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Question 1
a) A 500 hp, 720 rpm synchronous motor connected to a 3980 V, 3-phase line generates an excitation
voltage, Eo of 1790 V (line-to-neutral) when the dc excitation current is 25 A. The synchronous
reactance is 20 Ω and the torque angle between Eo and E is 30˚.
Calculate:
i. The value of Ex. [7 marks]
ii. The ac line current. [3 marks]
iii. The power factor of the motor. [3 marks]
iv. The approximate horsepower developed by the motor. [5 marks]
v. The approximate torque developed at the shaft. [2 marks]
Draw:
vi. The phasor diagram for the synchronous motor. [5 marks]
Question 2
(a) A 3-phase induction motor having synchronous speed, n s of 1200 rpm draws 80 kW from 3-
phase feeder. The copper and core losses in the stator have the value of 5 kW. If the motor
runs at 1152 rpm. Determine the following:
(b) A 3-phase, 60 Hz induction motor runs at 890 rpm at no load and at 840 rpm at full load
Determine:
i. The number of the poles and the synchronous speed (3 marks)
ii. The slip at rated load (2 marks)
iii. The speed at one-quarter of the rated load (3 marks)
iv. The rotor’s electrical frequency at one-quarter of the rated load (2 marks)