A three phase 4-pole induction motor runs at a speed of 1440 rpm on 500 V, 50 Hz mains. The shaft power developed by the motor is 20.3 HP. The rotational losses are 2.23 HP. Assuming no copper losses, the motor efficiency is

(Assume 1 HP = 735.5 W)

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  1. 85.5%
  2. 90.1%
  3. 86.5%
  4. 88.7%

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Option 2 : 90.1%
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Power flow in induction motor

The efficiency of the motor is:

where, Pout = Shaft output

Losses = Rotational loss + Copper loss

If the copper loss is neglected, then losses are only due to rotational loss.

Calculation

Given, Pout = 20.3 HP = 20.3 × 735.5 = 14930.65 W = 14.93 kW

Losses = 2.23 HP = 1640.16 = 1.64 kW

η = 90.1%

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