Chapter 5 Additional Problems

X5.1 The dc machine of Fig. X5.1 is connected as a cumulative compound dc motor. The switch (SW) is open at all times except as stated in part (b). (a) If the machine were operated as a dc generator with direction of rotation unchanged, would the dc generator be cumulative compound or differential compound? (b) If the machine is operating as a motor at steady-state conditions and the switch is closed, will the motor speed increase or decrease? (c) If terminals 1-2 were reconnected to the source so that

, will the motor reverse direction of rotation? (d) If terminals 1-2 were reconnected so that , is the motor field connection still cumulative compound or has it changed to differential compound?

(a) For generator action, reverses, but remains in the same direction. Therefore, the field connection is differential compound.

(b) With diversion of armature current through the switch, the contribution of the series field is lost and decreases in value. Thus, increases.

(c) Both and change direction; thus, changes directions. Since both and reverse, remains in the direction of rotation, or rotation is unchanged.

(d) Since both and reverse, the fields still add and the motor remains cumula-tively compound.

X5.2 For purposes of this analysis, the series dc motor of Fig. X5.2 is to be treated as magnetically linear with negligible rotational and ohmic losses. The load torque ( ) has a constant value. If the motor is operating in steady-state when the switch (SW) is

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moved from position 1 to position 2, (a) predict the new motor current and (b) the new motor steady-state speed, both as a percentage of the prior quantities.

(a) By [5.15],

Thus, does not change from the prior value.

(b) By [5.10] and [5.13],

Since is constant,

The new speed is 200% of the prior speed.

X5.3 Rework Problem X5.2 except let and all else is unchanged.

(a) Using [5.15],

Thus,

Based on [5.10],

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Equate (1) and (2) to see that

Thus,

The current increases to 141% of the prior value.

(b) Based on (1),

The speed also increases to 141% of the prior value.

X5.4 For purposes of analysis, the shunt dc motor of Fig. X5.3 is to be treated as magneti -cally linear with negligible rotational losses and ohmic losses. The load torque ( ) has a constant value. If the motor is operating in steady-state when the switch (SW) is moved from position 1 to position 2, (a) predict the new motor current and (b) the new motor speed, both as a percentage of prior quantities.

(a) For magnetic linearity,

Equating load and developed torque and using (1),

Thus,

Armature current decreases to half of the prior value.

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(b) Based on [5.10] and using (1),

Speed is independent of , or speed is unchanged.

X5.5 Rework Problem X5.4 except let and all else is unchanged. The solution is more simple if part (b) is solved before part (a).

(b) For magnetic linearity,

Based on [5.10] and using (1),

Speed is independent of , or speed is unchanged.

(a) By equating load and developed torque and using (1),

or

Since speed is constant,

The armature current changes to 50% of the prior value.

X5.6 The separately-excited dc motor of Fig. X5.4 was operated at no-load and the following data were recorded:

The field voltage ( ) is unchanged, but the motor is loaded so that it supplies an output power at 1000 rpm to a coupled mechanical load. At this load point, determine (a) the rotational losses, (b) the armature current, (c) the terminal voltage, and (d) the efficiency. Neglect armature reaction.

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(a) Since the speed is unchanged, can be found from the no-load data.

(b) For the no-load condition,

Then,

The developed torque at the load point is

Thus,

(c) The load point terminal voltage is

(d) The total losses are

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X5.7 A 230 V dc machine has an emf constant and . The field is separately excited and produces 0.01 Wb per pole. for all parts of the problem. (a) At what speed does the machine operate as a dc generator with rated terminal voltage? (b) At what speed does the machine operate as a dc motor with rated terminal voltage? (c) If an external resistance is added in series with the armature circuit, at what speed does the machine operate as a dc motor with rated terminal voltage? (d) If the motor of part (b) is known to be supplying 10 HP to a coupled mechanical load, determine the rotational losses at the point of operation.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

X5.8 A series dc motor that can be treated as magnetically linear is operating at 1200 rpm with and . It is known that . If torque is increased until the speed is reduced to 750 rpm while remains constant in value, determine the new values for and .

Let 1 denote the 1200 rpm case and 2 denote the 750 rpm case.

