Calculating Frequency for Induction Motors with Given Horsepower and Pole Count

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To calculate the frequency for an induction motor with 10 horsepower and four poles, the synchronous speed (ns) can be determined using the formula ns = 120 * frequency / number of poles. The rated speed of the motor is typically within 5% of the synchronous speed. The formula for induced torque is given as Pgap / Ws, where Ws requires the frequency for calculation. In engineering, answers that are within 10% of the expected value are generally considered acceptable. Understanding these principles is crucial for accurate motor performance analysis.
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Hello

I'm doing a question in induction motor now.

formula for Induced torque is Pgap / Ws.

i have found the Pgap, but in order to find Ws, i need frequency to find ns..
so my question is, how to find frequency with only given 10hp and four pole
 
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The rated speed of an induction motor is typically within 5% of that motor's synchronous speed. http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/speed-electrical-motors-d_738.html

Broadly speaking, in engineering, an answer correct to within 10% is generally acceptable. There are always exceptions to rules of thumb, but I can't see the question under discusion being one of them. :smile:
 

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