ELECTRICAL MACHINES-II

LAB MANUAL

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS

ENGINEERING

AARUPADAI VEEDU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,

Old Mahabalipuram Road, Paiyanoor-603104, Kanchipuram (dt),
Tamilnadu

VINAYAKA MISSIONS UNIVERSITY

SALEM, TAMILNADU
 • Name of the Laboratory : ELECTRICAL MACHINES-

II

• Year/Semester : II/IV

• Branch : EEE

HOD/EEE Principal
 PREFACE

This Laboratory book in Electrical Machines – II has been revised in order to be up to date with
Curriculum changes, laboratory equipment upgrading and the latest circuit simulation.
Every effort has been made to correct all the known errors, but nobody is perfect,
if you find any additional errors or anything else you think is an error, Please contact the
HOD/EEE at eeeavit@gmail.com
The Authors thanked all the staff members from the department for their valuable
Suggestion and contribution

The Authors
Department of EEE
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Rules and operating Procedures I

Laboratory Safety information II
Guidelines for Laboratory Notebook III
Troubleshooting Hints IV
Sl.No Experiment Name Page No
1. Regulation of 3-phase alternator by EMF and MMF 1
methods.

2. Regulation of 3-phase alternator by ZPF and ASA

methods.

3. Slip test on 3-phase alternator.

4. Load characteristics of 3-phase alternator by bus bar

loading.

5. V and inverted V curve of synchronous motors.

6. Load test on 3-phase induction motor.

7. No load and blocked rotor test on 3-phase induction

motor.

8. Study of Synchronous induction motor.

9. Study of induction motor starters.

10. Separation of losses in three-phase induction motor.

11. Load test on 1-phase induction motor.

12. Equivalent circuit and pre–determination of performance

characteristics of single-phase induction motor.
Appendix

LABORATORY PRACTICE

SAFETY RULES

1. SAFETY is of paramount importance in the Electrical Engineering Laboratories.

2.Electricity NEVER EXECUSES careless persons. So, exercise enough care and attention in handling
electrical equipment and follow safety practices in the laboratory. (Electricity is a good servant but a bad
master).

3.Avoid direct contact with any voltage source and power line voltages. (Otherwise, any such contact may
subject you to electrical shock)

4.Wear rubber-soled shoes. (To insulate you from earth so that even if you accidentally contact a live
point, current will not flow through your body to earth and hence you will be protected from electrical
shock)

5.Wear laboratory-coat and avoid loose clothing. (Loose clothing may get caught on an
equipment/instrument and this may lead to an accident particularly if the equipment happens to be a
rotating machine)

6.Girl students should have their hair tucked under their coat or have it in a knot.

7.Do not wear any metallic rings, bangles, bracelets, wristwatches and neck chains. (When you move your
hand/body, such conducting items may create a short circuit or may touch a live point and thereby subject
you to electrical shock)

8.Be certain that your hands are dry and that you are not standing on wet floor. (Wet parts of the body
reduce the contact resistance thereby increasing the severity of the shock)

9.Ensure that the power is OFF before you start connecting up the circuit.(Otherwise you will be touching
the live parts in the circuit)
10.Get your circuit diagram approved by the staff member and connect up the circuit strictly as per the
approved circuit diagram.

11.Check power chords for any sign of damage and be certain that the chords use safety plugs and do not
defeat the safety feature of these plugs by using ungrounded plugs.

12.When using connection leads, check for any insulation damage in the leads and avoid such defective
leads.

13.Do not defeat any safety devices such as fuse or circuit breaker by shorting across it. Safety devices
protect YOU and your equipment.

14.Switch on the power to your circuit and equipment only after getting them checked up and approved
by the staff member.

15.Take the measurement with one hand in your pocket. (To avoid shock in case you accidentally touch
two points at different potentials with your two hands)

16.Do not make any change in the connection without the approval of the staff member.

17.In case you notice any abnormal condition in your circuit ( like insulation heating up, resistor heating
up etc ), switch off the power to your circuit immediately and inform the staff member.

18.Keep hot soldering iron in the holder when not in use.

19.After completing the experiment show your readings to the staff member and switch off the power to
your circuit after getting approval from the staff member.

20.While performing load-tests in the Electrical Machines Laboratory using the brake-drums:

i. Avoid the brake-drum from getting too hot by putting just enough water into the brake-
drum at intervals; use the plastic bottle with a nozzle (available in the laboratory ) to pour
the water.(When the drum gets too hot, it will burn out the braking belts)
ii. Do not stand in front of the brake-drum when the supply to the load-test circuit is switched
off. (Otherwise, the hot water in the brake-drum will splash out on you)
iii. After completing the load-test, suck out the water in the brake-drum using the plastic bottle
with nozzle and then dry off the drum with a spongewhich is available in the laboratory.
(The water, if allowed to remain in the brake-drum, will corrode it)

21.Determine the correct rating of the fuse/s to be connected in the circuit after understanding correctly
the type of the experiment to be performed: no-load test or full-load test, the maximum current expected in
the circuit and accordingly use that fuse-rating.(While an over-rated fuse will damage the equipment and
other instruments like ammeters and watt-meters in case of over load, an under-rated fuse may not allow
one even to start the experiment)
22. At the time of starting a motor, the ammeter connected in the armature circuit overshoots, as the
starting current is around 5 times the full load rating of the motor. Moving coil ammeters being very
delicate, may get damaged due to high starting current. A switch has been provided on such meters to
disconnect the moving coil of the meter during starting. This switch should be closed after the motor
attains full speed. Moving iron ammeters and current coils of wattmeters are not so delicate and hence
these can stand short time overload due to high starting current. No such switch is therefore provided on
these meters. Moving iron meters are cheaper and more rugged compared to moving coil meters. Moving
iron meters can be used for both a.c. and d.c. measurement. Moving coil instruments are however more
sensitive and more accurate as compared to their moving iron counterparts and these can be used for d.c.
measurements only. Good features of moving coil instruments are not of much consequence for you as
other sources of errors in the experiments are many times more than those caused by these meters.

23. Some students have been found to damage meters by mishandling in the following ways:

i. Keeping unnecessary material like books, lab records, unused meters etc. causing meters to
fall down the table.
ii. Putting pressure on the meter (specially glass) while making connections or while talking or
listening somebody.

STUDENTS ARE STRICTLY WARNED THAT FULL COST OF THE METER WILL BE
RECOVERED FROM THE INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS DAMAGED IT IN SUCH A
MANNER.

Copy these rules in your Lab Record. Observe these yourself and
help your friends to observe..

