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A LAB MANUAL ON
ELECTRICAL MACHINES LABORATORY - I
Subject Code: 15EEL38
(As per VTU Syllabus CBCS)
PREPARED BY GOPINATH.B.L
PREFACE
The manual uses the plan, cogent and simple language to explain the
fundamental aspects of Electrical Machines in practical. The manual prepared very
carefully with our level best. It gives all the steps in executing an experiment. And
validation by means of observation, Development of theory/hypotheses, experimental
validation
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DO’S:-
1) Proper dress has to be maintained while entering in the Lab. (Boys Tuck in with
apron and shoes, girls with apron)
2) All students should come to the Lab with necessary tools. (Cutting Pliers 6”,
Insulation remover and phase tester)
3) Students should carry observation notes and record completed in all aspects.
4) Correct specifications of the equipment have to be mentioned in the circuit
diagram.
5) Student should be aware of operating equipment.
6) Students should be at their concerned experiment table, unnecessary moment is
restricted.
7) Student should follow the indent procedure to receive and deposit the equipment
from the Lab Store Room.
8) After completing the connections Students should verify the circuits by the Lab
Instructor.
9) The reading must be shown to the Lecturer In-Charge for verification.
10) Students must ensure that all switches are in the OFF position, all the
`` connections are removed.
11) All patch cords and tools should be placed at their original positions.
DON’Ts:-
1) Don‟t come late to the Lab.
2) Don‟t enter into the Lab with Golden rings, bracelets and bangles.
3) Don‟t make or remove the connections with power ON.
4) Don‟t switch ON the supply without verifying by the Staff Member.
5) Don‟t switch OFF the machine with load.
6) Don‟t leave the lab without the permission of the Lecturer In-Charge.
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Sl No Contents Page No
1. PREFACE 2
2. LABORATORY SAFETY RULES 3
3. DO‟S & DON‟TS 4
4. VTU SYLLABUS 5
5. INDEX 6
6. CERTIFICATE 7
7. INTRODUCTION 8
8. INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS 9
9. LAB CYCLES 10
OPEN CIRCUIT AND SHORT CIRCUIT TESTS ON SINGLE PHASE STEP
UP OR STEP DOWN TRANSFORMER AND PREDETERMINATION OF
10. 11
(I) EFFICIENCY AND REGULATION
(II) CALCULATION OF PARAMETERS OF EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT
SUMPNER‟S TEST ON SIMILAR TRANSFORMERS AND
11. DETERMINATION OF COMBINED AND INDIVIDUAL 15
TRANSFORMER EFFICIENCY.
PARALLEL OPERATION OF TWO DISSIMILAR SINGLE-PHASE
TRANSFORMERS OF DIFFERENT KVA AND DETERMINATION OF
12. LOAD SHARING AND ANALYTICAL VERIFICATION GIVEN THE
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SHORT CIRCUIT TEST DATA.
POLARITY TEST AND CONNECTION OF 3 SINGLE-PHASE
TRANSFORMERS IN STAR – DELTA AND DETERMINATION OF
13. 20
EFFICIENCY AND REGULATION UNDER BALANCED
RESISTIVE LOAD.
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COMPARISON OF PERFORMANCE OF 3 SINGLE-PHASE
14. TRANSFORMERS IN DELTA – DELTA AND V-V (OPEN DELTA) 23
CONNECTION UNDER LOAD.
SCOTT CONNECTION WITH BALANCED AND UNBALANCED
15. 26
LOADS.
SEPARATION OF HYSTERESIS AND EDDY CURRENT LOSSES
16. 29
IN SINGLE PHASE TRANSFORMER.
VOLTAGE REGULATION OF AN ALTERNATOR BY EMF AND
17. 33
MMF METHODS.
18. VOLTAGE REGULATION OF AN ALTERNATOR BY ZPF METHOD. 38
SLIP TEST – MEASUREMENT OF DIRECT AND QUADRATURE
19. AXIS REACTANCE AND REDETERMINATION OF REGULATION 40
OF SALIENT POLE SYNCHRONOUS MACHINES.
