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The armature current plays a crucial role in determining the performance and operation of a DC motor. It affects the motor's torque production, speed, and efficiency. Check FAQs
Ia=τKfΦ
Ia - Armature Current?τ - Torque?Kf - Constant of Machine Construction?Φ - Magnetic Flux?

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0.7249Edit=0.708Edit1.135Edit1.187Edit
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Armature Current of Series DC Motor Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Ia=τKfΦ
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Ia=0.708N*m1.1351.187Wb
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Ia=0.7081.1351.187
Next Step Evaluate
Ia=0.724925436281606A
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Ia=0.7249A

Armature Current of Series DC Motor Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
Armature Current
The armature current plays a crucial role in determining the performance and operation of a DC motor. It affects the motor's torque production, speed, and efficiency.
Symbol: Ia
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: A
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Torque
Torque is defined as a measure of the force that causes the rotor of an electrical machine to rotate about an axis.
Symbol: τ
Measurement: TorqueUnit: N*m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Constant of Machine Construction
Constant of Machine construction is a constant term which is calculated separately to a make calculation less complex.
Symbol: Kf
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Magnetic Flux
Magnetic flux (Φ) is the number of magnetic field lines passing through the magnetic core of an electrical dc motor.
Symbol: Φ
Measurement: Magnetic FluxUnit: Wb
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other Formulas to find Armature Current

​Go Armature Current of Series DC Motor using Voltage
Ia=Vs-VaRa+Rsf
​Go Armature Current of Series DC Motor given Speed
Ia=Vs-ΦKfNRa+Rsf
​Go Armature Current of Series DC Motor given Input Power
Ia=PinVs

How to Evaluate Armature Current of Series DC Motor?

Armature Current of Series DC Motor evaluator uses Armature Current = sqrt(Torque/(Constant of Machine Construction*Magnetic Flux)) to evaluate the Armature Current, The Armature Current of Series DC Motor formula is defined as the current flows into the armature winding of the DC series motor. Armature Current is denoted by Ia symbol.

How to evaluate Armature Current of Series DC Motor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Armature Current of Series DC Motor, enter Torque (τ), Constant of Machine Construction (Kf) & Magnetic Flux (Φ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Armature Current of Series DC Motor

What is the formula to find Armature Current of Series DC Motor?
The formula of Armature Current of Series DC Motor is expressed as Armature Current = sqrt(Torque/(Constant of Machine Construction*Magnetic Flux)). Here is an example- 0.560996 = sqrt(0.708/(1.135*1.187)).
How to calculate Armature Current of Series DC Motor?
With Torque (τ), Constant of Machine Construction (Kf) & Magnetic Flux (Φ) we can find Armature Current of Series DC Motor using the formula - Armature Current = sqrt(Torque/(Constant of Machine Construction*Magnetic Flux)). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Armature Current?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Armature Current-
  • Armature Current=(Supply Voltage-Armature Voltage)/(Armature Resistance+Series Field Resistance)OpenImg
  • Armature Current=(Supply Voltage-Magnetic Flux*Constant of Machine Construction*Motor Speed)/(Armature Resistance+Series Field Resistance)OpenImg
  • Armature Current=Input Power/Supply VoltageOpenImg
Can the Armature Current of Series DC Motor be negative?
Yes, the Armature Current of Series DC Motor, measured in Electric Current can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Armature Current of Series DC Motor?
Armature Current of Series DC Motor is usually measured using the Ampere[A] for Electric Current. Milliampere[A], Microampere[A], Centiampere[A] are the few other units in which Armature Current of Series DC Motor can be measured.
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