G.H.

RAISONI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, NAGPUR

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
Branch: - 4th Semester [Electronics]
Subject: - Basic Electrical Machines
List Of Experiments

Sr.
No.

Name of Experiment

01

To perform open circuit & short circuit test on a single-phase transformer

02

To perform (a) Polarity marking on two winding transformer.

(b) Conversion of two-winding transformer into autotransformer.
Determination of regulation & efficiency of three-phase transformer by
direct loading.
To perform back-to-back test on single phase transformers.

03
04
05
06

To study SCOTT. connections of transformer. (Study of three phase to two

phase conversion)
To perform load test on 3 phase squirrel cage induction motor

09

Determination of equivalent circuit parameters of a three phase induction

motor by performing blocked rotor and no load test.
Speed control of 3 phase slip ring induction motor by rotor resistance
control.
Load test on d.c. series motor with mechanical load.

10

Load test on d.c. shunt motor.

11

Speed control of d. c. shunt motor. by

1) Armature voltage control method (below rated speed)
2) Field current control method (above rated speed)
To perform load test on d.c. shunt generator.

07
08

12

14

To find regulation of a three-phase alternator by open circuit and short

circuit tests.
Determine voltage regulation of 3 phase alternator by direct loading

15

To plot V & inverted V curves of a synchronous motor.

13

Experiment No.:1
Aim:

TO PERFORM OPEN CIRCUIT & SHORT CIRCUIT TEST ON A SINGLE-PHASE

TRANSFORMER.

Apparatus:

1) 230/115V, 1KVA Single Phase transformer (1No.)

2) 0-250V, Single Phase dimmerstat (1No.)

FOR O.C. TEST

3) Voltmeter (0-300 V) (0-150 V) AC. each 1 No.
4) Ammeter (0-1 A) AC, 1 No.
5) Wattmeter (300V, 1A) 1No.

FOR S.C. TEST

6) Voltmeter (0-75 V.) AC. 1No.
7) Ammeter (0-5 A), (0-10 A) Ac. 1 each.
8) Wattmeter (75 V, 5 A) 1No.

Circuit Diagram:
FOR O.C. TEST.

WATTMETER
300 V,1A
M

0-1 A

1- PH
230 V
SUPPLY

V
0-150 V

0-300 V

1 PHASE
DIMMERSTAT

230/115 V, 1 PHASE
TRANSFORMER

FOR S.C. TEST.

WATTMETER
75 V, 5 A
M

1- PH
230 V
SUPPLY

0-5 A

V
0-10 A

0-75 V

1 PHASE
DIMMERSTAT

Theory:

230/115 V,
1 PHASE
TRANSFORMER

It should cover the following

1) Purpose of O.C. & S.C. test.
1) Brief explanation about connection diagram.
2) Simplified equivalent circuit of a transformer and its parameters.

3) Formulae for efficiency and regulation.

4) Formulae for voltage drop for different power factor loads.

Procedure:

FOR O.C. TEST

1) Connect the circuit as shown.
2) Ensure that the dimmerstat Position is at zero.
3) Switch on the single phase AC. Supply.
4) Apply rated voltage of 230V, to the primary side of transformer.
5) Note the ammeter, voltmeter and wattmeter readings.

FOR S.C. TEST

1) Connect the circuit as shown.
2) Ensure that the dimmerstat position is at 0 (zero).
3) Switch on the single phase AC. Supply.
4) Slowly increase the output voltage of the dimmerstat till the
ammeter on primary side shows rated current of 4.35 amp.
5) Note the ammeter, voltmeter & wattmeter readings.

Precautions:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)

All the connections should be perfectly tight.

Supply should not be switched ON until& unless the connections are checked by the teacher.
Do not bend while taking the readings
No loose wires should lie on the work table.
Thick wires should be used for current circuit and flexible wires for voltage circuits.
The multiplying factor of wattmeter should be correctly used.

Observations:
FOR O.C.TEST (Read on primary side.)
Rated input Voltage
No load current
No load power
V0
I0
W0
230V

FOR S.C. TEST (Read on primary side)

Short circuit voltage
Rated primary current
Vsc
(i.e full load value)
Isc

Short circuit power

Wsc

4.35amp

Calculations:
FOR O.C. TEST
No load power factor =cos o = Wo / (Vo Io)
Magnetising component of Io = I = Io sin o amps.
Core loss component of Io = Ic = Io cos o amps.
Core loss resistance Ro = Vo/ Ic ohm.
Magnetising reactance Xo = Vo/ I ohms.
Core loss in transformer at any load = Wo

FOR S.C. TEST

Short circuit power factor cos sc = Wsc/ (Vsc Isc)
Short circuit impedence Zsc =Vsc / Isc
Short circuit resistance Rsc = Wsc / Isc2
_________
Short circuit reactance Xsc = Zsc2-Rsc2
Copper loss in transformer at full load =Wsc watts.
Copper loss in transformer at half full load = Wsc/4 watts.
EFFICIENCIES:
1) At full load and at 0.8 power factor
=
2)

Full load kVA x103 x cos x 100

Full load KVA x103x cos +core loss +copper loss at full load

All half full load and U.P.F.

Half load KVA x 103x cos x100

=
Half load KVA x 103 x cos + core loss + copper loss at half load

REGULATIONS:
1) At full load and 0.8 power factor lagging.
Voltage drop = Isc (Rsc cos + Xsc sin )
% Regulation =
Voltage drop x100
Rated primary voltage (Vo)
2) At full load and 0.8 power factor leading.
Voltage drop = Isc (Rsc cos Xsc sin )
% Regulation =
Voltage drop x100
Rated primary voltage (Vo)
3) At full load and U.P.F.
Voltage drop = Isc Rsc cos
% Regulation =
Voltage drop x100
Rated primary voltage (Vo)

Equivalent Circuit:

Draw simplified equivalent circuit showing calculated values of all parameters on it.

Result: -

Full load efficiency at 0.8 p.f. =

Full load efficiency at U.P.F. =
Full load regulation at 0.8 lagging p.f. =
Full load regulation at 0.8 leading p.f. =
Full load regulation at U.P.F. =
Ro =
; Xo =
Rsc =
; Xsc =

Viva Questions: -

Q.1. What is the significance of O.C. & S.C. test?

