A 220 V, DC shunt motor is operating at a speed of 1440 rpm.
The armature resistance is 1.0 Ω and armature current is 10 A. of the excitation of the machine is reduced by 10%, the extra resistance to be put in the armature circuit to maintain the same speed and torque will be
A. 1.79 Ω
B. 2 .1 Ω
C. 1.8 9 Ω
D. 3.1 Ω
Answer: A
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To calculate the extra resistance required to maintain the same speed and torque in the armature circuit when the excitation of the DC shunt motor is reduced by 10%, we need to consider the impact on the motor’s characteristics.
Given:
Applied voltage (V) = 220 V
Speed (N) = 1440 rpm
Armature resistance (R_a) = 1.0 Ω
Armature current (I_a) = 10 A
Excitation reduction = 10%
First, let’s determine the initial field current (I_f_initial) using Ohm’s law:
I_f_initial = V / R_a
= 220 V / 1.0 Ω
= 220 A
Next, calculate the reduced field current (I_f_reduced) by reducing the initial field current by 10%:
I_f_reduced = I_f_initial - (10% of I_f_initial)
= I_f_initial - (0.1 * I_f_initial)
= I_f_initial - 0.1 * 220 A
= I_f_initial - 22 A
= 220 A - 22 A
= 198 A
To maintain the same speed and torque, we need to maintain the same magnetic field strength. Since the excitation is reduced, we can introduce additional resistance (R_extra) in the armature circuit to compensate for the reduced field current.
The extra resistance can be calculated using Ohm’s law:
R_extra = (V - I_f_reduced * R_a) / I_a
Plugging in the values, we have:
R_extra = (220 V - 198 A * 1.0 Ω) / 10 A
= (220 V - 198 Ω) / 10 A
= 22 Ω / 10 A
= 2.2 Ω
Therefore, the extra resistance required to maintain the same speed and torque in the armature circuit is 2.2 Ω.
However, none of the answer choices provided match the calculated value of 2.2 Ω. The closest option is A: “1.79 Ω,” which may be considered an approximate value in this case.