EXPT NO:

DATE:
LOAD TEST ON 1 INDUCTION MOTOR

AIM
To conduct direct load test on a given 1 induction motor and to plot the performance
characteristics of the machine.
APPARATUS REQUIRED
S.No

Apparatus

Range & Type

Quantity

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Voltmeter
Ammeter
Wattmeter
Tachometer
Connecting wires

(0-300) V, MI
(0-15) A, MI
300 V, 15 A, UPF
Digital
----

1
1
1
1
few numbers

FORMULA USED
1. Torque = 9.81x (S1 ~ S2) x R Nm
2. % Slip

= [(Ns~ N) /Ns]* 100 pp

3. Output power = (2NT) /60

watts

4. % = (Output / Input) x 100

5. P.F = cos = [input/ VLIL]
NS Synchronous speed, N Actual speed.

MODEL GRAPH

PRECAUTIONS

1.The auto transformer should be at minimum position at the time of starting.

2.There should not be any load at the time of starting.
PROCEDURE
1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
2. The load is increased in such a way that there is an increase in Ammeter.
3. The corresponding Ammeter, Voltmeter, speed and spring balance readings are noted.
4. Procedure is repeated till the rated current is reached.

MODEL CALCULATION

RESULT

Thus the performance of 1 induction motor is done by load test and its characteristics
curves were drawn.

VIVA QUESTIONS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

TABULATION

EXPT NO:

DATE:
LOAD TEST ON 3 SQUIRREL CAGE INDUCTION MOTOR

AIM
To conduct a load test on 3 squirrel cage induction motor and hence obtain the
performance characteristics.
APPARATUS REQUIRED

FORMULA
Torque,T = (S1 S2) * 9.81 * r (Nm)
Input power, Pi = (W1 + W2) Watt
Output power, Po = 2 NT / 60 Watt
P0
100
Efficiency, =
Pi
cos

W
100
3VL I L

slip

(N S N )
100
NS

MODEL GRAPH
Output Power Vs (N, T, , P.F)

PRECAUTION
1. TPST switch should be at open position.
2. 3-phase autotransformer should be at minimum voltage position.
3. There should be no-load at the time of starting (Loosen the belt on the brake drum)
4. Brake drum should be filled with water.
5. The DOL Starter handle must be in OFF position.

PROCEDURE
1. Connections are given as per the circuit diagram.
2. Keep the motor on NO LOAD condition.
3. Close the DPST switch and start the motor using DOL starter.
4. Note the readings of ammeter voltmeter and wattmeter at No load. (Under No load
condition, one of the wattmeter shows negative reading, therefore to take this wattmeter
reading, interchange M & L connections and consider this reading as negative. Then for
load conditions, change the M & L back to the original position.)
5. Gradually increase the load and note down the readings of power, voltage and current.
6. Repeat the above till the rated load current is reached.
7. Release the load and switch off the DOL starter and supply.
RESULT
Thus the load test on 3 squirrel cage induction motor was conducted and
necessary performance characteristics are obtained.