DC MACHINES LABORATORY

LAB MANUAL

Academic Year : 2017 - 2018

Course Code : AEE104
Regulations : IARE - R16
Semester : III
Branch : EEE

Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

(Autonomous)
Dundigal – 500 043, Hyderabad

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 INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
(Autonomous)
Dundigal, Hyderabad - 500 043
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

Program Outcomes
Engineering Knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals
PO1
and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature and analyze complex engineering
PO2 problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and
engineering sciences.
Design / Development of Solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design
PO3 system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the
public health, safety, cultural, societal and environmental considerations.
Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems: Use research based knowledge and research methods
PO4 including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data and synthesis of the information to
provide valid conclusions.
Modern Tool Usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern
PO5 engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an
understanding of the limitations.
The Engineer and Society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal,
PO6 health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional
engineering practice.
Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in
PO7 societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of and need for sustainable
development.
Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the
PO8
engineering practice.
Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in
PO9
diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering
PO10 community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and
design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
Project Management and Finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and
PO11 management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to
manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
Life - Long Learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in
PO12
independent and life - long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

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 Program Specific Outcomes

Professional Skills: Able to utilize the knowledge of high voltage engineering in collaboration with
PSO1
power systems in innovative, dynamic and challenging environment, for the research based team work.
Problem - Solving Skills: Can explore the scientific theories, ideas, methodologies and the new cutting
edge technologies in renewable energy engineering, and use this erudition in their professional
PSO2
development and gain sufficient competence to solve the current and future energy problems
universally.
Successful Career and Entrepreneurship: The understanding of technologies like PLC, PMC,
PSO3 process controllers, transducers and HMI one can analyze, design electrical and electronics principles
to install, test , maintain power system and applications.

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 INDEX

S. No. List of Experiments Page No.

1 Magnetization characteristic of DC shunt generator 7-9
2 Load test on DC shunt generator 10 - 12

3 Load test on DC series generator 13 - 15

4 Load test on DC compound generator 16 - 18

5 Hopkinson’s test on DC shunt machines 19 - 22

6 Field’s test on DC series machines 23 - 25

7 Speed control of DC shunt motor and Swinburne’s test on DC shunt motor 26 - 32

8 Brake test on DC compound motor 33 - 35

9 Brake test on DC shunt motor 36 - 38

10 Retardation test on DC shunt motor 39 - 41

11 Separation of core losses in DC shunt motor 42 - 45

12 Magnetization characteristics of DC shunt generator using digital simulation 46 - 48

13 Load test on DC shunt generator using digital simulation 49 - 51

14 Speed control techniques of DC motor using Lab VIEW 52 - 54

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 ATTAINMENT OF PROGRAM OUTCOMES & PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES

Exp. Program Outcomes Program Specific

Experiment
No. Attained Outcomes Attained
Magnetization characteristic of DC shunt
1 PO1, PO2 PSO1, PSO2
generator
2 Load Test on DC shunt generator PO1, PO3 PSO1

3 Load test on DC series generator PO1, PO2 PSO1, PSO2

4 Load test on DC compound generator PO1, PO4 PSO1, PSO2

5 Hopkinson’s test on DC shunt machines PO1, PO2, PO3 PSO2

6 Field’s test on DC series machines PO1, PO2, PO3 PSO1

Speed control of DC shunt motor and
7 PO1, PO2 PSO1, PSO2
Swinburne’s test on DC shunt motor
8 Brake test on DC compound motor PO1, PO3, PO4 PSO2

9 Brake test on DC shunt motor PO1, PO3, PO4 PSO1, PSO2

10 Retardation test on DC shunt motor PO1, PO2 PSO1, PSO2
11 Separation of losses in DC shunt motor PO1, PO2, PO4 PSO1
Characteristics of DC shunt generator using
12 PO1, PO2 PSO2, PSO3
digital simulation
Load test on DC shunt generator using digital
13 PO1, PO3 PSO2, PSO3
simulation
Speed control techniques of DC motor using Lab
14 PO1, PO2 PSO2, PSO3
VIEW

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 DC MACHINES LABORATORY

OBJECTIVE:

The objective of the DC Machine Lab is to expose the students to the operation of DC machines and give them
experimental skill. It also aims to understand the generation of DC voltages by using different types of
generators and study their performance and enable the students to understand the working principles of DC
motors and their load characteristics, starting and methods of speed control. Further it helps to familiarize with
the constructional details of different types of DC generators, DC motors working principle and their
performance.

OUTCOMES:

Upon the completion of DC Machines laboratory course, the student will be able to attain

1. Familiarity with the types of DC machines and their basic characteristics.

2. Study the methods to predetermine the efficiency of DC machines.
3. Knowledge of methods and measuring devices for determination of various characteristics and
parameters of electrical machines.
4. Understand the operation of DC machines in load sharing.
5. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in groups to troubleshoot and analyze electrical machines.

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 EXPERIMENT – 1
MAGNETIZATION CHARACTERISTIC OF DC SHUNT GENERATOR

1.1 AIM:

To determine the magnetization (open circuit) characteristics of DC shunt generator, the critical field
resistance and critical speed.

1.2 NAME PLATE DETAILS:

Motor Generator

Voltage Voltage
Current Current
Output Output
Speed Speed

1.3 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

RFm P

Q J
20A

Fig - 1.1 DC Shunt Motor - Shunt Generator Set

1.4 APPARATUS:

S.No. Item Type Range Quantity

1 Ammeter
2 Voltmeter
3 Rheostat
4 Tachometer
5 Connecting wires

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1.5 PROCEDURE:

1. Choose the proper ranges of meters after noting the name plate details of the given machine and
make the connections as per the circuit diagram.
2. Keep the motor field rheostat in the minimum position and generator field rheostat in maximum
position.
3. Switch ON the supply and start the motor with the help of 3- point starter
4. Observe the speed of the generator using a tachometer and adjust the speed to rated value by
varying the motor field rheostat. Keep the same speed through out the experiment.
5. Note down the terminal voltage of the generator. This is the e.m.f. due to residual magnetism.
6. Increase the generator field current by gradually moving the rheostat, for every value of field
current note down the corresponding voltmeter reading. Increase the field current till induced e.m.f
is about 120% of rated value.
7. Draw the characteristics of generated emf (Eg) versus field current (If).
8. Draw a tangent to the initial portion of O.C.C from the origin. From the characteristics
graph calculate critical field resistance and critical speed.

