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Roll No 21013122-008
Section Section-A
Date of Experiment 16-Oct-2023
Experiment No. 1a
Title
Transmission ratio of the Transformer Board.
Objective
To determine the transmission ratio of the transformer built-in in the Transformer Board.
Apparatus
Transformer board
Connecting wires
Voltmeter
Experimental Setup
Conclusion
After executing this experiment, I concluded that the of transmission ratio obtained from
voltages is similar to its value obtained from number of turns.
Evaluation
What do you discover when you relate the transmission ratio calculated from the
voltages with the transmission ratio calculated from the number of windings?
After observing the turn ratio from both of the methods, it can easily be concluded that both
of their values are almost same, rather the values obtained from voltage ratio was more
precise.
Why transmission ratio not exactly ‘1’ in a transformer having similar primary and
secondary voltage?
The turn ratio can possible to be ‘1’only and only if it is an ideal transformer but in real life it
does not exist so that is why it cannot be exactly ‘1’.
Experiment No. 1b
Title
Current and voltage ratios on load of transformer.
Objective
To measure the load current IL and the secondary voltage VL on different types of loads
(resistive, inductive and capacitive load).
Apparatus
Transformer board
Voltmeter
Ammeter
Theory
The ratio of primary current to the secondary current is called Current Ratio of transformer.
The ratio of the number of turns in the secondary winding to the number of turns in the
primary winding is called Transformation Ratio. The ratio of primary voltage to the
secondary voltage is known as the Voltage Ratio. Load on transformer is the measure of
power that flows through the transformer. Though, the transformer load can also be a
regulator to adjust the output. The adjustments can be in the form of power obtained by the
appliances or the modified voltage flow to the receiving equipment.
Experimental Setup
Primary Side
Primary side remains same in all circuit connections
Secondary Side
Load U2 IL
(a) 276V 30µA
(b) 262V 60mA
(c) 270V 103mA
(d) 281V 67mA
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265
260
255
250
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Conclusion
By this experiment I concluded that if primary voltage is fixed, then for different types of
loads, the value of output current will vary. Current is near zero for no load. When load is
applied to the transformer the current increases steadily. The values of current vary for
different types of loads but output voltage will remain the same.
Evaluation
How does the transformer behave on different loads?
Experiment No. 2a
Title
No load characteristics of transformers.
Objective
The aim of this experiment is to measure and record the no-load characteristic of transformer.
Apparatus
Transformer board
Voltmeter
Ammeter
Theory
The ratio of primary current to the secondary current is called Current Ratio of transformer.
The ratio of the number of turns in the secondary winding to the number of turns in the
primary winding is called Transformation Ratio. The ratio of primary voltage to the
secondary voltage is known as the Voltage Ratio. Load on transformer is the measure of
power that flows through the transformer. Though, the transformer load can also be a
regulator to adjust the output. The adjustments can be in the form of power obtained by the
appliances or the modified voltage flow to the receiving equipment.
Procedure
1. First, I set up the circuit shown in figure. The board remained switched off in this
experiment.
2. Then I set the no-load voltage Uo according to the voltage values asked for in the table.
3. Then measured the no-load current Io for each voltage value and entered it in the table.
4. Using the values from the table, I plotted the no-load characteristics.
Output Current Io (mA) 0.55 5.99 7.65 8.82 10.1 12.1 13.4 15.1 17.4
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0 50 100 150 200 250
Conclusion
After performing this experiment, we can conclude that when a transformer is operated at no
load, the secondary winding is open-circuited. So, no current will flow through it. While some
current will flow through the primary winding.
Evaluation
Why is the current characteristics being not a straight line?
This is because of the non-linear behavior of magnetizing curve of ferromagnetic core. As the
applied voltage is increased beyond the knee-point, the increase in no load current required to
produce significant change in flux becomes high.
Experiment No. 2b
Title
No load losses of transformers.