Q.2. Why h.v. winding is kept open during O.C. test and 1.v. winding is shorted
during S.C. test in case of large transformers?
Q.3. In O.C. test, a voltmeter is connected across secondary winding and still it is
called as O.C. test. Why?
Q.4. What will happen if dc supply instead of ac supply is applied to a transformer?
Q.5. Which is the alternate method for finding efficiency and regulation of a
transformer other than O.C. & S.C. tests ? What are their advantages over each
other?
Q.6. What is the importance of equivalent circuit?
Q.7. Why regulation of transformer is negative for leading p.f. load?
Q.8. The wattmeter reading during O.C. test is considered as core loss while
wattmeter reading during S.C. test is considered as copper loss Justify.

Experiment No.:2
Aim :

TO PERFORM (a) POLARITY MARKING ON TWO WINDING TRANSFORMER.

(b) CONVERSION OF TWO-WINDING TRANSFORMER
INTO AUTO TRANSFORMER.

Apparatus :

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)

Two winding transformer ( 230 / 115 V, 1 KVA )

Voltmeter (0-300 V) 1 No. ( 0-150 V ) 2Nos.
Ammeter (0-5 A ) 3 Nos.
Loading rheostat ( 5 KW )
Single phase dimmerstat ( 2 KVA )
Transformer ( Teaser with tapping on primary & secondary )

Circuit Diagram :

0-150 V
V

V3
P1

230 V
1-phase
A.C. supply

0-300 V

S1

0-150 V

V1

V2
P2

1 Phase Dimmerstat

S2

230/115 V, 1 KVA
Transformer

Figure (a) Polarity marking on two winding transformer.

0-600 V

0-600 V
P1

0-300 V

230 V
1-phase
A.C. supply

V1

230/115 V, 1 KVA
Transformer

V2
0-300 V

V1

P2

P2

1 Phase Dimmerstat

v
V2

230 V
1-phase
A.C. supply

P1

1 Phase Dimmerstat

230/115 V, 1 KVA
Transformer

Fig (b) & (c) Conversion of two-winding transformer into auto-transformer

Theory :

It should cover the following points

1) Explanation of dot and cross marking in general
2) Concept of polarity marking of two mutually coupled coils.
3) Importance of correct polarity in parallel operation of transformers
4 ) Auto transformer

Procedure :
(A) POLARITY MARKING
i)
ii )
iii)
iv)

Make the connections as shown in figure (a)

Connect the primary winding P1 P2 to supply.
Short circuit the terminals P2 & S2
Connect the voltmeters across primary & secondary windings of transformer & one
voltmeter across P1 and S1
v) Switch on the supply.
vi) By varying the input voltage with the help of dimmerstat take various reading V1 , V2 and V3
for various steps of input voltage.
vii) Analyse the readings and decide about polarity marking of two windings of transformer.
For this assume that a dot is present at terminal P1 of the primary winding.
If V3 = (V1 + V2), the transformer has additive polarity and the other dot should be marked at S2.
If V3 = (V1 - V2), the transformer has subtractive polarity and the other dot should be marked at S1.
(B) AUTO TRANSFORMER
i) Make the connections as shown in figure (b) & (c)
ii) Based on the dot marking, convert the two winding transformer into auto-transformer of
1. Step down type (Fig.b) 2. Step-up type (Fig. c)
iii) Note the corresponding voltmeter readings of the two sides.

Precautions:

1) All the connection should be perfectly tight.

2) Supply should not be switched ON unstill & unless the connection are checked by the
teacher.
3) Do not bend while taking the readings.
4) No loose wire should lie on the work-table.

Conclusion:
a)

The given transformer is found to have ____________ polarity . If a dot is marked at P1 on

primary side, the dot on secondary side should be at_____
b) The step-up and step-down modes of auto-transformer were studied.

Viva Questions:

1. Explain how correct polarity is important in parallel operation of transformers

2. What is inrush current in transformers?
3. What is the effect of magnetic saturation on the excitation current of
transformers?
4. Explain how the input volt-amperes are transformed to secondary side in autotransformer
5. Discuss copper saving in auto-transformer

Experiment No.:3
Aim:
Apparatus:

DETERMINATION OF REGULATION & EFFICIENCY OF THREE-PHASE

TRANSFORMER BY DIRECT LOADING.

Ammeter
:- ( 0-10A), (0-20A) AC, each 1 Nos.
Voltmeter :- (0-300 V), (0-600 V) AC each 1 No.
Wattmeter : - Two element type, (300 V, 20 A), (600 V, 10 A)
Dimmerstat : - 3 AC 10Amp ,1 Nos.
Transformer :- ( 440/220 V, 5 kVA) 3
Resistive Load, Connecting Wires etc.

Circuit Diagram:
0-10 A

0-20 A

0-600 V,
M

Y
0-300 V

3PHASE
440 V,SUPPLY

Theory:

Procedure:

WATTMETER
10 A, 600V,
DOUBLE ELEMENT
TYPE

N
440/220 V,5 KVA,
3 PHASE
TRANSFORMER

20 A, 300V,
WATTMETER
DOUBLE ELEMENT
TYPE

It should cover the following.

1) Brief explanation about connection diagram
2) Efficiency and regulation.
3) Effect of load variation on efficiency and regulation.
4) Advantages/disadvantages of direct loading method.
5) Formula for calculating rated current on both sides.
1) Connect the circuit as shown in figure.
2) Keep load on transformer at off position.
3) Keeping dimmer stat at zero position, switch on 3- supply.
4) Now increase dimmer stat voltage for 440 V.
5) Note down the no-load readings.

3 PHASE 5 KW
RESISTIVE LOAD

6) Then increase the load in steps till rated current of the transformer & note down
corresponding readings. Take atleast 8 readings.
7) Calculate efficiency & regulation for each reading.

Observation Table:
No-load secondary voltage E2 = ---------- Volts
W1 Watts I 2 Amp
Sr.No. I1Amp V1 Volts
1
2
3
4
5

V2 Volts

W2 Watts

% Reg

Calculations:
O/ Power W2
% = -------------------- x 100
I/P power W1
No load voltage (E2) voltage at load (V2)
% Reg = ---------------------------------------------------------- x
No load voltage (E2)

Graph:

Plot the graph output Power Vs efficiency.

Precautions:

Result:

100

1) All the connection should be perfectly tight.

2) Supply should not be switched ON unstill & unless the connection are checked by the
teacher.
3) Do not bend while taking the readings.
4) No loose wire should lie on the work-table.
5) Thick wire should be used for current circuit and flexible wires for voltage circuits.
6) The multiplying factor of wattmeter should be correctly noted.

The % efficiency & regulation of transformer at full load condition is found as follows.
Percentage efficiency = ------------------%
Percentage regulation = ------------------%

Conclusion:

Transformer efficiency initially increases as the load on transformer is increased.

After maximum efficiency if we increase the load further, the efficiency of transformer reduces.
Also terminal voltage reduces as the load is increased.

