DC Motor: Solving for Load Speed w/ Torque Relation

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The discussion focuses on calculating the steady-state speed of a DC motor driving a load with a torque-speed relationship. Given an armature resistance of 0.16 ohms and a terminal voltage of 50 V, the load requires a torque of 16 Nm at 400 r/min. The torque-speed relation is defined by the equation w = (V_t / Kφ) - (R_a / (Kφ)^2)T. The proportional constant A, calculated as 0.382 Ns, is derived from the relationship T = Aω, where T is torque and ω is speed.

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Homework Statement


A machine, with an armature resistance of 0.16 ohms and K##\phi## is to drive a load that requires a torque that is proportional to its speed. One point on the mechanical torque-speed relation is 16 Nm at 400 r/min. If the armature terminal voltage is 50 V, at what steady-state speed will the load be driven?

Homework Equations


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##T=K\phi i_a##, for a constant machine speed

The torque speed relation is
##w = \frac{V_t}{K\phi} - \frac{R_a}{(K\phi)^2}T##

The Attempt at a Solution


the only thing missing for me to use the torque speed relation is the load torque, but I don't understand what they did here to get it. I don't know what A is.
 

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The problem states that the torque, T, is proportional to the speed, ω.
A is the proportional constant which they calculate as 0.382 Ns.
This is similar to a y=mx relation and they are calculating m from one point on the graph:
m = y/x or in this case A=T
All that needs to be done is to convert the 400 rev/min to rad/s.
 

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