PERFORMANCE OF ASYNCHRONOUS GENERATOR
20. CONNECTED TO INFINITE BUS, UNDER CONSTANT POWER 43
AND VARIABLE EXCITATION & VICE - VERSA.
21. POWER ANGLE CURVE OF SYNCHRONOUS GENERATOR. 47
22. VIVA QUESTIONS 51
23. SAFETY & COMMON SYMBOLS 53
CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that this book is a bonafide record practical work
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done in the Electrical Machines- 1 Laboratory in 3rd semester
of………year during the year….......
Name:-……………………………
Roll. No. :-……………………………
Branch:-……………………………
Date:-……………
INTRODUCTION
“A practical approach is probably the best approach to mastering a subject and gaining a clear insight.”
Practical session covers those practical oriented Electrical AC Machines that are very essential for
the students to solidify their theoretical concepts. This workbook provides a communication bridge between
the theory and practical world of the Electrical Laboratory. The knowledge of these practical are very
essential for the engineering students. All of these practical are arranged on the modern trainer boards.
The program starts with courses of providing in-depth coverage of basic topics related to the field of
electrical machines such as Testing of transformers, rotating machines, ac power Generation. The program
then builds on the knowledge gained by the student through these basic courses to provide training
synchronous generator, and asynchronous generator technologies
This manual, teaches the basic concepts of three-phase transformer banks. Students are introduced to
the different characteristics of Single/three-phase transformer banks. They learn how to connect the
windings of three-phase transformer banks in wye or delta. Students are also determining the voltage,
current, and phase relationships between the primary windings and the secondary windings of three-phase
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transformer banks of various configurations. They learn how to ensure proper phase relationships between
the phase windings. Students also verify the theory presented in the manual by performing circuit
measurements and calculations.
MAKING CONNECTIONS
• Make sure that the supply is OFF.
• Meters should be positioned properly.
• Do not connect more than one wire to each terminal of ammeters & voltmeters.
• Make series connections before parallel connections.
• All the connections should be tight.
• Get the connections checked before switching ON.
• Check the position of rheostats, autotransformers, switches before switching ON.
• Never exceed the permissible values of current or voltage.
• While conducting brake test, pour water on the brake drum to avoid overheating.
• Show the readings to the faculty-in-charge before switching off.
ROUGH RECORD
1. Write Name of the experiment with number & date, aim, apparatus required, neat circuit diagram,
tabulations, sample calculations (for one set of readings showing the substitution of the values) and results.
No need to write principle or procedure.
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2. Take at least six sets of readings, if possible. Each student in a group should do sample calculations for
different sets.
3. Get signature of the faculty-in-charge after completing the rough record.
FAIR RECORD
1. Write the name of the experiment on the top of the right side in capital letters
2. Experiment Number & date should be written at the top.
3. Each record should contain the following on the right side
• Aim of the experiment
• Apparatus required
• Principle
• Procedure
• Sample Calculation (on the left side if possible; if calculations are too long, write onright side so that no
pages on the right side are left blank) Result (at the end)
4. On left side
• Neat circuit diagram with PEN
• Name plate details/specifications
• Tabulations
• Sample Calculation (on the left side if possible; if calculations are too long, write on the right side so that
no pages on the right side are left blank)
• Graph (draw with PEN if possible; use different colors for different graphs on the same graph sheet).
DO EXPERIMENT TODAY; SUBMIT ROUGH RECORD IN THE NEXT CLASS & FAIR
RECORD IN THE THIRD CLASS.
LAB CYCLE-1
1 Open Circuit and Short circuit tests on single phase step up or step down
transformer and predetermination of (i) Efficiency and regulation (ii)
Calculation of parameters of equivalent circuit.
2 Sumpner‟s test on similar transformers and determination of combined and
individual transformer efficiency.
Parallel operation of two dissimilar single-phase transformers of different kVA
3 and determination of load sharing and analytical verification given the Short
circuit test data.
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LAB CYCLE-2
8 Voltage regulation of an alternator by EMF and MMF methods.
9 Voltage regulation of an alternator by ZPF method.
O.C. TEST S.C. TEST & LOAD TEST ON A SINGLE PHASE TRANSFORMER.
Objective:
To determine the iron losses, copper losses and efficiency of a transformer at any given load.
