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Experiment No. 1
Submitted by:
Cuarto, Albert
Bartolare, Jaymark
Calaque, Jevan
David, Carl Anthony
Del Castillo, Eden Paul
Pana, Floirendo
Submitted to:
Engineer Lorenzo L. Moricho Jr.
Experiment No. 1
OBJECTIVES
The main objective of this activity is to demonstrate in testing a self-exciter DC motor
using Brake Test Method. In order to meet the general objective, the students must attain the
following objectives:
o Determine the Torque using the Brake test method.
o Evaluate the total losses at no-load and at rated-load.
o Determine the efficiency of the motor.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
1. Starter Motor
2. Alligator Clip
3. Conductor Wires
For Testing
1. Ammeter
2. Digital Multitester
1. Wood Stand
2. Rope
𝑅𝑎
𝑀𝑎𝑔𝑛𝑒𝑡𝑠
𝑀𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑟
𝐼𝐿 = 𝐼𝑎
𝑃𝑖𝑛𝑝𝑢𝑡 − 𝐿𝑜𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑠
𝑛= × 100%
𝑃𝑖𝑛𝑝𝑢𝑡
BRAKE TEST
It is a direct method and consist of applying a brake. The motor is running and the load
on the motor is adjusted till it carries its full load.
The following equations are used:
𝑇 = 𝑊(𝑟)
𝑂𝑢𝑡𝑝𝑢𝑡
𝑛= × 100%
𝐼𝑛𝑝𝑢𝑡
Where:
𝑇 = 𝑇𝑜𝑟𝑞𝑢𝑒
At no Load
2) Connect the voltage source (12V Battery) to the positive and negative terminal of the DC motor
3) Use the digital multitester set to voltage to get the voltmeter reading supplied by the voltage source
4) Use ammeter to get the line current reading supplied by the battery to the dc motor.
At Break test
2) Connect the voltage source (12V Battery) to the positive and negative terminal of the DC motor
3) Place the load at the certain mass until the shaft of the motor will stop.
4) Use the digital multitester set to voltage to get the voltmeter reading supplied by the voltage source
5) Use ammeter to get the line current reading supplied by the battery to the dc motor with a certain
𝑅𝑎
𝑀𝑎𝑔𝑛𝑒𝑡𝑠
𝑀𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑟
𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑡𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟
𝐴𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟
𝑅𝑎
𝑀𝑎𝑔𝑛𝑒𝑡𝑠
𝑀𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑟
𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑡𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟
𝑘𝑔
𝐴𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟
𝐿𝑜𝑎𝑑
DATA RESULTS
At no load, since the gathered value of the armature we used is in rms (Amperes). So, we
Using the gathered data as shown in the tabulated results to get the torque, total losses, and
efficiency. Since during the experiment the motor brakes or stop its rotation at 3 kg, therefore
consider trial 3.
Mass (kg) Weight (N) Radius (cm) (N-cm) (Watts) (Watts) Efficiency
In conclusion with the experiment we conducted. By using the brake-test method that
involves different suspended weight until the motor stop running we found out that the motor we
used stop at a load that has a suspended weight of 3kg and the motor draws w a line current of
42.42 A through a voltage source of 12.73 V it found out that the motor we used has a torque of
A Module
Presented to the Engineering Department
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHEASTERN PHILIPPINES
Bislig Campus
In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for the Course
Bachelor of Science
In
Electrical Engineering
Presented by:
BSEE-IV
In Collaboration with:
Engr. Lorenzo L. Moricho Jr
December 2018
COMPILATION OF EXPERIMENT IN
ENERGY CONVERSION 1 LAB
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHEASTERN PHILIPPINES
Bislig Campus
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The success of this compilation of Energy Conversion 1 Lab experiments will not be
possible without the help of our Almighty God who become our strength in time of our
weaknesses. To our family for their unending love, guidance, and assistance morally and
financially aspects. To our respected instructor Engr. Lorenzo L. Moricho for his valuable
With heartfelt gratitude, we, the fourth year Electrical Engineering student acknowledge
and thank you for all of your concerns, support and prayers. This compilation will not be possible
different experiment on a generator and motor testing. The goal is to imply more knowledge to the
engineering students and to better understand how to perform the following experiments.
syllabus. It contains relevant lessons not only in electrical engineering field, but not all related to
This compilation focuses only in generators and motors. This involves the characteristics
of generator and motor, including theories and principles, diagrams, formulas and documentations.
Starting with generator, generator is machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical
energy this machine is commonly and needy in used at different powerplants. Generators have
External characteristics. Every generator must generate an Electromotive force which can be
used to supply as power to a certain load. In other side Motor is the vice-versa of generator it main
function is to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy this machine is commonly and
needy in used at different industry. Calculation of torque, losses and efficiency are important in
the motor in order to measure the following two DC machine testing methods are used this test is
not only applicable to dc motor but also in dc generators. These two tests are the following; Brake-
test and Swinburne test. The first one used weighing scale to measure the force or the weight
suspended and it mostly involve at the external part of the motor and the latter used ammeter,
reference to accommodate his or her students need. The instructional tool is made for students to
Read this section carefully before you perform the following any experiment in the
certain safety rules and precautionary measures for your own safety as well the safety of
4. Always maintain sufficient distances from live objects to avoid electrical shock due to
induction.
5. Before taking entry in the laboratory, always double checked that all the apparatus and
6. Use the ground rod to earth all apparatus before putting hands on them.