Viva Questions:

1. What is the condition for max efficiency?

2. What is the condition for zero voltage regulation?
3. Which is the other method of finding efficiency and regulation?
4. Draw phasor diagram of transformer at full load and 0.5 p.f. lagging.
5. Draw phasor diagram of transformer at full load and 0.5 p.f. leading.

6. What is the normal nature of output power Vs efficiency curve & why?

Experiment No.:4
Aim:

TO PERFORM BACK TO BACK TEST ON SINGLE PHASE TRANSFORMERS.

Apparatus: 1)

2)
3)
4)
5)
6)

Two transformers, (1- phase, 1 kVA, 220 /115 V,)

Two dimmer stats, (0-270 V, 1- phase, 5 A)
Voltmeter, (0-300 V),( 0-75 V)
Ammeter, (0-2 A),( 0-10 A)
Wattmeter (0-300 V, 2 A),( 0-75 V, 10 A)
Connecting wires.

Circuit Diagram:
300 V,2 A Wattmeter
M

0-2 A

W1
I1

1Phase
AC
Supply

V
V1

S1

0-300 V

1Phase
Dimmerstat

230 V

230 V

1 KVA Xmer

75 V, 10 A Wattmeter
M

I2

115 V

1Phase
AC
Supply

0-10 A
C

115 V

0-75 V
V2

W2

S2

Theory:

Procedure:

1Phase
Dimmerstat

S3

It should include the following.

1. Purpose of this test
2. How full load losses are produced in this test without actually loading any
transformer.
3. Explanation about the circuit diagram.
1) Make the connections as shown in circuit diagram.
2) Keep switches S2 & S3 open and the dimmerstats at zero position.
3) Switch ON the supply and check the correctness of polarities of the two transformers.
If V2 = 0 then polarities of connected transformers are correct i.e. connections are back to
back and emf induced in secondaries are in phase opposition but if V2 = 2xKxV1, then
secondary emfs are in phase,in that case change the polarities of any one secondary winding.
4) Note down the readings of V1, I1 and W1
5) Now close switch S2, S3 and increase dimmerstat output voltage gradually so that full
load current flows through secondary windings.
6) Note down V2 , I2 and W2. While doing so , the values shown by V1, I1 and W1 should not
deviate from their earlier readings.

Observation Table:
SR.
No.

Primary
voltage
V1

Primary
current
I2

Primary
power
Iron loss W1

Secondary
voltage
V2

Secondary
Current
I2

Secondary
power
Cu. Loss W2

Calculations:
Wi = W1 / 2
Iron loss per transformer
Copper loss per transformer Wcu = W2 / 2
% Efficiency

Out put Power

= ------------------------------ x 100
Output Power + Losses
kVA x Cos
= ------------------------------------------------ x 100
kVA x Cos + Iron loss + Cu. Loss

With the help of above equation, calculate efficiency at

1. Full load , UPF
2. Half full load and 0.8 p.f. lagging.

Results:

It is found that,
i) % Efficiency at F.L. & unity power factor =
ii) % Efficiency at half full load & 0.8 power factor (lag.) =

Viva Questions:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

What is the condition to be satisfied by the two transformers to be tested using this method?
What is the main advantage of this test?
Other than losses and efficiency, what else can be determined from this test?
How are the full load conditions simulated?
How are the losses separated?

Experiment No.:5
Aim:

TO STUDY SCOTT. CONNECTIONS OF TRANSFORMER.

(Study of three phase to two phase conversion)

Apparatus:

Ammeters (0-5 A, AC) 3 Nos ; (0-10 A, AC) 2 Nos.

Voltmeters (0-600 V; AC) 1 Nos, (0-150 V; Ac) 2 Nos.
Transformer 1-phase, 1 kVA, with 86.6% tap on 415V side
Transformer 1-phase, 1 kVA, with 50% tap on 415V side
Dimmer stat (0-440 V, 3 phase) 1 Nos.
Connecting wires, etc.

Circuit Diagram:
0-5 A

0-10 A

TEASER Xmer

I 2T

I1T

v
3 Phase
Supply
440 V
S1

0-150 V
V 2T

LOAD

0-5 A

A
I 1M

Primary of main
Xmer

0-600 V
V
0-10 A

S2
Secondary of
main Xmer

A
v

I 2M
0-150 V
V 2M

LOAD

Theory: It should cover the following.

1. Explanation and mathematical proof of how a balanced two-phase supply can be obtained by using Scott
connection.
2. Phasor diagram illustrating the phase quadrature between the secondary voltages of the two transformers.

Procedure:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Connect the circuit as shown.

Use 86.6% tapping for teaser transformer and 50% tapping for main transformer.
Keep both loads zero
Switch on the 3-ph. supply and take the readings.
Vary the loads as per given in observation table and take the readings.

Observation Table:
[A]FOR BALANCED LOAD
S. Load condition
No.
1.
No load
2.

Teaser transformer
I1T
I2T
V1T

I1M

Main transformer
I2M
V1M
V2M

I1M

Main transformer
I2M
V1M
V2M

1kW load on
both
transformers

[B]FOR UNBALANCED LOAD

S. Load condition
No.
1.
1kW load on

Teaser transformer
I2T
V1T
I1T

Teaser
transformer

2.

1kW load on
Main
transformer

Calculations:
Verify the following calculated values from the measured values.

1. I1T = 1.15 x K x I2T

2. I1M = [(K x I2M )2 + ( 0.5 x K x I2T )2]
3. If I V2T I = I V2M I than [V2T2 + V2M2] = 2 V2T =
Where K = N2/N1 = transformation ratio

2 V2M

Conclusion:
The 3 Phase to two phase conversion was verified. i.e. 3 phase system can be converted in to two
phase system using Scott-connections.

Viva Questions:

1) Is it possible to obtain a 3- phase a.c. supply from 2 phase a.c. supply by using Scott-connection ?
2) Where dose the Scott-connection find its use?
3) If the two transformers used in Scott. Connection are identical, then how many primary turns of the teaser
transformer are actually used?
4) What is the ratio of number of turns on the primaries of teaser transformer in case of Scott-connection?
5) Are the two transformers connected for Scott-connection coupled magnetically?
6) Do you know any other method of conversion of 3-phese a.c. supply from 2-phese a.c. supply?

Experiment No.:6
Aim:

TO PERFORM LOAD TEST ON 3 PHASE SQUIRREL CAGE INDUCTION MOTOR.