Apparatus:
Sl. No. Instruments Qty.
1 0-1 Amps Ammeter 01
2 0-5 Amps Ammeter 01
3 0-300 Volts Voltmeter 01
4 0-200 Watts L.P.F. type Wattmeter 01
5 0-3.0 KW U.P.F. type Wattmeter 01
Transformer Ratings:
Power: 1 KVA, Primary/Secondary :230/230 Volts. Max Current Rating : 4.43 Amps.
Circuit Diagram:
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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.
OR 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) All the connections should be perfectly tight.
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2) Supply should not be switched ON until& unless the connections are checked by the instructor.
3) Do not bend while taking the readings
4) No loose wires should lie on the work table.
5) Thick wires should be used for current circuit and flexible wires for voltage circuits.
6) 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
4.35amp
Calculations:
FOR O.C. TEST
No load power factor =cos<Do = Wo / (Vo Io) Magnetising
component of Io = Iµ = Io sin<Do amps.
Core loss component of Io = Ic = Io cos<Do amps.
Core loss resistance Ro = Vo/ Ic ohm.
EFFICIENCIES:
Equivalent Circuit:
Draw simplified equivalent circuit showing calculated values of all parameters on it.
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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 atransformer 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
Objective : To predetermine the efficiency, regulation and equivalent circuit of a given pair of
identical single - phase transformers by conducting Sumpner's test.
Name plate details of the two identical transformers:
Primary voltage : 230 Volts Secondary voltage: 230 Volts
Primary current : 4.34 Amps Secondary current 4.34 Amps Power
(Burden) : 1 KVA Frequency: 50 Hz.
Apparatus:
Digital voltmeter,0 to 1000Volts 02
Digital ammeter, 0 to l0 Amps 02
wattmeter, 0 to 300 Watts 02
Digital temperature indicator, 0 to 100 01
Theory: Degrees
The efficiency of a transformer can be predetermined by conducting o.c. and s.c. tests. But the
rise in temperature can be found only by conducting the actual load test. It is difficult io conduct the
actual load test for large transformers. [n case of Sumpner‟s test the efficiency, regulation and rise in
temperature can be obtained with small amount of power consumption.
In Sumpner's test, the two primary windings of the identical transformers are connected in parallel
across the supply and the two secondary‟s are connected in series with their polarities in opposition. One
digital wattmeter (L.P.F. type), one voltmeter and one ammeter are connected
at primary side. One digital wattmeter (U.P.F: type), one voltmeter and one ammeter are connected at
secondary side. If primaries are energized then the voltage across the two secondaries will be zero since
both the transformers are identical transformers.
The power input to the transformers at no-load is indicated by the wattmeter on the primary
side. This power is, equal-to the iron losses of the two transformers. An auto-transformer is connected
in series with the two secondary‟s. A small voltage is injected in the secondary circuit from a separate ac
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secondary current will cause primary current in opposite directions so that the reading of wattmeter on
primary is not affected and it will indicate the iron losses of the two transformers. The auto-transformer is
adjusted till the full load current flows in the secondary side of the transformer. At full load current the
wattmeter on the secondary side indicates the full load copper losses of the two transformers.
Procedure:
* Make all the connections as per the circuit diagram shown in fig .Z.Z.
* Keep the switch 's' open on the secondary side of the transformer.
* Keep the auto-transformer at zero position and disconnect the supply to
the auto transformer.
* Apply the normal voltage of 230Volts to the primary side.
* Check the voltmeter reading across the switch. If it reads zero, it means the secondary‟s are
connected in opposition. If the voltmeter reads twice the secondary rated voltage then the connections
should be reversed on the secondary side.
* lf voltmeter reads zero close the switch .S'.
* Connect the supply to the auto-transformer and energize the secondary circuit and adjust the auto
transformer till the ammeter on the secondary side reads the rated current (4.82A).
* Record the readings of the meters on both the primary and secondary
sides.
