Al-Farahidi University Electrical Technology Medical Devices Techniques

Dr. Abdulrazzaq Fouad Lecture Notes

D.C GENERATORS

1.1 Generator principle

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An electrical generator is a machine which converts mechanical

energy (or power) into electrical energy (or power). Induced e.m.f is
produced in it according to Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction.
This e.m.f cause a current to flow if the conductor circuit is closed.
Hence, two basic essential parts of an electrical generator are:
a) Magnetic field.
b) Conductor or conductors which can move as to cut the flux.
Generators are driven by a source of mechanical power, which is
usually called the prime mover of the generator(steam turbine, diesel
engine, or even an electric motor).
1.2 Simple loop generator
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In fig.(1.1) is shown a single turn rectangular copper coil ( AA′BB ′ )

rotating about its own axis in a magnetic field provided by either
permanent magnets or electromagnets. The two end of the coil are joined
to two slip-rings which are insulated from each other and from the
central shaft. Two collecting brushes (carbon or copper) press against
the slip-rings. The rotating coil may be called (armature) and the
magnets as (field magnets).
One way to generate an AC voltage is to rotate a coil of wire at
constant angular velocity in a fixed magnetic field, fig. (1.1).
(slip rings and brushes connect the coil to the load). The magnitude of the
resulting voltage is proportional to the rate at which flux lines are cut
(faraday's law), and its polarity is dependent on the direction the coil
sides move through the field.

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 The direction of an induced e.m.f can be predetermined by using
Flemings Right-hand rule (often called the geneRator rule) fig.(1.2).
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Since the rate of cutting flux varies with time, the resulting
voltage will also vary with time. For example in (a), since the coil sides
are moving parallel to the field, no flux lines are being cut and the
induced voltage at this instant (and hence the current) is zero. (this is
defined as the 0° position of the coil). As the coil rotates from the 0°
P P P P

position, coil sides AA⁄ and BB⁄ cut across flux lines, hence, voltage P P P P

builds, reaching a peak when flux is cut at the maximum rate in the 90° P P

position as in (b). Note the polarity of the voltage and the direction of
current. As the coil rotates further, voltage decrease, reaching zero at the
180° position when the coil sides again move parallel to the field as in (c).
P P

At this point, the coil has gone through a half-revolution. During the
second half-revolution, coil sides cut flux in directions opposite to that
which they did in the first half revolution, hence, the polarity of the
induced voltage reverses. As indicated in (d), voltage reaches a peak at
the 270° point, and, since the polarity of the voltage has changed, so has
P P

the direction of current. When the coil reaches the 380° position, voltage P P

is again zero and the cycle starts over. Fig. (1.1) shows one cycle of the
resulting waveform. Since the coil rotates continuously, the voltage
produced will be a repetitive, periodic waveform as you saw in fig. (1.1).
E.m.f. generated in one side of loop= Blv ⋅ sin φ , and total e.m.f. generated
in loop= 2 × Blv ⋅ sin φ (volts), where
(B): flux density in (teslas), ( l ): length in (meters), ( v ): the conductor
velocity, is measured in meters per second.

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Fig.(1.1) Generating an AC voltage. The 0°position of the coil is defined as in (a)
P P

where the coil sides move parallel to the flux lines.

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1.3 Construction of DC Generators
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The parts of a simple DC generator are shown in fig.(1.3). The

principle of operation of a DC generator is similar to that of the AC
generator, which was discussed previously. A rotating armature coil
passes through a magnetic field that develops between the north and
south polarities of permanent magnets or electromagnets. As the coil
rotates, electromagnetic induction causes current to be induced into the
coil. The current produced is an alternating current. However, it is
possible to convert the alternating current that is induced into the
armature into a form of direct current. This conversion of AC into DC is
accomplished through the use of a commutator. The conductors of the
armature of a DC generator are connected to commutator segments.
The commutator shown in fig. (1.3) has two segments, which are
insulated from one an other and from the shaft of the machine on which it
rotates. An end of each armature conductor is connected to each
commutator segment. The purpose of the commutator is to reverse the
armature coil connection to the external load circuit at the same time that
the current induced in the armature coil reverses. This causes DC at the
correct polarity to be applied to the load at all times.

Figure (1.2) Fleming's Right-hand rule.

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 Fig. (1.3) Simple drawing of the basic parts of DC generator

Fig.(1.4) Output waveforms of a DC generator.

(A) Pulsating DC developed by simple single-coil generator.
(B) Pure DC developed by a more complex generator using many turns of wire
and many commutator segments.

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 1.4 Armature Windings
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Armature windings can be divided into two groups, depending on

how the wires are joined to the commutator. These are called
(lap windings) and (wave windings). These windings will be examined
individually below, and their advantage and disadvantage will be
discussed.

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The simplest type of winding construction used in modern DC

machines is the simplex lap winding. A simplex lap winding is a rotor
(armature) winding consisting of coils containing one or more turns of
wire with the two end of each coil coming out at adjacent commutator
segments fig. (1.5). The number of current paths in a machine is :
a = mp lap winging, Where:
a : number of current path in the rotor.
m : plex of the windings (1,2,3,etc….)
p : number of poles on the machines.
Lap wound generators produce high current, low voltage output.

Fig. (1.5) Lap-wound DC machine.

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1.4.2 The Wave Winding
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The wave winding is an alternative way to connect the rotor

(armature) coils to the commutator segments. Fig. (1.6) shows a
simple wave winding. In this simplex wave winding, every other
rotor coil connects back to a commutator segment adjacent to the
beginning of the first coil. Therefore, there are two coils in series
between the adjacent commutator segments. Furthermore, since each
pair of coils between adjacent segments has a side under each pole
face, all output voltage are the sum of the effects of every pole,
and there can be no voltage imbalances. wave windings,
generators produce higher-voltage, low current outputs, since the
number of coils in series between commutator segments permits a high
voltage to be built up more easy than with lap windings.
a = 2m multiplex wave

Fig.(1.6) Wave wound DC machine.

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1.5 Electromotive Force(e.m.f) Equation
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The induced voltage in any given machine depends on three factor:

1. The flux φ in the machine
2. The speed ω of the machine's rotor.
3. A constant depending on the construction of the machine.
The voltage out of the armature of a real machine is equal to the
number of conductors per current path time the voltage on each
conductor. The voltage in any single conductor under the pole faces was
previously shown to be.
ein = Blv

Where B , the flux density, is measured in teslas, l , the length of

conductor in the magnetic field, is measured in meters, and v , the
conductor velocity, is measured in meters per second.
The voltage out of the armature of a real machine is thus
ZBlv
EA =
a
Where ( z ) is the total number of conductors and (a ) is the number
of current paths. The velocity of each conductor in rotor can be expressed
v = rω , where r is the radius of the rotor, ω , angular velocity in radians
per second, so
ZBlrω
EA =
a
This voltage can be re-expressed in a more convenient form by
noting that the flux of a pole is equal to the flux density under the pole
times the pole's area:
φ = BA p

The rotor of the machine is shaped like a cylinder, so its area is

A = 2πrl

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 If there are P poles on the machine, then the portion of the area
associated with each pole is the total area A divided by the number of
poles P :
A 2πrl
AP = =
P P
The total flux per pole in the machine is thus
B (2πrl ) 2πrlB
φ = BAP = =
P P
Therefore, the internal generated voltage in the machine can be
expressed as :
ZrlBω ⎛ ZP ⎞⎛ 2π .r.l.B ⎞
EA = =⎜ ⎟⎜ ⎟.ω
a ⎝ 2.π .a ⎠⎝ P ⎠