1.6 TABULAR COLUMN:

ASCENDING DESCENDING
S No
Field Current Generated Voltage Field Current Generated Voltage
(Amp) (Volts) (Amp) (Volts)
1

10

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1.7 MODEL GRAGH:

Fig - 1.2 Magnetization Characteristics Curve Fig – 1.3 Hysteresis Loop Curve

1.8 PRECAUTIONS:

1. Field rheostat of motor should be at minimum position

2. Avoid parallax errors and loose connections

1.9 RESULT:

1.10 PRE LAB VIVA QUESTIONS:

1. Under what conditions does the DC shunt generator fail to self - excite?
2. OCC is also known as magnetization characteristic, why?
3. How do you check the continuity of field winding and armature winding?
4. How do you make out that the generator is DC generator without observing the name plate?
5. Does the OCC change with speed?

1.11 POST LAB VIVA QUESTIONS:

1. Define critical field resistance.

2. How do you get the maximum voltage to which the generator builds up from OCC?
3. What does the flat portion of OCC indicate?
4. Why OCC does not start from origin?
5. Why is Rf > Ra in dc shunt machine?
6. How do you create residual magnetism if it is wiped out?
7. Why does the OCC differ for decreasing and increasing values of field current?

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 EXPERIMENT – 2
LOAD TEST ON DC SHUNT GENERATOR

2.1 AIM:
To conduct load test on DC shunt generator and to draw its external and internal characteristics

2.2 NAME PLATE DETAILS:

Motor Generator

Voltage Voltage
Current Current
Output Output
Speed Speed

2.3 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

20A

Fig - 2.1 DC Shunt Motor - Shunt Generator Set

2.4 APPARATUS:

S. No. Item Type Range Quantity

1 Ammeter

2 Voltmeter
3 Rheostats
4 Tachometer
5 Resistive load
6 Connecting wires

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2.5 PROCEDURE:

1. Choose the proper ranges of meters after noting the name plate details of the given machine and
make the connections as per the circuit diagram.
2. Keep the motor field rheostat in the minimum position and the generator field rheostat in the
maximum position at starting.
3. Start the MG set and bring it to the rated speed of the generator by adjusting the motor field
rheostat.
4. Adjust the terminal voltage to rated value by means of the generator field rheostat. Keep the rheostat
in this position through out the experiment as its variation changes the field circuit resistance and
hence the generated emf.
5. Put on the load and note the values of the load current, IL; terminal voltage, V and field current, If at
different values of the load until full load current is obtained.
6. Calculate the armature current in each case: Ia = IL + If.

7. Measure the armature resistance by volt ampere method. Note down the voltage drop Va across the
armature for different values of current I passing through it. Armature resistance in each case is
calculated. Ra = Va / I., Ra (Hot) = 1.25 Ra. Take the mean of the values which are close together
as the resistance of the armature, Ra.
8. Calculate the generated e.m.f. E at each value of the load current. E= V+ Ia Ra.
9. Draw external characteristic, VT versus IL and internal characteristic, E versus Ia.

2.6 TABULAR COLUMN:

S.No IL(Amp) IF(Amp) Ia(Amp) VT(Volt) E(Volt)

10

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2.7 MODEL GRAPH:

Fig - 2.2 Internal and External Characteristics of DC Shunt Generator

2.8 PRECAUTIONS:

1. Avoid parallax errors and loose connections

2. Take care while using the starter.
3. The speed should be adjusted to rated speed.
4. There should be no loose connections.

2.9 RESULT:

2.10 PRE LAB VIVA QUESTIONS:

1. Why is the generated emf not constant even though the field circuit resistance is kept unaltered?
2. Find out the voltage drop due to full load armature reaction?
3. State the conditions required to put the DC shunt generator on load.
4. How do you compensate for the armature reaction?
5. What happens if shunt field connections is reversed in the generator?
6. The EMF induced in armature conductors of DC shut generator is AC or DC?

2.11 POST LAB VIVA QUESTIONS:

1. Specify the applications of DC shunt generators.

2. Differentiate between DC shunt Motor and DC shunt generator.
3. Which method is suitable for testing of high rating DC generator?
4. Why the terminal voltage decreases when load is increased on the generator?

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 EXPERIMENT – 3
LOAD TEST ON DC SERIES GENERATOR

3.1 AIM:

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

3.2 NAME PLATE DETAILS:

Motor Generator

Voltage Voltage
Current Current
Output Output
Speed Speed

3.3 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

20A

Fig - 3.1 DC Shunt Motor - Series Generator Set

3.4 APPARATUS:

S.No. Item Type Range Quantity

1 Ammeter
2 Voltmeter
3 Rheostat
4 Tachometer
5 Resistive load
6 Connecting wires

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3.5 PROCEDURE:

1. Choose the proper ranges of meters after noting the name plate details of the given machine and
make the connections as per the circuit diagram.
2. Keeping the motor field resistance minimum and the generator open circuited, give supply and start
the motor - generator set.
3. Adjust the speed of the MG Set to the rated speed of the generator using motor field rheostat
4. Note down the voltage due to residual magnetism on no load.
5. Run the DC series generator under load conditions and note down the terminal voltage and load
current by removing the loads slowly. ( but not no-load condition)
6. Measure the generator resistance Ra by drop method.
7. Calculate the generated emf E at each load from the relation, Eg = V+ I (Ra + RS)
8. Draw the external characteristic, VT vs. II and the internal characteristic, Eg Vs Ia on the same graph
sheet.