Apparatus:

1) 3 Phase induction motor (3 phase, 3.0 HP, 440 V, 1440 rpm)

2) D.C. generator (2.2 kW, 220 V, 1500 rpm.)
3) Ammeter (0-5 A) AC.
4) Voltmeter (0-600 V) AC.
5) Ammeter (0-10 A) D.C.
6) Voltmeter (0-300 V) D.C.
7) Variable resistive load.
8) Wattmeter, double element type ( 440 V, 10 A )

Circuit Diagram:

V
3 PHASE

0-10 A

0-5 A

0-600
V
Y

FF

SUPPLY
440 V, AC
V
M

WATTMETER
440 V,10 A

0-300 V

L
O
A
D

400
1.7A

C
L

AA

3 PHASE I. M.

D. C.
GENERATOR

(LOAD TEST ON 3 PHASE

SQUIRREL CAGE INDUCTION MOTOR)
-

Theory:

It should cover the following

1) Types of induction motor.
2) Applications of 1- & 3- induction motors
3) Significance of load test on induction moto
4) Variation of parameters such as speed, p.f., with load.
5) Write down how the induction motor is loaded in this experiment.

Procedure:

1) Connect the circuit as shown in figure.

2) Put all the load switches off. Set the generator field rheostat to its maximum.
3) Apply the 3-phase supply to the induction motor with the help of starter and
run it to its normal speed.
4) Reduce the field resistance of D.C. shunt generator so that it generates 170 V.

5) Note the meter readings and the speed with the load at zero.
6) Increase the load in steps keeping the D.C. generator voltage constant at 170 V.
Note the D.C. generator voltage, generator current, motor current, motor voltage,
Power and speed.
7) Take more readings increasing the load gradually till the full load is reached.
8) Calculate performance parameters & plot the different graphs.

Observation Table:

Armature resistance of generator Ra=

Sr.
No.

MOTOR SIDE

Speed

GENERATOR
SIDE

Vm
Volt

N
rpm

V dc
Volts

Im
Amp

Wm
Watt

I dc
Amp

1
2
3
4
5

Calculations: (For each reading):

Power factor of motor = Wm / (
3 Vm. Im)
O/P of generator = Vdc x Idc.
Total losses of generator = I2dc Ra + constant losses.
Constant loss = x wattmeter reading at no load condition.
O/P Power of motor = I/P to generator. = O/P of generator + total losses of generator
MOTOR EFFICIENCY

O/P Power of motor

% = ---------------------------I/P Power of motor

No = No load speed
N = Speed at load

100

No -N
Slip (s) = ---------- x 100
No

Graph: Draw graphs (on same graph paper) of motor output power versus
i) motor efficiency
ii) motor input current
iii) motor power factor
iv) motor speed

Result:

The speed falls, the power factor (Lagging) improves and the current increases, with an increase in the
output. The efficiency increases and is maximum near full load.

Viva Questions:
1. Which type of D.C. motor has similar output/speed characteristics?
2. Why should the powerfactor improve with loading?
3. Why powerfactor is poor at no-load?
4. At what load, the efficiency will be maximum?
5. If D.C. supply is connected to the stator winding, what will be the speed of rotating field
And the rotor? Will their be any other effects also?

Experiment No.:7
Aim:

DETERMINATION OF EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT PARAMETERS OF A THREE

PHASE INDUCTION MOTOR BY PERFORMING BLOCKED ROTOR AND
NO LOAD TEST.

Apparatus:

Induction motor (3-, 3HP, 440 V, 1440 rpm, 4.5A,)

Ammeters (0-5 A), (0-10 A) AC
Voltmeters (0-600 V) AC
Wattmeters, double element type (5A, 600V), (440 V, 10 A)
Dimmerstat (3- phase, 440 V)
Connecting wires

Circuit Diagram:
(A) FOR BLOCKED ROTOR TEST
0-10
AA

V
R

L
C

ROTOR

0-150 V,
AC

STATOR
Y
B
V
3 Phase.
SUPPLY
N
DIMMERSTAT
3 PHASE

B
N

WATTMETER
10 A, 150V,

DOUBLE ELEMENT TYPE

(B) FOR NO LOAD TEST

0-5 A

A
R

V
R

L
C

ROTOR

0-600 V,
AC

STATOR
Y
B
V
3 Phase.
SUPPLY
N
DIMMERSTAT
3 PHASE

Theory:

B
N

WATTMETER
5 A, 600V,

DOUBLE ELEMENT TYPE

It should cover the following.

1. Purpose of performing these tests.
2. Complete equivalent circuit of 3-phase induction motor and its explanation
3. How the equivalent circuit parameters and machine losses can be obtained from
these tests.

Procedure:
(A) FOR BLOCKED ROTOR TEST
1. Connections are made as per diagram.
2. Keep the dimmerstat position at zero output voltage and hold the rotor shaft so as to disallow its
rotation.
3. Switch on the A.C. supply and gradually increase the motor input voltage till the ammeter
indicates rated current of the motor.
4. Note all the meter readings

(B) FOR NO LOAD TEST

1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
2. Keep the dimmerstat position at zero output voltage and the motor at no-load.
3. Switch on the A.C. supply and gradually increase the motor input voltage to a value slightly
greater than its rated value.
4. Note all the meter readings and also the speed.
5. Now reduce the motor input voltage to its rated value and take all the readings.
6. Reduce motor input voltage subsequently in 9 to 10 steps and note the corresponding readings.

7. After finishing both tests, measure the stator winding resistance per phase (R) by using a
multimeter or by ammeter-voltmeter method. This will give the D.C. resistance of stator
winding.

Precautions:
1)
2)
3)
4)

All connections should be tight.

No loose wires should be on the working table.
Supply should not be switched on till connections are checked by the teacher.
The motor input current should not exceed its rated value.

Observation Table:
(A) FOR BLOCKED ROTOR TEST

Motor
Voltage
Vsc(L-L)

Motor
Current/ph
Isc

Input Power
Psc(3 ph)

(B) FOR NO LOAD TEST

Voltage
Applied
Vo(L-L)

No load
Current
Io

Power
Po(3-Ph)

(Po - Io2R1)

Calculations:
AC resistance of stator winding due to skin effect approximately is

R1= 1.5 x D.C. value of resistance.