Objective
Theory
The ratio of primary current and secondary current is called Current Ratio of transformer. The
transformation ratio is defined as the ratio of the number of turns in the secondary winding to
the number of turns in the primary winding. The ratio of primary voltage to secondary voltage
is known as the voltage ratio. Load on transformer is the amount of power that flows through
the transformer. Though, the transformer load can also be a regulator to adjust the output. The
adjustments can be in the form of power obtained by the appliances or the modified voltage
flow to the receiving equipment.
Experimental Setup
Procedure
1. I set up the circuit as shown in the figure.
2. Then switched on the Transformer Board.
3. Using the meters, I measured applied primary rated voltage U 1N, the no-load current Io, and
the active power Po.
4. Then using the formulas, I calculated the no-load power factor cosϕ.
5. I also calculated the partial currents IFe and I of the equivalent circuit diagram.
6. Lastly, I calculated the transverse resistance RFe.
Results
After performing experiment, I acquired following observations,
Conclusion
After performing this experiment, I concluded that in a transformer, no-load losses are
produced by the magnetizing current required to energize the transformer’s ferromagnetic
core. These losses do not change with the change in transformer’s load.
Objective
To determine the copper losses of transformer by short-circuiting its secondary winding.
Apparatus
• Transformer board
• Power meter
• Ammeter
• Voltmeter
Experimental Setup
Procedure
1. Firstly, I set up the circuit shown in above.
2. Then, I increased the input voltage with the regulating transformer until the rated current
I1N = 0.14A flows in the output winding.
3. I then measured voltage U1k which leads to rated current and recorded short-circuit power
Pk.
4. Calculated the short-circuit power factor cos φk.
5. After that, I calculated partial voltages U R and Uσ from measured variables. The
equivalent circuit diagram opposite applies the short-circuit experiment supplies partial
voltages.
6. The relative short circuit voltage of transformer which is specified on power rating plate
can be calculated from these variables. Calculate this voltage. The rated voltage is
U1N=400V AC.
7. I calculated the variables for the full equivalent circuit diagram with these resistance
values.
8. Lastly, I calculated the real variable of the complete equivalent circuit diagram. To do this
I used the already determined transformation ratio ü = 0.89 and the mains frequency f =
50Hz.
Results
After performing this experiment, I got following observations,
Conclusion
After performing this experiment, I concluded that the copper losses of a transformer can be
determined with the short-circuit experiment. To do this the secondary winding is short
circuited and the voltage on the primary winding increased from 0V until the rated current
flows on the secondary side.
Objective
Determine the voltage ratios of transformer on no-load.
Theory
The auto-transformer is a unique version of a transformer. It is different from a normal two-
winding transformer by having only one common winding. The winding is separated into two
parts, the series and parallel winding. To transform up the input voltage, U1 must be applied at
the parallel winding and the output voltage U 2 must be applied at series winding. As a result,
U2 is higher than U1.
The benefit of auto-transformer is the reduction of winding copper and core iron. The
efficiency of auto-transformers can be up to 99.8%. The total possible power output of an
auto-transformer is known as the throwline power SD. It is transmitted by the current line of
input winding and the magnetic flow of iron core. The more the transmission ratio ü
approaches the value ‘1’, the smaller the power transmitted with induction at constant through
line power (SD = U2 x I2).
Experimental Setup
Procedure
1. Firstly, I checked components for working.
2. I set up the circuit shown in figure.
3. I measured the input voltage U1 and the output voltage U2 of the auto-transformer.
4. Then I calculated the output voltage U2 with the number of windings N1=1978 and
N2=1462.
Result
By performing experiment, I got following measurements,
Measured Input Voltage = U1 = 234.4V
Measured Output Voltage = U2 = 98.9V
Evaluation
What do you ascertain when you compare the transmission ratio calculated from the
voltages with the transmission ratio calculated from the number of windings?
Measured and calculated value of the output voltage U2 matched very well. The transformer
basic equation can therefore be used for the auto-transformer as well.