3.6 TABULAR COLUMN:

S. NO. IL(Amp) VT(Volt) Eg= (VT +IL(Ra + RS))

1
2
3
4
5

3.7 MODEL GRAPH:

Fig - 3.2 Internal and External Characteristics of DC series generator

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3.8 PRECAUTIONS:

1. Don’t switch on the supply without any load.

2. Avoid parallax errors and loose connections.

3.9 RESULT:

3.10 PRE LAB VIVA QUESTIONS:

1. What are the applications of DC series generator?

2. To conduct the test on DC series generator, can we use any other prime mover other than DC shunt
motor?
3. Why DC series motor should not start without any load?
4. State the applications of the series generator.
5. State voltage builds up conditions of a series generator.

3.11 POST LAB VIVA QUESTIONS:

1. In what way does the series generator differ fundamentally from shunt generator?
2. Why does a series generator have rising characteristics?
3. Why the series generators will only built up when load switch is on?
4. Why the series generator used as voltage booster in transmission system?

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 EXPERIMENT – 4
LOAD TEST ON DC COMPOUND GENERATOR

4.1 AIM:

To obtain internal and external characteristic of DC compound generator by conducting load test.

4.2 NAME PLATE DETAILS:

Motor Generator

Voltage Voltage
Current Current
Output Output
Speed Speed

4.3 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

20A

Fig - 4.1 DC Shunt Motor - Compound Generator Set

4.4 APPARATUS:

S.No. Item Type Range Quantity

1 Ammeter

2 Voltmeter
3 Rheostat
4 Tachometer
5 Resistive load

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 6 Connecting wires

4.5 PROCEDURE:

1. Choose the proper ranges of meters after noting the name plate details of the given machine and
make the connections as per the circuit diagram
2. Keep the motor field rheostat in minimum position (Resistance) and the Generator field rheostat in
maximum position at starting.
3. Start the MG set and bring it to the rated speed of the generator by adjusting the motor field
rheostat.
4. Adjust the terminal voltage of the generator to rated value by means of the generator field rheostat.
Keep the rheostat in this position throughout the experiment as its variation changes the field
circuit current and hence the generated e.m.f.
5. Put on the load and note down the values of load current IL and terminal voltage VT at the generator
side, for different values of load until full load current.
6. Draw external characteristics VT Vs IL & Internal characteristics Eg Vs I Where Eg = V+ Ia Ra.

4.6 TABULAR COLUMN:

S.NO. IL(Amp) VT(Volt) Eg = V+ IaRa

10

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4.7 MODEL GRAPH:

Fig – 4.2 Load Characteristics of DC Compound Generator

4.8 PRECAUTIONS:

1. Avoid parallax errors and loose connections.

2. Take care while using the starter.
3. The speed should be adjusted to rated speed.
4. There should be no loose connections.
5. Remove the load gradually in steps and switch off the motor.

4.9 RESULT:

4.10 PRE LAB VIVA QUESTIONS:

1. Where you can use DC Compound Generator?

2. Comment on the shape of load current Vs speed curve of the differential compounded generator.
3. How do you reverse the terminal voltage of an over compounded short shunt generator without
effecting the over compounding?
4. Mention the applications of differential compound generator.
5. Mention the applications of over compound generator.

4.11 POST LAB VIVA QUESTIONS:

1. What do you understand from load curves?

2. Which causes the drop between internal & external characteristics?
3. A cumulative compound generator is generating full load, what will happen if its series field
winding gets short – circuited?
4. Explain the difference between cumulative and differential compound generators.

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 EXPERIMENT – 5
HOPKINSON’S TEST ON DC SHUNT MACHINES

5.1 AIM:
To perform Hopkinson’s test on the given motor - generator set and determine the efficiency of both
motor and generator.

5.2 NAME PLATE DETAILS:

Motor Generator

Voltage Voltage
Current Current
Output Output
Speed Speed

5.3 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

Fig – 5.1 Identical DC Shunt Machines

5.4 APPARATUS:

S. No Item Type Range Quantity

1 Ammeter

2 Voltmeter

3 Rheostats
4 Tachometer
5 Connecting wires

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5.5 PROCEDURE:

1. Choose the proper ranges of meters after noting the name plate details of the given machine and
make the connections as per the circuit diagram
2. Keep the motor field rheostat at minimum and generator field rheostat at maximum resistance
position and the switch K is in open position.
3. Start the MG set slowly with 3-point starter and adjust the field rheostat of motor such that the
motor / generator rotate at rated speed.
4. Excite the generator by decreasing the generator field rheostat resistance until the voltmeter across
the switch reads zero, then close the switch K.
5. Load the generator in steps by decreasing the field rheostat resistance of the generator or by
increasing the field rheostat resistance of the motor.
6. Take the readings of all the meters for each load and measure the speed in each step.
7. Open the switch K and reduce the excitation of the generator by increasing the field rheostat of
the generator.
8. Switch off the supply to motor-generator set.