(A) FOR BLOCKED ROTOR TEST

Per phase voltage Vsc = Vsc(L-L)/ 3
Per phase power Psc = Psc(3 ph) /3
Per phase equivalent impedance of motor
Per phase equivalent resistance of motor
Per phase equivalent reactance of motor

Zsc/ph = Vsc / Isc = (R1 + R2) +j (X1 + X2)

Rsc/ph = Psc / Isc2
R2 = Rsc/ph - R1
Xsc/ph = (Zsc/ph2 - Rsc/ph 2 )
X1 = X2 = Xsc/ph / 2

(B) FOR NO LOAD TEST

Per phase voltage Vo = Vo(L-L)/ 3
Per phase power Po = Po(3 ph) /3
The no-load power drawn from the supply comprises of no-load Cu loss, iron loss (Pc)
and friction/ windage loss (Pf)
The net power input to the stator is

Po = Io2R1 + Pc + Pf
(Po - Io2R1) = (Pc + Pf)

Plot net power input versus square of input voltage Vo2 , the intercept of the curve with power axis
will give Pf and Pc.

Shunt resistance
No-load power-factor
Shunt reactance

Ro = Vo2(rated) / Pc
Cos o = Pc/ ( Vo(rated).Io( at rated Vo) )
Xo = Vo(rated). / Io( at rated Vo).Sin o

Equivalent Circuit:

Draw equivalent circuits of 3-phase I. M. at no-load and blocked rotor conditions.

Result:

Draw complete equivalent circuit of 3-phase I. M. indicating the calculated values of all parameters on it.

Viva Questions:

1. What are the various losses in an Induction motor?

2. What is the analogy between O.C. & S.C. test of transformer & no load test & Block rotor test of
an Induction motor?
3. For an IM, Pf = 40W/ph , net stator input = 70W/ph, calculate iron loss.
4. What is skin effect?

5. What is the effect of temperature rise on winding resistance?

Experiment No.:8
Aim:

SPEED CONTROL OF 3 PHASE SLIPRING INDUCTION MOTOR BY ROTOR

RESISTANCE CONTROL.

Apparatus:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)

3 phase slip-ring Induction motor. 415V, 3 HP, 1500rpm.

Voltmeter. (0-600V, AC.)
Ammeter. (0-10A, AC.)
Rheostat. 50 ohms, 5A, (3Nos.)
3 Phase Dimmer stat.
Connecting Wires.
Tachometer.

Circuit Diagram:
0-10 A
R

3 PHASE
Supply
440 V,

50Ohms, 5A

0-600 V

50Ohms, 5A

50Ohms, 5A
3 PHASE
DIMMERSTATE

STATOR

ROTOR

Theory:
1.
2.
3.
4.

It should cover the following.

Construction and working of a slipring I.M.
Application of a slipring I.M.
Torque-slip characteristic of I.M. for different values of rotor resistance.
Explanation about the circuit connection.

Procedure:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Connect the ckt. as shown.

Keep the Dimmerstat as zero output voltage & the external rotor resistance at minimum resistance
position.
Switch ON the supply & increase the input voltage to stator winding upto its rated value.
Measure the speed.
Now increase the rotor resistance in steps & note the corresponding values of speed.
Draw a graph of rotor resistance versus speed.

Observation Table:
Sr.No. External rotor resistance in Ohms.
01
0
02
10
03
20
04
30
05
40
06
50

Speed (rpm)

Precautions:
5)
6)
7)
8)

All connections should be tight.

No loose wires should be on the working table.
Supply should not be switched on till connections are checked by the teacher.
The motor input current should not exceed its rated value.

Graph:

Draw a graph of rotor external resistance versus speed.

Conclusion:

It found that with rise in rotor resistance, there is a corresponding drop in the speed.

Viva Questions:
1) What will happen if the rotor circuit of a slipring I.M. is kept open & electric supply is given to its stator
winding.
2) What is the constructional difference between a slip-ring & a squirrel cage I.M.
3) Draw & explain the Torque-speed characteristic of a slip ring I.M. for different values of rotor resistance.
4) What is the effect of changing the rotor resistance on the slip at max torque SMT.
5) Can a I.M. rotate at synchronous speed? Justify your answer.

Experiment No.:9
Aim:

LOAD TEST ON D.C. SERIES MOTOR WITH MECHANICAL LOAD.

Apparatus:

D.C.series motor (3H.P., 220 V, 12 A, 1500rpm.) with brake drum attachment.

Voltmeter (0-300 V) D.C.
Ammeter (0-20 A) D.C.
Tachometer.

Circuit Diagram:
STARTER

A
0-20 A

+
220 V , DC
SUPPLY

S1

S2

0-300 V

AA

Theory:

BRAKE DRUM
ATTACHAMENT

DC SERIES
MOTOR

It should cover the following

1. Working principle of D.C. series motor
2. Applications of D.C. series motor
3. Purpose of this test
4. Normal variation of efficiency, torque and speed of D.C. series motor with rise in load.

Procedure:

1) Connect the circuit as shown in figure.

2) Keeping some load on the motor, start itwith the help of starter.
3) At this load, note down the speed and also the forces in springs connected to brake drum.
4) Note voltmeter as well as ammeter reading.
5) Increase the mechanical load in steps by tightening the rope and note all the readings again.
6) Repeat step 5 till the rated current of motor is reached.
7) Calculate torque and efficiency of motor.

Precautions:

1) All connections should be perfectly tight and no loose wire should lie on the work table.
2) Before switching ON the dc supply , ensure that the starters moving arm is at its maximum
resistance position.
3) Do not switch on or operate the D.C. series motor without load
4) Before switching on the D.C.supply, ensure some water inside the drum for cooling purpose.
5) Do not switch on the supply, until and unless the connection are checked by the teacher

Observation Table:
Sr.
No.

Radius of brake drum r = 0.15 m.

Vm
Im
(Volts) (Amps)

F1
(kg)

F2
(Kkg)

N
(rpm)

Calculations:
Output torque T = [(F1-F2) x 9.81 x r ] N.m
Output power Po = 2 NT/60 watts.
Input power Pi = Vm.Im
Po
% = ---------- x 100
Pi

Graph:

where is radius of brake drum.

Plot speed Vs torque and output power Vs efficiency.

Conclusion:

At light load the motor speed is high and it reduces fast with rise in load.

Viva Questions:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)

What is the significance of back e.m.f. in a d.c. motor?

What is the chief advantage of a d.c. series motor?
What is the necessity of starter in a d.c. motor?
Why is a d.c. series motor used to start heavy loads?
Can a d.c. series motor operate on an a.c. supply?
Armature core of a dc machine is always laminated, why?
Why the D.C. series motor is not operated at zero or light loads?

Experiment No.:10
Aim:

LOAD TEST ON D.C. SHUNT MOTOR.

Apparatus:

D.C. Motor ( 3.0 HP, 220 V, 10 A, 1500 rpm.)