Why is the transmission ratio not exactly ‘1’ in a transformer with equal primary and
secondary voltage?
Real transformers do not have perfect coupling. They have leakage inductance which appears
as a series inductance in each winding that does not couple to other winding inductances. This
reduces the voltage a little from a secondary winding. This is the reason, why transmission
ratio is not exactly 1.
Experiment No. 4b
Objective
To set up an auto-transformer with the Transformer Board and examine the voltage ratios on
load.
Apparatus
• Transformer board
• Ammeter
• Voltmeter
Theory
The auto-transformer is a unique version of a transformer. It is different from a normal two-
winding transformer by having only one common winding. The winding is separated into two
parts, the series and parallel winding. To transform up the input voltage, U1 must be applied at
the parallel winding and the output voltage U2 must be applied at series winding.
The benefit of auto-transformer is the reduction of winding copper and core iron. The
efficiency of auto-transformers can be up to 99.8%. The total possible power output of an
auto-transformer is known as the throwline power SD. It is transmitted by the current line of
input winding and the magnetic flow of iron core.
Experimental Setup
Procedure
1. First, I switched the board on and measure the mains voltage U1.
2. Then I switched the board back off.
3. I then set up the circuit shown in figure.
4. Lastly, I measured the output voltage U2 of the auto-transformer.
Result
Evaluation
How does the transformer behave on different loads?
For inductive load, if the transformer supplies a low lagging power factor, large secondary
current will flow which results in bad voltage regulation because of greater voltage drops in
the winding. For capacitive load, the output voltage will rise. Hence, positive regulation
generates a voltage drop in the winding while a negative regulation generates a voltage rise in
the winding.
Experiment No. 5a
Title
Objective
To set up an auto-transformer using Transformer Board and examine the voltage ratios on no
load.
Apparatus
• Transformer board
• Ammeter
• Voltmeter
Theory
The auto-transformer is a unique version of a transformer. It is different from a normal two-
winding transformer by having only one common winding. The winding is separated into two
parts, the series and parallel winding. To transform up the input voltage, U1 must be applied at
the parallel winding and the output voltage U2 must be applied at series winding.
The benefit of auto-transformer is the reduction of winding copper and core iron. The
efficiency of auto-transformers can be up to 99.8%. The total possible power output of an
auto-transformer is known as the throwline power SD. It is transmitted by the current line of
input winding and the magnetic flow of iron core.
Experimental Setup
Procedure
1. Firstly, I checked components for working.
2. I set up the circuit according to the given experimental setup.
3. Then I measured the input voltage U1 and the output voltage U2 of the auto-transformer.
4. Then I calculated the output voltage U2 with the numbers of windings N1=1978, N2=1462.
Result
From this experiment I got following observations,
Evaluation
What do you determine when you compare the measured and calculated value of the
output voltage U2?
Measured and calculated value of the output voltage U2 match very closely. The transformer
basic equation can therefore be used for the auto-transformer as well.
Experiment No. 5b
Objective
Set up an auto-transformer with the Transformer Board and examine the voltage ratios on
load.
Apparatus
• Transformer board
• Ammeter
• Voltmeter
Theory
The auto-transformer is a unique version of a transformer. It is different from a normal two-
winding transformer by having only one common winding. The winding is divided into two
parts, the series and parallel winding. To transform up the input voltage, U1 must be applied at
the parallel winding and the output voltage U2 must be applied at series winding.
The benefit of auto-transformer is the reduction of winding copper and core iron. The
efficiency of auto-transformers can be up to 99.8%. The total possible power output of an
auto-transformer is known as the throwline power SD. It is transmitted by the current line of
input winding and the magnetic flow of iron core.
Experimental Setup
Procedure
1. First of all, I checked the components for working.
2. Then I switched the board on and measure main voltage U 1. Then switched the board back
off.
3. I set up the circuit according to the given experimental setup. Because of the projected
high output voltage U2 two lamps must be connected in series.