* Calculate Req , xeq , regulation and efficiency of the transformer 0.8 pf lag, 0.8pf lead and upf for
full
Calculations:
Iron loss per transformer Wi = W1 / 2
Copper loss per transformer Wcu = W2 / 2
Viva Questions:
1. What is the condition to be satisfied by the two transformers to be tested using this method?
2. What is the main advantage of this test?
3. Other than losses and efficiency, what else can be determined from this test?
4. How are the full load conditions simulated?
5. How are the losses separated?
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1Φ - TRANSFORMERs
T/F T/F-1 T/F-2
HV side LV side HV side LV side
Rated power
Rated voltage
Rated current
Frequency
APPARATURS REQUIRED:
THEORY
Transformers may be connected in parallel to supply currents greater than rated for each transformer. Two
requirements must be satisfied:
1) The windings to be connected in parallel must have identical output ratings;
2) The windings to be connected in parallel must have identical polarities.
Severe damage may be made to circuitry if these requirements are not satisfied , KVA Ratings may vary.
Two transformers with different kVA‟s, same percent impedances, are connected to one common bus. In this
situation, the current division causes each transformer to carry its rated load. There will be no circulating
currents because the voltages (turn ratios) are the same.
PROCEDURE :-
a) Make connections as for circuit diagram, keep the load switch and switch S open .
b) Switch on the mains , see the volt meter reading of V1 , if this reading is
460V(double the secondary voltage of both the machines) then switch of and inter
change the connections of secondary of any transformer . if reads zero then the
switch S can be closed , this way the polarities can be checked since wrong polarity
will short circuit the transformers if operated in parallel .
c) Close switch S and then close the load switch.
d) For various values of load current , record terminal voltage ,current in two secondary‟s
power supply by the two transformers and the total power,(do not exceed 10 A
for total current)
e) Switch of load and switch of main.
f) Determine the equivalent reactance‟s and resistance‟s of both transformers referred
to HV winding by SC test
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CAULATIONS :-For a given load current IL at an angle ф the current and power
supply by each transformer can be found out by the following formula
If S is the load KVA, then the KVA shared by the transformers can be found out by
RESULTS:-
a) With the help of phasor diagram verify if IA = IB= I.
b) Check if the load shared is proportional to the KVA capacities of the respective transformers
c) From the results state if RA /XA =RB /XB
Aim: To test the polarity of three single phase transformers and to determine the Efficiency and Regulation
for Star-Delta connection for balanced and Unbalanced loading (UPF)
Apparatus Required:
* Polarity Testing:
1) Connections are made as shown in the circuit diagrams(1).
2) Keeping load switches open and auto transformer at zero position, the supply switch is closed.
3)
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reading of digital multimeter is noted down.
4) The single phase auto-transformer is brought back to its initial zero output position and the supply switch is
opened
5) Connections are made as shown in the circuit diagram(2).
6) Above procedure is repeated.
Three 1-Phase Transformer Connection ( Star-Delta)
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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
Observation Table:
No-load secondary voltage E2 = ---------- Volts
Sr.No. I1Amp V1 Volts W1 Watts I 2 Amp V2 Volts W2 Watts % Reg % lJ
1
2
3
4
5
Calculations:
O/ Power W2
% η = -------------------- x 100
I/P power W1
Precautions:
1) All the connection should be perfectly tight.
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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.
Result: The % efficiency & regulation of transformer at full load condition is found as follows.
Percentage efficiency = ------------------%
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.
If one of the transformers of a Δ-Δ is removed and 3- phase supply is connected to the primaries as
shown in Fig: A1 then 3 equal 3-phase v o l t a g e s w i l l b e available at the secondary terminals on no-
load.
It is employed:
1. When the three phase load is too small to warrant the installation of full three-phase transformer bank.
2. When one of the transformers in a Δ-Δ bank is disabled, so that service is continued although at reduced
capacity, till the faculty transformer is repaired or a new one is sustained.
3. When it is anticipated that in future the load will increase necessitating the closing of open delta.
In Fig: A2 it is obvious that when Δ-Δ bank becomes V-V bank, the secondary line current IL becomes
equal to the secondary phase current IS.
