Industrial A C Machines Lab - Manual Mail 8-5-19
Industrial A C Machines Lab - Manual Mail 8-5-19
for
Industrial A C Machines
(22523)
Semester – V
Preface
The primary focus of any engineering laboratory/ field work in the technical education
system is to develop the much needed industry relevant competencies and skills. With this
in view, MSBTE embarked on this innovative ‘I’ Scheme curricula for engineering diploma
programmes with outcome-base education as the focus and accordingly, relatively large
amount of time is allotted for the practical work. This displays the great importance of
laboratory work making each teacher; instructor and student to realize that every minute of
the laboratory time need to be effectively utilized to develop these outcomes, rather than
doing other mundane activities. Therefore, for the successful implementation of this
outcome-based curriculum, every practical has been designed to serve as a ‘vehicle’ to
develop this industry identified competency in every student. The practical skills are
difficult to develop through ‘chalk and duster’ activity in the classroom situation.
Accordingly, the ‘I’ scheme laboratory manual development team designed the practicals to
focus on the outcomes, rather than the traditional age old practice of conducting practicals
to ‘verify the theory’ (which may become a byproduct along the way).
This laboratory manual is designed to help all stakeholders, especially the students, teachers
and instructors to develop in the student the pre-determined outcomes. It is expected from
each student that at least a day in advance, they have to thoroughly read through the
concerned practical procedure that they will do the next day and understand the minimum
theoretical background associated with the practical. Every practical in this manual begins
by identifying the competency, industry relevant skills, course outcomes and practical
outcomes which serve as a key focal point for doing the practical. The students will then
become aware about the skills they will achieve through procedure shown there and
necessary precautions to be taken, which will help them to apply in solving real-world
problems in their professional life.
This manual also provides guidelines to teachers and instructors to effectively facilitate
student-centered lab activities through each practical exercise by arranging and managing
necessary resources in order that the students follow the procedures and precautions
systematically ensuring the achievement of outcomes in the students.
The electrical diploma holder has to work in industry as technical person in middle level
management. He has to work as production, maintenance, testing engineer in various
industries like power generation, transmission, distribution, traction etc. and has to deal
with different electrical measurement. While performing above task he has to measure
different electrical and electronic parameters with testing, therefore he/she must require
the skills for these measurements and broad idea of different meters and equipments.
Although all care has been taken to check for mistakes in this laboratory manual, yet it is
impossible to claim perfection especially as this is the first edition. Any such errors and
suggestions for improvement can be brought to our notice and are highly welcome.
Following POs and PSO are expected to be achieved through the practicals of the course,
Industrial A.C. Machine.
1. Use the relevant three phase induction motor (IM) for different applications.
2. Use the relevant single phase induction motors in different applications.
3. Use the relevant three phase alternator for different load conditions.
4. Use suitable synchronous motors in different applications.
5. Use suitable Fractional HP motors for different applications.
Guidelines to Teachers
1. Teacher need to ensure that a dated log book for the whole semester, apart from the
laboratory manual is maintained by every student which s/he has to submit for
assessment to the teacher in the next practical session.
2. There will be two sheets of blank pages after every practical for the student to report
other matters (if any), which is not mentioned in the printed practicals.
3. For difficult practicals if required, teacher could provide the demonstration of the
practical emphasizing of the skills which the student should achieve.
4. Teachers should give opportunity to students for hands-on after the demonstration.
5. Assess the skill achievement of the students and COs of each unit.
6. One or two questions ought to be added in each practical for different batches. For this
teachers can maintain various practical related question bank for each course.
7. If some repetitive information like data sheet, use of software tools etc. has to be
provided for effective attainment of practical outcomes, they can be incorporated in
Appendix.
8. For effective implementation and attainment of practical outcomes, teacher ought to
ensure that in the beginning itself of each practical, students must read through the
complete write-up of that practical sheet.
9. During practical, ensure that each student gets chance and takes active part in taking
observations/ readings and performing practical.
10. Teacher ought to assess the performance of students continuously according to the
MSBTE guidelines.
Content Page
List of Practicals and Progressive Assessment Sheet
Note:- A Judicial mix of minimum 12 or more practices need to be performed , out of which
practicals marked as * are compulsory.