4. Then I measured the output voltage U2 of the auto- transformer.
Evaluation
How intensely does the output voltage drop under load in contrast with no-load? What
are the reasons for the drop?
The output voltage will decrease with the increase in load. The drop is caused by series
resistance and reactance of series inductance in both primary and secondary windings. This
inductance is the product of mutual inductance between the windings.
Experiment No. 06
Objective
The aim of this experiment is to Operate the synchronous machine as a generator and
determine the no-load characteristic.
Apparatus
• Synchronous Machine (Type 2711)
• Brake Unit (Type 2719)
• Control Unit (Type 2730)
• Universal Power Supply (Type 2740)
• Multimeter
• Connecting wires
Theory
In synchronous machines, the rotor speed is synchronized with the speed of the rotor
magnetic field. When operating as a generator, the rotor magnetic field is generated by a
rotating permanent magnet or electromagnet. Synchronous machines are mainly used as
generators. Synchronous machines consist of a stator with a winding and a rotor which also
carries further winding.
There are different designs dependent on the task and area of purpose like Internal-Pole
Machine and External-Pole Machines. A magnetic field established by a direct current
supplied to the exciter winding is needed in the generator for yielding energy. The required
exciting power for the pole wheel is 0.25 to 5 % of the rated power reliant on the size of the
machine. In synchronous machines, there are three types of excitations:
Self-excitation
This type of excitation occurs when portion of the energy generated by the generator is spent
for excitation.
Direct-connected excitation
The exciting power is produced by a small supplementary generator affixed on the shaft and
then served to the main generator. The direct-connected excitation is the type of excitation
favored for safety purposes.
Separate excitation
In this type of excitation, the necessary excitation energy is fed in by an external power
supply.
Experimental Setup
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0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8
Conclusion
After performing this experiment, I concluded that at no load,
• The voltage increases when excitation current is increased.
• A magnetic flow is produced dependent on excitation.
• The characteristic curve corresponds to that of DC generator.
• The synchronous generator is separately excited in this experiment.
Evaluation
What do you learn from the no-load characteristic?
If you look at the graph, you can see that the voltage increases when the exciting current
increases. The greater the synchronous generator is excited, the greater the saturation due to
iron materials which leads to a non-linear characteristic curve.
Experiment No. 07
Objective
The aim of this experiment is to operate the synchronous machine as a generator and
determine its load characteristic.
Apparatus
• Synchronous Machine (Type 2711)
• Brake Unit (Type 2719)
• Control Unit (Type 2730)
• Universal Power Supply (Type 2740)
• Multimeter
• Connecting wires
Theory
In synchronous machines, the rotor speed is synchronized with the speed of the rotor
magnetic field. When operating as a generator, the rotor magnetic field is generated by a
rotating permanent magnet or electromagnet. Synchronous machines are mainly used as
generators. Synchronous machines consist of a stator with a winding and a rotor which also
carries further winding.
There are different designs dependent on the task and area of purpose like Internal-Pole
Machine and External-Pole Machines. A magnetic field established by a direct current
supplied to the exciter winding is needed in the generator for yielding energy. The required
exciting power for the pole wheel is 0.25 to 5 % of the rated power reliant on the size of the
machine. In synchronous machines, there are three types of excitations:
Self-excitation
This type of excitation occurs when portion of the energy generated by the generator is spent
for excitation.
Direct-connected excitation
The exciting power is produced by a small supplementary generator affixed on the shaft and
then served to the main generator. The direct-connected excitation is the type of excitation
favored for safety purposes.
Separate excitation
In this type of excitation, the necessary excitation energy is fed in by an external power
supply.
Experimental Setup
Load Resistor R 1 + R2 R 1 + R2 R1 R1 R1 R1
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300
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200
150
100
50
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0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8
Conclusion
After performing this experiment, I concluded that when load is applied to the synchronous
generator, its load voltage decreases but current increase.