D.C. Generator (2.2 kW, 220 V, 1500 rpm.)
Two Voltmeters (0-300 V) D.C
Two Ammeters (0-10 A) D.C.
Two Rheostats (1000 ohms./1.2 A) (400 ohms./ 1.7 A)
Lamp load (1kW., 230 V)
Tachometer (0-1500rpm.)

Circuit Diagram:
STARTER

0-10 A

+
220 V , DC
SUPPLY

0-300 V

FF

M
AA

1000
1.2 A

Theory:

FF

AA

0-300 V

L
O
A
D

400
1.7 A

0-10 A

DC MOTOR

D. C. GENERATOR

It should cover the following

1) Principle of D.C.shunt motor
2) What is back e.m.f?
3) What is the effect on speed when motor is loaded?

4) How the speed of shunt motor is expressed in terms of back emf & flux () & also in
terms of voltage & armature current

Procedure:

1) Connect the circuit as shown in figure and keep the load zero.
2) Set the field rheostat of motor to zero & field rheostat of generator to maximum.
3) Switch on D.C. supply & start the motor with the help of starter
4) Adjust the field rheostat of motor to obtain rated speed or any suitable speed.
Then dont disturbed this setting.
5) Adjust the D.C.shunt generator voltage to its rated value(220 V) with the help
of its field rheostat.
6) Note the meter readings and speed at this no-load condition.
7) Now increase the electrical load and adjust the generator terminal voltage
constant at previous value.
8) Note the reading of ammeters, voltmeters & speed.
9) Repeat 6 to 8 above to cover the range of no load to full load of motor.
10) Measure the armature resistance Ra of the motor by multimeter.

Precautions:

1) All connections should be perfectly tight and no loose wire should lie on
the work table.
2) Before switching ON the dc supply , ensure that the starters moving arm
is at its maximum resistance position.
3) Do not switch on the supply, until and unless the connection are checked
by the teacher
4) Avoid error due to parallax while reading the meters.
5) Hold the tachometer with both hands steady and in line with the motor shaft
so that it reads correctly.

Observations:
Sr.
No.

Motor
side
Vm Im

Generato
r side
Vg I g

Speed
N
rpm.

Calculations ( for all readings):

Graph:

Generator output power Pg = Vg.Ig

Generator constant loss Pc = motor constant loss = [Vm(no-load).Im(no-load)]/2
Generator input power = Pg + Ig2.Ra + Pc
Motor output power Pm(o) = Generator input power
Motor input power Pm(i) = Vm.Im
Motor efficiency is
Pm(o)
% = ----------------- x 100
Pm(i)
Plot on same graph paper
(i) Motor o/p power versus efficiency.

(ii) Motor o/p power versus Motor I/p current.

(iii) Motor o/p power versus speed.

Conclusion:

With rise in load the motor current increases & the speed decreases slightly.
The efficiency initially increases with the load, reaches to its maximum & then decreases. The
curves obtained experimentally are shown on the graph

Viva Questions:

1. How do you load the motor in this experiment?

2. What was the assumption made in calculations?
3. What is the condition for maximum torque of a D.C. shunt motor?
4. Why is the starter necessary ?
5. What is the power factor of the load used?

Experiment No.:11
Aim:

SPEED CONTROL OF D. C. SHUNT MOTOR. BY

1) Armature voltage control method (Below rated speed)
2) Field current control method
(Above rated speed)

Apparatus:

1) D.C. Shunt motor (230 V, 5 A, 1500 rpm, 1KW,)

2) D.C. starter.
3) D.C. Ammeter (0-2 A)
4) D.C. Voltmeter (0-300 V)
5) Rheostat 400 , 1.7 A, and 1000 1.2 A
6) Tachometer

Circuit Diagram:

Theory:

Procedure:

The theory should cover details about following points.

1) Principle of working of dc shunt motor
2) Relation between speed, armature resistance and flux.
3) Explanation of above circuit diagram.
4) Brief explanation about speed control by above two methods.

1)
2)
3)
4)

Connect the circuit as shown above.

Adjust both rheostats at their minimum resistance position initially.
Switch ON the DC supply.
Turn the moving arm of starter to its minimum resistance position.

(A) FOR ARMATURE VOLTAGE CONTROL

5) Take a set of readings at minimum resistance position of both rheostats.
Keeping field current constant, vary the rheostat connected in armature
circuit by increasing its value and note down the armature voltage and
corresponding values of speed.

(B) FOR FIELD CURRENT CONTROL

6) Bring the rheostat connected in armature circuit back to minimum resistance
position.
7) Keeping armature voltage constant now increase the resistance of field circuit by
adjusting its rheostat.
8) Measure field current and corresponding values of speed.
9) After taking the required sets of readings adjust both rheostats to their minimum
resistance position and switch OFF the dc supply.

Precautions:

1) All connections should be perfectly tight and no loose wire should lie on
the work table.
2) Before switching ON the dc supply , ensure that the starters moving arm
is at its maximum resistance position.
3) Do not switch on the supply, until and unless the connection are checked
by the teacher
4) Avoid error due to parallax while reading the meters.
5) Hold the tachometer with both hands steady and in line with the motor shaft
so that it reads correctly.

Observations:
(A) FOR ARMATURE VOLTAGE CONTROL
Field current (If) =
Sr.
If (Amp)
No.
1
2
3
4
5

Amps (constant)
Va (Volts)
Speed (N) rpm.

(B) FOR FIELD CURRENT CONTROL

Armature voltage (Va) =
Sr.
No.
1
2
3
4
5

Graph:

If (amp)

volts (constant)
Va (Volts)

Plot the following on separate graph papers.

2) N versus If
1) N versus Va

Speed (N) rpm.

Conclusion:

It is observed that the speed of dc shunt motor increases above normal value by field
current control method and decreases below normal value by armature control method.

Discussion:-

Q.1.What are the limitations of armature voltage control and field current control
methods?
Q.2. Why both rheostats are kept at minimum resistance position in the starting
condition?
Q.3. What is starter? Why is it required?
Q.4. What is back emf? What is its significances?
Q.5. Why is starter required during starting condition & not during running condition?
Q.6. Draw internal and external characteristics of dc shunt motor.
Q.7. What are the applications of dc shunt motor?
Q.8. Why are brushes made form carbon?

Q.9. Why is thin conductor used for field winding? & thick conductor for
armature winding?

Experiment No.:12
Aim: - TO PERFORM LOAD TEST ON D.C. SHUNT GENERATOR
Apparatus:-

M.G. Set, D.C. Generator (1kw, 4.6A, 230V, 1500rpm.self exct. Compound gene.)
D.C.Motor (1kw, 4.6A, 230V, 1500rpm.self exct. Shunt Motor.)
Two Voltmeter (0-300V) D.C.
Two Ammeter (0-10A) D.C.
Two Field Rheostat (400, 1.7A)
Lading Rheostat (1kw,)
Tachometer (0-1500rpm.)