I have read and understand these rules and procedures. I agree to abide by these rules
and procedures at all times while using these facilities. I understand that failure to follow
these rules and procedures will result in my immediate dismissal from the laboratory and
additional disciplinary action may be taken.

Signature Date Lab

 GUIDELINES FOR LABORATORY NOTEBOOK
The laboratory notebook is a record of all work pertaining to the experiment. This
record should be sufficiently complete so that you or anyone else of similar
technical background can duplicate the experiment and data by simply following
your laboratory notebook. Record everything directly into the notebook during the
experiment. Do not use scratch paper for recording data. Do not trust your memory
to fill in the details at a later time.
Organization in your notebook is important. Descriptive headings should be used to
separate and identify the various parts of the experiment. Record data in
chronological order. A neat, organized and complete record of an experiment is just
as important as the experimental work.

1. Heading:
The experiment identification (number) should be at the top
of each page.Your name and date should be at the top of the first page of each day's
experimental work.
2.Object:
A brief but complete statement of what you intend to find out
or verify in the experiment should be at the beginning of each experiment
3.Diagram:
A circuit diagram should be drawn and labeled so that the
actual experiment circuitry could be easily duplicated at any time in the future.
Be especially careful to record all circuit changes made during the experiment.
4.Equipment List:
List those items of equipment which have a direct effect on
the accuracy of the data. It may be necessary later to locate specific items of
equipment for rechecks if discrepancies develop in the results.
5.Procedure:
In general, lengthy explanations of procedures are
unnecessary. Be brief. Short commentaries along side the corresponding data
may be used. Keep in mind the fact that the experiment must be reproducible from
the information given in your notebook.
6.Data:
Think carefully about what data is required and prepare
suitable
data tables. Record instrument readings directly. Do not use calculated results
in place of direct data; however, calculated results may be recorded in the same table
with the direct data. Data tables should be clearly identified and each data column
labeled and headed by the proper units of measure.
7.Calculations:
Not always necessary but equations and sample calculations
are often given to illustrate the treatment of the experimental data in obtaining the
results.

8.Graphs:
Graphs are used to present large amounts of data in a concise
visual form. Data to be presented in graphical form should be plotted in the
laboratory so that any questionable data points can be checked while the
experiment is still set up. The grid lines in the notebook can be used for most
graphs. If special graph paper is required, affix the graph permanently into the
notebook. Give all graphs a short descriptive title. Label and scale the axes.
Use units of measure. Label each curve if more than one on a graph.
9.Results:
The results should be presented in a form which makes the
interpretation easy. Large amounts of numerical results are generally presented in
graphical form. Tables are generally used for small amounts of results.
Theoretical and experimental results should be on the same graph or arrange in the
same table in a way for easy correlation of these results.
10.Conclusion:
This is your interpretation of the results of the experiment as
an engineer. Be brief and specific. Give reasons for important discrepancies.
 TROUBLE SHOOTING HINTS

1. Be Sure that the power is turned ON

2. Be sure the ground connections are common

3. Be sure the circuit you build is identical to your circuit diagram (Do a node by node check)

4. Be sure that the supply voltages are correct

5. Be sure that the equipment is set up correctly and you are measuring the correct parameters

6. If steps I through 5 are correct then you probably have used a component with the wrong

value or one that doesn’t work. It is also possible that the equipment does not work

(although this is not probable0 or the protoboard you are using may have some unwanted

paths between nodes. To find your problem you must trace through the voltages in your

circuit node by node and compare the signal you expect to have. Then if they are different

use your engineering judgment to decide what is causing the different or ask your lab

assistant
EXP.NO. 1 DATE:

REGULATION OF 3–PHASE ALTERNATOR BY EMF AND MMF METHODS

AIM:
To predetermine the regulation of 3-phase alternator by EMF and MMF methods and also
draw the vector diagrams.

APPARATURS REQUIRED:

SL.NO Name of the Apparatus Type Range Quantity

1 Ammeter MC 0 – 1/2 A 1
2 Ammeter MI 0 – 5/10 A 1
3 Voltmeter MC 0 – 10 V 1
4 Voltmeter MI 0 – 600 V 1
5 Rheostat Wire wound 250 Ω, 1.5 A 1
6 Rheostat Wire wound 1200Ω, 0.8 A 1
7 Tachometer Digital --- 1
8 TPST knife switch -- -- 1

THEORY:
The regulation of a 3-phase alternator may be predetermined by conducting the Open
Circuit (OC) and the Sort Circuit (SC) tests. The methods employed for determination of
regulation are EMF or synchronous impedance method, MMF or Ampere Turns method and the
ZPF or Potier triangle method. In this experiment, the EMF and MMF methods are used. The OC
and SC graphs are plotted from the two tests. The synchronous impedance is found from the OC
test. The regulation is then determined at different power factors by calculations using vector
diagrams. The EMF method is also called pessimistic method as the value of regulation obtained
is much more than the actual value. The MMF method is also called optimistic method as the
value of regulation obtained is much less than the actual value. In the MMF method the armature
leakage reactance is treated as an additional armature reaction. In both methods the OC and SC
test data are utilized.

PRECAUTIONS:

(i) The motor field rheostat should be kept in the minimum resistance position.
(ii) The alternator field potential divider should be kept in the minimum voltage
position.
(iii) Initially all switches are in open position.

PROCEDURE: (FOR BOTH EMF AND MMF METHODS)

1. Note down the name plate details of the motor and alternator.
2. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
3. Switch ON the supply by closing the DPST switch.
 4. Using the Three point starter, start the motor to run at the synchronous speed by adjusting
the motor field rheostat.
5. Conduct Open Circuit test by varying the potential divider for various values of field
current and tabulate the corresponding Open Circuit Voltage readings.
6. Conduct Short Circuit test by closing the TPST switch and adjust the potential divider to
set the rated armature current and tabulate the corresponding field current.
7. The Stator resistance per phase is determined by connecting any one phase stator winding
of the alternator as per the circuit diagram using MC voltmeter and ammeter of suitable
ranges.

PROCEDURE TO DRAW GRAPH FOR EMF METHOD:

1. Draw the Open Circuit Characteristic curve (Generated Voltage per phase VS Field
current).
2. Draw the Short Circuit Characteristics curve (Short circuit current VS Field current)
3. From the graph find the open circuit voltage per phase (E1 (ph) for the rated short
circuit current (Isc).
4. By using respective formulae find the Zs, Xs, Eo and percentage regulation.