Evaluation
What is the operating principle of synchronous generator designed in this experiment?
In this experiment the energy produced by the synchronous generator is fed directly to the
load. This operating principle is known as island operation. In this case the synchronization
conditions are not needed to be observed. Voltage and frequency must be kept constant to the
load.
Experiment No. 08
Title
Mains synchronization and control characteristic of the synchronous generator
Objective
Synchronize the synchronous generator with the aid of the synchronizing dark method so that
it operates parallel to the three-phase mains. Calculate the active power which the generator
feeds to the mains. Determine the control characteristic IL = f (IE) for cos j = 1.
Apparatus
• Synchronous Machine (Type 2711)
• Brake Unit (Type 2719)
• Control Unit (Type 2730)
• Universal Power Supply (Type 2740)
• Synchronization with Lamps (Type 2289)
• Power factor meter (10 A)
• Multimeters
Theory
In synchronous machines, the rotor speed is synchronized with the speed of the rotor
magnetic field. When operating as a generator, the rotor magnetic field is generated by a
Experimental procedure
1. First, I set up the experiment as shown in figure.
2. I made sure that the synchronizing dark method or Synchronization is switched off.
Load current IL (A) 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 cosθ
Excitation Current IE (A) 0.55 0.56 0.60 0.66 0.72 0.82 0.91 1.0 1
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1
Conclusion
By this experiment I concluded that, 1. The control characteristics tells us how much load
current flows at how much excitation. 2. The load current and excitation current are directly
linked to each other. 3. As the excitation current increases the load current increases. 4. The
power factor of synchronous generator cosϕ =1 at pure ohmic (resistive) load.
Evaluation
Experiment No. 9a
Title
Commissioning of the three-phase induction motor.
Objective
The aim of this experiment is to Operate the three-phase induction motor with squirrel-cage
rotor on no-load.
Apparatus
Three-phase Induction Motor (type 2707)
Brake Unit
Control Unit
Universal Power supply
Connecting wires
Theory
The three-phase induction motor is the motor used most
frequently for industrial drives because of its excellent
reliability, its simple and thus low-cost construction and its
Experimental Setup
Procedure
1. First of all, I pushed the experimental machine onto the Brake Unit and coupled it to the
braking machine.
2. Then I fixed the machine by pulling the clamping lever towards the braking machine.
Experiment No. 9b
Title
Operation of three phase induction motor in star and delta circuit.
Objective
The aim of this experiment is to operate the three-phase induction motor first in star and then
in delta circuit and determine the torque characteristics.
Apparatus
• Three-phase Induction Motor (Type 2707)
• Brake Unit (Type 2719)
• Control Unit (Type 2730)
• Universal Power Supply (Type 2740)
• Connecting Wires
Theory
The three-phase induction motor is the motor used most frequently for industrial drives
because of its excellent reliability, its simple and thus low-cost construction and its low
maintenance costs. The three-phase induction motor is also known as squirrel-cage rotor due
to its construction. The stationary part of the three-phase induction motor is known as the
stator. It consists of housing and a metal casing with grooves in which the three-phase current
Experimental Setup
a) In Star
b) In Delta
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30 300 600 900 1200 1400 1480
Speed (rpm)
When is the star/delta-startup circuit used? Describe the function of the circuit.
This is the reduced voltage starting method. Voltage reduction during star-delta starting is
achieved by physically reconfiguring the motor windings as illustrated in the figure below.
During starting the motor windings are connected in star configuration and this reduces the
voltage across each winding. This also reduces the torque by a factor of three. Star/Delta
starters are probably the most common reduced voltage starters. They are used in an attempt
to reduce the start current applied to the motor during start as a means of reducing the
disturbances and interference on the electrical supply.
Experiment No. 10
Title
Efficiency, current and power factor of a three-phase induction motor.
Objective
The objective of this experiment is to determine the characteristics for efficiency, current and
power factor of a three-phase induction motor with squirrel-cage rotor.