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V-V capacity = 3VL.IL=3VL.IS (Since line current and phase current are equal)
It means that the capacity of V-V transformer is 57.7 %( or 1/3 times) of the capacity of -conn,
Fig A1 Fig A2
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Calculations:
O/ Power W2
% η = -------------------- x 100
I/P power W1
CONCLUSION
You set up a three phase transformer in the open ∆ configuration and observed that it supplies a 3phase
load with voltages and currents in the proper phase relationships. You also demonstrated that load power
must be reduced by 57.7% (1/√3) to avoid exceeding the current rating of the phase windings
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AIM : To convert three phase system to two phase system with the help of scott Connection
NAME PLATE DETAILS:
APPARATURS REQUIRED:
shown in Fig. 1(a), while the phasor diagram of the 2-phase supply on the secondary side is shown
in Fig. 1(c).
The neutral point on the 3-phase side, if required, could be located at the point N
which divides the primary winding of the tertiary in the ratio 1 : 2 (refer Fig.)
Procedure:
1. Connect the circuit as shown.
2. Use 86.6% tapping for teaser transformer and 50% tapping for main transformer.
3. Keep both loads zero
4. Switch on the 3-ph. supply and take the readings.
5. Vary the loads as per given in observation table and take the readings
Observation Table:
[A] FOR BALANCED LOAD
S. Load condition Teaser transformer Main transformer
No. I1T I2T V1T I1M I2M V1M V2M
1. No load
2. 1kW load on
both
transformers
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2. 1kW load on
Main
transformer
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?
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APPARATUS REQUIRED:
PRECAUTIONS:
1. The motor field rheostat should be kept at minimum resistance position.
2. The alternator field rheostat should be kept at maximum resistance position.
PROCEDURE:
1. Connections are given as per the circuit diagram.
2. Supply is given by closing the DPST switch.
3. The DC motor is started by using the 3 point starter and brought to rated speed by adjusting its field rheostat.
4. By varying the alternator filed rheostat gradually the rated primary voltage is applied to the transformer.
5. The frequency is varied by varying the motor field rheostat and the readings of frequency are noted and
the speed is also measured by using the tachometer.
6. The above procedure is repeated for different frequencies and the readings are tabulated.
7. The motor is switched off by opening the DPST switch after bringing all the rheostats to the initial position
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TABULAR COLUMN:
FORMULAE USED:
3. Eddy Current Loss We = B * f2 in Watts B = Constant (slope of the tangent drawn to the curve)
Here the Constant A is distance from the origin to the point where the line cuts the Y- axis in the graph
between Wi / f and frequency f. The Constant B is Δ(Wi / f ) / Δf
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x
A
Frequency f
B = y/x
RESULT:
Thus separation of eddy current and hysteresis loss from the iron loss on a single-phase transformer is
conducted.
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Precautions:
1. The Motor field rheostat must be kept at the minimum resistance position at the time of starting.
2. The generator field rheostat must be kept at the maximum resistance position.
3. Three point starter should be kept at the off position initially.
Procedure:
Open Circuit Test:
1. Give the connections as per the circuit diagram.
2. Close the DPST switch on the supply side.
3. The speed of DC motor is adjusted to rated speed by using the motor field rheostat.
4. Keeping the TPST switch open on alternator side vary the alternator field current in convenient steps till
rated field current of alternator.
5. Note the corresponding values of alternator field current and alternator voltage.
6. Bring the alternator field rheostat to the original position.
Circuit diagram:
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Model calculation:
VIVA QUESTIONS:
1) What are synchronous machines?
The machines generating ac emf are called alternating or synchronous generators. While the machine accepting input
from ac supply to produce mechanical output are called synchronous motors. Both these machines work at a specific
constant speed called synchronous speed and hence in general called synchronous machines.
2) Define voltage regulation. Name two methods used to determine voltage regulation of alternators.
%Reg = E-Vrated / Vrated *100 Where E = No load voltage Vrated = Rated voltage
Two methods to determine voltage regulation:
i) EMF method
ii) MMF method
Aim:- To find the regulation of 3Φ Alternator by ZPF & ASA Method, comparing the values obtained by two
methods
Name plate details:-
Apparatus Name of Type Range Qty
:- S.No the Item
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1
2
3
4
5
6
Procedure:-
O.C Test:-
1) Give all connections as per the circuit diagram.