PROCEDURE TO DRAW GRAPH FOR MMF METHOD:

1. Draw the Open Circuit Characteristic curve (Generated Voltage per phase VS Field
current).
2. Draw the Short Circuit Characteristics curve (Short circuit current VS Field current)
3. Draw the line OL to represent

FORMULAE:
1. Armature Resistance Ra = Ω

2. Synchronous Impedance Zs = O.C. voltage

S.C. current

3. Synchronous Reactance Xs = √ Zs2 – Ra2

4. Open circuit voltage for lagging p.f = √(VcosΦ + IaRa)2 + (VsinΦ + IaXs)2

5. Open circuit voltage for leading p.f. = √(VcosΦ + IaRa)2 + (VsinΦ – IaXs)2

6. Open circuit voltage for unity p.f = √(V + IaRa)2 + ( IaXs)2

7. Percentage regulation = Eo – V x 100

V

RESULT:
Thus the regulation of 3-phase alternator has been predetermined by the EMF and MMF
methods.
VIVA QUESTIONS:

1. What is meant by voltage regulation?

2. What is meant by Synchronous Impedance?

3. What is OC test ?

4. What is SC test?

5. What is meant by mmf or field ampere turns?

 REGULATION OF 3-PHASE ALTERNATOR BY EMF AND MMF METHODS

TABULAR COLUMNS

OPEN CIRCUIT TEST:

Field Current (If) Open Circuit Line Open circuit Phase

S.No. Voltage (VoL) Voltage (Voph)
Amps Volts Volts

SHORT CIRCUIT TEST:

Short Circuit Current (120%

S.No. Field Current (If) to 150% of rated current)
(ISC)
Amps Amps
 REGULATION OF 3-PHASE ALTERNATOR BY EMF AND MMF METHODS

TABULAR COLUMNS

EMF METHOD:

Eph (V) % Regulation

SL.NO. Power
factor Lag Lead Lag Lead

MMF METHOD:

Ifr Eph (V) % Regulation

SL.NO. P.F Vph If1 If2 (A)
(V) (A) (A) Lag Lead Lag Lead Lag Lead
EXP.NO. 2 DATE:

REGULATION OF 3-PHASE ALTERNATOR BY POTIER AND ASA METHODS

AIM:
To predetermine the regulation of three phase alternator by Potier and ASA methods and
also to draw the vector diagrams.

APPARATURS REQUIRED:

SL.NO Name of the Apparatus Type Range Quantity

1 Ammeter MC 0 – 1/2 A 1
2 Ammeter MI 0 – 5/10 A 1
3 Voltmeter MC 0 – 10 V 1
4 Voltmeter MI 0 – 600 V 1
5 Rheostat Wire wound 250 Ω, 1.5 A 1
6 Rheostat Wire wound 1200Ω, 0.8 A 1
7 Tachometer Digital --- 1
8 TPST knife switch -- -- 1

FORMULAE USED:

Percentage regulation = Eo – Vrated x 100 (For both POTIER & ASA methods)

Vrated
PRECAUTION:
(i) The motor field rheostat should be kept in the minimum resistance position.
(ii) The Alternator field potential divider should be in the position of minimum
potential.
(iii) Initially all switches are in open position.

PROCEDURE FOR BOTH POTIER AND ASA METHODS:

1. Note down the complete nameplate details of motor and alternator.

2. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
3. Switch on the supply by closing the DPST main switch.
4. Using the Three point starter, start the motor to run at the synchronous speed by varying
the motor field rheostat.
5. Conduct an Open Circuit Test by varying the Potential Divider for various values of
Field current and tabulate the corresponding Open circuit voltage readings.
6. Conduct a Short Circuit Test by closing the TPST knife switch and adjust the potential
divider the set the rated Armature current, tabulate the corresponding Field current.
7. Conduct a ZPF test by adjusting the potential divider for full load current passing through
either an inductive or capacitive load with zero power and tabulate the readings.
8. Conduct a Stator Resistance Test by giving connection as per the circuit diagram and
tabulate the voltage and Current readings for various resistive loads.
PROCEDURE TO DRAW THE POTIER TRIANGLE (ZPF METHOD):
(All the quantities are in per phase value)

1. Draw the Open Circuit Characteristics (Generated Voltage per phase VS Field Current)
2. Mark the point A at X-axis, which is obtained from short circuit test with full load
armature current.
3. From the ZPF test, mark the point B for the field current to the corresponding rated
armature current and the rated voltage.
4. Draw the ZPF curve which passing through the point A and B in such a way parallel to
the open circuit characteristics curve.
5. Draw the tangent for the OCC curve from the origin (i.e.) air gap line.
6. Draw the line BC from B towards Y-axis, which is parallel and equal to OA.
7. Draw the parallel line for the tangent from C to the OCC curve.
8. Join the points B and D also drop the perpendicular line DE to BC, where the line DE
represents armature leakage reactance drop (IXL)
BE represents armature reaction excitation (Ifa).

PROCEDURE TO DRAW THE VECTOR DIAGRAM (ZPF METHOD)

1. Select the suitable voltage and current scale.

2. For the corresponding power angle ( Lag, Lead, Unity) draw the voltage vector and
current vector OB.
3. Draw the vector AC with the magnitude of IRa drop, which should be parallel to the
vector OB.
4. Draw the perpendicular CD to AC from the point C with the magnitude of IXL drop.
5. Join the points O and D, which will be equal to the air gap voltage (Eair).
6. Find out the field current (Ifc) for the corresponding air gap voltage (Eair) from the OCC
curve.
7. Draw the vector OF with the magnitude of Ifc which should be perpendicular to the
vector OD.
8. Draw the vector FG from F with the magnitude Ifa in such a way it is parallel to the
current vector OB.
9. Join the points O and G, which will be equal to the field excitation current (If).
10. Draw the perpendicular line to the vector OG from the point O and extend CD in such a
manner to intersect the perpendicular line at the point H.
11. Find out the open circuit voltage (Eo) for the corresponding field excitation current (If)
from the OCC curve.
12. Find out the regulation from the suitable formula.

PROCEDURE TO DRAW THE POTIER TRIANGLE (ASA METHOD):

(All the quantities are in per phase value)

1. Draw the Open Circuit Characteristics (Generated Voltage per phase VS Field Current)
2. Mark the point A at X-axis, which is obtained from short circuit test with full load
armature current.
3. From the ZPF test, mark the point B for the field current to the corresponding rated
armature current and the rated voltage.
 4. Draw the ZPF curve which passing through the point A and B in such a way parallel to
the open circuit characteristics curve.
5. Draw the tangent for the OCC curve from the origin (i.e.) air gap line.
6. Draw the line BC from B towards Y-axis, which is parallel and equal to OA.
7. Draw the parallel line for the tangent from C to the OCC curve.
8. Join the points B and D also drop the perpendicular line DE to BC, where the line DE
represents armature leakage reactance drop (IXL)
BE represents armature reaction excitation (Ifa).
9. Extend the line BC towards the Y-axis up to the point O’. The same line intersects the air
gap line at point G.
10. Mark the point I in Y-axis with the magnitude of Eair and draw the line from I towards
OCC curve which should be parallel to X-axis. Let this line cut the air gap line at point H
and the OCC curve at point F.
11. Mention the length O’G, HF and OA.

