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DHANALAKSHMI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Manimangalam, Tambaram, Chennai – 601 301

DEPARTMENT OF

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

EE 8361- Electrical Engineering LABORATORY

III SEMESTER - R 2017

LABORATORY MANUAL

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and Electronics Engineering field

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electronics engineering circuits

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of contemporary issues and commitment to give solutions exhibiting social responsibility

i) To demonstrate professional & ethical responsibilities

j) To exhibit confidence in self-education and ability for lifelong learning

k) To participate and succeed in competitive exams


EE6365 – Electrical Engineering Laboratory

SYLLABUS

COURSE OBJECTIVES

To validate the principles studied in theory by performing experiments in the laboratory

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

1. Load test on DC Shunt & DC Series motor

2. O.C.C & Load characteristics of DC Shunt and DC Series generator

3. Speed control of DC shunt motor (Armature, Field control)

4. Load test on single phase transformer

5. O.C & S.C Test on a single phase transformer

6. Regulation of an alternator by EMF & MMF methods.

7. V curves and inverted V curves of synchronous Motor

8. Load test on three phase squirrel cage Induction motor

9. Speed control of three phase slip ring Induction Motor

10. Load test on single phase Induction Motor.

11. Study of DC & AC Starters

COURSE OUTCOMES

1. Ability to perform the load test on DC shunt and DC series motor

2. Ability to understand the O.C.C & Load characteristics of DC Shunt and DC Series generator

3. Ability to control the speed of DC shunt motor

4. Ability to perform the load test on single phase transformer

5. To perform the open circuit and short circuit test on a single phase transformer

6. Ability to perform the open circuit test and short circuit test on a single-phase transformer and to calculate the efficiency and regulation

7. Ability to perform the OC and SC tests on a given 3-Φ alternator and also to calculate the regulation by (i) EMF method (ii) MMF method

8. Ability to perform the V and inverted V curves for the given three phase synchronous motor

9. Ability to perform the direct load test on a given 3-phase induction motor and to understand the performance characteristics of the machine

10. Ability to perform the speed control test on the three-phase slip ring induction motor by rotor resistance control

11. Ability to perform the load test on a single phase induction motor

12. Ability to study the different types of DC and AC starters

Sl. No. Name o f the experiment Page no.

1. Load test on DC shunt motor

2. Load test on DC Series motor

3. O.C.C & Load characteristics of DC Shunt generator

4. Load characteristics of DC Series generator

5 Speed control of DC shunt motor (Armature, Field control)

6 Load test on single phase transformer

7 O.C & S.C Test on a single phase transformer

8 Regulation of an alternator by EMF & MMF methods

9 Load test on three phase squirrel cage Induction motor

10 Load test on single phase squirrel cage Induction motor

11 Speed control of three phase slip ring Induction Motor

12 V curves and inverted V curves of synchronous Motor

13 Study of AC and DC motor starters

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Aim: To obtain the performance characteristics of the given D.C. shunt motor by conducting load test.

Apparatus required:

SL. No. Name of the equipment Range & Type Quantity

1 Voltmeter (0-300 V), MC 1 No

2 Ammeter (0-20 A), MC 1 No

3 Rheostat 220 Ω, 2 A 1No

4 Tachometer, (0 – 10000 rpm) 1each

Theory:

The performance of DC shunt motor such as Torque, Efficiency and speed with respect to output power

can be determined by conducting an actual test. This type of test is conducted on small capa city machines

normally in the laboratories to study the behavior of the motor for different load conditions. The frictional load is

introduced and the speed decreases and back emf reduces which will increase the current taken by the motor

from the supply. Likewise for different frictional loads the motor parameters such as speed, torque and efficiency

are studied.

Circuit diagram:

Fuse rating Name plate details

Precautions:

1. The field rheostat of the motor should be kept at minimum potential position.

Procedure:

1. The connections are made as per the circuit diagram.

2. Motor is started using starter and the field rheostat is adjusted such that the motor is made to run at its rated

speed.

Expt. No.1 LOAD TEST ON DC SHUNT MOTOR


3. Note down the reading of Ammeter, Voltmeter and spring balance. Theses readings are called as no load

readings.

4. Adjust the spring balances, thereby a friction is introduced between the belt and brake drum now the motor is

loaded, note down the corresponding speed, spring balance, Ammeter and Voltmeter readings.

5. Repeat the above step for different current till Ammeter reads the rated current of the motor. For the different

currents note down speed, spring balance and voltmeter readings.

6. Remove the loads by reducing the friction between brake drum and belt.

7. Bring the field rheostat to the minimum resistance position and switch off the supply by opening DPST

switch.

Observation:

V (V)

I (A)

Spring balance

S1 ~ S2

(Kg)

N (rpm)

T (Nm)

I/P (W)

O/P (W)

%(%)

S1 S2

Calculation:

i) Torque = (S1 ~ S2 ) 9.81 (R) in N-M S1,

S2 – spring balance readings in Kg R-

Break drum radius in m

ii) Input power = V x I in Watts

iii) Output power = 2NT / 60 in Watts

N – Speed of the motor in RPM

iv) Percentage of efficiency = (Output power /Input power) x 100.


Spe

ed (N

) in

rpm

Model graph:

(A) Electrical characteristics (B) Mechanical characteristics

N I T % in %

T in N-m

Speed in rpm

IL in Amps

T Vs N

Output power in watt

Torque ( T ) in N-m

Result:

The load test on DC shunt motor was performed and its characteristics were drawn.

Outcome:

From this experiment the load test on DC shunt motor the efficiency and the mechanical and electrical

characteristics of the machine is obtained through which the rating of the DC machine is determined.

Applications:

Lathe machines, centrifugal pumps, fans, conveyors, weaving machines.

Viva – voce

1. What is the need for a starter?

2. Why a DC shunt motor is called a constant Speed motor?

3. State few applications of DC shunt motor.

4. How to reverse the direction of rotation of DC shunt motor?

5. Why the field rheostat of DC motor is kept at minimum resistance position while starting?

6. What are the mechanical and electrical characteristics of a DC shunt motor?

7. What is back emf in a dc motor?

8. How the input current increases as load increases?

9. What will be the effect of armature reaction in performance of dc shunt motor?


Aim:

Expt. No. 2 LOAD TEST ON DC SERIES MOTOR

To obtain the performance characteristics of a DC series motor by conducting load test.

