RPM vs Torque, I, Mech HP, Eff, and Fp of an Induction Motor

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This discussion focuses on generating graphs for a 5HP, 60 Hz, 440Vac, 4-pole, 3-phase induction motor, specifically Torque vs RPM, Current vs RPM, Mechanical Power vs RPM, Efficiency vs RPM, and Power Factor vs RPM across a slip range of 0 to 1. Key resources include the equivalent circuit equations for induction motors, which can be found in specialized literature. The discussion emphasizes the importance of rotor bar design in achieving the desired speed-torque characteristics and suggests using quadratic curve fitting for visual representation of motor performance.

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  • Understanding of induction motor principles
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  • Research the equivalent circuit equations for induction motors
  • Learn about torque-speed curves and their significance in motor performance
  • Explore quadratic curve fitting techniques for data analysis
  • Investigate the impact of rotor bar design on motor efficiency and performance
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Electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and students studying motor performance analysis will benefit from this discussion, particularly those focusing on induction motors and their operational characteristics.

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I need to create graphs of:

3 Phase Torque vs RPM
Current vs RPM
Mechanical Power (HP) vs RPM
Efficiency vs RPM
Power Factor vs RPM

for Slip between nearly 0 and 1 for a 5HP, 60 hz, 440Vac, 4 pole, 3 phase induction motor.

I'm having trouble finding equations online relating relating these values. Can anyone give me a pointer in the right direction as to what equations I need to start with?

Thanks
 
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Try to google for the equvivalent circuit for induction motor. There you will have all the equations you need, presuming you have the values for the motor impedances.
 
see if this link is any help

http://books.google.com/books?id=ff...esnum=7&ved=0CEUQ6AEwBjgK#v=onepage&q&f=false

there's no one minute answer. The size and shape of the rotor bars is designed to give the desired speed-torque curve. There are four basic curve shapes A through D depending on the nature of the load to be driven. Starting torque and pull out torque are main points of interest.

Try google 'motor curve images ' and a quadratic curve fit to one that looks appealing.
 

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