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Expt.No : 11 Date :

LOAD TEST ON SINGLE PHASE INDUCTION MOTOR

AIM: To determine the performance characteristics of Single-phase induction motor by direct loading method. APPARATUS REQUIRED: Sl.no Apparatus 1 Voltmeter 2 Ammeter 3 Single element wattmeter 5 Connecting wires FORMULAE USED: 1. Torque,T=9.81*Reff*(S1-S2) N-m Where, Reff =Effective radius of the brake drum in m. S1,S2=Spring balance readings in Kg. Input power (Pi) = W * M.F. Where, W=Wattmeter reading M.F.=Multiplication factor Output power,(Po) = 2NT/60 watts Where, N=speed of the motor in rpm % Efficiency = (Output power/Input power)*100 Synchronous speed (NS) = 120F / P Where, F=supply frequency , P= number of poles NS N % Slip(%S) = X100 NS Where, N S = Synchronous speed in rpm.
N =Rotor speed in rpm.

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Range (0-300) V (0-10)A 300V,10A

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7. Power factor (cos) =

P i V I

Where, Pi = Input power in watts V = line voltage in volts I = load current in amps

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THEORY: A 1- induction motor consists of stator, rotor and other associated parts. In the rotor of a single phase winding is provided. The windings of a 1- winding(provided) are displaced in space by 120.A single phase current is fed to the windings so that a resultant rotating magnetic flux is generated. The rotor starts rotating due to the induction effect produced due to the relative velocity between the rotor winding and the rotating flux. PRECAUTIONS: 1. At the time of starting, the motor should be in the no load condition. 2. Initially DPST switch is in open position. PROCEDURE: 1. The connections are made as per the circuit diagram. 2. The supply is given by closing the DPSTS. 3. The motor is started using DOL starter. 4. The voltmeter, ammeter, wattmeter, speed and spring balance readings are noted for no load. 5. The load is increased in steps and at each increase in step of the load the readings of voltmeter, ammeter, wattmeter, speed and spring balance are noted. 6. The load is increased up to 120% of rated current.

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 1. 2. Why single phase induction motor is not self starting? What is the use of auxiliary winding?

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What are the different types of single phase induction motor? Briefly explain the double field revolving theory. What is meant by shaded pole induction motor? What is the motor used in mixie?

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