Apparatus required:


1 Voltmeter (0-300 V), MC 1 No.

2 Ammeter (0-20 A), MC 1 No.

3 Tachometer - 1 No

Theory:

The performance of DC series motor such as Torque, Efficiency and speed with respect to output power

can be determined by conducting an actual test. This type of test is conducted on small capacity machines

normally in the laboratories to study the behavior of the motor for different load conditions. The DC series motor

should not be started on no load like other DC motor. Here the field winding is connected in series with armature.

If the motor is started on no load the current flowing through the field coil will be minimum in turn the flux is

minimum. This will increase the speed to abnormal value since the speed and flux are inversely proportional in DC

motors. So the DC series motors are started with some load (usually frictional load). As frictional load is introduced

and the speed decreases and back emf reduces which will increase the current taken by the motor from th e

supply. Likewise for different frictional loads the motor parameters such as speed, torque and efficiency are

studied.

Circuit diagram:

Fuse rating Name plate details Precautions 1. Before starting the motor the load is applied on the brake drum with the help of spring balance.


.Procedure:


2. Motor is started using starter with the load.

3. Note down the reading of Ammeter, Voltmeter and spring balance, theses reading are initial load readings.

4. Adjust the spring balance, thereby a friction is introduced between the belt and brake drum now the motor is

loaded, note down the corresponding speed, spring balance, Ammeter and Voltmeter readings.

5. Repeat the above step for different current till Ammeter reads the rated current of the motor. For the different

currents note down speed, spring balance and voltmeter readings.

6. Reduce the loads by reducing the friction between brake drum and belt to its initial load value.

7. Switch off the supply by opening DPST switch.

Observation:

V (V)

I (A)

Spring balance

S1 ~ S2

(Kg)

N (rpm)

T (Nm)

I/P (W)

O/P (W)

%(%) S1 S2

Calculation:

v) Torque = (S1 ~ S2 ) 9.81 (R) in N-M S1,

S2 – spring balance readings in Kg R-

Break drum radius in m

vi) Input power = V x I in Watts

vii) Output power = 2NT / 60 in Watts

N – Speed of the motor in RPM

viii) Percentage of efficiency = (Output power /Input power) x 100.


Result:

The load test on DC series motor was performed and its characteristics were drawn.

Outcome:

From this experiment the load test on DC series motor, the efficiency and the mechanical and electrical

characteristics of the machine is obtained through which the rating of the DC machine is determined.

Applications:

Hoist, cranes, Trolley cars, pumps, blowers.

Viva – voce

1. Why a DC series motor should not be stared without load?

2. Why a DC series motor has a high starting torque?

3. Compare the resistances of the field windings of DC shunt and series motor?

4. What are the applications of DC series motor?

5. Comment on the Speed – Torque characteristics of a DC series motor.

6. What is the precaution to be taken when working with a D.C series motor?

7. What is the need for starter with a D.C motor?

8. How does a 2-point starter function?

9. Explain the shape of the electrical and mechanical characteristics.

10. What is the condition for maximum efficiency in a D.C motor?

11. What are the different losses occurring in a D.C machine?

12. How are the meter ratings selected for this experiment?

13. Give some applications of D.C series motor


Expt. No. 3 OPEN CIRCUIT AND LOAD CHARACTERISTICS OF

DC SHUNT GENERATOR

Aim:

To obtain open circuit characteristics and load characteristics of a DC shunt generator and find its critical

resistance

Apparatus required:



2

Ammeter (0-2 A), MC (0-20) A MC

1 each

3 Rheostats 900 Ω/0.8 A , 2

4 Tachometer - 1 No

5 Loading rheostat 5KW 1

Theory:

In the dc shunt generator the field coil is connected in parallel with armature. Emf induced in armature is

based on residual voltage induced due to residual flux present in field coil. If the residual flux is not present, then

generator cannot be self excited. In open circuit test of shunt generator the variation of induced emf with respect to

field current is plotted. This is called open circuit characteristics of magnetization or no load or sa turation

characteristics .For obtaining this characteristics generator is made to run at rated speed and field winding is

excited with the presence of residual voltage. The characteristic is plotted between field current and induced emf.

A tangent is drawn to initial slope passing through origin, the slope of tangent will give critical resistance of field

generator

To obtain internal and external characteristics of generator, the generator is excited to its rated voltage and

load is connected across generator. Plot of load current and terminal voltage is the external characteristics of

generator and the characteristics between induced emf and armature current is internal characteristics. As load

increases the terminal voltage tend to decrease due to armature resistance drop and armature reaction drop. Effect

of armature reaction drop cannot measured since it is a fictious value.


Circuit Diagram:



Circuit diagram for find the generator armature resistance [Ra]

Precautions:

At the time of starting and stopping the machine,

1. The field rheostat of motor should be in minimum resistance position.

2. The field rheostat of generator should be in maximum resistance position.

3. No load should be connected to generator.

4. The SPST switch in the generator field circuit should be kept open at the time of starting

Procedure:

Open circuit test:

1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.

2. The DPST switch on motor side is closed and motor is stared with the help of starter


3. By adjusting the motor field rheostat, the generator is brought to rated speed.

4. The voltage induced due to residual flux is noted in the voltmeter connected across the armature circuit.The

SPST switch in field circuit is closed.

5. By varying the generator field rheostat, the excitation and induced emf are measured ammeter and voltmeter

6. Generator field rheostat is adjusted till maximum voltage indicated in voltmeter and corresponding ammeter

readings are noted

7. Generator field rheostat is brought to maximum resistance position

Load test:

8. By adjusting field rheostat of generator till armature induced emf reaches its rated voltage.

9. The DPST switch on generator load side is closed

10. The load is varied in steps, for each step the load current, field current, terminal voltage is noted. For each

step ensure the speed of generator at its rated value

11. Vary the load till ammeter reds the rated current of generator

12. After noting down meter readings the load on generator is removed and DPST switch on generator side is

open

13. Generator field rheostat is brought to maximum resistance position and motor field rheostat field is brought to

minimum resistance position and DPST switch o motor circuit is open.