PROCEDURE TO DRAW THE VECTOR DIAGRAM (ASA METHOD)

(To find the field Excitation current If)

1. Draw the vector with the magnitude O’G.

2. From G draw a vector with the magnitude of GH (OA) in such a way to make an angle of
(90 ± Φ) from the line O’G [ (90 + Φ) for lagging power factor and (90 – Φ) for leading
power factor]
3. Join the points O’ and, H also extend the vector O’F with the magnitude HF. Where O’F
is the field excitation current (If).
4. Find out the open circuit voltage (Eo) for the corresponding field excitation current (If)
from the OCC curve.
5. Find out the regulation from the suitable formula.

RESULT:

Thus the regulation of 3-phase alternator has been predetermined by the Potier and ASA
methods.

VIVA QUESTIONS:

1. What is meant by ZPF Test?

2. What is Potier reactance? How is it determined by Potier triangle?

3. What is meant by armature reaction reactance?

4. What is the significance of the ASA modification of MMF method?

5. What is air gap line in Potier method?

EXP.NO. 3 DATE:
SLIP TEST ON 3-PHASE ALTERNATOR

AIM:
To conduct a slip test on 3-Ф alternator and pre-determine the regulation through vector
diagram.

APPARATUS REQUIRED:

S.no Name of Range Type Quantity

Apparatus
1 Ammeter (0-5)A MI 1
(0-1)A MC 1
2 Voltmeter (0-150)V MI 1
(0-5)V MC 1
3 Rheostat 250 Ω /1.5A 1
4 Tachometer Digital 1
5 TPST Switch 1
6 Connecting As reqd.
Wires

FUSE RATING:

(a)For Motor- 125% of rated current

= 125% of 17A=21.25A=25A

(b)For Alternator- 125% of rated current

=125% of 4A= 5A

THEORY:

In a salient pole alternator, the reactance of magnetic circuit along is along its quad stator axis.
The alternator is driven by auxiliary prime mover at a speed slightly less than the synchronous
speed under these conditions. The armature current is when the armature current mmf is in line
with the field poles. The reactance by the magnetic field current is minimum. The ratio of
maximum voltage to minimum current gives the direct axis impedance and the ratio of minimum
voltage to maximum current gives the armature axis impedance.

PRECAUTIONS:

1. The motor field rheostat should be kept in minimum.

2. The direction of the rotation due to prime mover and the alternator on the motor should
be the same.
3. Initially all the switches are kept open.
PROCEDURE:

1. Note down the name plate details of motor and alternator.

2. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
3. Give the supply by closing the DPST switch.
4. Using the three point starter, start the motor to run at the synchronous speed by varying
the motor field rheostat at the same time check whether the alternator field has been
opened or not.
5. Apply 20% to 30% of the rated voltage to the armature of the alternator by adjusting the
autotransformer.
6. To obtain the slip and the maximum oscillation of pointers the speed is reduced slightly
lesser than the synchronous speed.
7. Maximum current, minimum current, maximum voltage and minimum voltage are noted.
8. Find out the direct and quadrature axis impedances.

PROCEDURE TO DRAW THE VECTOR DIAGRAM:

1. Draw the line OA that represents the rated voltage V.

2. Draw the line OB vector to represent the rated current I, which makes an angle Φ (it may
lag/lead/in phase) with the voltage.
3. Draw the line AC vector to represent IRa drop, which is parallel to OB vector.
4. Draw the perpendicular line CD to the line AC (IRa drop) that represents IXq drop.
5. Draw the line from the origin through the point D, which represents the no load voltage
(Eo).
6. Draw the pole axis through origin, which should be perpendicular to vector OD.
7. Draw a perpendicular line to the pole axis from the same point E which should pass
through the point B [where vector OE represents Direct Axis Current (Id) and Vector EB
represents Quadrature Axis Current (Iq)].
8. Find out the reactive voltage drops IdXd and IqXq.
9. Draw a parallel line (ie perpendicular to Id) to OD vector from the point C, with the
magnitude of the drop IdXd (Line CF).
10. Draw a parallel line (ie perpendicular to Iq) to OE vector from the point F, with the
magnitude of the drop IqXq (Line FG).
11. Let the point at where the IqXq drop meets the OD line be G. here the vector OG
represents the no load voltage (Eo).
12. Find out the voltage regulation by using the suitable formula.

FORMULAE USED:

1. Rac=1.6Rac Ω

2. Zd = Vmax/Imin Ω

3. Zq = Vmin/Imax Ω

4. Xd = √Zd2 – Rd2 Ω
 5. Xq = √Zq2 – Rd2 Ω

6. Id = Ia sinФ amps

7. Iq = Ia cos Ф amps

8. %Reg = (Eo-V/V)*100

Where,

Zd = direct axis impedance in Ω

Zq = quadrate axis impedance in Ω
Xd = direct axis reactance in Ω
Xq = quadrate axis reactance in Ω
Id = direct axis current in amps
Ia = quadrate axis current in amps

GRAPH:

Power Factor VS % regulation.

RESULT:

Thus the pre-determination of regulation of 3-phase alternator by vector diagram was

obtained.

VIVA QUESTIONS:

1. What is the purpose of slip test on 3 phase alternator?

2. What is meant by direct axis reactance?

3. What is meant by quadrature axis reactance?

4. How is the regulation of alternator predetermined by slip test?

5. What is the difference between salient pole alternator and cylindrical rotor type
alternator?
 SLIP TEST ON 3-PHASE ALTERNATOR

TABULAR COLUMNS

(i) To find the Direct Axis and Quadrature axis impedances:

S.NO Vmax Vmin Imax Imin

(ii) To predetermine % Regulation:

S.NO
Power Factor % Regulation

Lagging Leading Unity

1 0.2 --

2 0.4 --

3 0.6 --

4 0.8 --

5 1.0
 EXP.NO. 4 DATE:

LOAD CHARACTERISTICS OF 3-PHASE ALTERNATOR

BY BUS BAR LOADING

AIM:
To synchronize and operate the two electric sources in parallel with bus bar arrangement
and draw the performance characteristic curves.

NAME PLATE DETAILS:

3Ǿ alternator DC shunt motor 3ǾLoad

FUSE RATING:
125% of rated current (full load current)

For DC shunt motor:

For ac alternator

APPARATUS REQUIRED:

S.No Name of apparatus Type Range Quantity

1 Ammeter MC 0-2A 1
2 Ammeter MI 0 – 10 A 1
3 Voltmeter MI 0 – 600 V 1
4 Frequency meter Reed 0 – 60 Hz 1
5 Rheostat Wire 1200 Ω 1
wound 0.8 A
6 Rheostat Wire 250 Ω 1
wound 1.5 A
7 Tachometer Digital -- 1

PRECAUTIONS:
(1) The motor field rheostat should be in minimum resistance position.
(2) The Alternator field Potential divider should be at minimum voltage position.
(3) Initially all switches are in open position.
PROCEDURE:
SYNCHRONISATION:

(1) Note down the name plate details of motor and alternator.
(2) Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
(3) Close the DPST switch.
(4) Using the 3-point starter start the motor, by varying motor field rheostat.
(5) By varying the potential divider , generated voltage is built up to rated
voltage.
(6) Now close the TPST switch.
(7) TPST is closed and by varying the potential divider the field current is varied
so that voltmeter reads the same voltage as measured above.
(8) When TPST is closed the lamps may flicker uniformly.
(9) If flickering is not uniform then the phase sequences of any two lines are
changed.
(10) Now synchronization switch is closed when lamps are in dark period .
(11) Now the two sources are synchronized.

LOAD SHARING
(1) Connect the synchronized output with variable load.
(2) For various loads, note all the corresponding ammeter and voltmeter
readings.
(3) Draw the graph between respective voltage and currents (V1 Vs V2, V2 Vs
I1 and V1 Vs I1.).

V-CURVE
(1) After synchronization the prime mover should be switched off and
Potential divider should be brought to the maximum position.
(2) By adjusting the potential barrier tabulate the various Field currents
and corresponding Armature readings.
(3) To obtain V- curve draw the graph between Armature current and
Field current

RESULT:
The 3 phase alternator has been synchronized with the bus bars and the load
characteristics obtained.

VIVA QUESTIONS:
1. What is meant by synchronization?

2. What are the conditions for synchronization?

3. What is infinite bus?

4. What are the methods of synchronization?

5. How can the voltage and frequency be adjusted?

EXP.NO. 5 DATE:

V AND INVERTED V CURVE OF THREE PHASE

SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR

AIM
To draw the V and inverted V curves of a 3 phase Synchronous Motor.

NAME PLATE DETAILS:

3ǾSYNCHRONOUS MOTOR DC EXCITATION

FUSE RATING:l
125% of rated current (full load current)
For DC excitation:
For synchronous motor:]

APPARATUS REQUIRED:
S.No Name of the Type range Quantity
apparatus
1 Ammeter MI (0-5)A 2

2. Voltmeter MI (0-600)V 2

3. Ammeter MC (0-2)A 1

4. Rheostat 200Ω,15 1
A
5. Wattmeter UPF 2
600V,5A
PRECAUTION:
(1) The Potential barrier should be in maximum position.
(2) The motor should be started without load .
(3) Initially TPST switch is in open position.

PROCEDURE:
(1) Note down the name plate details of the motor.
(2) Connections are made as pr the circuit diagram..
(3) Close the TPST switch.
(4) By adjustingthe autotransformer from the minimum position to the maximum
position the rated supply is given to motor. The motor starts as an induction motor.
(5) In order to give the excitation to the field for making it to run as the synchronous
motor, close the DPST switch.
(6) By varying the field rheostat note down the excitation current, armature current and
the power factor for various values of excitation.
(7) The same process has to be repeatedfor loaded condition.
(8) Later the motor is switched offand the graph is drawn.

GRAPH:
The graph is drawn for-
(1) Armature current Vs Excitation current.
(2) Power factor Vs Excitation current.

RESULT:

The V-curves and inverted V-curves of the 4 phase synchronous motor have been drawn.
EXP.NO. 6 A DATE:

LOAD TEST ON 3-PHASE SQUIRREL CAGE INDUCTION MOTOR

AIM:
To draw the performance characteristics of 3-phase squirrel cage induction motor by
conducting load test.

APPARATUS REQUIRED:

S.No Name of Range Type Qty.

apparatus
1. Ammeter (0-5)A MI 1
2. Voltmeter (0-600)V MI 1
3. Wattmeter (600V,5A) UPF 2
4. Tachometer Digital 1
5. 3-Ф 1
autotransformer

FUSE RATING;

125% of 4.8A=6A=10A

THEORY:

A 3-phase induction motor consists of stator and rotor with the other associated parts. In the
stator, a 3-phase winding is provided. The windings of the three phase are displaced in space by
120º.A 3-phase current is fed to the 3-phase winding. These windings produce a resultant
magnetic flux and it rotates in space like a solid magnetic poles being rotated magnetically.
PRECAUTIONS-

1.TPST switch is kept open initially.

2.Autotransformer is kept at min. voltage position.
3.There must be no load when starting the load.

PROCEDURE-

1.Connections are given as per circuit diagram.

2.3-Ф induction motor is started with DOL starter.
3. If the pointer of one of the wattmeter readings reverses, interchange the current coil terminals
and take the reading as negative.
3.The no load readings are taken.
4. The motor is loaded step by step till we get the rated current and the readings of the voltmeter,
ammeter, wattmeters, spring balance are noted.

FORMULAE USED-

1) % slip= (Ns-N/Ns)*100
2) Input Power = (W1+W2)watts
3) Output Power = 2∏NT/60 watts
4) Torque = 9.81*(S1-S2)*R N-m
5) % efficiency = (o/p power/i/p power)* 100

GRAPHS-

1) Output Power vs Efficiency

2) Output Power vs Torque
3) Output Power vs Speed
4) Output Power vs %s

RESULT
Thus the performance characteristics of a 3-Ф squirrel cage induction motor by conducting load
test has been drawn.
EXP.NO. 6 B DATE:

LOAD TEST ON 3-PHASE SLIP RING INDUCTION MOTOR

AIM :
To conduct a direct load test on a 3-phase slip ring induction motor and to draw the
performance characteristics.

APPARATUS REQUIRED :

S.NO NAME OF RANGE TYPE QTY.

