Retardation Test Sample Calculation

W max
Half load = = 7 kg
2
W max
Load Torque TL= × R e =7 ×0.165=1.155 Nm
2

Speed vs Retardation Time

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Speed (rpm)

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0 1 1.27 1.92 2 2.97 3 4 4.25 5 6

Retardation Time (sec)

t3 = 2.97-1.27 = 1.7 sec

t2 = 4.25-1.92= 2.33 sec
t3 1.7
Frictional Torque = T L × =1.155× =3.11 N m
t 2−t 3 2.33−1.7
2 π N T F 2× π ×200 × 3.11
Frictional Power FP = = =65.13 kW
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2 π N T L 2× π ×1500 ×1.155
Brake Power BP = = =181.42kW
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 Retardation Test Sample Calculation

BP BP 181.42
Mechanical Efficiency = × 100= × 100= ×100=73.58 %
IP BP + FP 181.42+ 65.13