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To Obtain The Performance of DC Series Motor by Load Test

This document provides instructions for conducting a load test on a DC series motor to determine its performance characteristics. The test requires connecting various meters like an ammeter, voltmeter and tachometer to measure current, voltage, speed and torque at different loads on the motor. Load is applied using a pony brake arrangement and readings are recorded in a table to plot graphs of output power, efficiency and speed versus input power. The results will provide the motor's performance under varying loads.

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To Obtain The Performance of DC Series Motor by Load Test

This document provides instructions for conducting a load test on a DC series motor to determine its performance characteristics. The test requires connecting various meters like an ammeter, voltmeter and tachometer to measure current, voltage, speed and torque at different loads on the motor. Load is applied using a pony brake arrangement and readings are recorded in a table to plot graphs of output power, efficiency and speed versus input power. The results will provide the motor's performance under varying loads.

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AIM: To obtain the performance characteristics of DC Series motor by using load test.

APPARATUS REQUIRED:
S.No. Apparatus Range Type Quantity
1 Ammeter (0-20)A MC 1
2 Voltmeter (0-300)V MC 1
(0-3000)
3 Tachometer Digital 1
rpm
4 Connecting Wires 2.5sq.mm. Copper Few

FORMULAE:
Circumference of the Brake Drum in cm
R = ------------------------------------------------------- (metre).
100 x2
Torque T = (S1 S2) x R x 9.81 N-m

Input Power Pi = VI Watts

2NT
Output Power Pm = ------------ Watts
60

Efficiency % = -------------------- x 100%


TABULAR COLUMN:
Spring Balance Output Input
Voltage Current Speed Torque
Reading Power Power Efficiency
S.No. V I (S1 S2)Kg N T
Pm Pi %
(Volts) (Amps) S1(Kg) S2(Kg) (rpm) (Nm) (Watts) (Watts)
PRECAUTIONS:
1. The motor should be started and stopped with 25% of rated load.
2. Brake drum should be cooled with water when it is under load.
PROCEDURE:
1. Connections are given as per the circuit diagram
2. Observing the precautions the DPST switch is closed.
3. The motor is started with the help of two-point dc starter slowly.
4. Load on the motor is varied with the help of pony brake arrangement.
5. Spring balance, ammeter, voltmeter and speed readings are noted down for various
line currents as the load is applied. Care must be taken to avoid the speed reaching
dangerously high values while reducing the load.
6. At a minimum safe load the DPST switch is opened.
7. Disconnect and return the apparatus.
RESULT:
The load test on the given D.C series motor was conducted and its performance
characteristics were drawn and the following conclusion can be given based on the
performance curves

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