Zφω ⎛ p ⎞
EA = ⎜ ⎟ Finally, E A = K .φ .ω Where
2.π ⎝ a ⎠

ZP
K=
2π .a

In modern industrial practice, it is common to express the speed of

a machine in revolutions per minute instead of radians per second. The
conversion from revolutions per minute to radians per second is.
2π
ω= .n
60
So the voltage equation with speed expressed in terms of
revolutions per minute is
E A = K .φ .n

Where
Z ⋅φ ⋅ n ⎛ P ⎞
K =
ZP
EA = ⎜ ⎟
60.a 60 ⎝ a ⎠

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1.6 Types of D.C Generators:
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D.C Generators are classified according to the way in which a

magnetic field is developed in the stator of the machine. Thus, there are
three basic classification DC generators (1) permanent-magnet field
(2) separately-excited field and (3) self-excited field.
1) permanent-magnet field
permanent-magnet DC machines are widely found in a wide variety of
low-power applications. The field winding is replaced by a permanent
magnet, resulting in simpler construction. Chief among these is that they
do not require external excitation and its associated power dissipation to
create magnetic fields in the machine the space required for the
permanent magnets may be less than that required for the field winding,
and thus machine may be smaller, and in some cases cheaper, than their
externally excited counter parts. Notice that the rotor of this machines
consists of a conventional DC armature with commutator segments and
brushes.

Fig. (1.7) Cross section of a typical permanent-magnet machines.

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 2) Separately-excited field
Separately-excited generators are those whose field magnets are
energized from an independent external source of DC current. It is
shown diagrammatically in fig (1.8).

Fig. (1.8) Simplified illustration of a separately DC generator.

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 3) Self-excited field
Self-excited generators are those whose field magnets are energized
by the current produced by the generators themselves. Due to residual
magnetism, there is always present some flux in poles. When the
armature is rotated, some e.m.f and hence some induced current is
produced which is partly or fully passed through the field coils thereby
strengthening the residual pole flux.
There are three types of self-excited generators named according
to the manner in which their field coils ( or windings) are connected to
armature.
(a) Shunt -Wound
The field windings are connected across or in parallel with the
armature conductors and have the full voltage of the generator applied
across them fig. (1.9).

Fig. (1.9) Simplified illustration of a self-excited, shunt wound DC generator.

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 (b) Series -Wound
In this case, the field windings are joined in series with the
armature conductors fig. (1.10). As they carry full load current, they
consist of relatively few turn of thick wire or strips. Such generators are
rarely used except for special purposes.

Fig. (1.10) Simplified illustration of a self-excited, series-wound DC generator.

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 (c) Compound –Wound
The compound-wound D.C generator has two sets of field
windings. One set is made of low-resistance windings and is connected in
series with the armature circuit. The other set is made of high-resistance
wire and is connected in parallel with the armature circuit. A compound-
wound D.C generator is illustrated in figure (1.11), can be either
short-shunt or long-shunt. In a compound generator, the shunt field is
stronger than the series field. When series field aids the shunt field,
generator is said to be cumulatively-compounded. On the other hand if
series field opposes the shunt field, the generator is said to be
differentially compounded. Various types of DC generators have been
shown separately in fig. (1.12).

Fig. (1.11) Simplified illustration of a compound- wound DC generator.

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 DC Generators

permanent-magnet Self-excited field Separately-excited field

Series- Wound Shunt- Wound Compound -Wound

Long- Shunt Short- Shunt

Cumulative Differential

Fig. (1.12) Types of D C Generators.

Example (1.1): A four-pole generator, having lap-wound armature

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winding has 51 slot, each slot containing 20 conductors. What will be the
voltage generated in the machine when driven at 1500 r.p.m assuming the
flux per pole to be 7 mWb.?

Solution
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Znφ ⎛ P ⎞
Eg = ⎜ ⎟
60 ⎝ a ⎠

φ = 7 × 10 −3 Wb , Z = 51× 20 = 1020
a=P=4 (lap-wound)
7 × 10 −3 × 1020 × 1500 ⎛ 4 ⎞
Eg = ⎜ ⎟ = 178.5 V
60 ⎝4⎠

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Example (1.2): A shunt generator delivers 450A at 230 V and the
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resistance of the shunt field and armature are 50 Ω and 0.03 Ω

respectively. Calculate the generated e.m.f.?

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Current through shunt field winding is

If IL=450A
230
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If = = 4 .6 A Ia
50
50Ω
0.03Ω 230V
∴ Armature current
Ia = IL + I f

= 450 + 4.6 = 454.6 A

Armature voltage drop
I a Ra = 454.6 × 0.03 = 13.6 V

Now,
E g = terminal voltage + armature drop

E g = V + I a .R a

∴ e.m.f generated in the armature

E g = 230 + 13.6 = 243.6 V

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Example (1.3) : An 8-pole D.C shunt generator with 778 wave-connected
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armature conductors and running at 500 r.p.m . supplies a load of 12.5Ω

resistance at terminal voltage of 250 V. The armature resistance is 0.24Ω
and the field resistance is 250Ω. Find the armature current, the induced
e.m.f and the flux per pole.?

Solution
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If IL
Load current R

Ia
250 Ω

12.5 Ω
V 250
IL = =
R 12.5
= 20 A 0.24 Ω 250V

Shunt current
250
If = =1 A
250
Armature current
I a = 20 + 1 = 21 A

Induce e.m.f = 250 + (21 × 0.24) = 255.04 V

Now

Znφ ⎛ P ⎞
Eg = ⎜ ⎟
60 ⎝ a ⎠

a=2 (wave-wound)
778 × 500 × ϕ ⎛ 8 ⎞
255.04 = ⎜ ⎟
60 ⎝2⎠
φ = 9.83 mWb.

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Example (1.4) : A 4-pole, long-shunt lap-wound compound generator
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delivers a load current of (50 A) at (500 V). The armature resistance is

(0.03 Ω), series field resistance is (0.04 Ω) and shunt field resistance is
(200 Ω). The brush drop may be taken as (1V). Determine the e.m.f.
generated. Calculate also the no. of conductors if the speed is
(1200 r.p.m) and flux per poles (0.02 Wb). Neglect armature reaction.
Solution:
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500
I sh = = 2 .5 A
200
Ia 0.04 Ω I=50 A
I a = I sh + I = 50 + 2.5 = 52.5 A
Ish
Series field drop = 52.5 × 0.04 = 2.1 V

200Ω
0.03Ω 500 V
Armature drop = 52.5 × 0.03 = 1.575 V

Brush drop = 2 × 1 = 2 V

e.m.f E g = 500 + 2.1 + 1.575 + 2 = 505.67 V

now,
Z ⋅φ ⋅ n ⎛ p ⎞
Eg = ⎜ ⎟
60 ⎝ a ⎠

Z × 0.02 × 1200 ⎛ 4 ⎞
505.67 = ⎜ ⎟
60 ⎝4⎠

Z = 1264

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1.7 Armature Reaction
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An armature reaction is meant the effect of magnetic field set up

by armature current on the distribution of flux under main poles of a
generator. The armature magnetic field has two effects:

(a) it demagnetizes or weakens the main flux.