APPARATUS
1 Ammeter MI 1
(0-10)A
2 Voltmeter (0-600)V MI 1
3 Wattmeter (600V,10A) UPF 2
4 Tachometer Digital 1

FUSE RATING-

FOR- STATOR- 125% 0f 7.5A = 10A

FOR ROTOR – 125% of 11A = 15A

THEORY:

Slip ring induction motor is also called as phase wound motor. The motor is wound for as many
poles as the no. of stator poles and always wound 3-Ф even while the stator is wound two-phase.
The other three windings are brought out and connected to three insulated slip-rings mounted on
the shaft with brushes resting on them. These three brushes are further externally connected to a
three phase star connected rheostat. This makes possible the introduction of an additional
resistance in the rotor circuit during starting period for increasing starting torque of the motor.
PRECAUTIONS:

1. TPST switch is kept open initially.

2. The external resistance in the rotor circuit should be kept at max. value.

PROCEDURE:
1. Connections are given as per circuit diagram.
2. After observing precautions motor is started on no load.
3. As speed increases, the external resistance is gradually cut out.
4. The no-load readings are taken.
5. If the pointer in one of the wattmeter reverses, interchange the current coil terminals and
take the reading as negative.
6. The meter readings are then noted for various load conditions.

FORMULAE USED:

1. Torque= (S1-S2)*9.81*100 N-m

2. O/P Power= 2πNT/60 watts
3. I /P Power = (W1+W2) watts
4. η % = (o/p power/ i/p power)*100
5. %s = (Ns-N)/Ns*100

GRAPHS:

1. O/P power vs Speed

2. O/P power vs Torque
3. O/P Power vs η
4. O/P Power vs slip
5. Torque vs Speed
6. Torque vs Slip

RESULT:

The load test on 3-Ф slip ring induction motor was conducted and the performance
characteristics curves were plotted.
EXP.NO. 7 DATE:

NO LOAD AND BLOCKED ROTOR TEST ON 3- PHASE

INDUCTION MOTOR

AIM: To conduct the no load & blocked rotor test on 3- phase induction motor
& to draw the equivalent circuit of 3- phase squirrel cage induction motor.

APPARATUS REQUIRED :-
z
S.NO NAME OF RANGE TYPE QTY
APPARATUS
1. Voltmeter (0-600)V MI 01
(0-150)V MI 01
2. Ammeter (0-10)A MI 01
3. Wattmeter (600V,5A) UPF 01
(150V,10A) LPF 01
4. Connecting wire As required

FUSE RATING :-

125/100 * 7.5 A ≈ 10A

THEORY :-

A 3-phase induction motor consists of stator, rotor & other associated parts. In the stator
,a 3- phase winding (provided) are displaced in space by 120. A3- phase current is fed to the
winding so that a resultant rotating magnetic flux is generated. The rotor starts rotating due to the
induction effect produced due the relative velocity between the rotor
Winding & the rotating flux.

PRECAUTIONS :-

NO LOAD TEST –

(1). Initially TPST switch is kept open.

(2). Autotransformer must be kept at minimum potential position.
(3). The machine must be started at no load.
BLOCKED ROTOR TEST -

(1). Initially the TPST switch is kept open.

(2). Autotransformer must be kept at minimum potential position.
(3). The machine should be started on full load.

PROCEDURE :-

NO LOAD TEST -

(1). Connections are given as per the circuit diagram.

(2). Precautions are observed and motor is started on the no load.
(3). Autotransformer is varied to have rated voltage applied.
(4). The meter readings are then tabulated.

BLOCKED ROTOR TEST :-

(1). Connections are given as per circuit diagram.

(2). Precautions are observed and motor is started on full load or blocked rotor position.
(3). Autotransformer is varied to have rated current flowing in motor.
(4). The meter readings are then tabulated.

FORMULA USED-

FOR NO LOAD TEST-

Wsc = √3 Vo IoCOSФ watts

Iw = Io cosФ amps
Ro= V0/ Iw Ω
Xo= Vo/Iu Ω

FOR BLOCKED ROTOR TEST-

Wsc =3I2*Ro watts

Ro1 = Wsc/3(Isc)2 Ω
Zo1 = Vsc/Isc Ω
Xo1 = √Zo1^2-Ro1^2 Ω

RESULT:-

Thus the no load and blocked rotor test on 3-Фsquirrel cage induction motor is performed
and the equivalent circuit of 3-phase squirrel cage induction motor has been drawn.
 TABULAR COLUMNS

NO LOAD TEST:

S.No Voltage Current Wattmeter W1 x Wattmeter W2 x

Voc Ioc readings (W1) mf1 readings (W2) mf2
Observed Actual Observed Actual
Volts Amps Watts Watts
1

Voc= open circuit voltage

Ioc = open circuit current

BLOCKED ROTOR TEST:

S.No. Voltage Current Wattmeter W1 x Wattmeter W2 x

Vsc Isc readings(W1) mf1 readings(W2) mf2
Observed Actual observed Actual
Volts Amps Watts Watts
1.

Vsc = short circuit voltage

Isc = short circuit current
EXP.NO. 8 DATE:

STUDY OF SYNCHRONOUS INDUCTION MOTOR

AIM:-
To study the construction, working principle and performance characteristics of
Synchronous Induction Motor.

APPARATUS REQUIRED:-

3 Phase Synchronous Induction Motor with loading arrangement

Auto Induction Starter panel – 1
TPDT knife switch - 1
Tachometer - 1

THEORY:-

In the applications where high starting torque and constant speed are desired then
synchronous induction motor can be used. It has the advantages of both synchronous motor and
induction motor. The synchronous motor gives constant speed whereas induction motors can be
started against full load torque.

Consider a normal slip ring induction motor having three phase winding on the rotor
as shown in the figure.

The motor is connected to the exciter which gives d.c. supply to the rotor through slip
rings. One phase carries full d.c. current while the other two carries half the full d.c. current as
they are connected in parallel. Due to this d.c. excitation, permanent poles (N and S) formed on
the rotor.

Initially it is run as a slip ring induction motor with the help of starting resistances.
When the resistances are cut out the motor runs with a slip. Now the connections are changed
and the exciter is connected in series with the rotor windings which will remain in the circuit
permanently.

As the motor is running as induction motor initially high starting torque (up to twice
full load value) can be developed. When the d.c. excitation is provided it is pulled into
synchronism and starts running at constant speed. Thus synchronous induction motor provides
constant speed, large starting torque, low starting current and power factor correction.

PRECAUTIONS:

1. The motor should be started without load.

2. The rotor resistance starter should be kept in the maximum resistance position
while starting.
3. The field potential divider should be kept in the maximum resistance position.
PROCEDURE:

1. Note down the name plate details of the motor.

2. Connections are given as per the circuit diagram.
3. Close the TPST switch in order to supply the rated voltage to the motor.
4. Start the motor by closing the TPDT switch (position 123) with the rotor
resistance starter in maximum resistance position to run the motor at rated speed.
5. Change the position of TPDT switch (position 1’2’3’) in order to excite the rotor
by DC source where the excitation should be given gradually through the
potential divider to maintain the synchronous speed.
6. The resistance if the stator can be measured using Dc supply with voltmeter and
ammeter or directly using a multimeter.