To find armature resistance Ra:

1. Check loading rheostat must be at maximum resistance position.

2. Close the DPST switch and vary the loading rheostat for various values in steps and noted the corresponding

voltmeter and ammeter reading.

3. Open the DPST switch after loading rheostat begins its initial position.

Observation:

Open circuit test:

SL. No. Field Current

If (A)

Armature Voltage Eo (V)


Load test:

SL. No.

Field Current If (A)

Load Current IL (A)

Terminal Voltage (V)

Ia = IL + If (A)

Eg =V + Ia Ra (V)

1

To find armature resistance Ra:

SL. No. Armature voltage Va in volts Armature current (Ia) in amps Ra = Va/ Ia in ohms

Calculation:

Eg = V + Ia Ra (V)

Ia = IL + If (A) [for self Excited]

Armature Resistance - Ra: ohm

where

Eg : Generated EMF in V

V : Terminal Voltage in V

Ia : Armature Current in A

IL : Line Current in A

If : Field Current in A

Ra : Armature Resistance in Ohm

Model graph:

Open Circuit test load test


Result:

Thus the open circuit characteristics and load characteristics of a self-excited DC shunt generator were

plotted and its critical resistance was obtained.

Outcome:

From this experiment the open circuit characteristics and load characteristics of a DC shunt generator with its critical resistance was determined through which the point at which the generator would build up voltage can be found.

Applications:

General lighting, battery chargers, source of excitation to alternators, power supply units

Viva – voce

1. How can you find the residual voltage of the generator?

2. State Faradays’ law of electromagnetic induction and interaction.

3. What is the difference you can see experimentally between self excited and separately excited?

4. If any other prime mover can be used in this experiment?

5. What is a magnetization characteristic of DC generator?

6. What is meant by critical resistance of a generator?

7. What is meant by critical speed?

8. Why in a DC machine, the armature core should be laminated?

9. What are the applications of DC shunt generator?

10. What will be the no load emf, when the no load speed changes to 1000 rpm?

11. What happen if the field current of the DC motor varies during load test?

12. What are the factors which represent the nature of external characteristics in DC shunt generator?

13. When load increases there is fall in generated voltage why?

14. What is the effect of armature reaction on external and internal characteristics of DC shunt generator?


Aim:

Expt. No.4 LOAD CHARACTERISTICS OF DC SERIES

GENERATOR

To obtain internal and external characteristics of a given DC series generator by conducting load test.

Apparatus required:



2 Ammeter (0-20) A MC 1 each

3 Rheostats 900 Ω/0.83 A, 1 each

4 Loading rheostat 5KW 1

5 Tachometer - 1 No

Theory:

The Dc series generator consists of field coil that will produce necessary flux to induce voltage in the

armature similar to that of dc shunt generator with a difference , field coil is connected in series with armature. The dc

series generator a residual flux is required to built the voltage generated in armature.

With the help of residual voltage, when the load is connected across generator will drive a current through the field

coil. This in term will increase the flux and also voltage induced. By keeping varying the load the current flowing

through field coil increased and hence thermal voltage. the current passing through armature ,series field and load

are one and the same and it can be called as load current or armature current. The characteristics so obtained by

varying load terminal voltage increases with load current and this characteristics is called as external characteristics

(Terminal voltage vs load current)

Internal characteristics obtained by determining by induced emf for each loads (E=V+Ia *(Ra+Rse)). A tangent is drawn for initial slope of external characteristics passing through origin. The slope of the tangent will give critical low resistance for dc series generator.

Precautions:

Load test:

1. The field rheostat in motor circuit should be at minimum resistance position.

2. The Generator side DPST switch should be open at time starting.

Procedure:

1. Connections are given as shown in the circuit diagram.

2. The DPST switch on motor side is closed and motor is started with help of starter

3. The field rheostat with motor circuit is adjusted till the generator runs at rated speed

4. The DPST switch on generator side is closed and the load is switched ON in steps.


5. For each step of load variation the ammeter and voltmeter readings are noted keeping generator at its rated

speed

6. The load is varied till the ammeter reads rated current of generator

7. Remove all the loads and open the DPST switch on generator side. Bring the field rheostat to minimum

resistance position and open DPST switch.

8. Measure the armature and series field resistances

Observation:

Load Test

S. No.

Load Current IL= Ia = If (A)

Terminal Voltage Vt (V)

E=V+Ia *(Ra+Rse) (V)

Calculation:

Eg = V + Ia Ra (V)

Ia = IL + If (A) [for self Excited]

Armature Resistance - Ra: Ω

where

Eg : Generated EMF in V

V : Terminal Voltage in V

Ia : Armature Current in A

IL : Line Current in A

If : Field Current in A

Ra : Armature Resistance in Ohm

Result:

The extertnal characteristics and internal characteristics were drawn and critical load resistance is obtained.

Outcome:

From this experiment the open circuit characteristics and load characteristics of a DC series generator with its critical resistance was determined through which the point at which the generator would build up voltage can be found.

Applications:

Used for 1. Supplying field excitation current in DC locomotives 2. Boosters to compensate the voltage drop in the feeders 3. In series arc lightening


Viva - voce

1. Why external characteristics having increase in load voltage as a load increases?

2. What is the significance of critical load resistance?

3. If the residual flux is zero, how to excite generator?

4. How to obtain the open circuit characteristics of generator

5. What will be the effect of armature effect in generator?


Aim:

Expt. No.5 SPEED CONTROL OF DC SHUNT MOTOR

To obtain speed control characteristics of the given D.C. shunt motor by armature and field control methods

Apparatus required:

SL. No. Apparatus Range & Type Quantity

1 Voltmeter (0-300 V) MC 1 No

2 Ammeter (0-1 A) MC, (0-5 A) MC 1 each

3 Rheostats (220 Ω/2 A), (900 Ω/0.8 A) 1 each

4 Tachometer - 1 No

Theory:

In a DC motor the speed is directly proportional to back emf and inversely proportional to flux. In order to

study the variation of speed by keeping either back emf or the flux is maintained constant. By keeping the back emf

constant and varying the flux is called flux or field control. Similarly keeping the flux constant and varying the back

emf is called armature control.