(b) it cross-magnetizes or distorts it.
The first effect leads to reduced generator voltage and the second
to the sparking at the brushes. These effects are well illustrated in
fig(1.13) which shows the flux distribution of a bipolar generator when
there is no current in the armature conductors.
Magnetic neutral axis (M.N.A) may be defined as the axis along
which no (e.m.f) is produced in the armature conductors because they
then move parallel to the lines of flux or (M.N.A) is the axis which is
perpendicular to the flux passing through the armature, brushes are
always placed along (M.N.A).
In general, the magnetic neutral axis shifts in the direction of
motion for a generator and opposite to the direction of motion for
motor. Furthermore, the amount of the shift depends on the amount of
rotor current and hence on the load of machine.
M.N.A G.N.A ω

α
Fig.(1.13)

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1.8 Compensating Windings
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These are used for large direct current machines. Their function is
to neutralize the cross-magnetizing effect of armature reaction. The
compensating windings are embedded in slots in poles shoes and are
connected in series with armature in such away that the current in them
flows in opposite direction to that flowing in armature conductors directly
below with pole shoes. An elementary scheme of compensating winding
is shown in fig.(1.14)
Ampere-turns of compensating winding are equal and opposite to those
due to armature conductors that are opposite the pole face.

B C
A

Compensating Winding

Compensating Winding

Figure (1.14)

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1.9 Characteristics of a D.C Generators
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Following are the three most important characteristics of curves of

a DC generator:
1. No-load saturation characteristic (E o /I f ) R R R R

It is also known as magnetic (c/s) or open-circuit characteristic

(O.C.C). It shows the relation between the no-load generated e.m.f in
armature E o , and the field or exciting current (I f ) at a given fixed
R R R R

speed. It is just the magnetization curve for the material of the

electromagnets. Its shape is practically the same for all generators
whether separately-excited or self-excited.
2. Internal Characteristic (E/I a ) R R

It gives the relation between the e.m.f, E actually induced in the

armature and the armature current (I a ). This (c/s) is of interest mainly
R R

to the designer.
3. External Characteristic (V L /I L )
R R R R

It is also referred to as performance (c/s) or sometime

voltage-regulation curve.
It gives relation between the terminal voltage (V L ) and the load R R

current (I L ). This curve lies below the internal (c/s) between it takes
R R

into account the voltage drop over the armature circuit resistance. The
values of (V L ) are obtain by subtracting (I a R a ) from corresponding
R R R R R R

values of (E). This (c/s) is of great importance in judging the

suitability of a generator for a particular purpose.

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1.10 Separately- Excited Generator

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a) Open-circuit characteristics (E o /I f ) R R R R

The arrangement for obtaining the necessary data to plot this curve
is shown in fig. (1.15) . The exciting or field current (I f ) is obtained R R

from an external independent D.C source.

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Eo (Volts)
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a
If ω Const.

O Field current
Fig.(1.15)

It can be varied (I f ) from zero upwards by a rheostat and its value

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read by an ammeter (A) connected in the field circuit as shown.

Now, the voltage equation of a D.C generator is:
φ .Z .n ⎛ P ⎞
Eo = ⎜ ⎟ volt
60 ⎝ a ⎠
Hence, if the speed is constant, the above relation becomes:
E = K .φ
It is obvious that when (I f ) is increased from its initial small value,
R R

the flux (φ) and hence generated e.m.f, E o increase directly as current R R

while the poles are unsaturated. This is represented by straight portion

(o d) in fig.(1.15). But as the flux density increases, the poles become
saturated, so a greater increase in (I f ) is required to produce a given
R R

increase in voltage than on the lower part of curve. That is why the upper
portion (d b) of curve (o d b) bends over as shown.

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(b) Internal and External Characteristic
Let us consider a separately-excited generator giving its rated
no-load voltage of (E o ) for a certain constant field current. If there
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were no armature reaction and armature voltage drop, then this

voltage would have remained constant as shown in fig.(1.16) by the
dotted horizontal line (I). But when the generator is loaded, the
voltage falls due to these two causes, thereby giving slightly drooping
(c/s). If we subtract from (E o ) the values of voltage drops due to
R R

armature reaction for different loads. Then we get the value of (E) the
e.m.f actually induced in the armature under load conditions. Curve
(II) is plotted in this way and is know as the internal characteristic.
The straight line (o a) represents the (I a R a ) drops corresponding to
R R R R

different armature currents. If we subtract from (E) the armature drop

(I a R a ) we get terminal voltage (V L ). Curve (III) represents the
R R R R R R

external (c/s) and is obtained by subtracting ordinates of line (o a)

from those of curve (II).
V = E − I a .Ra

I Eo Armature
Eo
II Reaction drop
III E
Armature
Drop
VOLTS

a
Ia .Ra

O
Ia

Fig(1.16)

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1.11 Self- Excited Generator
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a) Open-circuit characteristic or magnetization curve for self-excited

generator
The (O.C.C) or no-load saturated curves for self-excited generators
whether shunt or series-connected, are obtained in a similar way.
The field winding of the generator whether (shunt or series wound)
is disconnected from the machine and connected to an external source of
direct current as shown in fig.(1.17). The field or exciting current (I f ) is R R

varied rheostatically and its value read on the ammeter (A). The machine
is driven at constant speed by the prime mover and the generator e.m.f
on No-load is measured by voltmeter connected across the armature. (I f ) R R

is increased by suitable steps(starting from zero) and the corresponding

values of (E o ) are measured. On plotting the relation between (I f ) and
R R R R

(E o ) a curve of the form shown in fig.(1.17) is obtained. Due to residual

R R

magnetism in the poles, some e.m.f is generated even when (I f =0). R R

Hence, the curve starts a little way up. The straight curvature at the lower
end is due to magnetic inertia. It is seen that the first part of the curve is
practically straight.

rheostat

Eo B
A
(φ)

A
If ω Const.
O If
R

fig.(1.17)

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 Now, connect the field windings back to the armature and run the
machine as shunt generator. A shunt generator will excite only if the
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poles have some residual magnetism and the resistance of the shunt
circuit is less than some critical value, the actual value depending upon
the machine and upon the speed at which the armature is driven.
Suppose curve in fig. (1.18) to represent the open-circuit
characteristic of a shunt generator. With increasing excitation. Then, for a
shunt current (I f ) OA, the e.m.f. is AB and.
R R

E D Vt Versus If
Eo Versus If
B
Eo (and Vt) Volt

Eo R

R
O If (Ampere) A
Fig.(1.18)

Ter min al − voltage

Corresponding resistance of shunt circuit =
Shunt − current
AB
= = tan( BOA)
OA
= slope of OB
The resistance line OB represents smaller resistance to which the
machine will build up and represent the maximum voltage AB. If field
resistance is increased, then slope of the resistance line increase, and
hence the maximum voltage to which the generator will build up at a
given speed, decreases.

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 If field resistance increased so much that the resistance line dose
not cut the O.C.C at all (like OE) then obviously the machine will fail to
excite, there will be no " build up" of the voltage. The value of the
resistance represented by the tangent to the curve, is known as critical
resistance R C for a given speed.
R R

How to draw O.C.C at Different Speed

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Suppose we are given the data for (O.C.C) of a generator run at a

fixed speed, say, n 1 . It will be shown that (O.C.C) at any other constant
R R

speed n 2 can be deduced from the (O.C.C) for n 1 . In fig.(1.19) is shown

R R R R

the (O.C.C) for speed n 1 . R R

n1
R

C
Eo(V)
n2
D

H
O If (A)

Fig.(1.19)
Since (Eαn) for any fixed excitation, hence
E1 n1 n1
= Or E 2 = E1 ×
E 2 n2 n2

As seen, for I f =OH, E 1 =HC

R R R R

The value of new voltage for the same I f but at n 2 R R R

n2
E 2 = HC × = HD
n1
In a similar way, other such points can be found and the new O.C.C at n 2 R

R draw.

