Math Problem Statement

A short shunt compound d.c. generator supplies a current of 100 A at a voltage of 220 V. If the resistance of the shunt field is 50 ohms of the series field 0.025 ohm, of the armature 0.05 ohm, the total brush drop is 2V and the iron and friction losses amount to 1kW, find a. The generated e.m.f b. The copper loss c. The output power in the prime mover driving generator. d. The generator efficiency

Solution

To solve this problem, we will calculate each parameter step by step.

Given Data:

  • Load current, IL=100AI_L = 100 \, \text{A}
  • Terminal voltage, V=220VV = 220 \, \text{V}
  • Shunt field resistance, Rf=50ΩR_f = 50 \, \Omega
  • Series field resistance, Rs=0.025ΩR_s = 0.025 \, \Omega
  • Armature resistance, Ra=0.05ΩR_a = 0.05 \, \Omega
  • Brush drop, Vb=2VV_b = 2 \, \text{V}
  • Iron and friction losses, Piron+friction=1kWP_{\text{iron+friction}} = 1 \, \text{kW}

a. Generated E.M.F (EgE_g)

The total current through the armature is the sum of the load current and the current through the shunt field:

If=VRf=22050=4.4AI_f = \frac{V}{R_f} = \frac{220}{50} = 4.4 \, \text{A} Ia=IL+If=100+4.4=104.4AI_a = I_L + I_f = 100 + 4.4 = 104.4 \, \text{A}

The generated E.M.F is calculated as:

Eg=V+Ia(Ra+Rs)+VbE_g = V + I_a (R_a + R_s) + V_b Eg=220+104.4×(0.05+0.025)+2E_g = 220 + 104.4 \times (0.05 + 0.025) + 2 Eg=220+104.4×0.075+2E_g = 220 + 104.4 \times 0.075 + 2 Eg=220+7.83+2=229.83VE_g = 220 + 7.83 + 2 = 229.83 \, \text{V}


b. Copper Loss

Copper losses occur in the armature and field windings:

Parmature loss=Ia2RaP_{\text{armature loss}} = I_a^2 \cdot R_a Parmature loss=(104.4)20.05=545.78WP_{\text{armature loss}} = (104.4)^2 \cdot 0.05 = 545.78 \, \text{W}

Pseries loss=IL2RsP_{\text{series loss}} = I_L^2 \cdot R_s Pseries loss=(100)20.025=250WP_{\text{series loss}} = (100)^2 \cdot 0.025 = 250 \, \text{W}

Pshunt loss=V2RfP_{\text{shunt loss}} = \frac{V^2}{R_f} Pshunt loss=220250=968WP_{\text{shunt loss}} = \frac{220^2}{50} = 968 \, \text{W}

Total copper loss: Pcopper loss=Parmature loss+Pseries loss+Pshunt lossP_{\text{copper loss}} = P_{\text{armature loss}} + P_{\text{series loss}} + P_{\text{shunt loss}} Pcopper loss=545.78+250+968=1763.78WP_{\text{copper loss}} = 545.78 + 250 + 968 = 1763.78 \, \text{W}


c. Output Power of the Prime Mover

The total power supplied by the prime mover must include:

  1. Electrical output power (to the load)
  2. Copper losses
  3. Iron and friction losses

The electrical output power is: Pelectrical output=VILP_{\text{electrical output}} = V \cdot I_L Pelectrical output=220100=22,000WP_{\text{electrical output}} = 220 \cdot 100 = 22,000 \, \text{W}

Total power supplied by the prime mover: Pprime mover=Pelectrical output+Pcopper loss+Piron+frictionP_{\text{prime mover}} = P_{\text{electrical output}} + P_{\text{copper loss}} + P_{\text{iron+friction}} Pprime mover=22,000+1763.78+1000=24,763.78WP_{\text{prime mover}} = 22,000 + 1763.78 + 1000 = 24,763.78 \, \text{W}


d. Generator Efficiency

The efficiency of the generator is given by: η=Output PowerInput Power×100\eta = \frac{\text{Output Power}}{\text{Input Power}} \times 100 η=Pelectrical outputPprime mover×100\eta = \frac{P_{\text{electrical output}}}{P_{\text{prime mover}}} \times 100 η=22,00024,763.78×100=88.85%\eta = \frac{22,000}{24,763.78} \times 100 = 88.85\%


Final Results:

a. Generated E.M.F (EgE_g): 229.83 V
b. Copper Loss: 1763.78 W
c. Output Power of the Prime Mover: 24.763.78 W
d. Generator Efficiency: 88.85%


Do you need more detailed explanations, or have further questions?
Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. How do changes in field resistance affect generator performance?
  2. What is the significance of brush drop in DC machines?
  3. How are copper losses minimized in practical applications?
  4. Why is the shunt field current so much smaller than the armature current?
  5. What factors contribute to iron and friction losses?

Tip: Always ensure proper maintenance of generator components to reduce friction and improve efficiency.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

DC Machines
Electrical Circuit Analysis
Efficiency Calculations
Power Loss Analysis

Formulas

Generated E.M.F: E_g = V + I_a(R_a + R_s) + V_b
Shunt Field Current: I_f = V / R_f
Armature Current: I_a = I_L + I_f
Copper Loss: P_c = I^2 * R
Power Output: P_output = V * I_L
Efficiency: η = (P_output / P_input) * 100

Theorems

Ohm's Law
Power Equation (P = VI)
Conservation of Energy in Electrical Systems

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Electrical Engineering