Activity 2

Long-Shunt Compound Self-Excited DC Generator

I. Objectives

1. To become familiar with the trainer/equipment.

2. To understand the principles of long-shunt compound dc generator.
3. To become aware of the parameters used to measure of long-shunt compound
dc generator performance.

II. Materials and Equipment Required

Dissectible Machines Systems Trainer

• DC Compound Wound Machine
• Dynamometer Machine
• Machine Test System
• Interconnecting Cables for Dynamometer to MTS (7 pin and 25 pin cables)
• DC Voltmeter and Ammeter Unit
• Resistive Load
• Shaft coupling and Key
• Standard Set of Patch Leads

III. Theory

Discuss the principles of operations of long-shunt compound self-excited dc

generator. (Not less than 150 words)
IV. Procedures

1. Make sure to switch off all power at the universal power supply.
2. Make the connection of the circuit diagram as shown in the figure.
3. Fit the link, which short out the resistive load (resistance box) and check that all
the resistance switch are switch on.
4. Switch on the circuit breaker.
5. Set the tachometer into the rev/min. Make sure the motor (prime mover)
operates at counter clockwise rotation.
6. Gather the required data from the Table. Assume the supply voltage of the motor
(prime mover) is fixed to 150-volts.

Wiring Diagram of Long-Shunt Compound DC Generator

 Ra = 0.05Ω Rf = 860Ω Rs = 0.03Ω (Speed and Resistive Load Varies)
Table
SHUNT FIELD LOAD CURRENT OUTPUT
CURRENT (I2) VOLTAGE (V1)
(I1)

ARMATURE OUTPUT INPUT SPEED ELECTRICAL

CURRENT POWER POWER EFFICIENCY
Computed-Ia Computed-Po Computed-Pi

V. Graphical Analysis

1. Graph the output voltage against field current.

 2. Graph the output voltage against speed.

3. Graph the output voltage against the load current.

4. Graph the output power against the load current.

VI. Observation
VII. Conclusion

VIII. Test Your Knowledge

1. Explain the outcomes of the 4 graphs.

2. What is your opinion if the diverter resistance connected in parallel with the series
field winding and increases its varied resistance?
 3. A long-shunt compound dc generator supplies 90 A. at 120-volt. Series-field
resistance of 0.03Ω, armature and brush contact resistance of 0.04Ω, shunt-field
resistance of 46Ω, compensating resistance of 0.009Ω, the iron and friction
losses amount to 458 W. Find the overall efficiency.

Instructions: All answers are handwritten.