Circuit Diagram: STARTER

0-10 A

+
220 V , DC
SUPPLY

0-300 V

FF

M
AA

0-10 A

Theory:-

1000
1.2 A

FF

AA

0-300 V

L
O
A
D

400
1.7 A

DC MOTOR

D. C. GENERATOR

The theory should cover details about following points

1) What is the working principle of d. c. generator?

2) What is back e.m.f?
3) Why does the voltage drop on load? Does it drop more with more load? If yes, why?
4) What is the effect of changing the excitation current (field current) of the shunt generator?
5) What is the relation between Eb and V?

Observation Table:Sr.
No.

Motor Side
Vm
Volts

Speed = 1500 rpm (constant)

Generator Side

Im
Vg
Amp Volts

Ig
Amp

Motor Input
= VmxIm
(Watts)

Generator
Output =
VgxIg (watts)

Efficiency of
generator =
VgIg
------- x 100
VmIm

Procedure:1) Connection the ckt. As shown in figure.

2) Set the motor field rheostat to its minimum & generator field rheostat to maximum.
3) Start the d.c. motor with the help of starter and adjust the speed to the rated speed of the
generator. Keep the speed constant throughout the experiment with help of motor field
rheostat.
4) Adjust the field rheostat of the d.c. generator to obtain rated terminal voltage at no load
condition. Field rheostat adjusted at this position should nit be disturbed for this set.
5) Change the load current by varying load and note down the corresponding terminal
voltage. Take readings covering the range from no load to little over full load.
6) Plot terminal voltage Vs load current and efficiency Vs output.

Calculation:-

O/p of generator
Generator efficiency G = ----------------------I/p of generator
O/p of motor
Motor efficiency m = -------------------I/p of motor
As O/P of motor = I/p of generator
G m =

O/p of generator
------------------I/p of motor

O/p of generator
G = -------------------I/p of motor

Graph:-

1/2

Vg

%
Efficiency

Output of
Generator

IL

Result & Conclusion:-

The external characteristics of d.c. Shunt generator and efficiency curve are plotted. The
terminal voltage of a d.c. Shunt generator reduces as the load current is increased

Viva Questions:-

1) What should be done if the d.c. Shunt generator fails to build up?
2) What are the reasons of fall of terminal voltage of a d.c. shunt generator
3) Define armature reaction.
4) What are the different types of losses in generator?
5) What is the e.m.f. Equation of generator?
6) What is the relation between Eb and V?
7) What is the function of commutator?
8) What is the condition for maximum efficiency?

Experiment No.:13
Aim:

TO FIND REGULATION OF A THREE-PHASE ALTERNATOR BY OPEN CIRCUIT

AND SHORT CIRCUIT TESTS

Apparatus:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Ammeter (0-5A) AC-1No; (0-1A) DC-1 No.

Voltmeter (0-300V) AC-1 No.
Tachometer 1 No.
Rheostats (400. 1.7A) 1No; 1000. 1.2A 1No.
Alternator 3 kVA, 4.2A, 1500 RPM, 3
D.C. Motor 3 HP, 220V, 1500RPM

7. Connecting wires etc.

Circuit Diagram: [A] OPEN CIRCUIT TEST

+

STARTER
L

F
D C SUPPLY
230 V

FF
1000
1.2A

A
Y

AA

D. C. MOTOR

0-300 V
AC

ALTERNATOR

F
FIELD WDG OF
ALTERNATOR

0-1A
DC

FF

1000
,1.2A
230 V DC

[B] SHORT CIRCUIT TEST

STARTER

F
D.C. SUPPLY
230 V

FF

AA

(0 -5 A)
AC

1000
1.2A
ALTERNATOR

D.C. MOTOR

FF
FIELD WDG
OF ALTERNATOR

(0-1A)
DC

D.C. SUPPLY

Theory: The theory should cover following points

1.
2.
3.
4.

Meanings of regulation and synchronous impedance

Details about synchronous impedance method for finding regulation
Explanation about above circuit diagrams
List of other possible methods for finding regulation

Procedure:
[A]
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)

OPEN CIRCUIT TEST

Connect the circuit as shown.
Set potential divider to zero output position and motor field rheostat to minimum value.
Switch on dc supply and start the motor.
Adjust motor speed to synchronous value by motor field rheostat and note the meter readings.
Increase the field excitation of alternator and note the corresponding readings.
Repeat step 5 till 10% above rated terminal voltage of alternator.
Maintain constant rotor speed for all readings.

[B] SHORT CIRCUIT TEST

1) Connect the circuit as shown.
2) Star the motor with its field rheostat at minimum resistance position and the potential divider set to zero
output.

3) Adjust the motor speed to synchronous value.

4) Increase the alternator field excitation and note ammeter readings.
5) Repeat step 4 for different values of excitations (field current). Take readings up to rated armature
current. Maintain constant speed for all readings
6) Measure the value of armature resistance per phase Ra by multimeter or by ammeter-voltmeter method.
7) Plot the characteristics and find the synchronous impedance.

Precautions:

10) All connections should be perfectly tight and no loose wire should lie on the work table.
11) Before switching ON the dc supply , ensure that the starters moving arm is at its maximum
resistance position.
12) Do not switch on the supply, until and unless the connections are checked by the teacher
13) Avoid error due to parallax while reading the meters.
14) Hold the tachometer with both hands steady and in line with the motor shaft so that it reads
correctly.
6) Ensure that the winding currents do not exceed their rated values.

Observations:
Alternator armature resistance per phase Ra = ------Rotor speed = -------------------- RPM (constant).

Sr. No

Graph:

O.C TEST.
Field current Terminal voltage
If (Amp)
Per phase Vo

Sr. No.

S.C.TEST.
Field current
Short circuit
If
current Isc

Plot the readings to draw following graphs. Use same graph paper for both curves.
1. If versus Vo (from OC test)
2. If versus Isc (from SC test)

Calculations:

OA
Vo1
Zs = ---------- = ----------for field current Isc1
OB
Isc1
Isc1 is selected over the linear part of OCC, generally it corresponds to rated armature current.
Synchronous impedance

Synchronous reactance
Xs = (Zs2 - Ra2)
Where Ra = Armature resistance of alternator (per phase)

S.N. Zs

Zs (av).

Xs

Xs (av).