To study the speed control characteristics ,a dc shunt motor is preferred because dc series motor and dc

compound motors are normally considered under load condition. Since the speed control test is conducted on no

load for study purpose.The drop due to armature resistance will be very small,hence back emf is approximately equal

to applied voltage.

In the armature control method field current is maintained constant and voltage applied to armature vary and

the corresponding variation in speed is observed. For different values of field current a set of armature control

characteristics is obtained.

In the field control method armature voltage is maintained constant and for various values of field current ,the

speed is observed. For different values of armature voltage a set of field control characteristics is obtained

Precautions: (not to be included in the record)

1. The rheostat connected in series with armature should be kept in maximum resistance position

2. The rheostat connected in series with field should be kept in minimum resistance position

Procedure:

1. The circuit connections are made as shown in the circuit diagram.

2. Close the DPST switch and adjust the armature rheostat till the rated voltage of the motor is obtained

3. Adjust the field rheostat to make the motor to run at the rated speed.

4. For doing armature control keep the field current constant and vary the armature applied voltage by varing

the armature rheostat. Note down for various voltages,the speed of the motor..


S.no Va

(V) N

(rpm)

5. The above step is repeated for different value of field current and the corresponding voltage and speed is

obtained.

6. Keeping armature voltage at its rated value, vary the field rheostat. For various field current note down the

speed of motor

7. The above step is repeated for different value of armature voltage and the corresponding field current and

speed is obtained.

8. After the above steps keep the armature rheostat in maximum resistance position and field rheostat in

minimum resistance position, open dpst switch

Circuit diagram:

Fuse Rating

Observation:

Name Plate Details

Field Control Method

Armature voltage=

v

Armature Control Method

Field Current= A

S.no If (A)

N (rpm)


Model graph:

Result:

The Armature and field speed control characteristics were drawn for various various field current and

armature voltage.

Outcome:

From this experiment, the D.C shunt motor characteristics are studied by Armature – controlled and Field

control methods through which the motor can be made to run at the desired speed and starting current can also be

reduced.

Applications:

Constant speed applications- Automotive applications (winding/unwinding machines) ,Lathes, Centrifugal

pumps, Belt driven applications.

Viva – voce

1. The test conducted for speed control in laboratory for what load and why?

2. In armature control the variation of speed below the rated speed explain

3. Why speed is increasing in field control method?

4. What will be type of characteristics possible using armature control when the motor is loaded

5.What will be type of characteristics possible using field control when the motor is loaded


Expt No.6 LOAD TEST ON A SINGLE PHASE TRANSFORMER

Aim:

To determine efficiency and regulation characteristics of a single phase transformer by conducting load test

Apparatus required:

SL. No.

Apparatus

Range & Type

Quantity

1

Single Phase Transformer

230/115 V

1 No

2

Voltmeter AC (0-150 V), MI (0-300 V), MI

1each

3

Ammeter AC (0-10 A), MI (0-5 A), MI

1each

4

Wattmeter (20A,150 V, UPF) (10A,300 V, UPF)

1each

5

Resistive load

5KW

1 No

Circuit diagram:


Theory:

Transformer is a two winding static device which is electrically apart and magnetically linked. One winding

namely primary is connected to source which in term draws a current produces magnetic flux linking with second

winding called secondary winding.

The voltage induced in both winding having same frequency,the magnetic of voltage induced depends upon

number of turn in respective coils. When the secondary is connected to electrical load a current is circulated in

secondary coil which inturn alters the flux in iron core. Due to this additional current is taken from by primary from

source, which is equal to load connected on secondary side likewise various loads on secondary , primary inputs are

measured and its performance can be determined.

Precautions:

1. DPST switch on secondary side of transformer is kept open during starting.

.

Procedure:


2. .Close DPST switch on primary side (LV)

3. Note down ammeter , voltmeter, wattmeter readings on LV and HV side of transformer.

4. The DPST switch on the load side is now closed and the load is increased in gradual steps and then all

meter readings are noted down in each step

5. The procedure is continued until the current on the H.V side is equal to its full load value.

6. After the experiment is completed, the load is decreased to its minimum, the auto transformer is brought to

the minimum position and the supply is switched OFF.

7. The load is removed and DPST switch on supply side is opened.

Observation:

S. No.

INPUT OUTPUT (%)

%Regulation

VLV

(V) ILV

(A) WLV

(W) VHV

(V) IHV

(A) WHV

(W)


Calculations:

1. The Output Power of the transformer = VH.V * IH.V on the H.V side

2. The Input Power of the transformer = WL.V = Wattmeter reading on the L.V side

3. % Efficiency (%η) = (OUTPUT / INPUT) * 100


4. %

Model graph:

Result: The efficiency and regulation of a transformer is obtained by load test.

Outcome:

From this experiment the efficiency and regulation of the single phase transformer at different load

Conditions were determined.

Applications:

Commercial low voltage application such as electronic devices, Step down localized power distribution, step

power in home inverters, televisions sets to regulate voltage.

Viva – voce

1. What is mean by voltage regulation?

2. Why efficiency of transformer is high at all loads comparing with any ac /dc motor?

3. Why iron loss is constant at all loads?

4. How current taken from supply by the primary, when secondary side is loaded


Expt. No. 7 OPEN CIRCUIT AND SHORT CIRCUIT TESTS ON A

SINGLE PHASE TRANSFORMER

Aim:

To determine equivalent circuit parameters of a single phase transformer by conducting open circuit test and short

circuit test also predetermine the efficiency and regulation characteristics..

Apparatus required:

SL. No. Name of the equipment Range & type Quantity

1 Single Phase Transformer 115/230 V 1 No.

2 1Ф Autotransformer 230/(0-270) V 1 No.

