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Sheet (6) Induction Motors Problem (1) :: Solution

This document contains 6 induction motor problems and their solutions. It provides the parameters and operating conditions for each motor and shows the step-by-step workings to calculate key values like input current, speed, torque, power and efficiency. The problems cover concepts like equivalent circuits, slip, rotor speed calculations and performance evaluations at different loads and voltages.

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Sheet (6) Induction Motors Problem (1) :: Solution

This document contains 6 induction motor problems and their solutions. It provides the parameters and operating conditions for each motor and shows the step-by-step workings to calculate key values like input current, speed, torque, power and efficiency. The problems cover concepts like equivalent circuits, slip, rotor speed calculations and performance evaluations at different loads and voltages.

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Faculty of Information Engineering

& Technology
Electrical Machine (ELCT708)
Dr. Adel Ahmed Fouad
Summer 2020

Sheet (6)
Induction Motors
Solution
Problem (1):
The per-phase parameters of the equivalent circuit, for a 400V, 60Hz, 3 phases, Y-
connected, 4 pole induction motor are:
R1=2R2=0.2 Ω X1=0.5 Ω X2=0.2 Ω Xm=20 Ω
If the total mechanical and iron losses at 1755 rpm are 800 W, calculate:

a) Input current.
b) Input power.
c) Output power.
d) Output torque.
e) Efficiency.

Solution

a) Input current ( ̅ ):

̅ ̅ ̅ 𝐼𝑜

̅ ̅ ̅̅̅

̅ ⁄√
̅ ̅̅̅
√
̅
̅
( )
⁄√
̅
( )

̅
√

b) Input power ( )

| ̅ || ̅ |
√
c) Output power ( )

|̅|

d) Output torque ( )

e)

Good Luck 
Problem (2):
A 3-phase, 6 pole induction motor is rated 400Hz, 150V, 10hp, 3% slip at rated
power output. The windage and friction loss is 200W at rated speed. With the
motor operating at rated voltage, frequency, slip, and output power. Determine:
a) Rotor speed.
b) Frequency of the rotor current.
c) Power crossing the air gap.
d) Rotor copper loss.
e) Output torque.
Solution

a) Rotor speed ( )

b) Frequency of the rotor current ( )

c) Power crossing the air gap ( )

From (1) and (2) we get:

d) Rotor copper loss ( )

e) Output torque ( )

Good Luck 
Problem (3):
An approximate per phase equivalent circuit of a 3 phases, 220V, Y connected 6-
pole, 60Hz induction motor for which:
R1=0.3Ω R2=0.4 Ω X1=0.4 Ω X2=0.6 Ω Xm=15 Ω
While running at 1080 rpm. Calculate:
a) The input current.
b) Input power
c) Input power factor
d) Total developed torque.

Solution

a) Input current ( ̅ ):

̅ ̅ ̅ 𝐼𝑜

̅ ̅ ̅̅̅

̅ ⁄√
̅ ̅̅̅

̅
̅
( )

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⁄√
̅
( )

b) Input power ( )

| ̅ || ̅ |
√

c) Power factor ( )

̅ ̅

d) Developed torque ( )

|̅|

Good Luck 
Problem (4):
A 3-phase, Y connected, 12 pole induction motor is rated 500Hp, 220V, 60Hz.
R1=0.4 R'2=0.2 Ω X1+X'2=2 Ω (neglect the magnetizing current)
With rated voltage and frequency applied, the motor slip is 0.02. Calculate:

a) Stator current.
b) The developed torque.
c) The rotor input power.
d) The rotor copper loss.

Solution

a) Stator current ( ̅ ):

̅ ⁄√
̅ ̅
( ) ( )

b) The developed torque ( )

|̅| |̅|

c) The rotor input power ( )

|̅|

d) The rotor copper loss ( )

Good Luck 
Problem (5):
A three-phase, two-pole, 60-Hz induction motor is observed to be operating at a
speed of 3502 r/min with an input power of 15.7 kW and a terminal current of 22.6
A. The stator winding resistance is 0.20 Ω /phase. Calculate the power dissipated in
the rotor.

Solution

Good Luck 
Problem (6):
A three-phase Y-connected 220-V (line-to-line) 7.5-kW 60-Hz six-pole induction
motor has the following parameter values in Ω /phase referred to the stator:
R1 = 0.294 R2 = 0.144
X1 = 0.503 X 2 = 0.209 X m = 13.25
The total friction, windage, and core losses may be assumed to be constant at 403
W, independent of load. For a slip of 2 percent, compute:
1. The speed,
2. Output torque and power,
3. Stator current,
4. Power factor,
5. Efficiency when the motor is operated at rated voltage and frequency.
Solution

1. The speed ( )

2. Output torque and power ( )

|̅|

̅
̅
( )

⁄√
( )

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|̅|

3. Stator current ( ̅ )
̅ ̅ ̅

̅ ̅ ̅̅̅

̅ ⁄√
̅ ̅̅̅

̅ ̅ ̅

4. Power factor ( )
̅ ̅

5. Efficiency ( )

| ̅ || ̅ |
√

Good Luck 

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