While performing a load test on a 3-phase wound rotor induction motor by two wattmeters method, the readings obtained on two wattmeters were + 12.5 kW and – 4.8 kW and the line voltage was 440 v. Calculate : (i) Power drawn by the motor, (iii) Line current. (ii) Power factor, and (Ans. 7.7 kW ; 0.2334 ; 43.3 AJ

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While performing a load test on a 3-phase wound rotor induction motor by two wattmeters method, the
readings obtained on two wattmeters were + 12.5 kW and – 4.8 kW and the line voltage was 440 v.
Calculate :
(i) Power drawn by the motor,
(ii) Line current.
(ii) Power factor, and
[Ans. 7.7 kW ; 0.2334 ; 43.3 A]
Transcribed Image Text:While performing a load test on a 3-phase wound rotor induction motor by two wattmeters method, the readings obtained on two wattmeters were + 12.5 kW and – 4.8 kW and the line voltage was 440 v. Calculate : (i) Power drawn by the motor, (ii) Line current. (ii) Power factor, and [Ans. 7.7 kW ; 0.2334 ; 43.3 A]
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