Apparatus
• Three-phase Induction Motor (Type 2707)
• Brake Unit (Type 2719)
• Control Unit (Type 2730)
• Universal Power Supply (Type 2740)
• 2 Multimeters
• Power Factor Meter (10A)
Theory
The three-phase induction motor is the motor used most frequently for industrial drives. The
stationary part of the three-phase induction motor is known as the stator. It consists of
housing and a metal casing with grooves in which the three-phase current winding is
embedded. The winding is made up of three coils which are arranged offset to each other at
120°. The ends of the windings are fed to the terminal board in the junction box. The rotor
also consists of a metal casing with grooves. Aluminum or copper conductor rods are drawn
into these grooves or injected with die cast aluminum and connected by short-circuits rings at
the front sides.
The rods and short circuit rings together form a cage and thus represent the rotor winding.
The angled arrangement of the rods ensures even running. Short-circuit rings are often
combined with ventilating fans for cooling the motor. The drive shaft is located in the center
of the rotor. The starting torque, i.e., the run-up properties, and value of the starting current
can be influenced by different cross sections of the rotor grooves and appropriate rods.
Experimental Procedure
1. First of all, I set up the experiment according to the experimental setup given above.
2. I started up the system.
3. The motor should be operated in delta circuit and turn to the right.
4. I recorded the characteristic points asked for in Table. To do this, I read the speed and the
torque from the displays on the Control Unit and calculated the emitted active power Pout
5. I measure the current I, the voltage U and the power factor cosϕ. With these values
calculate the supplied active power Pin and the efficiency η. Use the specified formula for
calculation
Experimental Setup
Rated Speed 1470 0.88 0.135 393.3 6.02 0.5 2.04 6.6
1st Sub value 1400 2.76 0.404 393.8 6.10 0.5 2.08 19.4
Pull-out Value 1370 3.31 0.474 394 6.22 0.5 2.12 22.3
2nd Sub value 1270 4.52 0.60 392.5 6.49 0.5 2.20 27.7
3rd Sub value 510 6.09 0.325 393.4 6.44 0.5 2.50 18.8
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Speed (Rpm)
Current Power Factor Efficieny
Conclusion
In this experiment I have studied the characteristics for efficiency, current and power factor of
a three phase induction motor with squirrel-cage rotor and study using the power meter and
find their values in observation. I concluded that when the load increases, the current also
increases.
Evaluation
What do you learn from the characteristics?
In this experiment when the load is increased on motor, the current is increased. We also draw
a graph for observing the efficiency, current and power factor of a three-phase induction
motor.
Experiment No. 11
Title
Operations of Dahlander motor at low and high speed.
Objective
The aim of this experiment is to Operate the Dahlander motor first at the low and then at the
high speed. Determine the torque characteristics.
Apparatus
• Dahlander Motor (Type 2709)
• Brake Unit (Type 2719)
• Control Unit (Type 2730)
• Universal Power Supply (Type 2740)
• Connection wires
Experimental Setup
Procedure
1. Firstly, I checked components for working.
2. I set up the experiment as shown in Figure.
3. Then I start up the system at low speed: measuring range 1800rpm. The motor should turn
to the right.
4. I recorded the characteristic points for speed and torque of motor and note them in Table.
Note: Carry out the measurements without delays if possible. If the motor heats up too much,
the measuring results deviate and the motor must cool down.
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2.5
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0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Speed (Rpm)
Low Speed High Speed
Conclusion
By this experiment I concluded that,
• Dahlander motor operates in delta circuit at low speed.
• Dahlander motor operated in double star circuit at high speed.
• The speed and torque are inversely related to each other.
• Dahlander motor can be operated at two speeds and this can be done by changing
connections.
Evaluation
How does the torque behave in delta or double- star circuit?
Normally, the electrical configuration of windings is varied from a delta connection (Δ) to a
double star connection (YY) configuration in order to change the speed of the motor for
constant torque applications, such as the hoists in cranes.
