Full Load & No Load: Meaning in Motor Context

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Start date Feb 24, 2011
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In the context of motors, "full load" refers to the maximum mechanical load that the motor can handle, causing it to draw its rated current. Conversely, "no load" indicates the condition when the motor operates without any mechanical load attached to its shaft, resulting in a lower current draw. The no-load current is specifically the current consumed by the motor when it is running without any load. Understanding these terms is crucial for evaluating motor performance and efficiency. Properly distinguishing between full load and no load helps in optimizing motor applications.

Feb 24, 2011

eric336

What is the meaning of full load and no load, in the context of motor? Does the load here mean mechanical load?

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Feb 24, 2011

russ_watters

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Yes.

Feb 25, 2011

eric336

In that sense, is it that no-load current means the current in motor when the mechanical load is absent?

Apr 17, 2011

dummie

yes, it means that there is no load attached to the motor shaft

Apr 17, 2011

aks786

and full load means full rated load

Apr 18, 2011

dummie

i think so , the load which causes the armature to draw full rated current

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