Calculate the excitation emf Eo and voltage regulation for full-load and
1. 0.8 lagging p.f.
2. UPF
3. 0.8 leading p.f.
Eo = [(V cos + Ia Ra)2 + (V sin + Ia Xs)2]
+ sign is for lagging pf load.
- sign is for leading pf load.
V = rated terminal voltage per phase of alternator
Eo - V
%Regulation = ------------ x 100
V

Phasor Diagrams:
Draw phasor diagrams for above three loads and verify the calculated results.

Result:

Regulation of alternator at full load is found to be,

At unity pf
= -------------At 0.8 lagging = --------------At 0.8 leading = -------------Synchronous Impedance varies for different values of excitation.

Viva Questions:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Why OCC looks like B-H curve?

Why SCC is a straight line?
What is armature reaction effect?
What are the causes of voltage drop?
When is the regulation negative and why?
Can we find regulation of a salient pole machine by this test? Justify your answer.

Experiment No.:14
Aim:

TO DETERMINE VOLTAGE REGULATION OF 3 PHASE ALTERNATOR BY DIRECT LOADING.

Apparatus:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)

Ammeter (0-5amp.AC) 01 No.

Ammeter (0-1amp.DC) 01 No
Voltmeter (0.300V AC) 01No
Rheostat (400ohms.1.7 Amp) 01 No
Rheostat (1000 Ohms.1.2 Amp) 01 No
3 Phase Resistive Load (400volts.10amp ) 01 No
Alternator (3 kVA 4.2 amp, 1500rpm) 3 Phase
D.C. Motor (Shunt Type) 3 HP, 220V, 1500rpm

Circuit Diagram:
+

STARTER
F
A

D C SUPPLY
230 V

0-5 A

A
R

FF

0-300 V

AA

1.2A

D. C. MOTOR

ALTERNATOR

0-1A
DC

FF
FIELD WDG OF
ALTERNATOR

1000

Theory:

L
O
A
D

A
B

1000

1.2 A

230 V DC

It should cover the following

1. Definition of voltage regulation and its expressions for different power factors of load.
2. Reasons for change in terminal voltage
3. Explanation about circuit diagram
4. List of other methods for finding regulation

Procedure:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)

Connect the circuit as shown in the diagram.

Keep load zero, set field potential divider to zero output voltage position.
Keep field resistance of motor to its minimum value.
Start the motor with the help of starter.
With the field rheostat of motor adjust the speed to synchronous value.
Switch on DC supply of field (Alternator) and adjust the potential divider so that the voltmeter
reads rated voltage of the alternator. Note this voltage as no load voltage E.
7) Increase the load in steps till rated current of alternator and note the different sets of readings.
8) Keep speed constant during all the readings with the help of motor field rheostat..

Precautions:

15) All connections should be perfectly tight and no loose wire should lie on the work table.
16) Before switching ON the dc supply , ensure that the starters moving arm is at its maximum
resistance position.
17) Do not switch on the supply, until and unless the connection are checked by the teacher
18) Avoid error due to parallax while reading the meters.
19) Hold the tachometer with both hands steady and in line with the motor shaft so that it reads
correctly.

Observation:
Sr.
No.

Load current

Calculations:

Result:

E = Terminal voltage at no load =

Terminal voltage
Vt

volts.

% Regulation

E - Vt
% regulation = --------------- x 100
E

The regulation at full load and ---- power factor is found to be ---------- %

Conclusion:

As the load on the alternator increases the regulation also increases

Discussion:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)

Can the terminal voltage rise? Under which load?

If the speed of the driving motor falls due to loading what will be the effects?
Give the classification of alternator on the basis of rotor and their application?
Why the excitation given to alternator is generally DC and not AC?
Mention disadvantages of determining the regulation of alternator by direct loading?
What is hunting in Alternator?
What is the role of damper winding in Alternator?
What is chording and write their advantages?

Experiment No.:15
Aim: TO PLOT V & INVERTED V CURVES OF A SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR.
Apparatus:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)

Synchronous motor 3 Phase, 3 HP, 440V, 8.2A ,1500 rpm,

DC shunt Generator 220V, 9A, 1500 rpm
Power factor meter-600V, 10A
Voltmeter AC- (0-600V), DC- (0-300V)
Ammeter AC- (0-10A)
Ammeter DC (0-2A), DC (0-10A)
Rheostat-470 ohm, 1.2A,
Resistive load bank, tachometer, connecting wires, etc.

Circuit Diagram:
M

0-10 A

0-10A

3 PHASE
SUPPLY
440 V

V
Y

FF

ALTERNATOR

PF- METER
600 V,10 A

L
O
A
D

D. C.
GENERATOR
FF

0.2 A DC

0-300 V

400
1.7A

AA

FIELD WDG OF
ALTERNATOR

230 V dc

Theory:
It should cover the following.
1. Significance of V & inverted V curves of synchronous motor.
2. Phasor diagram of a synchronous motor showing effect of change in excitation
3. Necessary condition for obtaining V & inverted V curves
4. Explanation about circuit diagram

Procedure:
1) Make the connections as shown in circuit diagram.
2) Adjust the field rheostat of DC generator at maximum position, the potential divider at zero output
position and the load at off condition.
3) Switch on the 3-ph. supply, start the synchronous motor and let it run at its rated speed.
4) Switch on the DC supply and adjust the generator field current to a suitable value so that it generates
rated voltage.
5) Increase the alternator field current and note down corresponding power factor and armature current
covering a range from low lagging to low leading power factor through a unity power factor. Note
that armature current is minimum when the p.f. in unity.
6) Repeat step No.5 for some constant load on the Generator.

Observations:

[A] AT NO LOAD

Sr.
No.

If

Power Factor
(cos)

Ia

[B] AT LOAD
Sr.
No.

If

Power Factor
(cos)

Ia

Graph: Plot the curves between armature current (Ia) vs field current (If) and power factor
(cos) vs field current (If)

Conclusion:
1. The variation of armature current (line current) and its power factor due to field current variation at
load and at no load are shown. The armature current is minimum when the PF is unity.
2. As load increases the V curve shifts upward and the inverted V curve shift towards right.

Viva Questions:
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With what condition synchronous motor can be used as a synchronous condenser.

What are the special applications of an over excited synchronous motor.
Explain the effect of change of excitation of a synchronous motor on its armature current.
Explain the effect of change of excitation of a synchronous motor on its power factor.
With the given excitation a synchronous motor draws a unity PF current . if the mechanical
load is increased what will be the power factor and current for the same excitation.
6. Why V curve shift upwards and inverted V curve shift right as the load increases.
7. Explain the effect of change of excitation of a synchronous generator on its armature current.
8. Explain the effect of change of excitation of a synchronous generator on its power factor.