What constructive measure gives the Dahlander motor two different speeds?
A Dahlander motor achieves different speeds by switching the configuration of the electrical
windings, indirectly adding or removing poles and thus varying the rotor speed. The poles can
be varied at a ratio of 1:2 and thus the speed can be varied at 2:1
Experiment No. 12
Title
Efficiency, current and power factor of Dahlander motor.
Objective
The aim of this experiment is to determine the characteristics for efficiency, current and
power factor of the Dahlander Motor at the low speed.
Apparatus
• Dahlander Motor (Type 2709)
• Brake Unit (Type 2719)
• Control Unit (Type 2730)
• Universal Power Supply (Type 2740)
• Connection wires
Theory
The Dahlander motor is a three-phase induction motor with two different speeds which are
always at a fixed ratio of 2:1. The structure of the Dahlander motor is exactly the same as that
of the three-phase induction motor with squirrel cage rotor except for the stator winding. Each
one of the three stator windings is divided into two equal halves and arranged accordingly in
the stator. This gives numbers of poles with the ratios 4:2, 8:4 or 12:6. At the high number of
poles which result in a lower speed, the motor is operated in delta circuit.
The halves of the windings are connected in series and current flows through them in the
same direction. The high speed on the other hand is achieved with the lower number of poles.
The motor is then operated in double-star circuit. The halves of the windings are connected in
parallel and current flows through them in the opposite direction. The power increases by
only about 50 % when switching from delta to double star despite double the speed. The rated
torque is about the same for both speeds.
Procedure
1. Firstly, I checked components for working.
2. I set up the connections as shown in figure.
Note: The motor should be operated in delta circuit (low speed: measuring range 1800 rpm)
and turn to the right. Carry out the measurements without delays if possible. If the motor
heats up too much, the measuring results deviate and the motor must cool down.
3. I recorded the characteristic points asked for in table.
Experimental Setup
N M POUT U I PIN
Characteristic Points cosɸ η
(Rpm) (Nm) (kW) (V) (A) (kW)
No Load Speed 1490 0 0 380 0.65 0.10 0.04 0
Rated Speed 1380 2.5 0.35 380 0.8 0.72 0.44 0.79
1st Sub value 1200 4 0.49 380 1.4 0.86 0.87 0.56
3rd Sub value 360 3.8 0.15 380 2.7 0.83 1.48 0.1
2.5
1.5
0.5
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0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
Speed (Rpm)
Current Power Factor Efficieny
Conclusion
By this experiment I concluded that in comparison of current, power factor and efficiency,
• The efficiency of Dahlander motor has highest vales in rated operation.
• The current and power factor increases with increasing load.
• Dahlander motors have the most favourable values in rated operation like the three phase
induction motors with squirrel cage rotor.
• The current, power factor and efficiency of Dahlander motor can be determined at low
speed.
Experiment No. 13
Title
Commissioning and optimum starting resistance of slip ring rotor.
Objective
The aim of this experiment is to,
• Measure the rotor standstill voltage U2 stand and the rotor current I2.
• Calculate the optimum starting resistance for the slipring rotor with these values (MA=MK,
p=2).
Apparatus
• Slip ring Rotor (Type 2708)
• Brake Unit (Type 2719)
• Control Unit (Type 2730)
• Universal Power Supply (Type 2740)
• 2 Multimeters
• Connecting wires
Experimental Setup
Conclusion
By performing this experiment, I concluded that,
• The starting resistance of a slip ring motor is 12ohms.
• The slip ring induction motors have high starting torque with low starting current whereas
squirrel cage motors have low starting torque and high starting current.
Evaluation
What do you learn from the characteristics?
In this experiment at stand still situation the slip of the motor is 1 as the motor starts running,
slip of motor decreased and continue to decrease until the motor gains its constant speed.
Objective
The aim of this experiment is to operate the motor with phase-shifting capacitor on no-load.