3 Voltmeter AC (0-150 V),MI, (0-75 V),MI 1 each

4 Ammeter AC (0-10 A),MI, (0-2 A),MI 1 each

5 Wattmeter ( 150V,2.5A,LPF), (75V,10A,UPF) 1 each

Theory:

Theory:

The transformer parameters such as resistance and leakage reactance of the primary and secondary coils

can be determined experimentally. By knowing these parameters the performance of transformer namely efficiency

at different loads and voltage regulation at different power factors at different load can be obtained. Since primary

and secondary coils are mutually couple above parameters can be referred to either side called as equivalent

parameters referred to respective sides. In order to determine these parameters open circuit and short circuit can be

performed in transformer.

. In the open circuit test normally the high voltage side is open circuited because at high voltage source may

not available at the testing place. The rated voltage of the LV winding is applied and corresponding no load current

and no load power is noted. The power input to the transformer on open circuit represents the power required to over

come the losses such as iron and copper loss. The flux in the transformer confined to the iron core which will require

lesser MMF to link with the HV coil. The iron core will offer minimum reluctance and hence MMF which will take

lesser current from source. The copper loss due to this current is very small when compared to iron loss. The power

input to the transformer on no load represents iron loss.

In short circuit test normally low voltage side is short circuited because for a given rating the LV side will

have a larger current. A variable voltage is applied on the HV side which in turn circulates a large current in the HV

side because the LV side is short circuited. This is because a voltage is induced in the LV side which will circulate

current, this will make the HV coil to take high current hence a low voltage is sufficient to circulate rated current on

the HV side. For this voltage flux passing through the iron core is less and magnetic circuit is unsaturated. The power

input under this condition corresponds to the copper loss of the transformer and iron loss is less when compared to

copper loss and it is neglected. From the above, the power input on short circuit corresponds to copper loss which is


used to determine the equivalent resistance referred to the LV side. It is not mandatory to circulate rated current on

short circuit, since the resistance is constant for a given transformer.

Circuit diagram:

Open circuit test:

Fuse rating Name plate details Short circuit test:



Equivalent circuit referred to HV side:


Precaution:

1. Keep the autotransformer in its minimum position at the time of starting

Procedure:

Open circuit test:


2. Keeping the H.V winding open and the autotransformer in its minimum position, the DPST switch is closed

3. By adjusting the autotransformer, the rated voltage is applied to the L.V winding of the transformer.

4. The ammeter (Io), and Wattmeter (Wo) readings are noted down.

5. Reduce the voltage to minimum value and open DPST switch .

6. After completing the experiment, constant loss, efficiency and regulations are calculated.

Short circuit test:

1. The circuit connections as per the circuit diagram.

2. Short circuiting the L.V winding and keeping the autotransformer in its minimum position, the DPST switch is

closed.

3. By adjusting the auto transformer, the rated current IHV is circulated through the H.V winding, (Note:

I H .V

KVA rating x1000

) VH.V

4. The voltmeter (Vsc) and the Wattmeter (Wsc) readings are noted down.

5. Reduce the voltage to minimum value and open DPST switch


Observation:

Test Voltage

(V) Current

(A) Power

(W)

O.C. TEST (On L.V side)

VO = IO= WO=

S.C. TEST (On H.V side)

VSC = ISC = WSC=

To predetermine the efficiency:

% Of Load

X

Output Power

(W)

Copper Loss

(W)

Total Loss

(W)

Input Power

(W)

Efficiency

(%)

To predetermine the % regulation:

Power Factor % Reg. For Lagging P.F % Reg. For Leading P.F

Calculation:

I. To obtain the equivalent circuit parameters referred to H.V side:

1. From the O.C test the constant loss (Iron loss) is noted Wc = Wo = Watt.

2. From the S.C test the full load copper loss is noted WF.L = Wsc = watt.

For a transformer, the equivalent circuit parameters can be determined either with respect to H.V side or with

respect to L.V side. If the parameters are estimated on the H.V side the resulting equivalent circuit is called H.V side

equivalent circuit of the transformer. From the O.C test Ro and Xo are calculated using the following expressions,


w

2

R0( L.V )

V0

I w

1 W0

X 0( L.V )

V0 Where,I I m

= I0

Coso

, Im

= I0

Sino

0= Cos

V0 I 0

Since these values are calculated with respect to L.V side (because O.C test is conducted on the L.V side), the

equivalent values of `Ro' and `Xo' as referred to H.V side are determined as

R0( H .V )

R 0(L.V) K

2

X 0( H .V )

X 0 (L.V) K

2

Where K = (secondary voltage) / (primary voltage)

K=115/230 for a step down operation; K = 230/115 for a step up operation.

Since we are assuming a step down operation K= 115/230 = 0.5.

R Wsc

,

Vsc

2 2

T ( H .V )

Isc

ZT ( H .V )

Isc

X T ( HV ) Z T(HV) - R T(HV)

RT(H.V) and XT(H.V) are the total equivalent resistance and reactance of the transformer as referred to the H.V side

whose values are calculated from the S.C test.

Now the H.V side equivalent circuit is drawn and the parameters values are mentioned in the circuit.

II. To predetermine the efficiency:

The percentage efficiency is then predetermined for different load conditions for a specified load power factor using

the expression,

Output power = x*KVA*cos*1000 Watt

Copper loss = x2 *WSC Watt

Total loss = Core loss (Wo) + Copper loss watt

Input power = Output Power + Total loss Watt

% Efficiency = (Output Power/Input Power)

x 100 %

Where `x' is the fraction of the full load which is 0.25 for 25% load, 0.5 for 50% load, 0.75 for 75% load, 1.0 for full

load and 1.25 for 125% load and cos is the load p.f (assumed as 0.8 lag).

The efficiency values so calculated are entered in the tabular column as shown below.