I Practical Significance
Single phase and three phase Induction motors are widely used in various home
appliances and industries as drive motors for variety of machines due to its rugged
construction, smoother and efficient operation. Its construction is simple consisting
Stator &rotor as main parts.
II Relevant Program Outcomes (POs)
PO4: Engineering tools: Apply relevant Electrical technologies and tools with an
understanding of the limitations.
PSO1: Electrical Equipment: Maintain various types of rotating and static electrical
equipment.
Sr. Instrument
Specification Quantity Remarks
No. /Object
1. Induction motor 3 HP/ 5 HP, 415 V, 50 Hz, 01
1440 RPM squirrel cage type
2. Induction motor Single phase 1HP 230 V 50Hz 01
Capacitor start IM
3. Screw driver Suitable set 01
4. Plier Suitable 01
5. Spanner Suitable 01
6. Hammer ½ kg 01
7. Multimeter Digital 01
IX Precautions to be followed
1) Make sure that main switch is in OFF position & motor is disconnected from
supply
2) Motor is mechanically disconnected from load
X Procedure
1) Open the given 1 phase motor with the help of suitable tools.
2) Identify all the parts & prepare the table for parts, material & function.
3) Open the given 3 phase motor with the help of suitable tools.
4) Identify all the parts & prepare the table for parts, material & function.
2.
3.
4.
XIV Observations :
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Sr.
Name of the Part Material used Function of the part
No.
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XV Results:
XVII. Conclusion
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1) How does the centrifugal switch function in Single phase induction motor?
2) State the initial position of centrifugal switch at start & also give its function.
3) Give classification of Induction motor. Give relevant application of each type of
motor.
4) ‘Rotor bars of squirrel cage rotor are skewed’ -Justify
5) Compare single phase & three phase induction motor with respect to any four
aspect.
6) Three phase Squirrel Cage Induction motor is most widely used in industry. Give
the reasons.
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Experiment No. 2: Connect and run the three phase squirrel cage
induction motor (in both directions) using the DOL,
Star-Delta, Auto-transformer starter (any two)
I Practical Significance
Most of the small induction motors are started directly on line, but when very large
motors are started that way, the high starting current will produce a severe voltage
drop and will affect the operation of other equipment connected to the same line. To
limit this starting current surge, large induction motors are started at reduced voltage
and then have full supply voltage when they start to accelerate.
PO4: Engineering tools: Apply relevant Electrical technologies and tools with an
understanding of the limitations.
Sr. Instrument/
Specification Quantity Remarks
No. Object
1. Induction 3-phase,3 HP/ 5 HP, 01
motor 415 V, 50 Hz, 1440
RPM squirrel cage
type
2. Starter DOL 01
3. Starter Star –Delta 01
4. Starter Auto transformer 01
starter
5. Induction Delta connected 01
motor 414V, 2HP
Induction motor
6. Screw Suitable set 01
driver
7. Plier Suitable 01
8. Multimeter Digital 01
IX Precautions to be followed
1) Make sure that main switch is in OFF position & motor is disconnected from
supply.
2) Select appropriate starter
3) Wires used for circuit connection have proper size & insulation cover.
4) All electrical connections should be neat and tight.
X Procedure
1) Reversal of squirrel cage Induction motor with DOL starter
1) Connect DOL starter to Induction motor with supply phase sequence RYB
2) Switch ON the 3 phase supply &Observe direction of rotation of Induction
motor.
3) Switch off the supply &Reverse phase sequence of supply by interchanging
any 2 supply lines
4) Switch ON the 3 phase supply &again Observe direction of rotation of
Induction motor. Note down changes in direction.
XIV Observations :
XV Results:
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XVII. Conclusion
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XX Assessment Scheme
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I Practical Significance
Direct load test on the three phase induction motor is conducted by actually loading
the motor with the help of Braking arrangement or by coupling calibrated generator to
`understand the performance parameters like speed, power factor, efficiency & torque.
4.