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(b) External Characteristic of a shunt generator
We will now proceed to find its external characteristic (V L /I L ) R R R R

when loaded. It is found that if after building up, a shunt generator is

loaded, then its terminal voltage (V L ) drops with increase in load current.
R R

Such a drop in voltage is undesirable especially when the generator is

supplying current for load and power for which purposes it is desirable
that (V L ) should remain practically constant and independent of the load.
R R

There are three main reasons for the drop in terminal voltage of a shunt
generator when under load.
I) Armature resistance drop.
II) Armature reaction.
III) The drop in terminal voltage due to armature resistance and
armature reaction results in a decreased field current (I f ) which
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further reduces the induced (e.m.f).

The terminal voltage
V = E − I a .Ra , E = Kφ

The shunt generator is first excited on no-load so that it gives its

full open circuit voltage (o a). Then, the load is gradually applied and,
at suitable intervals, the terminal voltage(V L ) (as read by the
R R

voltmeter) and the load current (I L ) ( as read by the ammeter A 2 ) are

R R R R

noted. The field current as recorded by ammeter (A 1 ), is kept constant

R R

by a rheostat. By plotting these reading. The external (c/s) of fig.(1.20)

is obtained. The portion (a b) is working part of this curve. Over this
part, if the load resistance is decreased, load current is increased as
usual, although this results in a comparatively small additional drop in
voltage. These condition hold good till point (b) is reached. This point
is known as break-down point.

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 It is found that beyond this point ( where load is maximum =O B)
any effort to increase load current by further decreasing load
resistance results in decreased load current like(O A) due to a very
rapid decrease in terminal voltage.

a
Break-Down

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Terminal voltage (V L)
A1 A2

R
R

1
b
R R

VL
d

c
o
A B
Load current(I L ) R R

Fig.(1.20)

(c) Internal characteristic of a shunt generator

As defined before, internal (c/s) gives the relation between (E) and
(I a ). Now in a shunt generator.
R R

V
Ia = I f + IL and E = V + I a .Ra , If =
Rf

Hence, (E/Ia) curve can be obtained from (V L/ I L ) curve as shown R R R R

in fig.(1.21). In this figure, (a b) represents the external (c/s) as discussed

above. The field resistance line (O B) is drawn as usual. The horizontal
distances from (O Y) line to the line (O B) give the values of field
currents for different terminal voltages. If we add these distances
horizontally to the external characteristic (a b), then we get the curve for
the total armature current i.e. dotted curve (a c). For example, point (d) on
(a c) is obtained by making (g d=e f). The armature resistance drop line
(O M) is the plotted as usual.

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 If brush contact resistance is assumed constant, then armature
voltage drop is proportional to the armature current. For any armature
current (O K), armature voltage drop (I a .R a = M K). If we add these drops
R R R R

to the ordinates of curve (a c), we get the internal characteristic.

Y B

a
E
e
f g d

c
Volts

M
Ia.Ra
O
K Current

Fig.(1.21)

(c) Series Generator

The magnetization curve of a series DC generator looks very much
like the magnetization curve of any other generator. At no load,
however, there is no field current, so (V L ) is reduced to a small level R R

given by the residual flux in the machine. As the load increases, the
field current rises, so (E) rises rapidly. The I a .(R a +R f ) drop goes up R R R R R R

too, but at first the increase in (E) goes up more rapidly than
I a . (R a +R f ) drop rises, so (V L ) increase.
R R R R R R R R

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 V L = E − I a .R a − I f R f

Ia = I f = IL

V L = E − I a (Ra + R f )
After a while, the machine approaches saturation, and (E)
becomes almost constant. At that point, the resistive drop is
predominant effect, and V L starts to fall.
R R

This type of characteristic is shown in fig.(1.22). It is obvious that

this machine would make a bad constant-voltage source. In fact, its
voltage regulation is a large negative number.
Series generators are used only in a few specialized applications,
where the steep voltage (c/s) of the device can be exploited. On such
application is arc welding. Series generators used in arc welding are
deliberately designed to have a large armature reaction, which gives
them a terminal (c/s) like the one shown in fig.(1.23). Notice that
when the welding electrodes make contact with each other before
welding commences, a very large current flows. As the operator
separates the welding electrodes, there is a very steep rise in
generator's voltage, while the current remains high. This voltage
ensures that a welding arc is maintained through the air between
electrodes.
IaRa
E
I a (Ra + R f ) VL
Volts

VL Armature
reaction

IL=Ia=If IL

Fig. (1.22) Fig.(1.23)

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 (d) Compound-Wound Generator
If the full-load voltage is thereby made the same as the no-load
voltage, this is known as a level-compound characteristic, though the
curve is not actually flat because armature reaction demagnetizing effects
are not exactly linear with current.
If the series field amp-turns are such that the rated-load voltage is
greater than the no-load voltage, then generator is over-compounded.
If rated-load voltage is less than the no-load voltage, then the
generator is under-compounded but such generators are seldom used.

V Over Compound

Level Compound

Differential (under)
Compound

Ia
IF.L

Fig.(1.24)

1.12 Condition for Build up of a self-excited

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We may summarize the conditions necessary for the build-up of a

(self-excited) generator as follows:
1. There must be some residual magnetism in the generator poles.
2. For the given direction of rotation, the (shunt or series) field coils
should be correctly connected to the armature i.e. they should be
so connected that the induced current reinforces the e.m.f
produced initially due to residual magnetism.

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Example (1.5): The magnetization curve of a D.C generator has the
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following points, all taken at (1000)r.p.m:

I f (Amperes)
R R
1.5 1.25 1 0.5
E o (Volts)
R R
250 230 200 100

(a) If the field current is adjusted at (1.25 A), what must be speed to
generate (250 V)?
(b) What is the field current to generate (200 V) at speed (1000 r.p.m)
on no-load?
Solution:
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(a) From the given data, for I f =1.25 A, E o = 230 V at

R R R R 1000 r.p.m.
If n is the speed for generating E o =250 V, then R R

Eg = K ⋅φ ⋅ n

φ1 = φ 2
n2 250
=
1000 230
n2 = 1087 r.p,m

(b) From the given data, Value of (I f ) for E o =200 V, is (1 A).

R R R R

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Example( 1.6): A shunt generator gave the following results in the
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O.C.C. test at a speed of (800 r.p.m).

I f (A)
R R
1 2 3 4 6 8 10
E o (V)
R R
90 185 251 290 324 345 360
The field resistance is adjusted to (50 Ω) and the terminal voltage
is (300 V) on load. Armature resistance is (0.1 Ω) and assuming that the
flux is reduced by (5%) due to armature reaction, find the load supplied
by the generator.
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when the terminal voltage is (300 V) and ( R sh =50 Ω), then field current R R

is
300
If = = 6A
50
With this shunt current, the induced e.m.f. as seen from the given
table (we need not draw the O.C.C) is (=324 V).
Due to armature reaction, the flux and hence the induced e.m.f is reduced
to (0.95) of its no-load value.
Hence, induced e.m.f when generator is on load
= 324 × 0.95 = 307.8 V
Armature drop at given load
= 307.8 − 300 = 7.8 V
I a .Ra = 7.8 ,
7 .8
Ia = = 78 A
0 .1
Load current =78-6=72 A

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Example( 1.7): The O.C.C. of a D.C shunt generator running at
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300 r.p.m. is as follows.

I f (A)
R R 0 2 3 4 5 6 7
E o1 (V)
R R 7.5 92 132 160 183 190 212

(i) Plot the O.C.C. for 375 r.p.m. and determine the voltage to which the
machine will excite if the field resistance is 40 Ω.
(ii) Determine the load current supplied by the generator, when its
terminal voltage is 200 V. Take armature resistance 0.3 Ω. Assume speed
to constant and armature reaction may be ignored.
(iii) What additional resistance would have to be inserted in the field
circuit to reduce the voltage to 200 V at 375 r.p.m.(no-load).
Solution:
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(i) plot the O.C.C. at 375 r.p.m., increase the e.m.f. induced in
ratio(375/300).

