FIELD TEST OF DC SERIES MACHINE AIM:To perform the field test of the two identical dc series machine.

APPARATUS:(1) (2) (3) Ammeter (MC) Voltmeter (MC) Lamp Load 0-5 A 0-300 V 02 Nos. 03 Nos.

MACHINE SPECIFICATION:-

THEORY:In this method, two identical dc series machines are required, which are mechanically and electrically coupled together. It is important to note that dc series motors are used for traction and are usually arranged for series-parallel control and hence such motors are available in pairs. While conducting efficiency test of a series motor, it is necessary to see that the load is not greatly reduced otherwise dangerously high speed will result. The circuit overcomes the difficulty of obtaining readings at comparatively light loads by utilizing the motor current to excite generator, the generator armature being directly connected to the load resistance without any switch. The motor M is started in usual manner and the output of the generator G is dissipated in the variable resistive load. The voltage V1 across the motor terminal is kept equal to its rated value. Consequently the supply voltage V should be equal to V1 plus the voltage drop across the generator field winding. Since, the two machines have the same field current, it may be assumed to a close approx. that the iron losses for the same for both the machines. The hot resistance of the various windings are measured. Let V= Supply voltage. V1= Motor terminal voltage.

V2= Generator output voltage. I1 = Motor input current. I2 = Generator output current. Now power input to the entire set, Pi = V I1 Power output of the generator, Pog = V2 I2 Total losses in the entire set W = V I1 V2 I2. Total copper losses in the entire set,

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Rotational + iron losses of the set Wo = W Wcu Rotational + iron losses of each machine Wo = Now motor input power P in = V 1 I 1 Motor efficiency = 1 @ m

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Generator efficiency Disadvantage:(1) (2)

A relatively small error in the measurement of the motor input or generator output may result in a relatively large error in the calculated efficiency. This method is not a regenerative method as the generator output is not fed back to the motor but is totally wasted in a dead load.

OBSERVATION TABLE:SN Supply Voltage V Motor terminal voltage V1 Motor input current I1 Generator output voltage V2 Generator output current I2

CONCLUSION:-