University of Tabuk

Faculty of Engineering ‫جامـعـة تبـوك‬

Department of Electrical ‫كلــيــة الهــندســــــة‬

Engineering ‫قــســـــم الهــندســـــة الكــهــربائيـــة‬

ELEN 373 Electrical Machines and Energy Lab.

Experiment # 5
Equivalent circuit, performance, torque-speed characteristics of 3 phase
induction motors

Section: 1564

Group # 1

‫اسم الطالب‬ ‫رقم الطالب‬ #

‫عبدالمحسن عبيدهللا العطوي‬ 411005758 1
‫خالد سعد العمراني‬ 411005773 2
‫نايف عبدهللا العطوي‬ 411005649 3

Experiment conducted on: 7/3/2024

Report submitted on: 14/3/2024
Objectives
The experiment's objective encompassed two main goals: firstly, to ascertain the equivalent circuit
parameters of a three-phase induction motor; secondly, to assess the motor's performance and
efficiency under load conditions. Additionally, the experiment aimed to derive the torque-speed
characteristics of the motor.
Experiment Setup

Figure1: the connection for torque-controlled test

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activate the computer and launch the application designed for measuring the motor's parameters. As
instructed, increment the torque in steps of 0.5, beginning from 0 and proceeding to 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5,3,
and finally 4. Document the motor's parameters at each increment of torque. Ensure that the wires are
positioned beneath the motor or firmly secured, considering the motor's rotational movement.

Results

Table 1: measurement of motor parameters through the application

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 torque-voltage
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
4.5 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0

Figure 2: The relationship between torque and voltage

torque-current
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
4.5 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0

Figure 3: The relationship between torque and current

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 torque-power factor
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
4.5 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0

Figure 4: The relationship between torque and power factor

torque-speed
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
4.5 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0

Figure 5: The relationship between torque and speed

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 torque-power-output
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
4.5 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0

Figure 6: The relationship between torque and power-output

torque-power-input
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
4.5 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0

Figure 7: The relationship between torque and power-input

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 torque-effi
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
4.5 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0

Figure 8: The relationship between torque-efficiency

Discussion
This experiment illustrates how a three-phase induction motor behaves as torque increases. As torque
rises, current levels also increase, resulting in a concurrent decrease in voltage. Moreover, the power
factor experiences an augmentation, leading to an increase in both power input and efficiency,
particularly up to the rated power factor. However, as torque continues to escalate, motor speed
diminishes.

Conclusions
Throughout this experiment, insights into the impact of varying the applied voltage on the speed, power
input, power factor, and stator current of a no-load induction motor were gained. Additionally, the
torque and speed characteristics of a three-phase induction motor under no-load conditions were
assessed. Notably, it was observed that the obtained results align closely with established research
findings. Specifically, it was noted that the slip approaches negligible levels when the motor operates
under no-load conditions, attributed to the relatively low value of rotor frequency.