5.6 TABULAR COLUMN:

S.No. V1(Volt) I1(Amp) I2(Amp) I3(Amp) I4(Amp) N(rpm)

1
2
3
4
5

5.7 CALCULATIONS:

I1 = line current of motor ; I2 = exciting current of motor

I3 = load current of generator. ; I4 = exciting current generator
Armature cu loss in generator Wag = (I3 + I4)2 Rag
Armature cu loss in motor Wam = (I1+ I3 - I2)2 Ram
Shunt cu loss in generator Wfg= VI4, Shunt cu loss in motor Wfm = VI2
Total power drawn from supply = VI1 = Total cu loss and Stray losses
Total stray loss for the set Ws= VI1 – [Wag + Wam + Wfg + Wfm ]
Stray losses of each machine = WS / 2

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 Efficiency of motor:

Motor input Power = V (l1 + l3)

Armature Cu loss in motor = (I1+ I3 - I2)2 Ra
Output power = input power to Motor – (motor armature copper loss + Motor shunt field loss + Stray
loss)
= V (l1 + l3) – [(I1+ I3 - I2)2 Ram + Vl2 + Ws / 2]
Output power
% Efficiency = x 100
Input power
Efficiency of Generator:

Generator output power = VI3

Input Power = (Output power + Generator Armature copper loss + Generator Shunt field loss + stray
loss)
= VI3 + (l3 + l4)2 Rag + Vl4 + Ws / 2

Output power
% Efficiency = x 100
Input power

5.8 TABULAR COLUMN:

Motor:
Input Armature
Field cu Stray loss Output Input %
S.No Current Cu loss
Loss VI2 Ws / 2 Power power Efficiency
( I1+ I3 - I2) ( I1+ I3 - I2)2 Ram
1
2
3
4
5

Generator:
output Armature
Field cu Stray loss Input Output %
S.No Current Cu loss
Loss VI4 Ws / 2 Power power Efficiency
I3 ( I3 + I4)2 Rag
1

3
4

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5.9 MODEL GRAPH:
Plot the output versus efficiency curves for both the motor and the generator as shown below.

Fig – 5.2 Efficiency of Identical DC shunt machines

5.10 PRECAUTIONS:

1. Keep the motor rheostat in minimum position and generator field rheostat in maximum position.
2. Excessive care while closing the parallel switch K. The voltmeter must read zero across K which
is to be closed after it reads zero.
3. Check the position of the rheostat positions before stating the motor.
4. Before making or breaking the circuit, supply must be switched off

5.11 RESULT:

5.12 PRE LAB VIVA QUESTIONS:

1. What are the advantages of the test?

2. Can you explain this test be applied to compound machines?
3. When two DC machines are paralleled as is done in this test, which machine acts as generator and
which machine acts as motor?
4. Hopkinson’s test on DC machines is conducted at ….load.

5.13 POST LAB VIVA QUESTIONS:

1. Hopkinson’s test is a ………..test.

2. What are the disadvantages of this test?
3. What are heat run tests?

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 EXPERIMENT – 6
FIELD TEST ON DC SERIES MACHINES

6.1 AIM:
To determine the efficiency of the Identical DC series machines by conducting field test.

6.2 NAME PLATE DETAILS:

Motor Generator
Voltage Voltage
Current Current
Output Output
Speed Speed

6.3 APPARATUS:

S.NO Meter Type Range Quantity

1 Volt meter

2 Ammeter

3 Ammeter

4 Rheostat
5 Resistive load

6 Connecting wires

6.4 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

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 Fig – 6.1 Identical DC Series Machines

6.5 PROCEDURE:

1. Choose the proper ranges of meters after noting the name plate details of the given machine and
make the connections as per the circuit diagram
2. Start the MG set slowly with 3- point starter and adjust the field rheostat of motor such that the
motor generator set rotate at rated speed.
3. Now keep the input DC voltage constant at 220V DC.
4. Now increase the load of the generator up to the rated value of armature current and note down the
readings of ammeter, voltmeters connected in the circuit.
5. Reduce the loads one by one till the motor speed does not exceed 1800rpm.
6. Note down the readings of the instruments at different loads.
7. Gradually, reduce the armature voltage of the prime mover and then switch off the Supply.

6.6 TABULAR COLUMN:

Armature resistance of the motor Ra1=
Series field resistance of the motor Rse1=
Armature resistance of the generator Ra2=
Series field resistance of the generator Rse2=

S. No V1(volts) I1 (Amps) VL (volts) IL (amps) N (rpm)

2
3

4
5

6.7 CALCULATIONS:
Power input Pin= V1I1
Power output Pout= VLIL
Total losses of the two machines PL= Pin-Pout Field copper
losses in the motor= I12Rse1
Field copper losses in the generator= I12 Rse2 Armature copper
losses in the motor= I12Ra1
Armature copper losses in the generator= IL2 Ra2
Total copper losses in the field and armature of the motor and generator is Pcu
Pcu= I12Rse1+ I12 Rse2+ I12Ra1+ IL2 Ra2

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 Stray losses per each machine Ws= (PL-Pcu)/2

Motor efficiency calculations:

Power input to the motor Pin=V1I1
Total losses in the motor PT=I12Rse1+I12Ra1+Ws
Motor output Pout=Pin- PT
%Efficiency η= Pout / Pin*100

Generator efficiency calculations:

Generator output Pout (g) =VLIL
Total losses of the generator Wgt= Ws+ IL2 Rse2+IL2 Ra2
Power input to the generator Pin= Pout(g) + Wgt
% Efficiency of the generator η= Pout(g) / Pin*100

6.8 PRECAUTIONS:

1. Don’t switch on the supply without any load.

2. Take care while using the starter.
3. The speed should be adjusted to rated speed.
4. There should be no loose connections.

6.9 RESULT:

6.10 PRE LAB VIVA QUESTIONS:

1. Why Series motor should not start at no load?

2. What is the main advantage of this test?
3. Is it possible to conduct Field test on any another DC machine

6.11 POST LAB VIVA QUESTIONS:

1. Why the field of generator connected to motor?

2. What are the applications of D.C series generator?
3. Why the series generator used as voltage booster in transmission system?

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 EXPERIMENT – 7
(A) SPEED CONTROL OF DC SHUNT MOTOR

7.1 AIM:
To vary the speed of the given DC shunt motor by armature control and field control methods.

7.2 NAME PLATE DETAILS:

Motor

Voltage
Current
Output
Speed

7.3 CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS:

20A

Fig – 7.1 DC Shunt Motor

7.4 APPARATUS:

S.No. Item Type Range Quantity

1 Ammeter
2 Voltmeter
3 Rheostat
4 Tachometer
5 Connecting wires

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7.5 PROCEDURE OF SPEED CONTROL:
Part - A
Armature Control Method: (below rated speed)

1. Choose the proper ranges of meters after noting the name plate details of the given machine and
make the connections as per the circuit diagram.
2. Keep the motor field rheostat (Rf) in the minimum position and the armature rheostat (Ras) in the
maximum position, start the MG set.
3. Give supply and accelerate the motor using 3-point starter.
4. Decrease the armature rheostat value and note down speed and induced emf in motor winding.
5. Tabulate these readings and plot the graph Eb VS N.

Part - B
Field Control Method: (above rated speed)

1. Maintain the armature rheostat in maximum position and vary the field current (If) by varying the
field rheostat. Note down the speeds (N) at different values of field current. Take care that the speed
doesn’t exceed 2000 rpm. Note down the armature voltage also.

2. Tabulate these readings and plot the N Vs If describes the field control of motor speed on no load.

7.6 TABULAR COLUMN:

ARMATURE CONTROL METHOD

S. No. Eb(Volt) Speed (rmp)

1
2
3
4
5
6

FIELD CONTROL METHOD

S. No. If (Amp) Speed (rpm)

1
2
3
4
5
6

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7.7 MODEL GRAPH:

Fig - 7.2 Armature Control Fig - 7.3 Field Control

7.8 PRECAUTIONS:

1. Avoid parallax errors and loose connection.

2. Take care while using the starter.
3. Keep the armature and field rheostats at proper positions.
4. The speed should be adjusted to rated speed.
5. There should be no loose connections.

7.9 RESULT:

7.10 PRE LAB VIVA QUESTIONS:

1 Explain why the graph of armature speed control of motor is linear?
2 Comment on the efficiency calculated by this method.
3 Why do you need a starter in a dc motor?
4 What is meant by rated speed?
5 Can we start the dc shunt motor and series motor without load?
6 What is meant by speed regulation?
7 Can we operate a dc motor an ac supply?
8 What are the other methods of controlling the speed of dc shunt motor?

7.11 POST LAB VIVA QUESTIONS:

1. How do you change the direction of rotation of a D.C. motor?

2. What is the disadvantage of using armature control of speed on load?
3. What are the limitations of shunt field control?
4. Can we conduct continuity test on ac supply?
5. While running if the field winding gets disconnected, what will happen?
6. What is the shape of the curve of field control of method motor speed? Explain why is it so?

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 7 (B) SWINBURNE’S TEST OF DC SHUNT MOTOR

7.1 AIM:
Pre - determine the efficiency and constant losses of a DC shunt machine by Swinburne’s method.

7.2 NAME PLATE DETAILS:

Motor

Voltage
Current
Output
Speed

7.3 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

Fig – 7.1 DC Shunt Motor

7.4 APPARATUS:

S. No. Item Type Range Quantity

1 Ammeter
2 Ammeter
3 Voltmeter
4 Rheostats
5 Connecting wires

7.5 PROCEDURE:
1. Choose the proper ranges of meters after noting the name plate details of the given machine and
make the connections as per the circuit diagram.
2. Keep the motor field rheostat (Rfm) in the minimum position, start the motor by closing the switch
and operating the starter slowly.
3. Run the motor at rated speed by adjusting the motor field rheostat.
4. Note down the voltage, no load current and field current.

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7.6 TABULAR COLUMN:

S. No V(Volt) ILo(Amp) Speed(rpm)

1

7.7 CALCULATIONS FOR SWINBURNS TEST

From the no load test results,
Supply voltage = VL Volts.
No load line current = ILo Amperes.
Field current= If Amperes.
Therefore No load Armature Current = Iao = IL-If Amperes.
Resistance cold = Rm
Effective resistance Re = 1.25 x Rm ohms.
No load copper losses are =Iao 2 Re
No load power input=VLIL
Constant losses = (No load power input - No load copper losses). ------------ (1)
Efficiency as motor:
Efficiency=output/input = (input – total losses)/ input.
Where total losses = constant losses + variable losses.
Constant losses are known value from the equation (1)
Variable loss = Ia2 Re , where Ia = IL-If
Input = VL IL.. VL is rated voltage of the machine
Assume line currents (IL) as 2, 4,6,----20A and find corresponding efficiency
Efficiency as generator:
Efficiency=output/input = output / (output + total losses).
Where losses = constant losses + variable losses
Constant losses are same for both motor and Generator
Armature Current = Ia = IL + IF
Variable loss = Ia2 Re
Output power = VL IL . VL is rated voltage of the machine
Assume load currents (IL) as 2, 4, 6, ----20A and find corresponding efficiencies

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7.8 TABULAR COLUMN:

As a Motor: Rated voltage VL = Rated speed N =

Output power =
Input Power Constant losses Copper losses Total losses =
S.No IL (input power – 
(VLIL) Wconst. Wcu = Ia2Re (Wcons.+Wcu)
losses)
1
2
3
4
5

As a Generator: Rated voltage VL = Rated speed N =

Input power =
Out power Constant losses Copper losses Total loss =
S.No IL 2 (output power+ 
(VLIL) Wconst. Wcu = Ia Re (Wcons. + Wcu)
losses)
1
2
3
4
5

7.9 MODEL GRAPH:

Fig – 7.2 Load Characteristics of DC Shunt Motor and Generator

7.10 PRECAUTIONS:
1. Run the motor at rated speed and rated voltage.
2. Avoid loose connections and parallax errors

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7.11 RESULT:

7.12 PRE LAB VIVA QUESTIONS:

1. Will the values deduced from the Swinburne’s method exactly coincide with the values realized by
direct loading on the machine? Why?
2. Why are the constant losses calculated by this method less than the actual losses?
3. Can we conduct Swinburne’s test on dc series motor?
4. What are the drawbacks of Swinburne’s test?

7.13 POST LAB VIVA QUESTION:

1. Why Swinburne’s is used to find efficiency of high rating motors?
2. How you can say that the wattmeter reading in the experiment is constant losses?
3. Why constant losses are constant irrespective of load?
4. Advantage of this test.