2) switch-ON the supply & by varying the starter, prime mover Speed is adjusted to rated.
3) Now keeping the field current at zero, note the induced emf in Armature duo to residual Magnetism.
4) By slowly varying the potential divider, field current is increased & corresponding emf Induced is noted up to
above 20% of rated voltage.
SC Test:
1) Give all connections as per the circuit diagram.
2) switch-ON the supply & by varying the starter, prime mover
Speed is adjusted to rated.
3) By slowly varying the potential divider, field current is increased
& corresponding short Circuit current is noted up to rated value. To find armature resistance (Ra):
Give the connections as per diagram and by slowly varying the
Rheostat, note the values of ammeter & voltmeter up to some value and average them.
AIM:
i) To conduct the slip test on 3-phase salient pole synchronous machine
ii) To determine the direct axis and quadrature axis synchronous reactances
iii) To predetermine the voltage regulation at different loads and power factors and
APPARATUS:
S.No. Name of the apparatus Type Range Quantity
1. Voltmeter MI (0-500V) 2
2. MI (0-300V) 1
3 MC (0-30V) 1
4. Ammeter MI (0-10A) 1
5. MC (0-10A) 1
6. Rheostat Wire Wound 9Ω 8.5A 1
7. Tachometer 1
PRINCIPLE:
The direct and quadrature axis reactances can be measured by slip test. The machine is driven by a dc motor at a speed
slightly less or slightly more than synchronous speed. The field winding is kept open circuited and a low voltage 3
phase supply (about 25% of the rated voltage) is applied to the armature terminals. The direction of rotation should be
same as the direction of rotating field. If this condition is fulfilled, a small ac voltage would be indicated by the
voltmeter across the field winding. The relative velocity between armature mmf and field poles is equal to slip speed
i.e. difference between synchronous speed and rotor speed. The stator mmf moves slowly past the field poles at slip
speed. This would cause the armature current to vary cyclicallyat twice the slip frequency. When the peak of the
armature mmf is in line with the fieldpoles, the reluctance offered by the magnetic circuit is minimum, the armature
current,required for the establishment of constant air-gap flux, will be minimum. Constantapplied voltage minus the
minimum impedance voltage drop (armature current being minimum) in the leads and 3-phase variac gives maximum
armature-terminal voltage.The ratio of maximum armature terminal voltage per phase to minimum armature current
per phase gives Zsd. After one quarter of slip cycle, the peak of armature mmf is in line with q-axis and the reluctance
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offered by the magnetic circuit is maximum. The armature current, required for the establishment of constant air-gap
flux, will be maximum and the armature terminal voltage will be minimum. The ratio of minimum armature terminal
voltage per phase to maximum armature current per phase gives Zsq.
When the armature mmf is in line with field poles, the armature flux linkage with field winding is maximum and rate
of change of this flux linkage is zero, so that induced voltage across the field winding is zero. On the other hand,
when armature mmf is in line with q-axis, the flux linkage with field winding is minimum and rate of change of this
flux linkage is maximum, so that induced voltage across the field winding is maximum.
PROCEDURE:
SLIP TEST
Make the connections as shown in figure.
Precautions : i) Keep the autotransformer at minimum voltage position
ii) Keep DPST, TPST and SPST switches open
iii) Keep dc motor field rheostat at minimum resistance position Switch on the d.c. supply by closing the
DPST switch. Using the three point starter, start the motor. Run the motor at synchronous speed by varying the motor
field rheostat. Close the TPST switch. By adjusting the autotransformer, apply 20% to 30% of the rated voltage to the
armature of the synchronous machine. Make sure that the direction of rotation of the prime mover and the direction of
rotation of the magnetic field produced in the armature are the same by closing the SPST switch. If the voltmeter
reading across the alternator field winding is very small, both the directions are correct. If the voltmeter reading is
high, interchange the two lines of 3 phase supply after switching off the 3 phase supply. SPST switch is kept open.
The speed is slightly reduced/increased from synchronous speed, so that slip is increased and the voltmeter and
ammeter readings are oscillating. The maximum and minimum readings of voltmeter and ammeter are noted. The
above said procedure can be repeated with two more different autotransformer settings. (During slip test, it would be
observed that swing of the ammeter pointer is very wide, whereas the voltmeter has only small swing because of the
low impedance voltage drop in the leads and 3-phase autotransformer).