RESULT:

The working principle and performance characteristics of the synchronous induction

motor have been studied.
EXP.NO. 9 DATE:

STUDY OF INDUCTION MOTOR STARTERS

AIM:
To study and connect
(1) Direct Online Starter

(2) Auto transformer Starter

(3) Star Delta Starter

(4) Rotor Resistance Starter

APPARATUS REQUIRED:
SL.NO NAME OF APPARATUS QUANTITY
1. DOL Starter 1 No.
2. Auto transformer Starter 1 No.
3. Star Delta Starter 1 No.
4. Rotor Resistance Starter 1 No.

THEORY:
NECESSITY OF STARTERS:
An induction motor is similar to a secondary short circuit three phase transformer so if
normal voltage is applied to the motor it takes 5 to 6 times of normal current from the mains and
starting torque is also increased to around 1.5 to 2.5 times of their full load torque. This initial
excessive starting current is objectionable, because it will produce large line voltage drop,
which in turn will affect the operation of the other electrical equipments connected to the same
mains. So the starters are used to reduce the starting current of induction motor and also to
protect the motor and also used to protect the motor from overloading and low voltages.

TYPES OF STARTERS:
(1) Direct Online Starter

(2) Auto transformer Starter

(3) Star Delta Starter

(4) Rotor Resistance Starter

DIRECT ON LINE STARTER [DOL STARTER]:-

Generally when the starter winding of on induction motor are connected to the
Supply directly .a very large current of about 5-8 times full load current flow initially.
such a starting .of the induction motor is called direct on line starting. The initial stage
 current decreases of the motor starts accelerating and running at normal speed.
Unlike d.c motors where such a starting can damage the windings due to a lsent 0/- back
Emf at start induction motor can le started .This way through out not expandly in a short space
of time called cycling .The only effect of the shorting is the sudden line voltage drop that occurs
which may affect other electrically equipments on the same time line .hence direct an line
starting is not advisable for motor with rating greater than 5 HP. The points to be kept in mind
for DOL starting are

• Whether other electrical equipment connected to the same lines can with stand
The sudden voltage fluctuation caused by the starting.
• Whether the generator and distribution system can with stand the high voltage
Dip and large current drawn .
• In case of loads having high inertia like centrifugal oil separate time may also be a
factor

REASON FOR AVOIDING FAST CYCLING

At start the starting current Ist is about 5-8 times normal full load current .therefore
The starting heat generated itself is related to 1st as

Hst α Ist2
And Hst is 26-64 times normal heating also at start there is no winding and other losses .
Hence repeated starting in short space of time or fast cycling may cause successive heat and
damage of coil .

HOW THE STARTER WORKS:

Control circuit:
Thus circuit consists of conductor coil in series with start button stop
Button and over load trip contacts is called control circuit. When the start button is pressed the
control circuit energized to via lines of the 3 phase supply is connected the control coil the
contactor classes and starts
The motor after releasing the start .It spring back but the contactor is kept enargised by
another auxillary winding . When the stop button is released proceed, it break the circuits
& the contactors trips & the motor stops.
Under excess current leaving drawn the over current trip coil are energized magnetic coil or
the normally open (NO) the overload trip contact and stop the motor.

AUTO TRANSFORMER STARTER

This stator is useful and suitable for motor in which each and of the 3-phase are not all
throughout and hence are not suitable for star delta starting gapped or variable autotransformer
can be used for starting.
The autotransformer are generally used for large motor drives like electric cargo pumps because
of cost factors .

STAR-DELTA-STARTER
This starter is used in case of motor which are built normally with a delta connected stator
winding. Basically it consist a two way switch that connected the motor star type of the time
of start and delta type under normal running connection . The advantages of having a star
connected winding the voltage applied over each motor phase is reduced to 1/√ 3 times the
normal value and the current to 1/√3 time normal value . But the starting torque is also reduced
by a factor of 1/√3.
ROTOR RHEOSTAR STATOR
This stator is used for starting slip motors in this the stator terminal are
Connected to supply via a variable resistance in series to the stator circuit .
The controlling resistance is after connected rheostat type with resistance being gradually
cot out as
Motor gain speed. The two advantages of this starting is:-
1) starting current is reduced
2) starting torque is increased due to power factor improvement.
The controlling rheostat may be of speed or contactor type and may also be manual or auto
noted.
The starter also consist of low voltage and over current protective devices. There is inter
locking mechanism for ensuring proper operation of line contactor and starter.
This method is similar to the starter used for starting dc motor in which too, the resistance is
cut out gradually ones the motor was started running normally.

PRECAUTIONS:
(1) All connections should be tight.

(2) Metallic body of every equipment used must be properly earthed.

PROCEDURE:
1. Connect the DOL starter with the motor terminal in one side and motor switch on another
side as shown in figure.

2. Put ON the switch and press the start button (green) of the starter to start the motor.

3. Press the stop button (red) to stop the motor.

4. Connect the auto transformer terminals with the motor terminals and motor switch as
shown in figure.

5. Now adjust the required settings on autotransformer starter that is above 60%.

6. Out ON the switch, now the motor will start running. When the motor speed reaches to
about 80% of the normal speed, then move the handle of the starter and to other side for
giving full voltage to the motor.

7. Connect the Star Delta starter with the motor on one side and motor switch in another
side as shown in figure.

8. Put on the switch and move the handle of the starter first in downward position thus
connecting the winding first in Star and after a few seconds move it in upward position
thus connecting the winding in Delta connection.

9. Connect the rotor resistance starter with the motor on one side and motor switch on
another side as shown in figure.
 10. Put ON the switch and start the motor with the rotor resistance.

RESULT:

Hence various types of the three phase induction motor starters have been
studied.
EXP.NO. 10 DATE:

SEPARATION OF LOSSES IN THREE PHASE SQUIRREL CAGE

INDUCTION MOTOR

AIM:
To separate the no load losses of a 3 phase squirrel cage induction motor as iron losses
and mechanical losses.

NAME PLATE DETAILS:

3Ø induction motor Auto Transformer

FUSE RATING:

No load :10% of rated current (full load current).