L
255 V

(40 Ω)
Eo, (V)

(3 A, 120 V)

Field Current (I f ), (A)

R R

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 Eo1 n1
=
Eo 2 n2

375
Eo 2 = × Eo1
300
I f (A)
R R 0 2 3 4 5 6 7
E o2 (V)
R R 9.4 115 165 200 228.8 248.8 265

The new O.C.C. at 375 r.p.m. is shown. Line OL represent 40 Ω line. The
voltage (corresponding to point L) to which the machine will excite if the
field circuit resistance is (40 Ω =255 V).
(ii) R f =40 Ω
R R

The terminal voltage V=200 V

V 200
∴ Shunt field current, I f = = =5 A
Rf 40

Generated e.m.f. for shunt field current of (5 A= 228.8 V)

E g 2 = V + I a Ra

228.8 = 200 + I a × 0.3

228.8 − 200
Ia = = 96 A
0 .3

∴Load current
IL = Ia − I f

I L = 96 − 5 = 91 A

(iii) It is clear that for exciting the generator to 200 V, field current
should be 4 A.
200
Corresponding resistance of shunt circuit R f = = 50Ω
4

∴ Additional resistance required =50-40=10 Ω

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Example( 1.8): The following is the magnetic (c/s) of a D.C. generator
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driven at 1000 r.p.m.

I f (A)
R R 1 2 4 6 8 10
E o (V)
R R 160 260 390 472 522 550

Determine:
(i) The voltage to which it will excite on open circuit.
(ii) The approximate value of the critical resistance of shunt circuit.
(iii) The terminal potential difference and load current for a load
resistance of 4Ω the armature and field resistance are 0.4 Ω and
60 Ω respectively.
Solution:
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(i) Draw the O.C.C. as shown in figure, draw the shunt resistance
line (60 Ω) as usual. The intersection of shunt resistance line
and O.C.C. gives the open circuit voltage of 540 V.
(ii) To find the critical resistance, draw the line (OL) which
tangential to the initial straight part of the O.C.C. The slope of
(OL) gives the critical resistance. Take any point on line (OL),
it is seen
400
Critical resistance = = 160Ω
2 .5

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540

L
Eo, (V)

O
Field Current (I f ), A
R R

(iii) To obtain the value of terminals voltage and load current for a
given load resistance, we have to draw the external (c/s) (V L /I L )
R R R R

and the load resistance line. The intersection of these two curves
will given the required values.

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The external (c/s) can be calculated from the table given below.
I f (A)
R R 1 2 4 6 8 10
E o (V) R R 160 260 390 472 522 550
(V L = 60 × I f ) 60 120 240 360 480 600
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IL = Ia − I f 249 348 371 274 97 ….

Draw the (V L /I L ) (c/s) as shown in figure. Draw the 4Ω resistance line

R R R R

Take I L =100 A, terminal voltage = 4 × 100 = 400 V, hence point N lies on

R R

the load resistance line. The 4 Ω load resistance line cuts the external
(V L /I L ) (c/s) at point L.
R R R R

Terminal potential difference =470 V

Load current =117.5 A

N
Terminal Voltage, V

Load Current, A

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1.13 D.C Machine Losses
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A generator is a machine for converting mechanical energy into

electrical energy and a motor is a machine for converting electrical
energy into mechanical energy. When such conversions take place,
certain losses occur which are dissipated in the form of heat. The
principle losses of machines are:
(i) Copper loss, due to I2R heat losses in the armature and field
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windings.
(ii) Iron (or core) loss, due to hysteresis and eddy-current losses
in the armature. This loss can be reduced by constructing the armature of
silicon steel laminations having a high resistivity and low hystersis loss.
At constant speed, the iron loss is assumed constant.
(iii) Frication and windage losses, due to bearing and brush
contact friction and losses due to air resistance against moving parts
(called windage). At constant speed, these losses are assumed to be
constant.
(iv) Brush contact loss between the brushes and commutator. This
loss is approximately proportional to the load current.

Armature Cu Loss
Copper Losses Shunt Cu Loss
Series Cu Loss

Hysteresis

Total Losses Iron Losses

Eddy Current
Friction
Mechanical Losses
Windage

Brush Contact Losses

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1.14 Efficiency of a D.C generator
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The efficiency of an electrical machine is the ratio of the output

power to the input power and is usually expressed as a percentage, and
since the units are power/power, then efficiency has no units, thus
⎛ output ⋅ power ⎞
Efficiency, η = ⎜⎜ ⎟⎟ × 100 0
⎝ input ⋅ power ⎠ 0

If the total resistance of the armature circuit (including brush

contact resistance) is Ra , then the total loss in the armature circuit is
( I a2 × Ra ) . If the terminal voltage is ( V ) and the current in the shunt
circuit is I f , then the loss in the shunt circuit is ( I f × V ). If the sum of the

iron, friction and windage losses is ( C ) the total losses is given by:
( I a2 × Ra ) + ( I f × V ) + C

(I 2
a )
Ra + I f V is, in fact, the "copper loss" if the output current is I , then

the output power is (V × I ) .

Total input power = VI + I a2 Ra + I f V + C

Hence,

output
Efficiency, η =
input

⎛ VI ⎞
η =⎜ ⎟ × 100 0
⎜ VI + I R + I V + C ⎟
2 0
⎝ a a f ⎠

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Example(1.9): A 10 KW shunt generator having an armature circuit
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resistance of 0.75 Ω and a field resistance of 125 Ω, generates a terminal

voltage of 250 V at full load. Determinate the efficiency of the generator
at full load, assuming the iron, friction and windage losses amount
to 600 W.
Solution:
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Output power = 10000 = VI

10000 10000
Load current I = = = 40 A
V 250
V 250
Field current, I f = = = 2A
R f 125

Armature current, I a = I f + I = 2 + 40 = 42 A

⎛ VI ⎞
η =⎜ ⎟ × 100 0
⎜ VI + I 2 R + I V + C ⎟ 0
⎝ a a f ⎠

⎛ 10000 ⎞
= ⎜⎜ ⎟ × 100
⎟
⎝ 10000 + (42 ) 2
(0 .75 ) + (2 )(250 ) + 600 ⎠

= 80.5 0
0

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D.C MOTORS

2.1 Introduction
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An electric motor is a machine which converts electric energy to

mechanical energy.
Why the D.C motors so common, when D.C power systems
themselves were fairly rare?
1. The D.C power systems are still common in trucks, aircraft and
cars (starting motor on all automobiles, outsider rear-view mirrors,
windshield wipers, fuel pump, water injection pump, cooling fan).
2. D.C Motor was a situation in which wide variations in speed are
needed.
If a current-carrying conductor is placed in a magnetic field
produced by permanent magnets, then the field due to the current-
carrying conductor and the permanent magnets interact and cause a force
to be exerted on the conductor as shown in fig.(2.1). The force on the
current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field depends upon:
(a) The flux density of the field B (teslas).
(b) The strength of the current, I (Amperes).
(c) The length of the conductor perpendicular to the magnetic field,
l (meters).
(d) The direction of the field and current (angle).
When the magnetic field, the current and the conductor are mutually at
right angles then
Force F = B.l.I Newton's
When the conductor and the field are at an angle ( θ ο ) to each other then
Force F = B.l.I . sin(θ ) Newton's

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 As shown in figure (2.1), the field is strengthened above the
conductor and weakened below, thus tending to move the conductor
down wards. This is the basic principle of operation of the electric motor.

