300601 Advanced Electrical Machines and Drives

Lab1: Speed Torque Characteristics o DC Motors

Ai!: To understand the speed torque characteristics of DC motors (series and shunt) at
different loads and speeds and to observe the performance of adjusted speed operation by
manual control.
Theor": Electric Motors have a variety of speed- torque characteristics durin steady-
state and transient operations. The dc machine is popular in a number of drive
applications due to its simple operation and control. The startin torque of dc machines is
lare! "hich is the main reason for usin it in several traction applications. # special form
of dc machine can also be used "ith either ac or dc supply.
Direct Current (DC) Motors can be classified into four roups based on the arranement
of their "indins. Motors in each roup e$hibit distinct speed- torque characteristics and
are controlled by different means. These four roups are%
#1$% Separatel" E&cited Machines: The field "indin is composed of a lare number of
turns "ith small cross-section "ire. The field and armature circuits are e$cited by
separate sources.
#'$ Shunt Machines: The field circuit is the same as that for separately e$cited machines!
but the field "indin is connected in parallel "ith the armature circuit.
#3$ Series Machines: The field "indin is composed of a small number of turns "ith a
lare cross-section "ire. This type is desined to carry lare currents and is connected in
series "ith the armature "indin.
#($ Co!pound Machines: This type uses the shunt and series "indins.
&n this lab! the speed-torque characteristics of DC 'hunt Motor and DC 'eries motor are
presented.