APPARATUS REQUIRED:
S.No Name of the apparatus Type Range Quantity

1. Ammeter MI (0-10)A 1

MC (0-1)A 1

2. Voltmeter MI (0-600)V 1

MC (0-5)V 1

3. Wattmeter LPF 600V,5A 2

4. 3-Ф Auto Transformer (415/0- 1

470)V
Rheostat
5. 1200Ω/0.8A 1

PRECAUTIONS:
(1) The autotransformer should be kept in minimum voltage position.
(2) the motor should not be loaded throughout the experiment.
PROCEDURE:

(1) Connections should be made as per the circuit diagram.

(2) by giving three phase supply , start the motor.
(3)vary the autotransformer till rated speed is attainsd and note the input power, voltage and
current.
(4)repeat the same procedure for and tabulate the reading.
(5)find the stator copper loss and constant loss by respective formulas.
(6)draw the suitable graph to find the mechanical losses.
(7)obtain the core los by separating the mechanical loss fom constant losses.

GRAPH:
The graph drawn between constant losses(watts) and input voltage(volts).

MODEL CALCULATIONS:

1. Input power(W) =(W1+W2)in watts

2. Stator copper loss =3I2Rs in watts
3. Constant loss/phase(Wc)= (W-3I2Rs)/3 in watts
4 Core loss/phase (Wi)= (constant loss/phase)-mechanical loss

RESULT:
Thus the no load losses of 3-phase squirrel cage induction motor was separated as core
losses and mechanical losses.
EXP.NO. 11 DATE:

LOAD TEST ON SINGLE PHASE INDUCTION MOTOR

AIM:
To determine the performance characteristic of a given single phase capacitor start
induction motor by conducting load test.

APPARATUS REQUIRED:

SL. NO APPARATUS RANGE TYPE QUANTITY

1 Voltmeter (0-300)V MI 1
2 Ammeter (0-10)A MI 1
3 Wattmeter 300 V, 10A UPF 1
4 Tachometer 1
5 Connecting wires As required

FUSE RATING :

Fuse rating = 125% of rated current = 125/100 * 7.5

≈ 10A

THEORY:

The single phase induction motor is more or less a polyphase induction motor. The only
difference is that is given supply in single phase. This motor connect and motor function
without any initial start the motor having some part which is called starter and rotor.
These
are two types of starting a 1 phase induction motor namely capacitor-start and other is
split-
phase. These motors are widely used in domestic purpose.

PRECAUTION:

1) Before switching on the supply the variac is kept in minimum position.

2) Initially these should be on no load while starting the motor.

PROCEDURE:

1) Connections are given as per the circuit diagram.

2) Switch on the supply at no load condition.
3) Apply the rotor voltage to the motor using the variac and note down the readings at
ammeter
And wattmeter.
4) Vary the load in suitable steps and note down all the meter readings till fill load
condition.

FORMULA USED:
1) Torque ,T = (S1~S2)*9.81*R N.m

2) Output power = 2π NT/60*W

3) Effecting (η%) = 0/P Power/I/p Power*100

4) Slip (%S) = NS – N/NS*100

5) Power factor = Cos φ=W/VI

GRAPH :

1) Output Power Vs speed

2) Output power Vs Torque
3) Output power Vs Effecting
4) Output power Vs slip
5) Output power Vs Power factor

RESULT:
Thus load test on the single phase induction motor has been conducted and its
performance characteristics determined.
 TABULAR COLUMN
m.f =
Sl.No. VL IL Speed(N) S1 S2 S1 ̃~ S2 Torque Wattmeter Reading Output Efficiency
V A RPM Kg Kg Kg N-m Power η PF= cosΦ
Observed Actual W %

1
2

3
4
5
6
7
8

MODEL CALCULATION:

Input power = W x m.f = Watts % slip = (Ns – N)/Ns x 100 pf= cosΦ = W/VLIL
Output power = 2лNT/ 60 Watts

Torque T= (S1~S2)*9.81*R N-m, where R is the radius of the brake drum in metre

Output power
Efficiency η = x 100
Input power
EXP.NO. 12 DATE:

EQUIVALENT CIURCUIT AND PRE-DETERMINATION OF PERFORMANCE

CHARACTERISTICS OF 1Ф INDUCTION MOTOR

AIM:
To draw the performance characteristics of a single phase induction motor by conducting
the no-load and blocked rotor test.

APPARATUS REQUIRED:

S.No Name of Range Type Qty.

Apparatus
1 Voltmeter (0-300)V MI 1
(0-150)V MI 1
2 Ammeter (0-10)A MI 1
(0-2)A MI 1
3 Wattmeter (330V,10A) UPF 1
(300V,5A) LPF 1
4 Connecting As reqd.
wires

FUSE RATING:

125% of 7.6A=10A

THEORY:

A 1-Ф induction motor consists of stator,rotor and other associated parts.In the rotor of a single
phase winding is provided.The windings of a 1- Ф winding(provided) are displaced in space by
120º.A single phase current is fed to the windings so that a resultant rotating magnetic flux is
generated.The rotor starts rotating due to the induction effect produced due to the relative
velocity between the rotor winding and the rotating flux.

PRECAUTIONS:

NO LOAD TEST:

• Initially TPST Switch is kept open.

• Autotransformer is kept at minimum potential position.
• The machines must be started on no load.
BLOCKED ROTOR TEST:

• Initially the TPST Switch is kept open.

• Autotransformer is kept at minimum potential position.
• The machine must be started at full load(blocked rotor).

PROCEDURE:

NO LOAD TEST:

1. Connections are given as per the circuit diagram.

2. Precautions are observed and the motor is started at no load.
3. Autotransformer is varied to have a rated voltage applied.

BLOCKED ROTOR TEST:

1. Connections are given as per the circuit diagram.

2. Precautions are observed and motor is started on full load or blocked rotor position.
3. Autotransformer is varied to have rated current flowing in motor.
4. Meter readings are the noted.

Reff = 1.5*Rdc

FORMULAE-

NO LOAD TEST-

• cos Ф = Wo/VoIo
• Iw = Io cosФ
• Im = Io sin Ф
• Ro = Vo/Iw
• Xo = Vo/Im

BLOCKED ROTOR TEST-

Zsc = Vsc/Isc Ω
Rsc = Wsc/Isc2 Ω
Xsc = √(Zsc2 – Rsc2) Ω

RESULT-

Thus the no load and blocked rotor test on the single phase induction motor has been conducted
and the equivalent circuit has been drawn.
 TABULATION

NO LOAD TEST-

S.No. Vo(volts) Io(amps) Wo(watts)

m.f Observed Acual

BLOCKED ROTOR TEST-

S.No. Vsc(volts) Isc(amps) Wsc(watts)

m.f Observed Actual