Question
A 3-phase, 415 V, 4-pole, 50 Hz induction motor draws 5 times the rated current at rated voltage at starting. It is required to bring down the starting current from the supply to 2 times of the rated current using a 3- phase autotransformer. If the magnetizing impedance of the induction motor and no load current of the autotransformer is neglected, then the transformation ratio of the autotransformer is given by ______. (round off to two decimal places)
Answer :
0.63 (Range : 0.61 to 0.65)
Concept:
In autotransformer starting the short circuit current is x2 times of the full load current.
Ist = x2 Isc ......(1)
Calculation:
It is given that Isc = 5 Ifl
Now, it is required to make the starting current 2 times the full load current.
Ist =2 Ifl .......(2)
Equating (1) and (2)
x2 Isc=2 Ifl
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