13 - Induction Motor Name Plate

Unit:4 Electrical workshop Practice
Session 13: Collecting name plate details of motors and transformers; and
controlling the speed of a DC motor.
Session : 2hrs
Shop Talk: 20 Mins
Practicals: 1 hr 40 mins
Objectives: At the end of the session students will be able to:
1. Read the name plates of 3-phase Induction Motors and 3-phase
transformers.
2. Control the speed of a DC motor.
Apparatus:
Induction motors with name plates, DC shunt motor, 4-point DC motor starter,
Rheostat, tachometer, wires, pliers etc.
Theory:
Motor Nameplate
Found on all types of electric motor, the motor nameplate provides information
about the motor’s construction and performance characteristics.
Understanding how to read the nameplate of a motor can help identify faults
more accurately, ensure that the right motor is being used for the job and can
result in a more efficient service from a motor repair company if there is a fault.
A nameplate contains a large amount of useful information relating to the motor
including the type, RPM. frame size and power of the motor.
Number of Phases
This shows the type of power supply for which the motor is designed. There are
single phase and three phase motors.
Rated Operating Voltage (Volts)
This shows at which voltage is the motor is designed to operate most efficiently.
Motors are designed to operate at +/-10% tolerance of this value.
Other parameters shown on the nameplate including: power factor, efficiency,
torque and current are at rated voltage and frequency.
Service Duty
In this case, S1 shows that this is a continuous duty motor that works at a
constant load for enough time to reach temperature equilibrium.
The parameter Duty/Time rating represents the period of time during which the
motor can run at its nameplate rating/rated load safely and indicates whether the
motor is rated for continuous duty.
This is shown as “CONT” for continuous 24/7 duty but they can also have a
short-time rating from 5 to 60 minutes, most motors are rated for continuous
duty.
Efficiency Code
This shows the percentage of the input power that is actually converted to work
output from the motor shaft.
The motor will have a “nominal” efficiency shown on the plate, this is the
average efficiency. The closer this value is to 100%, the lower the electricity
consumption cost is going to be.
The four levels of motor efficiency are
IE1 – Standard Efficiency
IE 2 – High Efficiency
IE 3 – Premium Efficiency
IE 4 – Super Premium Efficiency
Frame Size
This shows the frame size. The frame size determines the mounting dimensions
such as the foot openings pattern and the shaft height.
Degree of Protection
The IEC uses a two-digit ingress protection (IP) rating to measure how well the
motor is protected from the environment.
For example, an IP rating of 55 tells us that the motor is ‘protected against dust’
and ‘protected against jets of water from all directions.
Insulation Class
The insulation class shows the motor’s ability to withstand temperatures over
time.
The motors have different insulation capabilities. The insulation codes show
their thermal tolerance or ability to survive at a specified temperature for a
period of time. The higher the designated code letter, the greater the heat
capability.
It is based on the highest temperature the material can withstand continuously
without degrading or reducing motor life. IES specify 5 different types of
insulation classes:
Class A – 105 0C
Class E -120 0C
Class B – 130 0C
Class F – 155 0C
Class H – 180 0C
Frequency (Hz)
This shows the input electricity frequency that the motor is designed to operate
at. Usually for motors, the input frequency is 50 or 60 Hz.
Motor Rated Power
kW is an expression of the motor’s mechanical output rating – its ability to
deliver the torque needed for the load at rated speed.
Full Load Speed (RPM)
Full-load speed is the speed at which rated full-load torque is delivered at rated
power output, this speed is sometimes called slip-speed or actual rotor speed.
Rated Operating Current
This corresponds to the rated power output together with voltage and frequency.
The current may deviate from the nameplate amperes if the phases are
unbalanced or if the voltage turns out to be lower than indicated.
Power Factor
Power factor is indicated on the nameplate as either “PF” or “P.F” or cos φ .
Power factor is an expression of the ratio of active power (W) to apparent power
(VA) expressed as a percentage.
Ambient Temperature
The maximum ambient temperature (AMB) lists the temperature at which the
motor can operate and still be within the tolerance of the insulation class at the
maximum temperature rise.
Examples of Motor name plates
INDUCTION MOTOR
MADE IN INDIA
CROMPTON GREAVES
PUMP MOTOR Ref ISS:7338-197
MOTOR NO B CE 14
HP 5 KW 3.7
RPM 1440 RATING CONT
VOLTS +6% (440) 3 PH 50Hz
415 -15% (353) AMPS 8.0
CLASS B INSUL DUTY S1
FRAME C112M IP 55
Bharat Bijlee 3 Ph.Sq.Cage Ind. Motor

Type No Improved Efficiency
Fr KW/HP 2.20/3.00 Eff% 82.0 Amb 50 0C
V 415V Hz 50—5+5% p.f. 0.82 IP 55
V Range 373-456 RPM 1420 A 6.55 Duty S1
In.Cl F/B Rise 22 Kg
Name Plate details of a 3- phase distribution transformer
Following are the minimum information and data printed on a transformer

nameplate from the designer and manufacturer. Name of manufacturer
 Serial number
 year of manufacture
 Number of phases
 kVA or MVA rating
 Frequency
 Voltage ratings.
 Tap voltages.
 Connection diagram.
 Cooling class
 Rated temperature in °C
 Polarity (for Single Phase Transformers)
 Phasor or vector diagram (For Polyphase or Three Phase Transformers)
 % impedance.
 Approximate mass or weight of the transformer
 Type of insulating liquid.
 Conductor material of each winding.
 Oil volume (of each transformer Container/Compartment)
II. Speed control of a D.C. Shunt motor

Circuit Diagram:
Procedure:
1. Make a proper connection according to the circuit diagram given in
the Fig.
2. Start the motor.
3. For the different values of resistance, note the values from ammeter,
voltmeter and tachometer and note down in the observation table.
OBSERVATION TABLE:
Sl. No. Armature Control

Field Current:
(constant)
Armature Voltage Speed
(Volts) (rpm)
Conclusions:
1.Name plate ratings of 3-phase Induction motors and 3-phase distribution
transformers were studied.
2.The speed of a DC shunt motor was controlled.
Learning outcomes:
1.Name the motor ratings mentioned on the name plate of a 3-phase Induction
motor?
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3. What starter is used to start a DC shunt motor?
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Bharat Bijlee 3 Ph.Sq.Cage Ind. Motor

Following are the minimum information and data printed on a transformer

II. Speed control of a D.C. Shunt motor

Sl. No. Armature Control

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