Fig.(2.1)
The direction of the force exerted on a conductor can be predetermined
by using Fleming's left-hand rule (often called the motor rule).

Fig.(2.2)

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 2.2 Principle of Operation of a Simple D.C Motor
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A rectangular coil which is free to rotate about a fixed axis shown

placed inside a magnetic field produced by permanent magnets in
fig.(2.3). A direct current is fed into the coil via carbon brushes
bearing on a commutator, which consists of a metal ring split into two
halves separated by insulation.

Fig.(2.3)

When current flows in the coil a magnetic field is set up around the
coil which interacts with the magnetic field produced by the magnets.
This causes a force (F) to be exerted on the current-carrying conductor
which by Fleming's left-hand rule, is down wards between point (A) and
(B), up ward between (C) and (D) for the current direction shown. This
causes a torque and the coil rotates anticlockwise.

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 When the coil has turned through ( 90 o ) from the position shown in
figure, the brushes connected to the positive and negative terminals of
supply make contact with different halves of the commutator ring, thus
reversing the direction of the current flow in the conductor. If the
current is not reversed and the coil rotates past this position the forces
acting on it change direction and it rotates in the opposite direction thus
never making more than half a revolution.
The current direction is reversed every time the coil swing through
the vertical position and thus the coil rotates anti-clockwise for as long as
the current flows. This is the principle of operation of a D.C motor which
is thus a device that takes in electrical energy and converts it into
mechanical energy.

2.3 Significance of the Back e.m.f.

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When the motor armature rotates, the conductors also rotate and
hence cut the flux. In accordance with the laws of electromagnetic
induction, e,m.f. is induced in them whose direction, as found by
Fleming's Right-hand Rule, is in opposition to supplied voltage.
Because of its opposing direction, it is referred to as counter e.m.f. or
back e.m.f. (E b ). It will be seen that
R R

V = Eb + I a .Ra

V − Eb
Ia =
Ra

Where ( R a ) is the resistance of the armature circuit. As pointed out above

R R

Z .φ .n ⎛ P ⎞
Eb = ⎜ ⎟ Volts
60 ⎝ a ⎠

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 Back e.m.f. depends, among other factors, upon the armature
speed. If speed is high, E b is large, hence armature current (I a ), as seen
R R R R

from the above equation, is small.

If the speed is less, then (E b ) is less, hence more current flows
R R

which develops more torque. So, we find that (E b ) acts like a governor
R R

i.e. it makes a motor self-regulating so that it draws as much current as is

just necessary.

2.4 Induce Torque equation of a D.C Machine

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The torque in any D.C machine depends on three factor:

1. The flux (φ) in the machine.
2. The armature (or rotor) current (I a ) in the machine.
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3. A constant depending on the construction of the machine.

The torque on the armature of a real machine is equal to the number of
conductors (Z) times the torque on each conductor. The torque in any
single conductor under the pole faces is.
TCond . = r.F r
+ °
F = B.l.I Cond .
F
T = r.B.l.I Cond .

If there are ( a ) current paths in the machine, then the total

armature current ( I a ) is split among the ( a ) current path, so the current in
a single conductor is given by
Ia
I Cond . =
a
and the torque in a single conductor on the motor may be expressed as
r.B.l.I a
TCond . =
a

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 Since there are (Z) conductors, the total induce torque in a D.C
machine rotor is:
Z .r.B.l.I a
Tind . =
a
The flux per pole in this machine can be expressed as
B (2π .r.l)
φ = B. AP =
p

So the total induce torque can be re-expressed as

Z .φ .I a ⎛ P ⎞
Tind . = ⎜ ⎟
2π ⎝ a ⎠

Finally,

Tind . = K .φ .I a

Where

Z .P
K=
2.π .a

The induce torque equations given above are only

approximations, because not all the conductors in the machine are
under the pole faces at any given time .

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2.5 Types of D.C Motors
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(a) Permanent-Magnet D.C Motor

The permanent-magnet D.C motor shown in fig.(2.4), is
construction in the same manner as its D.C generator counterpart.

Fig.(2.4)
When this type of motor is used, the D.C power supply is
connected directly to the armature conductors through the brush to
commutator assembly. The magnetic field is produced by permanent-
magnets mounted on the stator. The permanent-magnet motor has several
advantages over conventional types of D.C motors. The advantage is a
reduced operational cost, and The direction of rotation of a permanent-
magnet motor can be reversed by reversing the two power lines. The
speed (c/s) of the permanent-magnet motor are similar to those of the
shunt wound D.C motor.

Fig.(2.5)

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 (b) Shunt- Wound D.C Motor
Shunt-wound D.C motor are more commonly used than any other
type of D.C motor. As shown in figure(2.6), the shunt-wound D.C
motor has field coils connected in parallel with its armature. This type
of D.C motor has field coils that are wound of many turns of small-
diameter wire and have a relatively high resistance. Since the field is
a high-resistant parallel path of the circuit of the shunt motor, a small
amount of current flows through the field. A strong electromagnetic
field is produced because of the many turns of wire that form the field
windings. Since the field current has little effect on the strength of the
field, motor speed is not affected appreciably by variation in load
current.
V = Eb + I a .Ra

I = Ia + I f

Fig.(2.6)

Because of its good speed regulation, and its ease of speed control,
the D.C shunt motor is commonly used for industrial applications.

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 (c) Series-Wound D.C Motor
In the series-wound motor the field winding is in series with the
armature across the supply as shown in fig.(2.7). There is only one path
for current to flow from the D.C voltage source. Therefore, the field is
wound of relatively few turns of large-diameter wire, giving the field a
low resistance. Changes in load applied to the motor shaft cause change
in current through the field. If the mechanical load increase, the current
also increase. The increased current creates a stronger magnetic field.
The speed of a series motor varies from very fast at no load, to very slow
at heavy loads. Since large currents may flow through the low resistance
field, the series motor produces a high torque output. Series motors are
used when heavy loads must be moved, and speed regulation is not
important. A typical application is automobile starter motors.
V = E b + I (Ra + R f )
I = Ia

Fig.(2.7)

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 (d) Compound-Wound D.C Motor
The compound-wound D.C motor, has two sets of field windings, one
in series with the armature and one in parallel. This motor combines the
desirable characteristics of the series-and shunt- wound motors. It has
high torque similar to that of a series-wound motor, along with good
speed regulation similar to that of a shunt motor. Therefore, when good
torque and good speed regulation are needed, the compound-wound D.C
motor can be used. There are two common types of compound motor
connection, the long-shunt connection and short-shunt connection, as
shown in fig.(2.8). And there are two different types of compound motors
in common use, they are the cumulative compound motor and the
differential compound motor.

Fig.(2.8)

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2.6 Motors Characteristics
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The characteristic curves of a motor are those curve which shown

relationship between the following quantities:
1. Torque and armature current i.e. (T/I a ) characteristic.
R R

2. Speed and armature current (n/I a ) characteristic.

R R

3. Speed and torque (n/T) characteristic.

2.6.1 Characteristic of shunt-wound motor
1. (T/I a ) Characteristic
R R

The theoretical torque/ armature current (c/s) can be derived

from the expression T ∝ φ.I a for a shunt-wound motor, the field winding
is connected in parallel with the armature circuit and thus the applied
voltage gives a constant field current, i.e. a shunt-wound motor is a
constant flux machine. Since ( φ ) is constant, it follows that T ∝ I a , and
the (c/s) is as shown in fig.(2.9).

