
Factor
%
(Cos)

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FORMULA(E) USED:
Torque, T = (S1 S2) x 9.81 x [R+(t/2)] Nm
Circumference of brake drum = 2 x x R (m)
R = Radius of the brake drum (m)
t = thickness of the belt (mm)
Input power, Pi = W1+ W2 Watts
Output power, Po = (2 x x N x T) / 60 Watts
% Efficiency, = (Po / Pi) x 100
% Slip = (NS N) / NS x 100
where NS = 120 f / P (rpm)
N = speed of the motor in rpm.
Power factor , cos = input power / VL I L

RESULT:

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