Ammeters DC 0-5-10AmpPMMC 01
5. AC/DC,0-150/300V,
Voltmeter MI Type: 01
0-250/500V
6. Voltmeter PMMC DC,0-150/300V,
01
Type: 0-250/500V
7. Wattmeter: Three
5/10Amp, 250/500V 01
phase double element
8. Load bank: Resistive,
1 kW, 220V 01
IX Precautions to be followed
1. Make sure that main switch is in OFF position while making connection
2. Wires used for circuit connection have proper size & insulation cover.
3. All electrical connections should be neat and tight.
4. At start keep resistance in generator field winding in maximum position.
5. Check that lamp load is OFF at start.
6. Provide shunt for ammeter & current coil of wattmeter at start before switching on
motor by DOL starter.
X Procedure
1) Select the instruments and meter ranges as per the resources required table.
2) Make the connections as per the circuit diagram shown in Fig.
3) Set generator field rheostat to its maximum value.
4) Switch on the 3 phase supply & start motor with the help of starter.
5) Excite generator to its rated voltage at rated speed by varying generator field
rheostat
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Calculation
Generator efficiency ηg = _______
Ns = _______________
Gene
rator Motor
Genera Input Motor efficie
Motor tor output ncy = Pf= Torque =
Sr. = Slip =
input output = Motor Motor
No Gene (𝐍𝐬 − W/(√𝟑
W V2 genera output output x
. rator 𝐍𝐫 )/𝐍𝐬 xV1 x I1 )
Watts xI2 tor / 60/(2π𝐍𝐫 )
watts outpu input motor
t/ηg input
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Calculations:
XV Results:
From graph
XVII. Conclusion
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XX Assessment Scheme
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I Practical Significance
No load testis similar to the open circuit test on a transformer. It is performed to
obtain the magnetizing branch parameters (shunt parameters) in the induction machine
equivalent circuit. Blocked rotor test is similar to the short circuit test on a
transformer. It is performed to calculate the Leakage reactance & winding resistance
(series parameters) in the induction machine equivalent circuit.
PO3: Experiments and practice: Plan to perform experiments and practices to use
the results to solve broad-based Electrical engineering problems
PO4: Engineering tools: Apply relevant Electrical technologies and tools with an
understanding of the limitations.
PSO1: Electrical Equipment: Maintain various types of rotating and static electrical
equipment.
IX Precautions to be followed
1. Make sure that main switch is in OFF position while making connection.
2. Ensure that Autotransformer is at zero position at start.
3. Wires used for circuit connection have proper size & insulation cover.
4. All electrical connections should be neat and tight.
X Procedure
No load test on 3 phase Induction motor
1. Select the instruments and meter ranges as per the resources required table.
2. Make the connections as per the circuit diagram shown in Fig.
3. Switch ON the 3 phase supply, start the motor at reduced voltage& then run at
rated voltage with the help of Autotransformer.
4. Note down all meter readings.
5. Switch OFF the power supply.
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No load test
Vrated Io W1 W2
Irated Vsc W1 W2
Calculation
Iw = Io Cos Φo = ______________
Im = Io Sin Φo = ______________
𝐕𝐩𝐡
Ro =
𝐈𝐰
𝐕𝐩𝐡
Xo =
𝐈𝐦
XVII. Conclusion
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XX Assessment Scheme
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I Practical Significance
The circle diagram of an induction motor is very useful to study its performance
under all operating conditions. We can get information about its power output, power
factor, torque, slip, speed, copper loss, efficiency, starting & maximum quantities etc.
PO3: Experiments and practice: Plan to perform experiments and practices to use
the results to solve broad-based Electrical engineering problems
PO4: Engineering tools: Apply relevant Electrical technologies and tools with an
understanding of the limitations.
PSO1: Electrical Equipment: Maintain various types of rotating and static electrical
equipment.
Circle diagram is locus of end of motor current vector when Induction motor is tested
at various loads
3. Voltmeter MI AC/DC,0-150/300V, 01
Type: 0-250/500V
IX Precautions to be followed
1. Make sure that main switch is in OFF position while making connection.
2. Ensure that Autotransformer is at zero position at start.
3. Wires used for circuit connection have proper size & insulation cover.
4. All electrical connections should be neat and tight.
X Procedure
No load test on 3 phase Induction motor
1) Select the instruments and meter ranges as per the resources required table.
2) Make the connections as per the circuit diagram shown in Fig.
3) Switch ON the 3 phase supply, start the motor at reduced voltage& then run at
rated voltage with the help of Autotransformer
4) Note down all meter readings.
5) Switch OFF the power supply.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
No load test
Irated Vsc W1 W2
Calculations
Circle diagram calculations
Wo
Cos Φo = = −−−−−
√3 Vo Io
Wsc
Cos Φsc = = −−−−−
√3 Vsc Isc
ISCN =
WSCN= ----------
FL calculation –
XV Results:
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I. Practical Significance
Three phase induction motor is widely used in many industries. Therefore it is
necessary to learn the methods of speed control of 3 phase induction motor so as to
understand its suitability for various applications.
PO3: Experiments and practice: Plan to perform experiments and practices to use
the results to solve broad-based Electrical engineering problems.
PO4: Engineering tools: Apply relevant Electrical technologies and tools with an
understanding of the limitations.
PSO1: Electrical Equipment: Maintain various types of rotating and static electrical
equipment.
V. Practical Outcome :
Control the speed of the given three phase squirrel cage induction motor using the
applicable methods: i) auto-transformer, ii) VF
X. Procedure
For the Circuit diagram 1
1. Connect the circuit as shown in circuit diagram 1
2. Kept the 3 phase auto transformer at zero output voltage and rotor resistance at
maximum resistance position.
3. Switch on the supply and increase the input voltage to the stator winding upto
75% of rated voltage.
4. Decrease the rotor resistance in steps and bring it to minimum resistance position.
5. Note down the speed.
6. Increase the supply voltage to the stator winding from 80%, to 100% in steps of
5% increase in voltage and note down the speed at every value of supply voltage.
1.
2.
3.
XII. Actual Procedure followed (use blank sheet if space is not sufficient)
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Variable frequency in Hz Speed in rpm
No.
XV. Results :
1. With increase in stator supply voltage there is a corresponding __________in the
speed.
2. The speed of induction motor increases as supply frequency ______________
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Practical No. 07 : Control the speed of the given three phase slip ring
induction motor using rotor resistance starter.
I. Practical Significance
Slip ring induction motor is widely used in industries since it is easier to obtain its
speed control by varying the resistance of rotor resistance starter. Further the rotor
resistance starter is used to reduce the starting current, improve the power factor at
start and produces higher starting torque.
V. Practical Outcome :
Control the speed of the given three phase slip ring induction motor using rotor
resistance starter.
X. Procedure:
XII. Actual Procedure followed (use blank sheet if space is not sufficient)
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XIV. Observation & Calculation (use blank sheet if space is not sufficient)
Graph : Draw a graph taking rotor resistance in % on X – axis and speed in rpm on
Y-axis
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Experiment No. 8 : Control the speed of the given three phase Induction
Motor using Pole Changing methods
I Practical Significance
A Speed of Induction motor can be controlled from stator side or Rotor side. From
stator side we can vary supply voltage, supply frequency or number of poles. For
changing number of poles, one of the method is to connect coils in series or in
parallel.
Sr. Instrument
Specification Quantity Remarks
No. /Object
1. Induction motors 3Phase,2HP/ 3 HP, 415 V, 50 01
Hz, 1440 RPM squirrel cage
type
2. Voltmeter MI AC, 0-250/500V 01
Type:
3. Tachometer Digital 01
IX Precautions to be followed
1. Make sure that main switch is in OFF position while making connection
2. Wires used for circuit connection have proper size & insulation cover.
3. All electrical connections should be neat and tight.
X Procedure
1) Connect the motor through pole changing switch as shown in circuit.
2) Switch ON 3 phase supply
3) Switch is thrown in SLOW position.
4) Measure speed of motor by tachometer
5) Throw Switch in HIGH position without allowing motor to come to rest
6) Measure speed of motor by tachometer
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In single phase induction motor main winding is designed for low resistance &
starting winding for high resistance. Phase difference in both winding is produced by
connecting capacitor in series with starting winding.
Direction of rotation of single phase induction motor depends upon the instantaneous
polarities of main winding flux & starting winding flux. So direction of rotation can
be changed by reversing the polarity of either main or starting winding as shown in
figure.
X. Procedure
1) Select the instruments and meter ranges as per the resources required table.
2) Disconnect the 1 phase capacitor start Induction run motor from supply if it is
connected.
3) Open terminal box & discharge capacitor.
4) Separate winding & capacitor terminals
5) Identify winding terminals by continuity test.
6) Measure resistance of each winding.
7) Note down resistance & identify type of winding.
8) Make the connections as per the circuit diagram shown in Fig.
9) Switch ON the supply & observe the direction of rotation
10) Switch OFF the supply & interchange connection of starting winding or main
winding.
11) Switch ON the supply & observe the direction of rotation
12) Switch OFF the supply & interchange supply terminals –phase & neutral
13) Switch ON the supply & observe the direction of rotation
14) Switch OFF the supply
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Practical No. 10: Conduct the direct load test to determine the
efficiency and speed regulation on single phase
induction motor and draw the performance curves.
I. Practical Significance
Single phase motor has got wide range of applications. It is essential to determine
efficiency and speed regulation for assessing its performance. The motor being
fractional kilowatt it is easy to conduct direct load test on it.
V. Practical Outcome :
Conduct the direct load test to determine the efficiency and speed regulation for
different loads on the given single phase induction motor; plot the efficiency curves
with respect to the output power.
X. Procedure
1. Connect the circuit as shown in the circuit diagram with proper wires, meters, and
equipments as per the rating of single phase induction motor.
2. Switch on the AC supply.
3. Note down the readings of ammeter, voltmeter, wattmeter, readings on the dial of
brake drum and speed at no load.
4. Gradually increase the load upto full load and note down corresponding meter
readings.
5. Gradually decrease the load by releasing the load on the brake drum.
6. Switch off the supply.
7. Plot performance characteristics of single phase induction motor taking motor
output on X-Axis and other parameters like speed, stator current, power factor
and efficiency on Y-Axis.
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XIV. Observation & Calculation (Use blank sheet if space is not sufficient)
Input Input Input Speed
Sr.
Voltage Current I Power N F1 Kgs F2 Kgs
No.
V Volts Amps W1Watts RPM
%Speed
Re
Motor gulation = Input
Torque Output Motor % [(No Load Power
Sr.
T=9.81* re Power W2 Efficiency = Speed- Factor
No.
*(F1~F2) Nm =(2πNT)/60 (W2/W1)*100 Speed on Cos∅ =
Watts Load)/No W1/(V*I)
Load
Speed]*100
XV. Results :
The Efficiency of the motor at full load is = ……… %
Full load Speed Regulation = ………
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Practical No. 11: Perform the direct loading test on the given 3 phase
alternator and determine voltage regulation for
various p.f loads.
I. Practical Significance
Determination of voltage regulation of 3 phase alternator is one of the prime
requirements to understand the performance and efficient working of alternators
which are widely used in generating stations. Direct loading test gives accurate results
of regulation of alternator.
V. Practical Outcome :
Perform the direct loading test on the given three phase alternator and determine the
regulation.
X. Procedure
1. Connect the circuit as shown in the circuit diagram with proper wires, meters, and
equipments as per the rating of D.C. motor and alternator.
2. Ensure that all the load switches on alternator are in off position.
3. Set the rheostat on the alternator exciter winding at maximum resistance position.
4. Set the rheostat on the D.C. motor field winding at minimum resistance position.
5. Switch ON the supply of D.C. motor and move the starter to zero resistance
position smoothly and gradually.
6. Adjust the speed of prime mover to the synchronous speed of alternator using
field rheostat of D.C.motor.
7. Close the switch so that rotor winding of alternator is connected to D.C. shunt
exciter.
8. Decrease the resistance of the field rheostat of shunt exciter so that current will
start to flow in the field winding of alternator. Adjust the field current so that
alternator will build up voltage upto rated terminal voltage.
9. Start to switch on the load of the alternator in steps so that the load current
increases upto rated load current keeping the speed of the set constant for each
loading and note down load current and terminal voltage readings at each load
conditions in the observation table.
10. Switch “OFF” complete load keeping the speed and field current constant. Note
down alternator terminal voltage at no load.
11. Repeat the steps 3-10 for inductive load and capacitive load.
12. Switch off supply and remove connections.
13. Plot the graph between terminal voltage V and load current IL for resistive,
inductive and capacitive load on same graph paper.
XII. Actual Procedure followed (use blank sheet if space is not sufficient)
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XIV. Observation & Calculation (use blank sheet if space is not sufficient)
Synchronous speed of alternator = _____________ rpm (constant)
Field current of alternator = _______________ Amp (constant)
Rated terminal voltage of alternator = ________Volts
=_______________ %
= ___________%
XV. Results:
The voltage regulation of alternator at full load is found to be.
For Resistive load = ____________%
For Inductive load = _____________%
For Capacitive load = ____________%
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PO3: Experiments and practice: Plan to perform experiments and practices to use
the results to solve broad-based Electrical Engineering problems.
PSO: To test and maintain various electrical equipments and suggest remedial
measures.
V. Practical Outcome :
Determine the regulation of the given three phase alternator from OC and SC tests
(Synchronous impedance method)
X. Procedure:
1. Connect the circuit as shown in the circuit diagram (1) with proper wires,
meters, and equipments as per the rating of D.C. motor and alternator.
2. Set the rheostat on the alternator exciter winding at maximum resistance
position.
3. Set the rheostat on the D.C. motor field winding at minimum resistance
position.
4. Switch ON the supply of D.C. motor and move the starter to zero resistance
position smoothly and gradually.
5. Adjust the speed of prime mover to the synchronous speed of alternator using
field rheostat of D.C.motor.
6. Close the switch so that rotor winding of alternator is connected to D.C. shunt
exciter.
7. Decrease the resistance of the field rheostat of shunt exciter so that current
will start to flow in the field winding of alternator.
8. Increased the field current of alternator in steps.
9. Adjust the field current so that alternator will build up voltage upto rated
terminal voltage and even 10% more than the rated voltage.
1. Connect the circuit as shown in the circuit diagram (2) with proper cables
(wires), meters, equipment as per the rating of D.C. motor and alternator.
2. Ensure that all the load switches on alternator are in off position.
3. Set the rheostat on the alternator exciter winding at maximum resistance
position.
4. Set the rheostat on the D.C. motor field winding at minimum resistance
position.
5. Switch ON the supply of D.C. motor and move the starter to zero resistance
position smoothly and gradually.
6. Adjust the speed of prime mover to the synchronous speed of alternator using
field rheostat of D.C.motor.
7. Close the switch so that rotor winding of alternator is connected to D.C. shunt
exciter.
8. Decrease the resistance of the field rheostat of shunt exciter so that current
will start to flow in the field winding of alternator.
9. Increased the field current of alternator
10. Adjust the field current so that full load current as given in the rating flows in
the short circuited stator winding of alternator.
11. Take the corresponding meter readings of field current of alternator and short
circuit winding current of alternator.
12. Switch off supply and remove connections.
5.
6.
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XIV. Observation & Calculation (use blank sheet if space is not sufficient)
Synchronous speed of alternator = _____________ rpm (constant)
1. For open Circuit Test
Sr. Field current (If ) Induced voltage (V1 )
No. Amperes Volts
Calculation:
● Synchronous impedance Zs is calculated from OC and SC characteristics at a
given field current by the formula
Zs (per phase)= open circuit voltage per phase (from OCC)
Short circuit current per phase (from SCC)
● Alternator stator winding resistance Ra = 1.2 x Ra (dc)
= __________ ohms per phase
● Full load current Ia of alternator is calculated from the KVA and KV rating
of alternator.
Ia (Rated) = Rated KVA x 1000 = __________ amp (Line)
√ 3 x VL (Rated)
Where E0 is no load induced EMF per phase of alternator and V is the rated
voltage of alternator per phase.
E0 = Volts per phase
● Then voltage regulation can be calculated using the following formulae :
% voltage regulation ‘UP’ = Eo – V x 100
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XV. Results :
The voltage regulation of alternator at full load is found to be.
At Unity power factor load = ____________%
At 0.8 lagging power factor load = _____________%
At 0.8 leading power factor load = ____________%
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X. Resources Required
Sr. Name of Resource Suggested Broad Quantity
No. Specification
1. Three phase synchronous 5 KVA, 16.5 Amps, 1
motor with damper winding 1500 Rpm, 230 Volts,
Delta connected
2. Three phase autotransformer 0-415 volts 1
X. Procedure:
1. Starting of three-phase synchronous motor.
1. Select suitable equipments and meter ranges as per rating of synchronous
motor.
2. Connect the circuit as shown in circuit diagram.
3. Keep the position of knife switch (k) to field circuit in position (1)
4. Keep the variac to zero output.
5. Switch ‘ON’ ICTP.
6. Increase the output of variac gradually. The motor starts running and gain
speed. Observe variation in stator current.
7. Increase voltage applied to stator in steps (keeping current in safe limit).
Note down current and voltage. Note down the corresponding speed.
8. Apply rated voltage to the motor by adjusting variac. Note down the current
Note down the speed.
9. When the motor speed is close to synchronous speed change the position of
knife switch (k) to position (2), (which connects field winding to DC
supply). The motor runs at synchronous speed. Note down current and voltage
Note down the speed.
10. Observe the direction of rotation of synchronous motor. Note down the
direction of rotation in observation table (2)
11. Switch ‘OFF’ DC supply to motor field. Set variac output to zero position and
switch ‘OFF’ ICTP.
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XIV. Observation & Calculation (use blank sheet if space is not sufficient)
1. For starting of synchronous motor
Synchronous speed (Ns) = (120f/p) = (120 x 50/ ) = ________r.p.m.
Sr. Stator applied A.C. line current Switch (K) Speed of motor
No. voltage (Volts) (Amp) Position (r.p.m.)
1 1
2 1
3 1
4 1
5 2 (Syn. Speed)
6 2 (Syn. Speed)
XV. Results :
● Starting and running up of three-phase synchronous motor having dampere
winding is studied. The motor runs at synchronous speed __________r.p.m.
(constantly) or not at all.
● The direction of motor rotation can be reversed by interchanging __________
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● Student should comment about the instant of switching “ON” DC field
excitation.
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Practical No. 14: Conduct the test on load or no load to plot the ‘V’ curves
and inverted ‘V’ curves of 3-phase synchronous motor
I. Practical Significance
The effect of excitation on armature current and power factor of 3 phase synchronous
motor shall be studied by obtaining ‘V’ curves and inverted ‘V’ curves. Since
synchronous motor acts as a synchronous condenser while operating with leading
power factor it is important to study about these curves.
PSO1: Electrical Equipment: Maintain various types of rotating and static electrical
equipment.
V. Practical Outcome :
Conduct the test on load or no load to plot the ‘V’ curves and inverted ‘V’ curves of
3- synchronous motor.
The magnitude of armature current varies with excitation. The current has large value
both for low and high values of excitation (though it is lagging for low excitation and
leading for higher excitation). In between, it has minimum value corresponding to a
1. Do not switch on the supply without the connections checked thoroughly by the
competent staff.
2. The output of 3 phase inductor should be kept at minimum output position when
the supply is switched on.
3. The field rheostat at the generator side should be kept at maximum resistance
position when the supply is switched on.
4. Do not touch/make/alter any connection when the circuit is live.
X. Procedure
1. Select suitable equipments and meters as per the rating of synchronous motor,
exciter and DC generator.
2. Connect the circuit as per circuit diagram.
3. Start the 3 phase synchronous motor by gradually applying the voltage using
variac and increase the voltage in steps to the stator. When the motor is close to
synchronous speed give DC supply to the field winding which makes the motor to
run at synchronous speed.
4. Adjust the field current of synchronous motor to suitable value and applying
suitable load on the coupled DC generator.
5. Vary field current by adjusting the synchronous motor field rheostat and note
down the corresponding armature current and power factor readings.
6. Vary the field current to cover a range from a low leading to low lagging through
unity power factor.
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XIV. Observation & Calculation (use blank sheet if space is not sufficient)
Speed of synchronous motor = ________Rpm (rated speed)
DC generator output: Load voltage = __________volts
Load current = _______Amp
Observation table for effect of variation in field current on armature current and
power factor.
Sr. Field current (If ) Power factor (cosØ) Armature current (Ia)
No. (Amp) (Amp)
XV. Results
Armature AC line current and power factor of 3 phase induction motor is found to
vary with the variation in _____________.
For constant motor output synchronous motor armature Ac line current is ________
(maximum/minimum) when power factor is unity.
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