III. To predetermine the percentage regulation:

I H .V (R T(HV) Cos X T(HV) Sin )% Regulation =

VHV

*100 , Where ‘+’ for lagging power factor, ‘-‘for leading Power

factor, IH.V = Rated current on H.V side, VH.V = Rated voltage on H.V side


Model graph:

Regulation curve: Efficiency curve:

Result:

By conducting open circuit test and short circuit test the equivalent parameters are determined also efficiency and

regulation characteristics are predetermined.

Outcome:

From this experiment by performing OC and SC test on single phase transformer copper and iron losses can

be found.

Applications:

Commercial low voltage application such as electronic devices, Step down localized power distribution, step

power in home inverters, televisions sets to regulate voltage.

Viva – voce

1. Explain why the efficiency of transformer is very high compared to other machines.

2. State the conditions under which OC test is conducted on a transformer in terms hv/lv windings and justify.

3. What is mean by wattless component and wattfull component?

4. State the conditions under which SC test is conducted on a transformer in terms HV/LV windings and justify.

5. State why the open circuit test on a transformer is conducted at rated voltage?

6. Why HV winding is normally opened in open circuit test?

7. Why LV winding is normally shorted in Short circuit test?


Expt. No. 8 REGULATION OF THREE PHASE ALTERNATOR BY EMF AND MMF METHOD

Aim:

To predetermine the voltage regulation of the given three phase alternator at full load by EMF and MMF methods.

Apparatus required:

Sl. No. Name of the apparatus Range Type Quantity

1 Voltmeter (0 – 600 V) M. I. 1

2 Voltmeter (0 – 300 V) M. C. 1

3 Ammeter (0 – 10 A) M. I. 1

4 Ammeter (0 – 2 A) M. C. 1

5 Rheostat 220 Ω, 2 A - 1

6 Rheostat 950 Ω, 0.8 A - 1

7 Tachometer (0 – 10000 rpm) Digital 1

Theory:

The main purpose of predicting the regulation of alternator is to save energy it is also possible to obtain the

same when it is connected directly which will be limited to a particular rating. As the capacity increases, the

instruments range required to measure various parameters may not be available. Hence, the prediction of regulation

on no load tests is designed irrespective of the rating of the machine. `

In the EMF or synchronous impedance method the voltage drop due to armature leakage reactance and

armature reaction are taken as voltage drop due to synchronous reactance. This synchronous reactance means, the

reactance offered under stable operating condition i.e. the machine is delivering rated output at rated voltage. The

synchronous reactance is determined only at the rated voltage.

The MMF or Ampere turn method the voltage drop due to armature leakage reactance and armature reaction

are taken as voltage drop due to armature reaction. Normally, drop due to armature reaction is termed as field MMF

required to overcome the drop due to armature leakage reactance and armature reaction. In this method the drop

due to armature resistance should be taken to get accurate result.

Circuit diagram:


Precaution:

1. All the switches should be kept open at the time of starting the experiment.

2. The motor field rheostat should be kept at minimum resistance position.

3. The generator field potential divider should be kept at minimum potential position.

Procedure:

Open circuit test:


2. Close the D. P. S. T. switch.

3. Start the D. C. motor (prime mover) with the help of a three point starter.

4. The field rheostat of the motor should be adjusted to bring synchronous speed of the alternator.


5. Close the D. P. S. T. switch in the field circuit of the alternator.

6. The potential divider is varied gradually in steps.

7. At each step of variation, the field current and corresponding induced EMF are noted down.

8. The above procedure is repeated till the induced EMF reaches 110 % of its rated value.

9. Reduce the field current on the alternator side to zero value.

10. Reduce the speed by adjusting the motor field rheostat.

11. Open all the switches.

Short circuit test:


2. Close the D. P. S. T. switch.

3. Start the D. C. motor (prime mover) with the help of a three point starter.

4. The field rheostat of the motor should be adjusted to synchronous speed of the alternator.

5. Close the D. P. S. T. switch in the field circuit of the alternator.

6. The potential divider of the alternator field is varied till the ammeter in the alternator circuit reads rated current of the alternator, the corresponding field current is noted down.

7. Reduce the field current on the alternator side to zero value.

8. Reduce the speed by adjusting the motor field rheostat and open all switches.


Observation:

Open circuit test:

Sl. No. Field current, If (A) Line Voltage, EL (V) Phase Voltage, Eph (V)

Short circuit test:

Sl. No.

Field current, If (A)

Short circuit current, ISC (A)

Calculation:

Emf method:

The O. C. C. voltage and S. C. current with respect to alternator field current is plotted in the same graph. From the graph for the rated open circuit voltage the field current value is obtained. For this field current the short circuit current is obtained from the short circuit characteristics.

The synchronous impedance Zs = (O. C. voltage) / (S. C. current) for the same field current. Ohm

Synchronous reactance Xs = √(Zs2 – RS

2) Ohm

Where Rs – stator resistance per phase ohm

Es = √ (Vs cosφ + IsRs)2 + (Vs sinφ ± IsXs)2

+ for the lagging power factor

- For the leading power factor

In the above expression the power factor (cosΦ) can be assumed as unity and 0.2, 0.4, 0.6 and 0.8 for both lagging and leading.

Percentage Regulation = ((Es – Vs) / Vs) × 100

Vs – rated stator voltage per phase, V

For various power factors the full load regulation is tabulated and a graph is drawn between power factor and percentage regulation.

Mmf method:


The field current required to produce the rated terminal voltage and to overcome the drop due to armature resistance is If1 and corresponding voltage is Ea.

Ea = √(Vs cosΦ)2 + (Vs sinΦ ± IsRs)2

+ for the lagging power factor

- For the leading power factor

In the above expression the power factor (cosΦ) can be assumed as unity and 0.2, 0.4, 0.6 and 0.8 for both lagging and leading.

The corresponding to Ea, If1 is obtained from the open circuit characteristics for assumed power factors.

If2 is the field current required to circulate rated armature current on short circuit.

If0 = √ If12 + If22 + 2 If1 × If2 cos(90 ± ф)

- For lagging

+ for leading

For the above If0, Es is obtained from the open circuit characteristics

Percentage regulation = ((Es – Vs) / Vs) × 100

For various power factors the full load regulation is tabulated and a graph is drawn between power factor and

percentage regulation.