Fig.(2.9)

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 2. (n / I a ) Characteristic
R R

For a shunt motor, V, φ and R a are constants, hence as armature

R R

current (I a ) increases, I a R a increase and (V-I a R a ) decrease, and the

R R R R R R R R R R

speed is proportional to a quantity, which is decreasing and is shown in

fig.(2.10).
As the load on the shaft of the motor increases, (I a ) increases and the R R

speed drops slightly. In practice, the speed falls by about (10%) between
no-load and full-load on many D.C shunt-wound motors. Due to this
relatively small drop in speed, the D.C shunt-wound motor is taken as
basically being a constant-speed machine.
From equation :
V = Eb + I a .Ra

E b = V − I a Ra

Eb ∝ φ .n hence φ is constant then

V − ( I a × Ra )
n=
φ

3. (n / T) Characteristic
The theoretical speed/ torque Characteristic can be deduced from (1)
and (2) above and is shown in fig.(2.11).
Eb = Kφω

T
T = KφI a , Ia =
Kφ

E b = V − I a Ra

T
Kφω = V − Ra
Kφ

V T
ω= − Ra
K φ ( K φ )2

This equation is just a straight line with a negative slope.

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2.6.2 Characteristic of series-wound motor

1. (T/I a ) Characteristic
R R

In a series motor, the armature current flows in the field winding

and is equal to the supply current (I). The torque T ∝ φ.I a over a limited
range, before magnetic saturation of the magnetic circuit of the motor is
reached. Thus ( φ ∝ I ) and ( T ∝ I 2 ). Hence, (T/I a ) curve is a parabola as
R R

shown in fig.(2.12). After magnetic saturation, φ almost becomes a

constant and ( T ∝ I ), so the characteristic becomes a straight line.

Fig.(2.12)

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2. (n / I a ) Characteristic
R R

In a series motor, I a = I and below the magnetic saturation level,

φ ∝ I . Thus n ∝
(V − IR ) when ( R ) is the combined resistance of the
I
series field and armature circuit.

Fig.(2.13)

Since ( I.R ) is small compared with (V), then an approximate

V
relationship for the speed is n ∝ since (V) is constant. Hence,
I

1
n=
I

Speed varies inversely as armature current as shown in fig.(2.13).

The high speed at small values of current indicate that this type of
motor must not be run on very light loads and invariably. Such
motors are permanently coupled to their loads.

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3. (n / T) Characteristic
The theoretical speed/ torque (c/s) may be derived from (1) and (2)
above by obtaining the torque and speed for various values of current and
plotting the co-ordinates on the speed/torque (c/s). The series-wound
motor has a large torque when the current is large on starting. A typical
speed/ torque (c/s) is shown in fig.(2.14).
Eb = V − I × R

T
T = K ×φ × I , φ∝I , I= , Eb = Kφω
K
Kφω = V − IR

KIω = V − IR

T T
K ω =V − R
K K

T
ω T K =V − R
K
1 V R
ω= ⋅ −
T K K

unsaturated the speed varies of square root of torque.

Fig.(2.14)

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2.6.3 Characteristic of Compound-wound motor
A compound-wound motor has both a series and a shunt field
winding, (i.e. one winding in series and one in parallel with the armature
circuit), by varying the number of turns on the series and shunt windings
and the directions of the magnetic fields produced by these windings
(assisting or opposing), families of (c/s) may be obtained to suit almost
all applications. There are two common types of compound motor
connection, the long-shunt connection and short-shunt connection. And
there are two different types of compound motors in common use, they
are the cumulative compound motor and the differential compound
motor. In the cumulative compound motor, the field produced by the
series winding aids the field produced by the shunt winding. The speed
of this motor falls more rapidly with increasing current than does that of
the shunt motor because the field increases. In the differential compound
motor, the flux from the series winding opposes the flux from the shunt
winding. The field flux, therefore, decreases with increasing load current.
Because the flux decreases, the speed may increases with increasing
load. Depending on the ratio of the series-to-shunt field ampere-turns,
the motor speed may increases very rapidly.

Fig.(2.15)

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The torque-speed (c/s) of a cumulatively compound D.C motor
In the cumulative compounded D.C. motor, there is a component of
flux which is constant and anther component which is proportional to its
armature current (and thus to its load). Therefore, the cumulatively
compounded motor has a higher starting torque than a shunt motor
(whose flux is constant) but a lower starting torque than a series motor
(whose entire flux is proportional to armature current). At light loads, the
series field has a very small effect, so the motor behaves approximately
as a shunt D.C. motor. As the load gets very large, the series flux
becomes quite important and the torque-speed curve begins to look like a
series motor's (c/s). A comparison of the torque-speed (c/s) of each of
these type of machines is shown in figure (2.16).
The torque-speed (c/s) of a differentially compound D.C motor
In a differentially compound D.C. motor, the shunt magneto
motive force and series magneto motive force subtract from each other.
This means that as the load on the motor increases, I a increases and the
R R

flux in the motor decreases. But as the flux decreases, the speed of the
motor increases. This speed increases causes anther increases in load,
which further increases I a , further decreasing the flux, and increasing the
R R

speed again. The result is that a differentially compounded motor is

unstable and tends to run away. It is so bad that a differentially
compounded motor is unsuitable for any application.
Cumulatively
n compound n

Series
Shunt

T
T
Figure (2.16)

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 U 2.7 D.C Motor Starter
If a D.C motor whose armature is stationary is switched directly to
its supply voltage, it is likely that the fuses protecting the motor will burn
out. Because the armature resistance is small, frequently being less than
one ohm. Thus, additional resistance must be added to the armature
circuit at the instant of closing the switch to start the motor.
As the speed of the motor increases. The armature conductors are
cutting flux and a generated voltage, acting in opposition to the applied
voltage, is produced, which limits the flow of armature current. Thus the
value of the additional armature resistance can then be reduced.
When at normal running speed, the generated e.m.f. is such that
no additional resistance is required in the armature circuit. To achieve
this varying resistance in the armature circuit on starting a D.C motor
starter is used, as shown in fig.(2.17). The starting handle is moved
slowly in a clockwise direction to start the motor. For a shunt-wound
motor, the field winding is connected to stud (1) or (M) via a sliding
contact on the starting handle. To give maximum field current hence

maximum flux, hence maximum torque on starting, since T ∝ φ.I a .

Fig.(2.17)

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2.8 Speed Control of D.C Motor
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2.8.1 Shunt-Wound Motor

The speed of a shunt-wound D.C motor, n, is proportional to
(V − I a .Ra )
. The speed is varied either by varying the value of flux, ( φ ), or
φ

by varying the value of ( Ra ). The former is achieved by using a variable

resistor in series with the field winding, as shown in fig.(2.18) and such a
resistor is called the shunt field regulator. As the value of resistance of
the shunt field regulator is increased, the value of the field current, ( I f ),

is decreased. This results in a decrease in the value of flux, ( φ ), and

1
hence an increase in the speed, since n ∝ . Thus only speeds above that
φ

given without a shunt field regulator can be obtained by this method.

(V − I a .Ra )
Speeds below those given by are obtained by increasing
φ

the resistance in the armature circuit, as shown in fig.(2.18), where

V − I a (Ra + R )
n∝
φ

Since resistor (R) is in series with the armature, it carriers the full
armature current and results in a large power loss in large motors where a
considerable speed reduction is required for long periods.

Fig.(2.18)

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 2.8.2 Series-Wound Motor
The speed control of series-wound motors is achieved using
either (a) field resistance, or (b) armature resistance techniques.

