2. The DPST switch should be in open position. 3. The motor armature rheostat should be kept at maximum position. 4. Safe load must be applied before starting.
PROCEDURE
1. Make the connections as per the circuit diagram 10.1.
2. Apply safe load before starting. 3. Close the DPST switch. 4. Gradually bring the armature rheostat of the motor to its minimum position to apply the rated voltage. 5. Note down the no load readings. 6. Apply the load by tightening the belt in the brake drum arrangement. 7. Note down the values of V, I, N and the spring balance readings. 8. Repeat the steps 6 and 7 till the ammeter reads the rated current of the motor. 9. Remove the load by loosening the belt in the brake drum arrangement. 10. Bring the armature rheostat of the motor to the initial position. 11. Open the DPST switch and disconnect the circuit.
47 DESIGN OF APPARATUS REQUIRED
48 FORMULAE TO BE USED
1. Input power, Pin = V I
2. Shaft torque, T = (S1 – S2) R g N m 3. Output power, Po = (2∏NT/60) Watts. 4. % Efficiency. η = (Po / Pin) × 100 where, V - Line voltage (V) I - Line current (A) S1 - Reading of the spring balance 1 (kg) S2 - Reading of the spring balance 2 (kg) R - Radius of the brake drum (m) t - Thickness of the belt (m)
TABLE - 10.1 LOAD TEST ON DC SERIES MOTOR
Sl. Line Line Speed Spring Torque Output Input Efficiency
No. Voltage Current N balance T Power Power %η V (V) I(A) (rpm) readings (N-m) Po Pin S1 S2 (W) (W) (kg) (kg)