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Aim
To operate the Alternator on
Infinite Bus.
Constant Power and Variable Excitation.
Variable Excitation and Constant Power.
Apparatus Required
Sl.No. Particulars Range Type Quantity
01 Voltmeter 0 – 500 V MI 01
0-1/2A M 01
02 Ammeters 0-5/10A 01
C
0-750Ω,1.2A -
MI 02
03 Rheostats
0-38Ω,8.5A - 01
10/20A,
04 Watt meters LP 02
0 – 600 V
F
05 Tachometer - - 01
Procedure
a. Operation on Infinite Bus Bar
1. Connections are made as shown in the circuit diagram (4.a)
2. Keeping the rheostat R1 in the field circuit of motor in cut-out position, the rheostat R2 in the
`` armature circuit of motor and the rheostat R3 in the field circuit of alternator in cut-in positions,
the bus bar switch (S2) and synchronizing switch (S3) in open positions, the supply switch (S1)
is closed.
3. The motor is brought to the synchronous speed of the alternator by gradually
cutting out the rheostat R2 and cutting in the rheostat R1, if necessary.
By gradually cutting out the rheostat R3, the alternator voltage is built-up to the bus bar
voltage.
4. Now, bus bar switch (S2) is closed, and the phase sequence is verified. For correct phase
sequence, all the lamps will flicker simultaneously. Otherwise, they flicker
alternately. If they flicker alternatively, the bus bar voltage switch is opened and any two
terminals of the bus bar supply are interchanged.
5. Repeat step number 2, 3 and 4.
6. By varying the rheostats R1, R2 and R3 the dark period of the lamps are obtained.
7. When all the lamps are in dark condition, the synchronization switch S 3 is closed and now the
alternator is connected in parallel with the bus bar.
8. Switches (S3) and (S2) are opened; all the rheostats are brought back to their
respective initial positions, and supply switch (S1) is opened.
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APPARATUS:
S.No. Name of the apparatus Type Range Quantity
1. Voltmeter MI (0-500V) 2
2. MI (0-300V) 1
3 MC (0-30V) 1
4. Ammeter MI (0-10A) 1
5. MC (0-10A) 1
6. Rheostat Wire Wound 9Ω 8.5A 1
7. Tachometer 1
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VIVA QUESTIONS
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1. What is a Generator?
A Generator is a machine which converts Mechanical Energy into Electrical Energy.
First Law: Whenever a conductor cuts magnetic flux an E.M.F is induced in that conductor.
Second Law: The magnitude of the induced e.m.f. is equal to the rate of change of flux linkage.
In an AC Generator the field is rotating and the armature is stationary whereas in DC Generator the field is stationary and the
armature is rotating.
6. What are the advantages of stationary armature and rotating field in an AC Generator?
1. It is easy to take output from the stationary armature.
2. It is easier to insulate stationary armature for higher voltage.
3. Low voltage excitation supply can be easily supplied to the rotor through slip rings.
7. What is the relation between the frequency, pole and speed of a Generator?
F = PN/120 Hz
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Where P is the No.of Poles
N is the Speed in RPM.
8. In a Generator with 2 pole, and speed 3000 rpm, what is the frequency of the induced emf ?
F = PN/120
= 2 x 3000/120
= 50 Hz.
98.55%
Hydrogen.
It is the ratio of the field current required to produce rated voltage on open circuit to the field current required to circulate rated
current on short circuit.
SCR = 0.49
Low Power Factor Disadvantages: In AC circuits, power consumed depends on the power factor. Thus the power factor plays an
important role in AC circuits. For instant, we know that; Power in a Three Phase AC Circuit = P = √3 V x I CosФ And Current in
a Three Phase AC Circuits = I = P / (3 V x CosФ) I ∝1 /CosФ…. (1) Also, Power in a Single Phase AC Circuits = P = V x
I CosФ And Current in a Three phase AC Circuits = I = P / (V x CosФ) I ∝ 1/CosФ……… (2)
it is clear from both equations (1) an (2) that...
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