Result:

The predetermination of percentage of voltage regulation of given alternator at full load using EMF and MMF

Methods were calculated and respective graphs were drawn.

Outcome:

From this experiment, the EMF and MMF methods of voltage regulation are performed through which

output voltage is controlled at a desired value depending on the application.

Applications:

Electric utility generator, Back up or stand by generators, automotive alternators, wind turbines and used in

generating stations and sub stations to improve power factor.


Viva - voce

1. What do you mean by synchronous reactance?

2. What is meant by synchronous impedance of an Alternator?

3. Why synchronous impedance is determined at its rated voltage?

4. What is the necessity for predetermination of voltage regulation?

5. How synchronous impedance is calculated from OCC and SCC?

6. Why is the synchronous impedance method of estimating voltage regulation considered as pessimistic

method?

7. Why is the MMF method of estimating the voltage regulation considered as the optimistic method?

8. What is the assumption made in the Synchronous Impedance method?

9. What is the assumption made in the Ampere Turn method method?

10. Is the synchronous impedance constant or variable for the given machine explain.


Expt. No. 9 LOAD TEST ON THREE PHASE INDUCTION MOTOR

Aim:

To obtain the performance characteristics of given three phase induction motor by conducting load test

Apparatus required:


1 Wattmeter 600 V, 10 A UPF 2

2 Voltmeter (0 – 600 V) M. I. 1

3 Ammeter (0 – 10 A) M. I. 1


Theory:

The three phase induction motor operates on the principle of electromagnetic induction. When a three phase

voltage is applied to the three phase winding, a revolving magnetic field. This in turn interacts with rotor and

produces an induced voltage in the rotor by mutual induction principle, which in turn circulates current. Since the

rotor conductors are short circuited. The rotor current and stator flux inter act and produces mechanical force making

the rotor to rotate.

In order to study the performance of the induction motor, the rotor is fitted with brake drum, which develops

frictional force through a belt being measured by two spring balances. By applying the frictional force various

parameters such as input power from the power factor, line current, torque and slip are calculated.


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Precaution:

1. All the switches must be kept open at the time of starting the experiment.

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

Procedure:

1. Connect the circuit as per the circuit diagram.

2. Close the TPST switch and start the induction motor with the help of the starter.

3. Note down all the meter readings and also the speed at no load condition.


Observ

atio

n:

1 2

4. Apply the load on the break drum in steps.

5. At each step of loading, note down all the meter readings and speed.

6. Repeat the above procedure till the ammeter reads the rated current of the motor.

7. Remove the load on the brake drum and switch off the supply by opening the TPST.

Cos

φ

Effi

cien

cy

(%)

Slip

(%)

Out

put

Pow

er

(W)

Tor

que

(N m

)

(W1

+

W2)

(W)

(S1

–S2)

W2

(W)

W1

(W)

Spe

ed

(rpm

)

Spr

ing

Bal

ance

S

S

Cur

rent

(A)

Vol

tage

(V)

Sl.

No.


Calculation:

Torque, T = (S1 – S2) × 9.81 × r Newton meter.

Output power, P = 2π N T / 60 Watt

Input power = W1 + W2

% Efficiency, η = (Output power / Input power.) × 100

% slip, s = ((NS - N) / NS) × 100

cosφ = Input power / ( 3 VsIs)

Graph

Where,

NS – Synchronous speed of the machine in rpm.

N – Speed of the rotor in rpm.

r – Radius of the brake drum in the meter

S1 – Spring balance in kg.


Vs – Line Voltage in V

Is – Line current in A

Output Vs % Efficiency

Output Vs % Slip, N

Output Vs Line current, IL

Output Vs Power factor, cosφ

Output Vs Torque

Result:

Thus the load test on the three phase squirrel cage induction motor was done and the performance characteristics

were drawn.

Outcome:

By doing this experiment, the performance characteristics of three phase squirrel cage induction motor was

understood.

Application:

1. Three phase squirrel cage induction motor are used in the following applications Cooling fans to cool large machines


Exhaust fans at chimneys of power plant

Printing machines

Rolling mills

2. Procedure is being used in the manufacturing industry to determine the economical operation of the machine at its rated load condition.


Viva - voce

1. Why do we need starter for the induction motor?

2. Why the induction motor will not run at synchronous speed?

3. What do you understand the term slip and slip speed of an induction motor?

4. At light loads, one of the wattmeter will read negative. Why?

5. As the load increases the power factor increase. Why?

6. How the energy conversion takes place in this experiment?

7. Name the starting methods of an induction motor?

8. What are the advantages of slip ring induction motor over squirrel cage induction motor?

9. What are the advantages of squirrel cage induction motor over slip ring induction motor?

10. What is the condition for maximum efficiency for the induction motor?

11. Why the torque characteristics are straight line (Linear)?


Expt. No. 10 LOAD TEST ON SINGLE PHASE INDUCTION MOTOR Aim:

To obtain the performance characteristics of given single phase squirrel cage induction motor by conducting load

test.

Apparatus required:



2 Voltmeter (0 – 300 V) M. I. 1

3 Ammeter (0 – 10 A) M. I. 1


Theory:

The single phase induction motor stator is supplied with single phase ac supply produces the pulsating field.

The single phase induction motor stator is supplied with single phase AC supply produces the pulsating field.

This pulsating flux produces rotor current of pulsating in nature, these two inter acts will produce a force that will also

be pulsating in nature and due to the high inertia required for the rotor, the rotor refuse to start. The single phase

induction motor is not self-starting motor.

The principle of operation of single phase induction motor based on double field revolving theory. Which also

proves that the starting torque is zero. In order to start the motor an additional winding called starting or auxiliary

winding in series with a capacitor to produce a phase difference is connected across main or running winding. This

will make the motor as a two phase type and motor starts running and auxiliary winding in series capacitance are

disconnected by means of a centrifugal switch after rotor attain the particular speed. The motor continue run with

running winding only.

