Experiment 3
Load Characteristics of a Synchronous Motor
1. Objective
To understand the significance of torque angle in connection with the load on a
synchronous motor.
To investigate the effect of field excitation on the torque angle.
2. Procedure
1A, DC
If 1 2
+ + 1
0-250V
0-300V
Shunt field
S ync hronous
DC
DC
machine field
Ind S ync
S tart Run
- - 2
Damper winding
W1
A IG
IM
1A/600V 1 2.5A, DC
500V VM
2A, AC A1
Variac
AC
B
Load
4 6 300V
5 VG
DC
2 3
C A2
W2
3. Report
1. For steps 3 and 6 in part B, calculate:
a. The input power to the motor.
b. Output power of the generator.
c. The power factor of the motor using the formula:
W1 −W2
1. tan φ = 3 × , where pf =cos φ
W1 +W2
2. Compare the powers on the AC and DC sides: are they equal? Explain.
3. How can you estimate the no load losses of the motor? Explain.
4. Comment on the behavior of the motor (concerning torque angle, power, and
current) as load is increased. What is the effect of the transmission line on the motor
parameters?
5. How does the field excitation and motor voltage affect the torque angle? Explain
S.K. / B.S.