Apparatus
• Capacitor Motor (Type 2715)
• Brake Unit (Type 2719)
• Control Unit (Type 2730)
• Universal Power Supply (Type 2740)
• Connecting Wires
Experimental Setup
Theory
Conclusion
By this experiment I learned,
• The commissioning of a capacitor motor.
Objective
The aim of this experiment is to,
• To operate the single-phase AC motor once with the phase-shifting capacitor only and once
with the phase-shifting and starting capacitor.
• Determine the torque characteristics.
Apparatus
• Capacitor Motor (Type 2715)
• Brake Unit (Type 2719)
• Control Unit (Type 2730)
• Universal Power Supply (Type 2740)
• Connecting Wires
Theory
The capacitor motor is constructed according to the same principle as the three-phase
induction motor with squirrel cage rotor and is used everywhere where there is no three-phase
mains and electric drives with a power up to 1.5 kW are required. It is also designated as
single-phase AC motor with capacitor or induction motor. Examples of this are devices which
require single-phase AC voltage such as washing machines, dishwashers, coolers and heaters,
electric tools, office machines etc.
Very important for a good operating behavior is that the powers of the main winding and
auxiliary winding are approximately equal. If this is not achieved, two opposite rotary fields
are produced and thus a counter-torque. As a result, the effective torque and the currents
increase. The efficiency deteriorates considerably as a result and the load capacity is reduced.
In single-phase AC motors with phase-shifting capacitor the starting torque is only about 50
% of the rated torque.
Procedure
Experimental Setup
Operation with phase-shifting capacitor
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Speed (rpm)
With Phaseshifting Capacitor With Phase shifting Capacitor and Starting Capacitor
Conclusion
By this experiment I concluded that, the speed and torque in a capacitor motor are inversely
related to each other. As the torque increases the speed decreases in both cases. When the
torque reaches pull out value the torque starting decreases.
Evaluation
What is the effect of the auxiliary-phase starting relay in the capacitor motor?
The auxiliary phase starting relay is set as the rule so that it switches off at 70-80% of the rated
speed. The current of the motor main winding flows through the relay coil. To avoid a power loss
of the motor the coil has few windings with large wire cross section. The rely remains pulled up
until the motor has reached its rated speed approximately. At this time the starting current is
reduced to the value of the operating current and the relay drops out. The auxiliary winding is
switched off by the relay contact.
Experiment No. 16
Title
Efficiency, current and power factor of the capacitor motor.
Objective
The aim of this experiment is to determine the characteristics for efficiency, current and
power factor of the capacitor motor using the phase-shifting capacitor only.
Apparatus
• Capacitor Motor (Type 2715)
• Brake Unit (Type 2719)
• Control Unit (Type 2730)
• Universal Power Supply (Type 2740)
• Electronic Phase-Angle Meter (Type 8706)
• 2 multimeters
Experimental Setup
Procedure
1. Set up the experiment.
2. Start up the system only with phase-shifting capacitor. The motor should turn to the right.
3. Record the characteristic points asked for in Table. To do this, read the speed and the
torque from the displays on the Control Unit and calculate the emitted active power Pout.
Measure the current I, the voltage U and the power factor cosϕ. With these values
calculate the supplied active power Pin and the efficiency ɳ.
4. After recording the characteristic points switch off the Universal Power Supply first and
then the Control Unit.
Rated Speed 1380 2.5 0.35 380 0.8 0.72 0.44 0.79
1st Sub value 1200 4 0.49 380 1.4 0.86 0.87 0.56
2nd Sub value 710 4.3 0.33 380 2.5 0.83 1.32 0.25
3rd Sub value 360 3.8 0.15 380 2.7 0.83 1.48 0.1
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Speed (Rpm)
Current Power Factor Efficieny
Conclusion
By this experiment I concluded that in comparison of current, power factor and efficiency,
• The efficiency of Capacitor motor has highest vales in rated operation.
• The current and power factor increases with increasing load.