In order to study the performance of the induction motor, the rotor is fitted with brake drum, which develops

frictional force through a belt being measured by two spring balances. By applying the frictional force various

parameters such as input power from the power factor, line current, torque and slip are calculated.

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Circuit diagram

Fuse M L Ammeter

D

P

220V, 50Hz, S

1 – ϕ power T supply

S

C V

Voltmeter

Single phase

Squirrel cage

induction motor

Brake

drum

Single phase

autotransformer


Precaution:



Procedure:

1. Connect the circuit as per the circuit diagram.

2. Close the DPST switch and start the induction motor with the help of the starter.

3. Note down all the meter readings and also the speed at no load condition.


5. At each step of loading, note down all the meter readings and speed.

6. Repeat the above procedure till the ammeter reads the rated current of the motor.

7. Remove the load on the brake drum and switch off the supply by opening the DPST.


Observ

atio

n:

Cos

φ

Effi

cien

cy

(%)

S

lip

(%)

Out

put

Pow

er

(W)

Tor

qu

e (N

W,In

put

pow

er

(W)

(S1

–S2)

Spe

ed

(rpm

)

Spr

ing

Bal

ance

S2

S1

Cur

rent

(A)

Vol

tage

(V)

Sl.

No.

Calculation:


Output power, P = 2π N T / 60 Watt

Input power = W watts

% Efficiency, η = (Output power / Input power.) × 100

% slip, s = ((NS - N) / NS) × 100


cosφ = Input power / (VsIs)

Where,

Graph

NS – Synchronous speed of the machine in rpm.

N – Speed of the rotor in rpm.

r – Radius of the brake drum in the meter



Vs – Phase Voltage in V

Is – phase current in A


Output Vs % Slip, N

Output Vs Line current, IL


Output Vs Torque

Result:

Thus the load test on the single phase induction motor was done and the performance characteristics were drawn.

Outcome:

By doing this experiment the performance characteristics of single phase induction motor was analyzed under

loads.

Application:

1. Single phase induction motors are used in the following applications Air conditioner and refrigerator

Ceiling fans and blowers

Machine tool drive

Pump drive

2. Procedure is being used in the manufacturing industry to determine the economical operation of the machine at its rated load condition.

Viva - voce

1. Why single phase induction motor is not self-starting one?

2. Mention the methods of starting the single phase induction motor.


3. What is double field revolving theory? What do you mean by the term forward rotating field and backward

rotating field?

4. What is the centrifugal switch? And state its function.

5. The power factor of single phase induction motor is less when compared to three phase induction motor.

Why?

6. Name the applications of single phase induction motor.


Expt. No.11 LOAD TEST ON THREE PHASE SLIP RING INDUCTION MOTOR

Aim:

test

To obtain the performance characteristics of given three phase slip ring induction motor by conducting load

Apparatus required:



2 Voltmeter (0 – 600 V) M. I. 1

3 Ammeter (0 – 10 A) M. I. 1


5 Three phase Auto Transformer (0 – 470 V) - 1

Precaution:



3. Auto Transformer should be kept open at minimum potential position at the time of starting the experiment.

Procedure:


2. Close the TPST switch.

3. Auto Transformer is varied till the voltmeter reads the rated voltage of the motor.

4. All the meters readings should be noted at no load condition.


6. At each step of loading all the meter readings should be noted.

7. The above procedure is repeated till the ammeter reads the rated current of the motor.


Sl. No.

Voltage

(V)

Current

(A)

Spring

Balance

Speed

(rpm)

W1

(W)

W2

(W)

(S1 –S2)

(W1 + W2)

(W)

Torque

(N m)

Input

Power

(W)

Output

Power

(W)

Slip

(%)

Efficiency

(%)

cosφ

S

S

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Observation:

1 2


Formulae to be used

Output power, P = 2π N T / 60 Watts


% Efficiency, η = Output power / Input power.

% slip, s = (NS - N) / NS

cosφ = P / ( 3 V I)

Where,

Graph

NS – Synchronous speed in rpm.

N – Speed in rpm.

r – Radius of the brake drum in the motor




Output Vs Speed, N

Output Vs Load current, IL


Output Vs % slip


Result:

Thus the load test on the three phase slip ring induction motor was done and the performance characteristics

were drawn.

Outcome:

From this experiment, the load test on squirrel cage induction motor was performed through which the

performance characteristics of three phase squirrel cage induction motor was understood.

Applications:

High power applications like traction ,conveyor belts and lifts.


Expt. No. 12 V AND INVERTED V CURVES OF SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR

Aim:

To draw V and inverted V curves of given synchronous motor

Apparatus required:


1 Voltmeter (0 – 600 V) M. I. 1

2 Ammeter (0 – 10 A) M. I. 1

3 Ammeter (0 – 2 A) M. C. 1



6 Three phase Auto Transformer (0 – 470 V) - 1

7 Rheostat 950 Ω, 0.8 A - 1

Precaution:

1. All the switches should be kept open at the time of starting the experiment.

2. The potential divider in the field circuit of synchronous motor should be kept at minimum potential position.

Procedure:


2. Close the T. P. S. T. switch.

3. The auto transformer is varied gradually to start the motor.

4. The auto transformer is adjusted till the voltmeter reads the rated voltage of the synchronous motor.

5. Close the D. P. S. T. switch and increase the field current.

6. At no load condition, increase the field current in steps and note down the corresponding armature current.

7. The potential divider is brought to the minimum potential position.

8. Repeat the same procedure for different load conditions.

9. Reduce the load on the motor.

10. Reduce the field current to zero value.

11. Reduce voltage by varying auto transformer.

12. Open all the switches.


Observation:

Sl. No. Ia (A) If (A) Wattmeter reading Power factor W1 (W) W2 (W) W1 + W2 (W)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

Graph

Field current, If Vs Armature current, Ia

Field current, If Vs Power factor, cosф

Result:

Thus the V and inverted V curves of the given synchronous motor have been drawn.

Outcome:

From this experiment the V curves and inverted V curves have been drawn for the given synchronous

motor through which the efficiency of motor can be determined.

Application:

The procedure is employed in the power plants to make all the alternators to operate in parallel.


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