(a) The speed of a D.C series-wound motor is given by :

⎛ V − IR ⎞
n = K ⎜⎜ ⎟⎟
⎝ φ ⎠

Where (K) is a constant, (V) is the terminal voltage, ( R) is the

combined resistance of the armature and series field and ( φ ) is the
flux.
Thus, a reduction in flux results in an increase in speed. This is
achieved by putting a variable resistance in parallel with the field
winding and reducing the field current, and hence flux, for a given
value of supply current. A circuit diagram of this arrangement is
shown in fig. (2.19). A variable resistor connected in parallel with the
series-wound field to control speed is called a diverter speeds above
those given with no diverter are obtained by this method.

Fig.(2.19)

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 (b) speed below normal are obtained by connecting a variable
resistor is series with the field winding and armature circuit, as
shown in fig.(2.20). This effectively increases the value of (R) in
the equation.
⎛ V − I .R ⎞
n = K ⎜⎜ ⎟⎟
⎝ φ ⎠

And thus reduces the speed. Since the additional resistor carries the
full supply current, a large power loss is associated with large motors
in which a considerable speed reduction is required for long periods.

Fig.(2.20)
Example (2.1) A D.C motor has a speed of (900 r.p.m) when connected
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to a (460 V) supply. Find the approximate value of the speed of the motor
when connected to a (200 V) supply, assuming the flux decreases by
(30%) and neglecting the armature volt drop?
Solution:
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E b1 = K φ1 .n1 E b 2 = K φ 2 .n 2

φ 2 = φ1 − φ1 × 0.3 φ 2 = 0.7φ1

Now
Eb1 φ × 900
= 1
Eb 2 0.7.φ1 × n2

n2 = 559 r.p.m

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Example (2.2): A series motor has an armature resistance of (0.2 Ω) and
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a series field resistance of (0.3 Ω). It is connected to a (240 V) supply and

at a particular load runs at (1440 r.p.m) when drawing (15 A) from the
supply.
(a) Determine the back e.m.f at this load.
(b) Calculate the speed of motor when the load is changed such that
the current is increased to (30 A). Assume that this cases a
doubling of flux.
Solution:
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(a) at initial load, is given by

E b1 = V − I a (Ra + R f )
Eb1 = 240 - 15(0.2+0.3)

= 232.5 Volt.
(b) When the current is increased to (30 A), the back e.m.f. is given
by.
E b 2 = V − I a (Ra + R f )
=240 – 3o(0.2+0.3)
=225 volt
Now back e.m.f Eb ∝ φ .n
Thus
Eb1 φ .n
= 1 1
Eb 2 2.φ1 .n2

i.e.
232.5 φ1 × 1440
=
225 2 × φ1 × n2

1440 × 225
n2 = = 696.77 r.p.m
232.5 × 2

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Example (2.3); A series motor runs at (800 r.p.m) when the voltage is
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(400 V) and the current is (25 A). The armature resistance is (0.4 Ω) and
the series field resistance is (0.2 Ω). Determine the resistance to be
connected in series to reduce the speed to (600 r.p.m) with
same current.
Solution:
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at (800 r.p.m)
E b1 = V − I ( Ra + R f )

= 400 – 25(0.4+0.2)
=385 volt
at (600 r.p.m), since the current is unchanged, the flux is unchanged.
Eb1 n1
Thus Eb ∝ φ × n , or Eb ∝ n , and =
Eb 2 n2

Eb 2 =
(385)(600) = 288.75 volt
(800)
And
E b 2 = V − I (Ra + R f + R )

288.75=400-25(0.4+0.2+R)
Rearranging gives
400 − 288.75
0 .6 + R = = 4.45
25
From which, extra series resistance,
R=4.45-0.6
i.e. , R=3.85 Ω
thus the addition of a series resistance of (3.85 Ω) has reduced the speed
from (800 r.p.m) to (600 r.p.m).

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Example (2.4): On full-load a (300 V) series motor takes (90 A) and runs
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at (900 r.p.m) the armature resistance is (0.1 Ω) and the series winding
resistance is (50 mΩ). Determine the speed when developing full load
torque but with a (0.2 Ω) diverter in parallel with the field winding.
(assume that the flux is proportional to the field current).
Solution:
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at (300 V)
E b1 = V − I (Ra + R f ) IX
R

= 300 − 90(0.1 + 0.05)

=286.5 Volts
With the (0.2 Ω) diverter in parallel with ( R f )

The equivalent resistant

0.2 × 0.05
R= = 0.04Ω
0.2 + 0.05

By current division, current I X = I ⎛⎜ ⎞

0 .2
⎟
⎝ 0.2 + 0.05 ⎠

I X = 0.8I , I X = 0.8I a 2

Torque, T ∝ I aφ and for full load torque I a1φ1 = I a 2φ 2

Since flux is proportional to field current φ1 ∝ I a1 and φ 2 ∝ 0.8I a 2

Then (90)(90) = ( I a 2 )(0.8I a 2 ) , I a22 =

(90)2 and I a 2 = 100.62 A
0 .8
Hence Eb 2 = V − I a 2 ( Ra + R)
= 300 − 100.62(0.1 + 0.04) = 285.9 Volts

Eb1 φ1 × n1 I a1 × n1
Back e.m.f. , Eb ∝ φ .n from which = =
Eb 2 φ 2 × n2 0.8 × I a 2 × n2

285.9 × 90 × 900
new speed n2 = = 1004.4 r.p.m
286.5 × 0.8 × 100.62

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2.9 The efficiency of a D.C. motor
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It was stated in section (1.14), that the efficiency of a D.C. machine

is given by.
output ⋅ power
Efficiency, η = × 100 0
input ⋅ power 0

Also, the total losses = I a2 Ra + I f V + C (for a shunt motor) and,

total losses= I 2 R + C (for a series motor), where C is the sum of the iron,
friction and windage losses, R is the total resistance for series motor
R = ( Ra + R f )

for a motor, the input power=VI

and the output power=VI-losses
hence,
⎛ VI − I a2 R − I f V − C ⎞
η =⎜ ⎟ × 100 0 (for shunt motor)
⎜ VI ⎟ 0
⎝ ⎠

⎛ VI − IR − C ⎞
η =⎜ ⎟ × 100 0 0 (for series motor)
⎝ VI ⎠

The efficiency of a motor is a maximum when the load is such that

I a2 Ra = I f V + C (for shunt motor), I 2 R = C (for series motor)

Example (2.5): A 250 V series motor draws a current of 40 A. The

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armature resistance is 0.15 Ω and the field resistance is 0.05 Ω.

Determine the maximum efficiency of the motor.
Solution:
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⎛ VI − I 2 (Ra + R f ) − C ⎞
For series motor η =⎜ ⎟ × 100
⎜ VI ⎟
⎝ ⎠

⎛ VI − 2 I 2 ( Ra + R f ) ⎞
For maximum efficiency , η = ⎜⎜ ⎟ × 100
⎟
⎝ VI ⎠

⎛ (250)(40) − 2(40) 2 (0.15 + 0.05) ⎞

= ⎜⎜ ⎟⎟ × 100 = 93.6 0
( 250)( 40) 0
⎝ ⎠

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2.10 D.C Stepping Motors
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D.C stepping motors are unique D.C motors that are used to
control automatic industrial processing equipment. D.C motors of this
type are fund in numerically controlled machines and robotic system
used by industry. They are very efficient and develop a high torque the
stepping motor is used primarily to change electrical pulses into a rotary
motion that can be used to produce mechanical movements.
The shaft of a D.C stepping motor rotates a specific number of
mechanical degrees with each incoming pulse of electrical energy. The
amount of rotary movement or angular displacement produced by each
pulse can be repeated precisely with each succeeding pulse from the drive
source. The resulting output of this device is used to accurately locate or
position automatic process machinery.

Fig.(2.20)

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