Based on [5.14],

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Whence,

By [5.15],

X5.9 A shunt dc motor draws an input current while driving a coupled mechanical load at a speed of . Efficiency at the point of operation is known to be 92%. Also, and . (a) Calculate the value of output power to the mechanical load. (b) Determine the value of rotational losses at the point of operation. (c) Find the value of developed torque.

(a)

(b)

(c)

X5.10 The magnetically linear, separately-excited dc motor of Fig. X5.5 has negligible rotational losses and drives a constant torque coupled mechanical load. The motor is operating at steady-state conditions. Assume that . The switch is moved from position 1 to position 2. Determine the percentage change in motor speed and armature current from the initial operating condition.

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Let 1 denote the initial operating point and 2 denote the new operating point. By [5.10],

Thus, speed doubles, or the new speed is 200% of the initial speed.

Since is constant and , .

Thus,

The armature current doubles, or the new armature current is 200% of the initial armature current.

X5.11 Rework Problem X5.10 except that the coupled mechanical load torque is described by .

The determination of speed follows the identical procedure of Problem X5.10 so that the new speed is 200% of the initial speed.

Ratio of torques with gives

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Hence,

or

The new value of armature current is 400% of the initial value of armature current.

X5.12 A shunt dc motor has the OCC of Fig. 5.59. and . The motor is operating at 1200 rpm while supplying 25 HP to a coupled mechanical load. At the point of operation, the rotational losses are 550 W. (a) Determine the value of developed torque. (b) Calculate the value of armature current. (c) Find the value of armature resistance. (d) Determine the value of efficiency at the point of operation.

(a)

(b) From Fig. 5.59 for , .

(c)

(d)

X5.13 For the shunt dc motor of Problem X5.12, the mechanical load torque is increased so that the speed is reduced from 1200 rpm to 1150 rpm. and are unchanged. Determine the values of (a) motor line current and (b) output power if it is known that rotational losses vary as speed squared.

(a) Since field current is unchanged,

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(b)

X5.14 The OCC for the separately excited dc generator of Fig. X5.6 is given by Fig. 5.59. (a) If , , and the switch SW is open, find . (b) If

, , and the switch is closed, determine the value of . (c) If the generator is operating as described in part (b) with , calculate the input mechanical power.

(a) From Fig. 5.59 with , at 1200 rpm. Adjust to 1500 rpm and note that .

(b) Enter Fig. 5.59 with to find at 1200 rpm. By KVL,

(c)

X5.15 A shunt dc motor is fed from a 250 V dc bus. The motor is operating at 1200 rpm supplying 30 HP to a coupled mechanical load. From an ammeter reading, the line

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current to the motor is 102 A. It is known that and . Determine (a) the value of rotational losses and (b) the efficiency.

(a)

(b)

X5.16 A shunt dc motor nameplate has the data 230 V, 1350 rpm, 10 HP, and 37.5 A. In addition, it is known that , rated speed rotational losses are , and field current is 0.75 A at rated conditions. (a) Determine developed torque, the CEMF, and efficiency at rated conditions. (b) If the motor is operating at rated conditions when the load torque is reduced until the line current drops to 20 A, calculate the new speed and developed torque.

(a)

(b) Since is unchanged, is unchanged. Let R denote rated condition.

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X5.17 In test of large dc machines, a suitable load may not be available for full power operation. Frequently, a back-to-back test using two identical machines is used, as shown schematically by Fig. X5.7 where one machine acts as a motor (M) to drive the other machine as a generator (G). The shafts of the two machines are mechanically coupled. An auxiliary dc source ( ) is used to supply all losses (except field winding losses). Assume that rotational losses are negligible so that the losses supplied by

are . Both fields are separately excited; however, .

It is known that when . It turns out that must vary directly with speed to maintain operation. Determine the value of the ratio for this particular set-up.

The motor and generator developed torques are equal.

or

By KVL,

Substitute , (1), and into (2) to find

By KCL and subsequent substitution of (1),

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Since supplies the losses other than field losses,

Use (1), (4), and in (5) to yield

Ratio (6) and (3) to give

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