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SWINBURNE`S TEST
























SWINBURNE`S TEST



















CIRCUIT DIAGRAM FOR SWINBURN`S TEST

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM FOR CONDUCTING DROP TEST Ra :







SWINBURN`S TEST

AIM: To predetermine the eIIiciency oI D.C .Machine by conducting Swinburn`s Test, at Iull load, halI
Iull load / Iull load and / Iull load When the machine is working as a generator as well as motor.

APPARATUS:

S.No Name of the Equipment Type Range Qty.
1 Ammeter M.C 0 2 A 1No.
2 Ammeter M.C 0 5A 1No.
3 Voltmeter M.C 0 300V 1No.
4 Voltmeter M.C 0 30V 1No.
5 Rheostat Wire wound 50 O/ 5A 1No.
6 Rheostat Wire wound 360 O/ 1.2A 1No.
7 Tachometer Digital 0 10,000 rpm 1No.

THEORY:-

Swinburn`s test is also known as no-load test or losses method. It is a simple method in
which losses are measured separately and Irom their knowledge, eIIiciency at any desired load can be
predetermined in advance. The only running test needed is no-load test. However, the test is applicable to
those machines in which Ilux is practically constant.
In calculating armature cu losses hot resistance oI armature should be used A stationary
measured oI armature Circuit resistance oI the room temperature oI say 15
0
C is mode by passing through the
armature Irom a low voltage D.C supply.
1). It is convenient and economical because power required to test large machines is small
2). The eIIiciency at any load can be predetermined because constant losses are known.

PROCEDURE:

1. ive the connections as per the circuit diagram.
2. ive the supply to the motor by closing DPST. Switch.
3. Start the motor with the help oI 3-Point starter.
4. Adjust the speed oI the motor to its rated value by using either by armature or Iield
rheostat.
5. Note down all the meter readings.
6. Remove the connections and connect the circuit Ior drop-test.
7. Apply voltage 30 volts to the motor by using regulated power supply.
8. Note down voltmeter, ammeter readings.
9. Vary the rheostat and take 4 diIIerent readings.
10.Find out armature resistance by taking the average value oI above readings .
11.By using above readings. Calculate the eIIiciency oI the given machine Ior Iull load,
Iull load, / th Iull load, / th Iull load Ior both running as motor as well as generator and
draw the necessary graphs

TABULATION:

S.No. Line Current
( I
O
)
Field current
( I
SH
Amp)
Voltage in
( V
O
)
I
A
I
O
- I
SH
1.



For Drop Test ( Ra) :-

S.No. Voltage ( V ) Current in ( A ) Armature Resistance
R
a
V / I
1
2
3
4
AVERAE

Model Calculations:

CONSTANT LOSSES ( W
C
) V
O
I
O
I
2
A
R
A
| I
A
I
O
+I
SH
For GEN : I
A
I
O
- I
SH
For MOT|

TABULATION FOR MOTOR:


TABULATION FOR GENERATOR :


S.No
Load I
L
(A) V
INPUT
( VI
L
)
I
a

I
L
-I
SH
Cu.
Losses(W
CU
)
Ia
2

R
a

W
C
O/P I/P -
LOSSES( Wcu +
Wc)
Efficiency

Output/In
put
1. FULL 19.5 220
2. 3 / 4 14.625 220
3. 1 / 2 9.75 220
4. 1 / 4 4.87 220
S.No Load I
L
(A)
V Out
put
( VI
L
)
I
a

I
L
+ I
sh
Cu.Losss
(W
CU
)
Ia
2

R
a

W
C
I/P O/P + LOSSES
( Wcu + Wc)
Efficiency
Output/Inp
ut
1. FULL 19.5 220
2. 3 / 4 14.62
5
220
3. 1 / 2 9.75 220
4. 1 / 4 4.87 220
Model Graphs:-




Precautions:-

1. Connections should be tight.
2. Take the readings without parallax error.
3. Fuses should be properly rated .
4. The operation oI the 3-Point starter. Should be slow and uniIorm.
5. Armature rheostat should be connected in maximum position initially.
6. Field rheostat should be minimum resistance position.

Result:-
The experiment on the given D.C Machine was done and determined the eIIiciency at
Full,3/4
th
,1/2 Iull load, / Iull load when the machine is working as a generator and as well as motor
and necessary graphs were drawn.




VIVA QUESTIONS


1. What is the diIIerence between determination and pre determination?
2. Swinburne`s test is also known as
3. In Swinburne`s test generator or motor eIIiciency is higher?
4. On what type oI DC machines can we conduct Swinburne`s test?
5. By conducting Swinburne`s test which losses we are Iinding?
6. Can we conduct Swinburne`s test on DC series machine?