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 EXPERIMENT – 8
BRAKE TEST ON DC COMPOUND MOTOR

8.1 AIM:
To determine the efficiency of DC compound motor by conducting brake test

8.2 NAME PLATE DETAILS:

Compound Motor

Voltage
Current
Output
Speed

8.3 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

20A

Fig – 8.1 DC Compound Motor with Brake Drum

8.4 APPARATUS:

S. No. Item Type Range Quantity

1 Ammeter
2 Ammeter
3 Voltmeter
4 Rheostats
5 Tachometer
6 Connecting wires

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8.5 PROCEDURE:

1. Choose the proper ranges of meters after noting the name plate details of the given machine and
make the connections as per the circuit diagram.
2. Keep the motor field rheostat in the minimum position, start the motor by closing the switch and
operating the starter slowly.
3. Adjust the speed of the motor on no load to its rated value by means of the field rheostat. Do not
disturb the position of the rheostat throughout the test.
4. Put on the load by tightening the screws of the spring balances. Note down the spring tensions, the
speed, the voltage and the currents at different loads until full load current is obtained.
5. The load on the drum is removed and the motor is stopped.
6. The efficiency is calculated at different load conditions

8.6 CALCULATIONS:

1. Measure the circumference of the brake drum and calculate its radius (r), in meters.
2. Calculate the torque, T = Wr g (N - m). Where W = (W1 – W2)= spring balance reading (the
difference between the spring tensions ) and ‘g’ is acceleration due to gravity i.e.9.81. Calculate
the power output of the motor given by P0= 2 NT/60
3. Calculate the input power, PI =VIL(IL is the line current = Ia+ If).
4. Calculate the percentage efficiency,  = P0/PI* 100
5. Draw the following graphs:
a) Output Vs , T, Ia & N in one graph. b) Speed Vs Torque.

8.7 TABULAR COLUMN:

IL If V W1 W2 W (kg) N T= rgW P0= P I= =

S No
(A) (A) (V) Kg Kg W1 – W2 (RPM) (N-m) 2NT/60 VL IL P0/PI x 100

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8.8 MODEL GRAPH:

Fig – 8.2 Performance Characteristics of Compound Motor

8.9 PRECAUTIONS:

1. Check the position of the rheostat position before stating the motor.
2. Avoid parallax errors and loose connections
3. Take care while using the starter.
4. The speed should be adjusted to rated speed.
5. Pour water in the brake drum for cooling purpose.

8.10 RESULT:

8.11 PRE LAB VIVA QUESTIONS:

1. Differentially compounded after reversal?

2. Mention the applications of the cumulative compounded motor?
3. Which type of DC starter is used to start the compound motor?

8.12 POST LAB VIVA QUESTIONS:

1. Why differentially compounded motors are not in common use?

2. What is the speed regulation of DC motor?
3. What is Difference between Shunt and compound motors?

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 EXPERIMENT – 9
BRAKE TEST ON A DC SHUNT MOTOR

9.1 AIM:
To obtain the performance characteristics of DC shunt motor by conducting brake test.

9.2 NAME PLATE DETAILS:

Motor

Voltage
Current
Output
Speed

9.3 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

Fig – 9.1 DC Shunt Motor with Brake Drum

9.4 APPARATUS:

S. No. Item Type Range Quantity

1 Ammeter
2 Ammeter
3 Voltmeter
4 Rheostats
5 Tachometer
Connecting
6
wires

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9.5 PROCEDURE:

1 Choose the proper ranges of meters after noting the name plate details of the given machine and
make the connections as per the circuit diagram.
2 Keep the motor field rheostat (Rfm) in the minimum position, start the motor by closing the switch
and operating the starter slowly.
3 Adjust the speed of the motor on no load to its rated value by means of the field rheostat. Do not
disturb the position of the rheostat throughout the test.
4 Put on the load by tightening the screws of the spring balances. Note down the spring tensions, the
speed, the voltage and the currents at different loads until full load current obtained.

9.6 CALCULATIONS:

1. Measure the circumference of the brake drum and calculate its radius (r), in meters.
2. Calculate the torque, T = Wrg (N-m). Where W = W1 – W2 = spring balance reading (the difference
between the spring tensions) and ‘g’ is acceleration due to gravity i.e.9.81. Calculate the power
output of the motor given by P0= 2NT/60
3. Calculate the input power, PI =VIL (IL is the line current = Ia+ If).
4. Calculate the percentage efficiency,  = P0/PIx 100
5. Draw the following graphs:
a) Output Vs , T, Ia and N in one graph.
b) Speed Vs Torque.

9.7 TABULAR COLUMN:

T = rg
IL VL W1 W2 W (kg) = N P0= P I= =
S No W
(A) (V) Kg Kg W1 – W2 (RPM) 2NT/60 VL IL P0/PI x 100
(N-m)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

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9.8 MODEL GRAPH:

Fig – 9.2 Performance Characteristics of DC Shunt Motor

9.9 PRECAUTIONS:
1 Take care while using the starter.
2 The speed should be adjusted to rated speed.
3 There should be no loose connections.
4 Pour water in the brake drum for cooling purpose.

9.10 RESULT:

9.11 PRE LAB VIVA QUESTIONS:

1. Why did you use a 3-point starter for starting DC shunt motor?
2. What is the efficiency range of DC motor?
3. Where can you use the DC shunt motor?
4. What is the starting torque?

9.12 POST LAB VIVA QUESTIONS:

1. If starter is not available, how can you start DC motor?

2. Why is it considered as a constant speed motor?
3. Why brake test is used to find the efficiency of DC motor?
4. Why the starting torque is low in dc shunt motor?

