EXPERIMENT NO 10

LOAD TEST ON THREE PHASE INDUCTION MOTOR

AIM: To determine the torque, efficiency and output power of a three phase induction motor by
conducting load test.

NAME PLATE DETAILS:

Motor: -------------

Speed ------------

Voltage ----------

Current -----------

APPARATUS:

s.no Name Type Range Quantity

1. Ammeter MI (0-5/10)A 1
2. Voltmeter MI 0-300/600 V 1
(10A,600V) LPF 1
3. Wattmeter Dynamo meter
(10A,600V) UPF 1
4. 3 phase variac Full variable 15A,400/0-400V 1

THEORY:

The locus of the stator current of a three phase induction motor is a circle under certain
reasonably valid assumptions. This locus may be drawn using the test data obtained from the no-
load and blocked-rotor test and the value of stator resistance. The power input during blocked-
rotor test is almost wholly consumed in the stator and rotor copper losses. From the short
circuit current and the power input, therefore, the total equivalent resistance of the stator and
rotor can be obtained.

From this if the stator resistance (which may actually measured) is subtracted, the remainder is
the rotor resistance referred to stator.
If R is the D.C. resistance of the stator, its A.C. resistance or effective resistance will usually be
higher on account of the skin effect. Usual range of effective resistance is 1.05 to 1.2 times D.C.
resistance, the exact value depending upon the frequency and conductor size.

PROCEDURE:

1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram (wattmeter-UPF).

2. Apply rated voltage to the motor with the help of variac.

3. Take all meter readings under no-load.

4. Gradually apply loading steps and the corresponding meter readings, spring balance
readings and speed.

5. Tabulate all readings.

6. Measure the readings of brake drum with help of thread and scale.

7. Calculate torque, output and efficiency and draw the performance curves.

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

TABULAR FORM:

V I W1 W2 Pin=W1+W2 Torque Pout efficiency Torque Pout Slip

FORMULAE:

Torque T =( S 1S 2) 9.81 r

Where S1, S2spring balance readings in Kg.

r =------ Radius of the brake drum in m.

2 NT
Pout = 60

Pin = W1 + W2

Efficiency = Pout/ Pin

Slip = (Ns N)/Ns

GRAPH:
PRECAUTIONS:

1. The meter readings of voltmeter, wattmeter and ammeter should be taken correctly.

2. The voltage should not increase the rated voltage.

3. Connections should be given properly

RESULT: