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2
CHAPTER

DC Machines

Level-1 6. Assertion (A): A DC motor draws high

current at the time of starting.
1. Wave winding is employed in a dc machine of Reason (R): While starting a DC motor, it
(A) high current and low voltage rating takes some time to develop a non-zero value of
(B) low current and high voltage rating back emf.
(C) high current and high voltage rating (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
(D) low current and low voltage rating explanation o f A
(B) Both A and R are true but R is not correct
2. A 4 pole lap wound armature has 45 slots explanation of B
containing 15 conductors in each slot. The (C) A is true but R is false
induced emf is 400 volts and the speed (D) A is false but R is true
is 9200 rpm. The flux per pole will be
(A) 3.5m Wb (B) 3.86m Wb 7. In a 4 pole lap wound dc machine
(C) 14m Wb (D) 21m Wb commutation technique, we have to reverse
the armature current of magnitude 10 ampere
3. Assertion (A): DC series motors are suitable in 5 milli seconds. The inductance of the coil is
for cranes. 1 mH in each 4 parallel paths, then the value
Reason (R): DC series motors provide high of kick will be __________ V.
starting torque.
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct 8. ___________ motor has the best speed regulation
explanation of A [HMWS-12]
(B) Both A and R are true but R is not the (A) Series
correct explanation of A (B) Commutatively compounded
(C) A is true but R is false (C) Shunt
(D) A is false but R is true (D) Differentially compounded

4. A cumulatively compounded DC generator is 9. A separately excited DC generator, running at

supplying 20 A at 200 V. Now if the series field a speed of 1200 rpm delivers 150 A at 400 V
winding is short circuited, the terminal to a constant resistive load. The armature
voltage resistance of the generator is 0.12Ω. If the
(A) will rise to 220 V current is reduced to 100 A and the armature
(B) will remain unaltered at 200 V reaction is neglected then speed of the
(C) will become less than 200 V generator will be nearly
(D) will shoot upto a very high value (A) 667 rpm
(B) 800 rpm
5. In dc machines, the air gap flux distribution in (C) 1183 rpm
space at no load is (D) speed remains same
(A) sinusoidal (B) triangular
(C) flat topped (D) pulsating 10. A 200 V, DC shunt motor with a constant main
field drives a load torque which varies as the
square of the speed. When running at 600 rpm
it takes 30 A. The speed in rpm at which it will

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run, if a 20 Ω resistor is connected in series 17. The direction of rotation of a dc shunt motor
with armature is __________. (Neglect motor can be reversed by interchanging
loss). (A) the supply terminals
(B) the field terminals only
11. Which of the following, in a DC motor, can (C) the armature terminals only
sustain the maximum temperature rise? (D) either field or armature terminals
(A) Commutator
(B) Armature windings 18. For a given torque, reducing the diverter-
(C) Slip rings resistance of a DC series motor
(D) Field wings (A) increases its speed but armature current
remains the same
12. A P-pole lap wound dc machine had an (B) increases its speed demanding more
armature current Ia . The conductor current in armature current
the armature winding is (C) decreases its speed demanding less
(A) Ia (B) Ia /P armature current
(C) PIa (D) None of these (D) decreases its speed but armature current
remains the same
13. A 4-pole dc, motor is lap wound with 400
conductors the pole shoe is 40 cm long and 19. Commutation conditions at full load for large
Bavg over one pole pitch is 0.2 T, the armature DC machines can be efficiently checked by the
diameter being 30 cm. The torque developed [SSC-JE-S2-14]
when the motor is drawing 10 A and running (A) brake test
at 1000 rpm is __________ N-m. (B) Swinburne’s test
(C) Hopkinson’s test
14. Which of the following statements with regard (D) field test
to DC machine, are not correct?
[TSSPDCL-18] 20. The number of resistors required in a 3-point
1. Armature reaction decreases the flux starter used for 400 V DC shunt motor, where
under the leading pole tip in generator armature current swings between 25.5 A and
2. Resistance commutation is generally 37 A during the starting the armature
used in frictional kW machines resistance of 0.8 Ω is __________.
3. The polarity of the interpole is opposite
to the main pole ahead in the direction of Level-2
reaction for a generator
(A) 1 and 3 (B) 1 only 1. A 25 kW, 250 V separately excited DC machine
(C) 2 and 3 (D) 2 only runs at a constant speed of 3000 rpm. The
armature resistance is 0.05 Ω and the terminal
15. A 4 pole DC series motor has a flux per pole of voltage is 248 V. The value of electromagnetic
4 × 10−3 Ia Wb where Ia is the armature torque is __________ N-m.
current. The motor drives a fan load of 40 N-m
at 1000 rpm. The wave connected armature 2. A separately excited DC motor runs at 1000
has 480 conductors and its resistance is 1 Ω. rpm on no-load when its armature terminals
Then the motor armature current if it is fed are connected to a 200 V DC source and the
from a 230 V DC mains is __________ A. rated voltage is applied to the field winding.
The armature resistance of the motor is 1 Ω.
16. A DC series motor, as compared to shunt and The no-load armature current is negligible
compound motors, has the highest torque at with the motor developing its rated torque
the start because of its comparatively (Full load), the armature voltage is set, such
(A) stronger series field that the rotor speed is 500 rpm. When the
(B) lower armature resistance load torque is reduced to 50% of the full load
(C) large armature current torque under the same armature voltage
(D) fewest series turns

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conditions, the speed rises to 520 rpm. the armature current of 20 A is 0.4 times of
Neglect the rotational losses, the full load that under rated condition, the speed at this
armature current in Amp is __________. reduced armature current of 20 A is ___________.
(A) 2700 rpm (B) 2678 rpm
3. A separately excited DC machine supplies a (C) 2786 rpm (D) 2867 rpm
load current of 50 A at a terminal voltage of
220 V. It’s R a = 0.2 Ω. This machine runs as a 7. A 250 V series motor runs at 1000 rpm, gives
motor with the same terminal voltage and 5 HP and takes a current of 20 A, when two
current at the same speed. If ϕm is the flux sections of its field winding are connected in
when run as a motor and ϕg is the flux when series. The current taken by the motor for the
ϕm same output when the two sections are
run as a generator, the ratio , is
ϕg connected in parallel will be __________ A.
[TSSPDCL-18] (R a = 1.1 Ω, R se1 = 0.4Ω, R se2 = 0.4 Ω).
(A) 1.11 (B) 0.913
(C) 0.8 (D) 1.21 8. A 6 pole, 400 V, lap connected DC machine
drawing 100 kW has 500 conductors. The
4. The figure shows plots of speed (N) Vs
number of turns on each interpole, if the
armature current (Ia ) of a DC motor for two
interpole air gap is 1 cm and interpole flux
different operating conditions. Which one of
density is 0.3 Wb/m3 will be __________.
the following features is relevant? [ESE-2018]
(Neglect leakage flux from iron parts).
(1)
9. In a DC generator the windings of inter poles
Speed (M) ↑ (2) are connected [TSNPDCL-15]
(A) in series with man field winding, to
create a pole of same polarity as the
main pole ahead in the direction of
rotation.
Armature current (fs ) → (B) in series with main field winding, to
create a pole of opposite polarity as the
(A) (1) Represents stronger shunt field, and
main pole ahead in the direction of
(2) Represents stronger series field of a
rotation.
compound motor
(C) in series with the armature winding, to
(B) (1) Represents stronger series field, and
create a pole of same polarity as the
(2) Represents stronger shunt field of a
main pole ahead in the direction of
compound motor
rotation.
(C) (1) Represents only shunt excitation, and
(D) in series with the armature winding, to
(2) Represents only series excitation.
create a pole of opposite polarity as the
(D) (1) Represents only series excitation, and
main people ahead in the direction of
(2) Represents only shunt excitation.
rotation.

5. A 25 kW, 230 V DC shunt motor runs at

10. The armature resistance of a 230 V DC shunt
2150 rpm at no-load and rated voltage. The
motor is 0.2 ohm. It takes 15 A at rated voltage
armature current is 6.53 A. It has an armature
and runs at 8800 rpm. The value of additional
resistance of 0.11 Ω and a field resistance of
resistance required in the armature circuit to
117 Ω. At full load and rated voltage, the
reduce the speed to 600 rpm. When the load
armature current is 115 A and the flux is 6%
torque is independent of speed is __________ Ω.
less than that its no-load value. The full load
(Ignore the field current).
speed of the motor will be ___________ rpm.

11. A six-pole, 50 kW, DC machine operating at

6. A DC series motor is rated 230 V, 1000 rpm,
1180 r/min has a generated emf of 136.8 V. If
80 A. The series field resistance is 0.1 Ω and
the speed is reduced to 75% of its original
the armature resistance is 0.14 Ω. If the flux at

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value and the pole flux doubles, then induced connected in series with the armature circuit
emf would be ____________ V. and the series field winding.
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
12. The hysteresis and eddy losses in a DC explanation of A
machine running at 1000 rpm are 250 W and (B) Both A and R are true but R is not the
100 W respectively. If the flux remains correct explanation of A
constant, the speed at which the iron losses be (C) A is true but R is false
halved is __________ rpm. (D) A is false but R is true

13. A 230 V dc series motor has an armature 17. Two shunt generators A and B rated as 50 kW,
circuit resistance of 0.2 Ω and field resistance 500 V and 100 kW, 500 V respectively
of 0.1 Ω. At rated voltage, the motor draws a operating in parallel deliver a total current of
line current of 40 A and runs at speed of a 250 A. The regulation of generators A and B
1000 rpm. Assume that the flux at 20 A line are 6% and 4% respectively. The current
current is 60% of flux at 40 A line current. IA and IB delivered by the generators are
What is the speed of motor for a line current (A) IA = 6 A, IB = 8 A
of 20 A at 230 V. [TSTransco-AE-18] (B) IA = 62.5 A, IB = 187.5 A
(A) 1317 rpm (B) 1713 rpm (C) IA = 125 A, IB = 375 A
(C) 1137 rpm (D) 3117 rpm (D) IA = 125 A, IB = 125 A

14. A 250 V DC shunt machine has armature 18. Consider the following statements
circuit resistance of 0.6 Ω and field circuit 1. A DC series motor is used where high
resistance of 125 Ω. The machine is connected starting torque is required.
to 250 V supply mains. The motor is operated 2. A starter is used to provide high starting
as a generator and then as a motor separately. torque.
The line current of the machine in both the 3. At higher loads a cumulatively
cases is 50 A. The ratio of the speed as a compounded DC motor has higher
generator to the speed as a motor is ___________. torque than a shunt motor.
The correct statements are [TSSPDCL-18]
15. Choose the correct combination of statements (A) 1 and 2 (B) 1 and 3
from the following. (C) 2 and 3 (D) 1 only
P. Armature mmf wave in DC machines is
trapezoidal. 19. A 50 kW, 500 V, 4-pole DC generator has 2
Q. Compensating winding in DC machine is layer simplex lap winding in 36 slots with 10
used to neutralize the armature reaction conductors in each layer. If the brushes are
under pole faces. given an actual lead of 10°. The demagnetizing
R. To improve the commutation in DC shunt AT/pole is
generator, the brushes are moved in the (A) 250 (B) 300
reverse direction of rotation. (C) 500 (D) 400
S. Polarity of interpoles in DC motor is
same as that of main pole behind. 20. A DC series motor hoists a load at 4 m/sec
(A) PS (B) QR while taking 30 A at 300 V from DC mains. The
(C) PR (D) QS total resistance of the motor is 0.3 Ω. The
external resistance to be added in the motor
16. Assertion (A): In the 3-point type starter of a circuit to slow the hoisting speed from
DC series motor, the “holding coil” for holding 4 m/sec to 2 m/s. (Assuming no magnetic
the starter handle in the “ON” stud is saturation) is
connected in such manner that it is short- (A) 4.85 Ω (B) 1.34 Ω
circuited when the “overload” relay picks up. (C) 2.73 Ω (D) 2.23 Ω
Reason (R): In a DC series motor starter, to
guard against “racing” due to sudden large
reduction of shift-load, the “holding coil” is

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Level-3 7. A DC series motor driving an electric train

faces a constant power load. It is running at
1. A 500 V DC shunt motor takes 4 A on no-load. rated speed and voltage. If the speed has to be
The armature and field resistance are 0.2 and brought down to 0.25 pu. The supplying
500 ohms, respectively. The efficiency when it voltage has to be approximately brought down
draws a current of 20 A is __________ %. to ___________ pu.
(A) 92.1 (B) 78.6
(C) 82.9 (D) 79.37 8. In a DC motor running at 1800 rpm, the
hysteresis and eddy current losses are 400 W
2. A 6 pole lap wound DC generator has 240 coils and 180 W. The flux remains constant, the
of 2 turns each. Resistance of one turn is speed at which the total iron losses are halved
0.03 Ω the armature is 50 cm long and 40 cm is ____________ rpm.
diameter. Airgap flux density of 0.6T is
uniform over pole shoe. Each pole subtended 9. A 220 V DC series motor runs at 700 rpm
an angle of 40° mechanical for armature speed when operating at full load current of 20 A.
of 1200 rpm, then the generated emf at no- The motor resistance is 0.5 Ω. Speed if the
load is __________ V. load torque is increased by 44% is ___________
rpm.
3. A 220 V, DC shunt motor takes 22 A at rated
voltage and runs at 1000 rpm. Its field 10. To conduct load test on a dc shunt motor, it is
resistance is 100 Ω and armature circuit coupled to a generator which is identical to
resistance is 0.1 Ω. The value of additional the motor. The field of the generator also
resistance required in the armature circuit. connected to the same supply source as the
(Note: Torque is proportional to speed). To motor. The armature of generator is
reduce the speed to 800 rpm is __________ Ω. connected to a resistive load. The armature
resistance of both the machines is 0.015 pu.
4. A 500 V series motor has an armature Armature reaction and mechanical loss are
resistance of 0.4 Ω and series field resistance neglected with rated voltage across the
of 0.3 Ω. It takes a current of 100 A at a speed armature of motor, the load resistance across
of 600 rpm. The speed of the motor, if a the generator is adjusted to obtain rated
diverter of resistance 0.6 Ω connected across armature current in both motor and
the field is __________ rpm. (The total torque generator, the per unit value of the resistance
being kept constant). load is __________.

5. A 2 pole DC series motor, with its two field 11. The magnetization characteristic of a 4 pole
coils are connected in series runs at a speed of DC series motor may be taken as proportional
500 rpm. If the field coils are reconnected in to current over a part of the working range, on
parallel and assuming that the torque is this basis flux per pole is 4.5 m Wb/A. The
constant and the magnetic circuit is load torque proportional to square of the
unsaturated the new speed will be __________ speed equal to 30 N-m at 1000 rev/min. The
rpm. armature is wave wound and has 492 active
conductors. The speed at which the motor run
6. Two identical 20 hp, 1000 rpm, 250 V series when connected to 220 V supply is __________
motors A and B are connected in series across rpm. (Assume ra = 2 Ω)
250 V supply. They drive the same shaft
through reduction gearing 5:1 and 4:1 12. A dc shunt motor runs at a no load speed of
respectively. If the total load torque on the 1140 rpm. At full load, armature reaction
shaft is 810 N-m. The speed of the shaft will be weakens the main flux by 5% whereas the (Ia )
__________ rpm. (Neglect loss and saturation). armature circuit voltage reduced by 10% the
motor full-load speed in rpm is __________.

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13. A 440 V DC shunt motor has armature 20. A separately-excited DC motor, operating from
resistance of 0.6 Ω and field resistance of a single phase half controlled bridge at a
200 Ω. If the motor is delivering 7.46 kW at speed of 1400 rpm, has an input voltage of
85% efficiency, then the value of induced emf 330 sin 314t and back emf of 80 V. The SCR’S
will be __________ V. are triggered at α = 30° in every half cycle and
armature has a resistance of 4 Ω. Then the
14. A 240 V DC shunt motor with an armature motor torque is __________ N-m.
resistance of 0.5 Ω has a full load current of
40 A . The ratio of stalling torque to the full
load torque when a resistance of 1 Ω is
connected in series with armature is __________.

15. A 250 V DC, shunt motor has an armature

resistance of 0.5 Ω and filed resistance of
250 Ω when driving a constant load torque at
600 rpm. The motor draws 21 A. The new
speed of the motor if an additional 250 Ω
resistance is inserted in the field circuit
__________ rpm.

16. A 220 V DC series motor develops its rated

torque at 1500 rpm while taking 25 A.
Armature and series field resistance are 0.4
and 0.6 Ω respectively. To obtain rated torque
at 1200 rpm the external resistance added to
armature is __________ Ω.

17. A 200 V DC series motor runs at 1000 rpm and

takes 20 A. Combined resistance of armature
and field is 0.4 Ω. Assuming torque is varying
as square of the speed, the value of resistance
to be added in series so as to reduce the speed
to 600 rpm is __________ Ω.

18. A single turn coil has an inductance of

0.02 mH in the commutating zone. Find the
value of the commutating flux required for
obtaining straight line commutation for an
armature current of 120 A for a 4 pole lap
wound DC machine will be __________ mWb.

19. A 4 pole DC series fan motor takes an

armature current of 60 Amps, when running
steadily at 2000 rpm, on a 220 V supply. The
four field coils are now connected into two
parallel groups of two in series. Assuming that
the flux produced is directly proportional to
the exciting current and load torque increased
as the square of speed, then the new speed of
the motor is ___________ rpm.

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8. [Ans. C]
Answer keys and Solutions
9. [Ans. B]
Level-1 Given that
Vt1 = 400 V, Ia1 = 150 A
1. [Ans. B] R a = 0.12 Ω, N1 = 1200 rpm
The value of load resistance
2. [Ans. B] 400
Emf in DC machine RL = = 2.67 Ω
150
ϕZN P For load current 100A, the terminal voltage
E= ×
60 A becomes 267 V
ϕ × 45 × 15 × 9200 4
400 = × Now,
60 4
[∴ Number of parallel paths A Vt2 = 400 V, Ia2 = 100 A,
R a = 0.12 Ω, N2 =?
= P for lap winding]
We know that generated Emf
Flux per pole ϕ = 3.86 mWb.
ϕNZ P
Eg = ×
3. [Ans. A] 60 A
Eg ∝ N
Due to high starting toque DC series motor is
Eg1 N1
used in electric locomotives, cranes etc. =
Eg2 N2
4. [Ans. C] Vt1 + Ia1 R a N1
=
Ish Vt2 + Ia2 R a N2
400 + 150 × 0.12 1200
=
Ia 267 + 100 × 0.12 N2
Ia 279
N2 = 1200 × = 800 rpm
418

10. [Ans. *] Range: 260 to 261

Given that,
Ia1 = 30 A, N1 = 600 rpm, R a = 0 & R e = 20 Ω
In cumulative compound generator T ∝ N 2 , we know that T ∝ ϕIa
ϕresultanat = ϕsh + ϕse ∴ Ia ∝ N 2
As series field winding shorted, ϕse reduced to Ia1 N1 2 30 × N22
zero and resultant flux (ϕresultant ) reduced = ( ) ⇒ Ia2 =
Ia2 N2 (600)2
But terminal voltage, V ∝ Eg ∝ ϕr Eb1 N1
As ϕr ↓⇒ Eg ↓⇒ V ↓ = [∵ ϕ constant]
Eb2 N2
Resultant voltage will becomes less than 200 N1
= ⇒ 200 N2
200 V. V − Ia2 R e N2
600 × N22
5. [Ans. C] = 600 [200 − ]
(600)2
0.01N22 + 2N2 − 1200 = 0
6. [Ans. A]
∴ N2 = 260.55 rpm
Back emf depends on speed (Eb = kϕω)
Hence, reason as well as assertion is correct
11. [Ans. D]
and R is correct explanation of A.

7. [Ans. *] Range: 1 to 1 12. [Ans. B]

2Ia
L.
Inductive kick = A 13. [Ans. *] Range: 11 to 13
Tc Flux πDL
2×10 = × Bavg
(1 × 10−3 ) ( ) Pole P
4
= π × 30 × 10−2 × 40 × 10−2
5× 10−3 =( ) × 0.2
VL = 1 V 4

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= 188.50 × 10−4 Wb/pole 16. [Ans. A]
ϕZN π
Induced emf = ×
60 A 17. [Ans. D]
1000 × 400 × 188.50 × 10−4 4
= ×
60 × 1 4 18. [Ans. B]
= 125.66 V To control the filed flux, a resistance R d is
Pmech
Torque = connected in parallel with the field coil which
ω is called the diverter resistance as shown in
ϵb × Ia
∴ Torque = the figure below
ω
125.66 × 10 R se
= 2π = 12 N m +
× 1000 Ia
60
∴ Torque = 12 N m
Vt
14. [Ans. C] R a Ea Rd
1. At the trailing pole tip the armature flux
adds main field flux and at the leading −
pole tip opposes, therefore strengthening Torque T ∝ Ia
effect at trailing at pole tip. If the diverter resistance is reduced, flux ϕ
2. Resistance commutation: This method reduces, thus for a constant load torque, Ia will
1
will be suitable for small fractional kW increase. We know that speed ωm ∝ , so
ϕ
machines.
speed will also increase.
3. Voltage/EMF commutation: (By using
interpoles/commutating.
19. [Ans. C]
poles/compoles) this method is suitable
Hopkinson’s test:
for normal and large rating machines
1. The power drawn from the supply is only
except for fractional kW machines.
to meet the losses. Therefore testing is
15. [Ans. *] Range: 22 to 23 economical
For fan load, T2 ∝ N 2 2. Large rating of machine can also be
For a speed of 1000 rpm, load torque tested
N 2 3. Temperature rise is verified,
= 30 ( ) N‐ m commutation is verified and stray load
1000
Motor torque, losses are considered
PZ 4 × 480
Te = ϕ. Ia = × 4 × 10−3 Ia2 20. [Ans. *] Range: 6 to 6
2πA 2π × 2
Under steady state Given that,
Te = TL I1 = 37 A, I2 = 25.5 A
4 × 480 N 2 I2 25.5
× 4 × 10−3 Ia2 = 30 ( ) =a= = 0.639
2π × 2 1000 I1 37
∴ Ia = 0.007 N At starting, ω = 0; ϵb = 0
ϕZNP Vt Vt 400 V
EMF(Ea ) = Vt − Ia ra = I1 = ⇒ R1 = = = 10.81 Ω
a × 60 R1 I1 37 A
4 × 10−3 × 480 × N × 4 ra 0.8
230 − Ia = ∴ an = ⇒ (0.639)n =
60 × 2 R1 10.81
4 × 10−3 × 480 × N × 4 ∴ n = 5.813 ≅ 6
230 − 0.007 N =
60 × 2 ∴n=6
N = 3239.44 rpm
Motor armature current (Ia ) = 0.007 × 3239.3
= 22.676
∴ Ia = 22.676 A

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Level-2 4. [Ans. D]

1. [Ans. *] Range: 31 to 33 5. [Ans. *] Range: 2100 to 2200

Here, Ea = 250 V and Vt = 248 V At no load, generated voltage is
Since, Ea > Vt , the machine is acting as Ea,nL = 230 − 6.35 × 0.11
generator = 217.4 V
250 − 248 At full load, generated voltage is
Armature current Ia = = 40 A
0.05 Ea,fL = 230 − 115 × 0.11
3000 × 2π = 217.4 V
Speed ωm = = 100π rad/s
60 We know that,
Ea Ia 250 × 40
Torque T = = Ea ∝ Nϕ,
ωm 100π Where N is the speed and ϕ is the flux
= 31.83 Nm Ea,fL ϕnL
NfL = NnL ( )( )
Ea,nL ϕfL
2. [Ans. *] Range: 7 to 8
217.4 1
Given that, = 2150 ( )( ) = 2168 rpm
229.3 0.94
Vt = 200 V, ra = 1 Ω, N1 = 1000 rpm
∴ Eb1 = kϕW, Eb1 = Vt = 200 V 6. [Ans. B]
200 200
kϕ = = 2π×1000 = 1.90 While drawing line current of 80 A
W Back emf, Eb1 = V − I1 (R a + R se )
60
Case I: at full load torque = 230 − 80(0.14 + 0.11)
2π × 500 = 210 V
Eb2 = kϕ. W2 = (1.90) × ( )
60 Speed, N1 = 1000 rpm
= 99.48 V While drawing a current of 20 A
Case III: Back emf, Eb2 = V − I2 (R a + R se )
2π × 520 = 230 − 20(0.14 + 0.11)
Eb3 = kϕ. W3 = (1.90) × ( )
60 = 225 V
= 103.46 V Flux, ϕ2 = 0.4 of ϕ1 i. e. , 0.4ϕ1
The load torque is reduced to 50% of full load +
under the same terminal voltage
T1 kϕIa1 R1 = 0.11Ω
∴ =
T2 kϕIa2
∴ Eb3 = Vt − Ia2 (1) ⋯ ①
R1 = 0.14Ω
Eb2 = Vt − Ia1 (1) ⋯ ②
230 V
Solving ① and ②, where +
Eb2 = 99.48 V
ED
Eb3 = 103.46 V
−
∴ Ia2 = 0.5Ia1 ⇒ Ia1 = 2. Ia2 −
99.48 = Vt − Ia2 Eb2 ϕ1
103.46 Vt − Ia2 Speed, N2 = N1 × ×
= Eb1 ϕ2
3.983 0.5Ia1 225 ϕ1
∴ Ia1 = 7.96 A = 1000 × ×
210 0.4ϕ1
= 2678 rpm
3. [Ans. B]
Generator Motor 𝐄 = 𝐤 𝐚 𝛟𝛚 7. [Ans. *] Range: 18 to 19
Vt = 220 V Vt = 220 V E∝ϕ Given that,
Ia = 50A Ia = 50A Eb ϕm Vt = 250 V, Ise = 20 A, ra = 1.1 Ω, R se1 = 0.4 Ω
=
Eg ϕg
R se2 = 0.4Ω
Eg = Vt + Ia R a Eb = Vt − Ia R a ϕm
= 0.913 When two connections are in series
= 230 V = 210 V ϕg

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rse1 = 0.4Ω rse2 = 0.4Ω To create a pole of same polarity as the main
+ pole ahead in the direction of rotation.
In DC motor:
To create a pole of same polarity as the main
A ra = 1.1Ω Vt pole behind in the direction of rotation.

10. [Ans. *] Range: 3.7 to 3.9

V = 230 V
−
R a = 0.2 ohm,
Eb1 = Vt − Ia [ra + rse1 + rse2 ]
I1 = Ia1 = 15 A,
= 250 − 20(1.1 + 0.4 + 0.4) N1 = 800 rpm
= 212 V N2 = 600 rpm
When two connections are in parallel Additional resistance required, R;
rse1 = 0.4Ω
Eb1 = V − Ia1 R a = 230 − 15 × 0.2 = 227 V
Ia1 = Ia2 = 15 A
rse2 = 0.4Ω +
ϕ1 = ϕ2
Eb2 = V − Ia2 (R a + R) = 230 − 15(0.2 + R)
A ra = 1.1Ω Vt = 230 − 3 − 15R
= 227 − 15R
N2 Eb2 ϕ1
= ×
− N1 Eb1 ϕ2
∴ Eb2 = Vt − Ia [ra + [rse1 ||rse2 ] N2 Eb2
Also, =
= 250 − I2 [1.1 + 0.2] N1 Eb1
600 227 − 15R
From the given condition ⇒ =
800 227
Eb1 I1 = Eb2 I2
⇒ R = 3.783 Ω
212 × 20 = [250 − I2 (1.3)]I2
4240 = 250I2 − I22 (1.3)
11. [Ans. *] Range: 204 to 206
∴ I2 = 18.4 ϕNZ P
∴ I2 = 18.9 A Eg = ×
60 A
Eg ∝ Nϕ
8. [Ans. *] Range: 15 to 17 E1 N1 × ϕ1
Given that =
E2 N2 × ϕ2
6 pole, 400 V, lap winding, P = 100 kW N 2 ϕ2
Z = 500, Bip = 0.3 Wb/m3 , E2 = E1 × ( ) ( )
N1 ϕ1
MMF required for interpole E2 = 136.8 × 0.75 × 2
z Ia
. lag = 205.2 V
MMFI.P = (P A
) + (Bip × )
2 μ0
12. [Ans. *] Range: 569 to 571
100 × 103 Given data, Wh = 250 W and We = 100 W
Ia = = 250 A
400 Wh ∝ N, Wh = AN
500 250
× 0.3 × 1 × 10−2 250 1
∴ MMF = ( 6 6
)+[ ] ∴A= =
2 4π × 10−7 1000 4
and We ∝ N 2
= 4123.43 AT/pole We = BN 2
4123.43 100
Number of turns N = = 16.4 ≈ 16 B= = 1 × 10−4
250 (1000)2
Wi = Wh + We
9. [Ans. C] 175 = AN + BN 2
Inter poles are connected in series with 1 1
armature winding 175 = N + 4 N 2
4 10
In DC generator: ∴ N = 570.02 rpm

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13. [Ans. B] DC motor must be the same as the main pole
Case (i): behind. All these statements can be verified by
Vt = 230 V, ra = 0.2Ω, rb = 0.1Ω a detailed study of armature reaction and
IL1 = Ia1 = If1 = 40 A commutation. In the problem, Q and S are
N1 = 1000 rpm true.
⇒ Eb1 = Vt − Ia1 (ra + rf )
= 230 − 40(0.3) 16. [Ans. B]
= 218 V
Case (ii): 17. [Ans. B]
Vt = 230 V, Ia2 = 20 A Generator A:
⇒ ϕ2 = 0.6ϕ1 Full load current,
Eb2 = Vt − Ia2 (ra + rf ) 50 × 1000
IA,fL = = 100 A
= 230 − (20)(0.3) 500
= 224 V Full-load voltage drop = 0.06 × 500 = 30 V
Eb ∝ ϕN Voltage of A at load current, IA
Eb2 ϕ2 N2 Full load voltage drop
⇒ = × VA = 500 − ( ) IA
Eb1 ϕ1 N1 Full load current
224 0.6ϕ N2 30
⇒ = × = 500 − I
218 ϕ 1000 100 A
or VA = 500 − 0.3 IA ⋯ ①
N2 ≈ 1713 rpm
Generator B:
Full load current,
14. [Ans. *] Range: 1.25 to 1.3
100 × 1000
When the machine is running as a generator IB,fL = = 200 A
250 500
Field current Ish = =2A Full load voltage drop = 0.04 × 500 = 20 V
125
Voltage of A at load current IB
Load current IL = 50 A
20
Armature current Ia = IL + Ish = 50 + 2 VB = 500 − I
200 B
= 52 A
= 500 − 0.1IB ⋯ ②
Induced Emf Eg = 250 + 52(0.6) = 281.2 V
For parallel operation,
When the machine is running as a motor VA = VB
250
′
Field current = Ish = =2A so 500 − 0.3IA = 500 − 0.1IB
125
′ or 3IA − IB = 0 ⋯ ③
Load current IL = 50 A
′
Armature current Ia′ = IL′ − Ish = 50 − 2 IA + IB = 250 (given) ⋯ ④
= 48 A Solving from equation ③ and ④, we get
Induced Emf Em = 250 − 48(0.6) = 221.2 V IA = 62.5 A and IB = 187.5 A
For DC machine, ϕ constant, so
Ng Nm 18. [Ans. B]
= 1. DC series motor is used for high starting
Eg Em
torques.
Speed ratio,
Ng Eg 281.2 2. Starter is used to limit the starting
= = = 1.27 current to safe value, not for providing
Nm Em 221.2
high starting torques.
15. [Ans. D] 3. A cumulatively compounded DC motor
Armature mmf wave in DC machines is not has high torque because series field flux
trapezoidal. It is a stepped waveform. aids the shunt field flux compared to that
Compensating winding does neutralize of shunt motor.
armature mmf under the field pole faces. To
improve communication in DC generators, 19. [Ans. C]
brushes should be given a lead in the direction P = 50 kW
of rotation (from the neutral axis). This is V = 500
called forward load. Polarity of interpoles in a P=4

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a = 4 [since lap wound] Level-3
Type of winding
= 2 layer simplex lap winding 1. [Ans. D]
Total number of conductors, The circuit is as follows
conductors IA
Z = 2 × number of slots ×
slot +
= 2 × 36 × 10 = 720 (I − 1)A 1A
Brush lead, θm = 10° 500Ω
P 50 × 1000 500 V 0.2Ω
Ia = = = 100 A
V 500 Supply
Ia 100 +
Current in each conductor, I = =
α 4
= 25 A
V−
Demagnetization AT/pole,
θM 10 −
ZI × = 720 × 25 × = 500 AT/pole
360 360 (A) On no load, I = 4 A
Armature current (from figure)= 3 A,
20. [Ans. A] Terminal voltage = V = 500 − 3(0.2)
Armature = 499.4 Volts
0.3Ω Field
Mechanical power developed = output
+ E − = 4994 × 3 W
= 1498.2 W
30 A = Constant losses, since on no load,
output = 0
300 V (B) At full load,
+ − Current drawn = 20 A
E = 300 − 30 × 0.3 = 291 V. (KVL) Armature current = 19 A
Electrical power developed = 291 × 30 Resistance drop = 19 × 0.2 = 3.8 V
= Mech. Power developed = 8730 watts E = 500 − 3.8 = 496.2 Volts
At 4 m/sec of hoist speed, work done per sec. Mechanical power developed
= W(weight being lifted) in Newtons × 4 = 496.2 × 19 = 9427.8 W
= 8730 Power output
8730 = Mechanical power developed − losses
W= Newtons,
4 = 7929.6 W
Which remains constant irrespective of speed Input = 500 × 20 W
variations Efficiency = 79.3%
At a reduced speed, work done/sec
= Power developed 2. [Ans. *] Range: 805 to 807
8730 P
= × 2 = 4365 watts We know that θele = θmech
4 2
But torque developed by motor should remain 6
constant since load is constant, so motor = × 40° = 120° electrical
2
current must remain at 30A. Flux per pole = (airgap area under one pole shoe)
4365 291 × Uniform flux density
30 × Enew = 4365, Enew = = 2πrl 120
302 2
=( × ) × 0.6
= 145.5 Ω P 180
If new motor resistance is R Ω, 2π × 0.2 × 0.5 2
= × × 0.6 = 0.042 Wb
300 − 30 R = 145.5 6 3
300 − 145.5 154.5 Total armature turns = 240 × 2 = 480
R= = = 5.15Ω ∴ Total armature conductors = 480 × 2
30 30
Extra resistance to be added = 5.15 − 0.3 = 960
= 4.85Ω 1200
Speed, n = = 20 rps, P = 6, a = 6
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ϕZN P Ia2 × 0.6 2
∴ Generated emf = ∙ ∴ If2 = = Ia2 ×
60 A 0.3 + 0.6 3
0.042 × 960 × 1200 ∴ from ①
= ×6
60 × 6 (100)2
= 806.4 V Ia2 = 2
(Ia2 ) ×
∴ Eg = 806.4 V 3

2
3
∴ Ia2 = (100)2 ×
2
3. [Ans. *] Range: 2.7 to 2.8
Ia2 = 122.47 A
Given that
∴ Eb2 = 500 − 122.47(0.4 + (0.3||0.6))
Vt = 220 V, IL = 22 A, N1 = 1000 rpm,
= 426.51 V
N2 = 800 rpm, ra = 0.1Ω, rsh = 100Ω
Eb1 kIf1 N1
220 ∴ =
Ia = IL − Eb2 kIf2 N2
100
426.51 100
= 22 − 2.2 = 19.8 A ∴ N2 = × 2 × 600
Eb1 = 220 − 19.8(0.1) 430 (122.47) ×
3
= 218.02 V 300
= 0.991 × × 600
Given condition is torque is ∝ speed 2 × 122.47
T1 W1 N2 = 728.26 rpm
∴ =
T2 W2
We know that 5. [Ans. *] Range: 707.0 to 707.2
kϕIa1 1000 19.8 × 800 Given that,
= ⇒ Ia2 =
kϕIa2 800 1000 N1 = 500 rpm for series connection
= 15.84 A N2 =? for parallel connection
Eb1 kϕW1 1000 218.02 Series connection
= ⇒ =
Eb2 kϕW2 800 Eb2 I1
∴ Eb2 = 174.416 +
Ise
∴ Eb2 = Vt − Ia2 [ra + rex ]
A Vt
220 − 174.416
∴ ra + rex = = 2.877 Ω
15.84
∴ rex = 2.77 Ω −
MMF1 = N. I1 + N. I1
4. [Ans. *] Range: 727 to 729 = 2. N. I
Given that, Parallel connection
Vt = 500 V, ra = 0.4ω, rse = 0.3Ω I2
Ia = Ise = IL = 100 A, N1 = 600 rpm, 2
N2 =? , rex = 0.6 I2
Before adding R ex : +
Eb = Vt − Ia [ra + rse ]
Vt I2 A
= 500 − 100(0.4 + 0.3) = 430 V
After adding R ex : 2
Given condition is load torque kept constant −
T1 = T2 N. I2 N. I2
MMF2 = +
T1 kϕ1 ia1 2 2
= = N. I2
T2 kϕ2 Ia2
If1 Ia2 We know that,
∴ = 1
If2 Ia1
ϕ ∝ MMF ∝
2
Ia1 1002 speed
∴ Ia2 = = ⋯① MMF1 N2
If2 If2 ∴ =
0.3 MMF2 N1
Ia2 500 × 2NI1 (500)(2I1 )
∴ N2 = = ⋯①
N. I2 I2
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k. ϕI1 = k. ϕ2 I2 ω2 × 60
∴N= = 139.80 rpm
MMF1 . I1 = MMF2 . I2 2π
∴ 2N. I1 × I1 = N. I2 × I2 ∴ N = 139.80 rpm
∴ I2 = √2 I1
7. [Ans. *] Range: 0.5 to 0.5
∴ From ①
(500)(2I1 ) Given that, series motor facing a constant
N2 = power load
√2 I1
T1 ω1 = T2 ω2
N2 = 500√2 = 707.1 rpm T1 ω2 0.25ω1
= = = 0.25
T2 ω1 ω1
6. [Ans. *] Range: 139 to 140 We know that
Given that, T ∝ Ia2
Pout = 20 hp = 20 × 746 = 14920 W Where
14920
Vt = 250 V ⇒ IA = = 59.63 A Vt1 = 1 pu
250 Ia1 = 1 pu
We know that,
ω1 = 1 pu
torque = k. Ia2
Ia1 2
′T ′ = (k)(59.63)2 ∴ ( ) = 0.25
(k)(59.63)2 × 2 × π × 10 Ia2
P = T × ω ⇒ 14920 = Ia2
60 =2
∴ k = 0.04 Ia1
Series cascade connection Ia2 = 2. Ia1
Pin = Vt × I [∴ Number resistance drop ∴ E = Vt ]
Under ideal condition ∴ Ia2 = 2 pu
E1 ϕ1 ω1
Pin = Pout ∴ =
= T × ω2 E2 ϕ2 ω2
0.25 × 2
∴ 250 × I = 80 × ωL ∴ E2 = (E1 ) [ ] = 0.5E1
250 1×1
∴ ωL = ×I ∴ Vt2 = 0.5 × 1 = 0.5 pu
810
EA kϕω1 EA 5ωL ∴ Vt2 = 0.5 pu
Vt = EA + EB , = ⇒ =
EB kϕω2 EB 4ωL
5 8. [Ans. *] Range: 1036 to 1038
∴ EA = × EB For DC machines
4
5 Hysteresis losses = Ph = k n . Bm
1.6
f
∴ 250 = EB + EB 2 2
4 Eddy current loss = Pe = k e Bm f
∴ EB = 111.111 V, As we know that, in DC machine the induced
5 emf and induced currents in armature
EA = × 111 × 111
4 winding is alternating with frequency.
EA = 138.88 V PN
Pin = PA + PB f=
120
250 × I = TA ωA + TB . ωB f∝N
∴ Two machines carrying same current ∴ Ph = k1 N, Pe = k 2 N 2
= kIA2 . ωA + kIA2 ωB At N = 1800 rpm, Ph = 400 W
250 × IA = kIA2 [ωA + ωB ] 2
∴ 400 = k1 × 1800 ⇒ k1 = W/rpm
250 = (k. I)[5ωL + 4ωL ] 9
= k. IA [9ωL ] Similarly, N = 1800 rpm, Pe = 180 W
250 180 = k 2 × (1800)2 ⇒ k 2 = 5.55 × 10−5 W/rpm
250 = 0.04 × IA × a × IA × Total iron loss = Pi = 400 + 180 = 580 W
810
∴ IA = 47.43 A At speed N2 , the iron losses are Pi′ = 290 W
250 ∴ 290 = k1 N2 = k 2 N2 62
∴ ωL = 47.43 ×
810 2
= 14.64 r/sec 290 = N1 + 5.55 × 10−5 N22
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2 Torque developed
∴ 5.55 × 10−5 × N22 + × N1 − 290 = 0
9 z. P 1 4
T = ϕIa × = (4.5 × 10−3 Ia )Ia × 492 ×
By solving the above equation 2π. A 2π 2
N2 = 1037.30 (or) − 50.7.30 rpm = 0.705 Ia2
∴ N2 = 1037.30 rpm Eb = Vt − Ia [R a + R se ] = 220 − 2Ia
∴ 0.0738 NIa = 220 − 2Ia [∵ from ①]
9. [Ans. *] Range: 577 to 578 220 2

Given that, ∴ T = 0.705 × [ ]

2 + 0.0738n
n1 = 700 rpm, Ia1 = 20 A, R a = 0.5Ω TL = k L N 2
and TL2 = 1.44 T Under steady state condition
TL1 Ia1 2 TL = T
∴ =[ ] 2
TL2 Ia2 220
3 × 10−5 N 2 = 0.705 ( )
∴ Ia2 = Ia1 √1.44 = 24 A 2 + 0.0738n
Eb1 = V − Ia1 R a = 220 − (20 × 0.5) = 210 V ∴ N = 662.6 rpm
Eb2 = V − Ia2 R a = 220 − (24 × 0.5) = 208 V
Eb2 N2 ϕ2 12. [Ans. *] Range: 1079 to 1081
= × No Load Full Load
Eb1 N1 ϕ1
208 × 700 × 20 I a1 = 0 Ia 2 = rated
N2 = = 577.7 rpm
210 × 24 ϵb1 = Vt1 ϕ = 0.95 ϕ
N2 = 577.7 rpm N1 = 1140 rpm (∵ 5% demagnetize)
ϵb 2 = Vt1 − Ia 2 ra
10. [Ans. *] Range: 0.95 to 0.99 ϵb 2 = 0.9 ϵb1
The motor and generator are identical, DC
N2 =?
supply given to motor
ϵb = KϕW ⇒ ϵb ∝ ϕN
V = 1 p. u ϵb 2 ϕ2 N2
Current in both motor and generator = ∙
ϵb1 ϕ1 N1
Iam = Iag = 1 p. u
0.9 ϵb1 0.95ϕ1 N2
R am = R ag = 0.015 p. u = ∙
ϵb1 ϕ1 1140
Back emf of motor,
N2 = 1080 rpm
Em = V − Iam . R m
= 1 − (1 × 0.015)
13. [Ans. *] Range: 428 to 430
= 0.985 p. u Pout
As rotational losses are negligible Efficiency η =
Pin
Power output of motor = Power input to Pout 7.46 × 103
generator Pin = = = 8.77 kW
η 0.85
Em Iam = Eg . Iag
Pin 8.77 × 103
∴ Em = Eg = 0.985 p. u Motor line current, IL = =
V 440
Terminal voltage of generator = 19.93 A
Vg = Eg − Iag . R ag V 440
Ish = = = 2.2 A
= 0.985 − (1 × 0.015) R ab 200
= 0.97 p. u Armature current IA = IL − Ish = 19.93 − 2.2
Vg 0.97 = 17.73 A
Load resistance = = = 0.97 p. u
Ig 1 Ea = V − Ia R a = 440 − 17.73 × 0.6
∴ TL = 0.97 p. u = 429.36 V

11. [Ans. *] Range: 662 to 663 14. [Ans. *] Range: 4 to 4

ϕfN P 240 V DC shunt motor
Eb = ×
60 A ra = 0.5Ω, IfL = 40 A
(4.5 × 10−3 × Ia )n × 492 4 Stalling condition:
= ×( )
60 2 Rotor speed get zero
Eb = 0.0738 nIa ⋯ ① ∴ ω = 0 ⇒ Eb = 0

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∴ Eb = Vt − Ia [ra + rex ] Eb ∝ N
240 Back emf at 1200 rpm,
∴ Ia = = 160 A
0.5 + 1 Eb2 1200
Full-load condition = ⇒ Eb2 = 156 V
195 1500
Ia (F. L) = 40 A Let us assume R ext to be connected in series
Tstalling k a ϕIa (Stalling) Eb2 = Vt − Ia2 (R a + R se + R ext )
=
TfL k a ϕIa (Full load) To obtain rated torque at 1200 rpm, armature
160 current must be same
= =4
40 Ia2 = 25 A
Tstalling ∴ 156 = 220 − 25(0.4 + 0.6 + R ext )
∴ =4
Tfull load ∴ R ext = 1.56 Ω

15. [Ans. *] Range: 1149 to 1151 17. [Ans. *] Range: 10 to 11

Before rex : IL = Ia1 = 20 A
Vt = 250 V N1 = 1000 rpm, N2 = 600 rpm
N1 = 600 rpm E1 = 200 − 20(0.4) = 192 V
250 T2 ϕ2 I2 I2 2 N2 2
IL1 = 21 A, IF1 = =1A = =( ) =( )
250 T1 ϕ1 I1 I1 N1
Ia1 = 20 A I 2 N2
After rex : =
I1 N1
Vt 600
If2 = ⇒ I2 = 20 × = 12 A
rf + rex 1000
250 E2 = V − I2 (0.4 + R) = 200 − 12(0.4 + R)
=
250 + 250 E2 = (195.2 − 12R)V
1 E2 N2 ϕ2 N2 I2 600 × 12
= A = = = = 0.36
2 E1 N1 ϕ1 N1 I1 1000 × 20
Eb1 = Vt − Ia1 ra
E2 = 192 × 0.36 = 69.12 V
= 250 − (20)(0.5) 195.2 − 69.12
= 240 V R2 = = 10.50 Ω
12
Te = k a ϕIa ∴ R 2 = 10.50 Ω
Te and k a are constant
1 18. [Ans. *] Range: 0.6 to 0.6
If ∝ [∵ ϕ ∝ Ia (always)]
Ia di
If1 Ia2 20 × 1 The emf induced in the coil L.
= ⇒ Ia2 = dt
If2 Ia1 0.5 Change in current during commutation
∴ Ia2 = 40 A Ia 120
= ×2= × 2 = 60 A
Eb2 = Vt − Ia2 r2 = 250 − 40(0.5) = 230 V A 4
Eb1 If1 N1 Let “dt” is denoted as commutating time “t c ”
= × 60
Eb2 If2 N2 Et = 0.02 × 10−3 × ⋯①
∴ N2 = 1150 rpm tc
Speed of rotational induced emf in a single
16. [Ans. *] Range: 1.5 to 1.6 turn coil is given by
Vt = 220 V Er = 2[Bav . l. v]
Nr = 1500 rpm, Ia = 25 A, R a = 0.4Ω, Brush width x
ν= =
R se = 0.6 Ω Commutation time t c
T ∝ Ia2 x ϕc
∴ Er = 2 Bav . l. = 2
Torque: tc tc
Back emf at 1500 rpm, ∴ For a linear commutation
Eb1 = Vt − Ia1 (R a + R se ) Er = Et
= 220 − 25(0.4 + 0.6) ϕc 60
2 = 0.02 × 10−3 ×
= 195 V tc tc
−3
We know that, ∴ ϕc = 0.01 × 10 × 60
ϕc = 0.6 mWb

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19. [Ans. *] Range: 2378 to 2379
Electromagnetic torque Te ∝ ϕIa
And load torque TL ∝ N 2
Under steady state condition
TL = Te
N 2 ∝ ϕIa
If Ia1 , is the armature current with 4 field coils
in series, then
N12 ∝ ϕ1 Ia1
N12 ∝ Ia1 2
⇒ N12 ∝ Ia12
⇒ ϕ1 ∝ Ia1
If Ia2 is the armature current with four field
coils are connected in two parallel groups,
then
N22 ∝ ϕ2 Ia2
Ia2 Ia
N22 ∝ × Ia2 , ϕ2 ∝
2 2
2
2
Ia2
N2 ∝
2
N1 2 Ia1 2
2000 2 60 2
( ) = I2 ⇒ ( 2 ) = 2 ( )
N2 a2 N Ia2
2
30√2 × N2
∴ Ia2 =
1000
Emf, when 4 will connected in series
Eas = [Vt − Ia [ra + rs ]] ∝ ϕ1 N1
And with the 4 coil in two parallel groups
rs
Eap = [Vt − Ia2 (ra + )] ∝ ϕ2 N2
4
220 N1 Ia1
∴ =
220 N (Ia2)
2 2
30√2 × n2
N2 × = 2000 × 60
2 × 1000
∴ N2 = 2378.4 rpm

20. [Ans. *] Range: 15.50 to 16.00

For a single phase semi converter feeding a
separately-excited motor,
Vm
Vo = Vt = (1 + cos α) = Ea + Ia ra
π
330
(1 + cos 30°) = 80 + Ia . 4
π
∴ Ia = 29.003 A
Motor emf,
80 × 60
Ea = k m . ωm ⇒ k m =
2π × 1400
= 0.543 N. m/A
∴ Motor torque Te = k m × Ia
= 0.546 × 29.003
Te = 15.836 N m

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