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 EXPERIMENT – 10
RETARDATION TEST

10.1 AIM:
To determine the stray losses and efficiency of DC shunt machine by conducting retardation test.

10.2 NAME PLATE DETAILS:

MOTOR

Voltage
Current
Output
Speed

10.3 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

Fig – 10.1 DC Shunt Motor

10.4 APPARATUS:

S.No Meter Type Range Quantity

1 Ammeter
2 Ammeter
3 Voltmeter
4 Rheostat
5 Tachometer
6 Connecting wires

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10.5 PROCEDURE:

1. Choose the proper ranges of meters after noting the name plate details of the given machine and
make the connections as per the circuit diagram.
2. Keep the motor field rheostat (Rfm) in the minimum position, start the motor by closing the switch
and operating the starter slowly.
3. The speed is adjusted to the rated speed by adjusting the field rheostat (or) regulator.
4. The voltage is noted then switch S1 is opened and also note down the time taken to reach the
armature voltage to a voltage of 25%,50%,75% less than the initial value.
5. Again S1 is closed immediately before the motor reaches to zero speed and rheostats are adjusted
until the motor reaches its rated speed.
6. Then S1 is opened and at a time S2 is closed at this instant record the readings of ammeter and also
note down the time taken to reach the armature voltage to a voltage of 25% less than the initial
voltage.

10.6 TABULAR COLUMN:

S1 close and S2 open

S No V (Volts) If (A) Time (t1)

S1 open at a time S2 close

S No V (Volts) If (A) Time (t2)

10.7 CALCULATIONS:

Rotational losses or stray losses PS=PS1(t2/t1-t2)

PS1 = Vavg * ILavg
Input power = V IL
IL = full load current of the motor
Armature cu losses = Ia2 Ra
Ia = IL-If
Total losses = Armature cu losses + Stray losses
Output power=Input -Total losses
Motor efficiency ή = output/input.

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10.8 PRECAUTIONS:

1. Take care while using the starter.

2. The speed should be adjusted to rated speed.
3. There should be no loose connections.

10.9 RESULT:

10.10 PRE LAB VIVA QUESTIONS:

1. What is another name for Retardation test?

2. What is the difference between Retardation and Swinburne test?

10.11 POST LAB VIVA QUESTIONS:

1. The values obtained from this test are Pessimistic or Optimistic?
2. Is it possible to conduct Retardation test on DC series machines?

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 EXPERIMENT – 11
SEPARATION OF CORE LOSSES IN DC SHUNT MOTOR

11.1 AIM:
To perform suitable tests on the given DC shunt machine and determine from the experiment the stray
losses and separates these into friction, hysterics and eddy current losses.

11.2 NAME PLATE DETAILS:

MOTOR

Voltage
Current
Output
Speed

11.3 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

Fig – 11.1 DC Shunt Motor

11.4 APPARATUS:

S. No Apparatus Type Range Quantity

01 Ammeter

02 Voltmeter
03 Rheostat
04 Tachometer
05 Connecting wires

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11.5 PROCEDURE:

1. Make the connections as per the circuit diagram as shown in Fig.

2. Start the motor slowly using starter keeping the field and armature rheostats in minimum and
maximum position respectively.
3. Adjust the field current to the rated value at no- load
4. By increasing the armature circuit resistance in steps.
5. Take the readings of voltmeter, ammeter and speed at constant field current.
6. The above step is repeated for different values of speed then tabulates the readings.
7. Bring the armature rheostat back to full resistance (initial) position.
8. Repeat the experiment with a reduced field current. (75% rated excitation).
9. Tabulate armature resistance with the help of Multimeter.

11.6 TABULAR COLUMN:

Field Current (If1) Field Current (If2)

S.No. N(rpm) V(Volt) lf(Amp) la(Amp) S.No. N(rpm) V(Volt) lf(Amp) la(Amp)
1 1

2 2
3 3
4 4
5
5

Field Current (If1) Field Current (If2)

V-la Ra= W
S.No. W=Ea la V-la Ra= W
Eb N S.No. W=Ea la
Eb N
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5

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11.7 MODEL GRAPH:

Fig – 11.2 Separation of Losses

11.8 CALCULATIONS:

DC machine is running at no load by varying the speed Keeping the excitation constant speed is the
speed at the motor for Rated field current (If1).
Frictional losses α N1
Windage losses α N12
Mechanical losses = AN1+B N12
Hysteresis losses = C1N1
Eddy current losses= D1 N12
W1/N1=(A+C1)+(B+D1)N1
For Reduced field current (If2)
C2N2= Hysteresis loss
D2 N22= Eddy current loss
W2/N2=(A+C2)+(B+D2)N2
From graph OP= A+C1
OR= A+C2
OP-OR= C1-C2 ---------------------------------- (1)
Tanϕ1=B+D1; Tanϕ2= B+D2
Tanϕ1- Tanϕ2=D1-D2--------------------------- (2)
C1/C2= (If1/If2)1.6---------------------------------- (3)
D1/D2= (If1/If2)2----------------------------------- (4)

At rated speed the various losses are results

Hysteresis loss = ………………W

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 Eddy Current loss = ……………… W
Friction loss = …………………… W
Wind age loss = ……………….. W

11.8 PRECAUTIONS:

1. Keep the field current constant during each part of the experiment.
2. Check the position of the rheostat positions before stating the motor.

11.9 RESULT:

11.10 PRE LAB VIVA QUESTIONS:

1. Where are eddy current losses occurring in a D.C. Machine?

2. How are the magnetic losses minimized?
3. How is brush contact resistance loss taken into consideration in practice?
4. Give the expression for hysteresis loss?
5. Differentiate MNA and GNA?
6. Which test gives us stray losses?

11.11 POST LAB VIVA QUESTIONS:

1. How Hysteresis losses occur in a D.C. Machine?

2. What is the effect of armature reaction?
3. How do you minimize cross magnetizing effect of armature reaction?

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 EXPERIMENT – 12
MAGNETIZATION CHARACTERISTIC OF DC SHUNT GENERATOR BY USING DIGITAL
SIMULATION

12.1 AIM:

To determine experimentally the magnetization or open circuit characteristic of a D.C Shunt generator
and to determine the critical field resistance and critical speed, by using simscape power systems.
.
12.2 APPARATUS:

S. No Software Desktop
1 Simscape power systems 1

12.3 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

Fig - 12.1 DC Shunt Motor - Shunt Generator Set

12.4 PROCEDURE:
1. Connect the circuit as per the figure 12.1 using simscape power systems
2. Note down the readings of ammeter and voltmeter by varying field rheostat in steps.
3. Draw the Open circuit characteristics between field current and no load voltage.

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12.5 TABULAR COLUMN:

ASCENDING
S.No.
Field Current Generated Voltage
(Amp) (Volts)
1

12.6 MODEL GRAGH:

Fig - 12.2 Magnetization Characteristics Curve

12.7 RESULT:

12.8 PRE LAB VIVA QUESTIONS:

1. Under what conditions does the DC shunt generator fail to self - excite?
2. OCC is also known as magnetization characteristic, why?
3. How do you check the continuity of field winding and armature winding?
4. How do you make out that the generator is DC generator without observing the name plate?
5. Does the OCC change with speed?

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12.9 POST LAB VIVA QUESTIONS:

1. Define critical field resistance.

2. How do you get the maximum voltage to which the generator builds up from OCC?
3. What does the flat portion of OCC indicate?
4. Why OCC does not start from origin?
5. Why is Rf > Ra in dc shunt machine?
6. How do you create residual magnetism if it is wiped out?
7. Why does the OCC differ for decreasing and increasing values of field current?

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 EXPERIMENT – 13
LOAD TEST ON DC SHUNT GENERATOR BY USING DIGITAL SIMULATION

13.1 AIM:
To draw the external characteristics of shunt generator, by using simscape power systems.

13.2 APPARATUS:

S. No Software Desktop
1 Simscape power systems 1

13.3 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

Fig - 13.1Circuit Diagram of Open Circuit Characteristics of Dc Shunt Generator

13.4 PROCEDURE:
1. Connect the circuit as per the figure 13.1 using simscape power systems.
2. Note down the readings of ammeter and voltmeter by varying R load in steps.
3. Draw the external characteristics between load current and load voltage.

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13.5 TABULAR COLUMN:

S.No IL(Amp) VL(Volt)

10

13.6 MODEL GRAPH:

Fig – 13.2 Generated Voltage Vs Field Current

13.6 RESULT:

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13.7 PRE LAB VIVA QUESTIONS:
1. Why is the generated emf not constant even though the field circuit resistance is kept unaltered
2. Find out the voltage drop due to full load armature reaction?
3. State the conditions required to put the D.C shunt generator on load.
4. How do you compensate for the armature reaction?
5. What happens if shunt field connections is reversed in the generator?
6. The E.M.F. induced in armature conductors of a D.C shut generator is A.C or D.C?

13.8 POST LAB VIVA QUESTIONS:

1. Specify the applications of D. C. shunt Generators.

2. Differentiate between D. C. Shunt Motor and D. C. shunt Generator.
3. Which method is suitable for testing of high rating DC Generator?
4. Why the terminal voltage decreases when load is increased on the generator?

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 EXPERIMENT – 14

SPEED CONTROL OF DC SHUNT MOTOR USING LAB VIE

14.1 AIM:

Speed control of shunt motor by using LAB VIEW

14.2 APPARATUS:

S. No Software Desktop
1 LAB VIEW 1

14.3 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

Fig - 14.1 - Front Panel of Open Loop Control of DC Motor

Fig - 14.2 Closed loop controlling of DC motor

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14.4 PROCEDURE:

1. The connections are given as per the circuit diagram shown below.
2. A resistor is connected between the analog output voltage pins and analog ground. The resistor is
used to produce the Ripple current of a motor. My DAQ analog output voltage pins AI0+, AI0- and
AGND is given across the resistor.
3. The motor driver circuit is given an external power supply for its working and My DAQ is
connected to the PC via USB Cable
4. The above figure shows the connection between my DAQ device, the motor driver circuit and the
motor. The connections are to given only to the respective pins in my DAQ device. Else output is
not obtained.
5. The above figure shows the front panel of the VI developed for open loop control system of the
motor.
6. As said earlier, duty cycle is given as the input to the system. The PWM and the ripple current are
viewed with the help of a graph. The PWM signals have a fixed frequency and only the width of the
pulses changes to alter the Average power of the signal. As the changes are given in the duty cycle
the ripple current also changes and is indicated in the gauge.

14.5 TABULAR COLOUMN:

1. OPEN LOOP:

Current at no load Condition Current at External

S. No. Duty Cycle (% Input)
(mA) load Condition (mA)
1
2
3
4
5
6

2. CLOSED LOOP:
FEEDBACK
DESIRED CURRENT DUTY CYCLE (%)
SI.NO. (SETPOINT) (mA) (OUTPUT)
CURRENT (mA)
(OUTPUT)
1
2
3
4
5
6

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14.6 RESULT:

14.7 PRE LAB VIVA QUESTIONS:

1 Explain why the graph of armature speed control of motor is linear?
2 Comment on the efficiency calculated by this method.
3 Why do you need a starter in a dc motor?
4 What is meant by rated speed?
5 Can we start the dc shunt motor and series motor without load?
6 What is meant by speed regulation?
7 Can we operate a dc motor an ac supply?
8 What are the other methods of controlling the speed of dc shunt motor?

14.8 POST LAB VIVA QUESTIONS:

1. How do you change the direction of rotation of a D.C. motor?

2. What is the disadvantage of using armature control of speed on load?
3. What are the limitations of shunt field control?
4. Can we conduct continuity test on ac supply?
5. While running if the field winding gets disconnected, what will happen?
6. What is the shape of the curve of field control of method motor speed? Explain why is it so?

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