Electrical Efficiency of DC Motor Formula

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Electrical Efficiency is define as useful power output divided by the total electrical power consumed (a fractional expression) for a given dc machine. Check FAQs
ηe=τaωsVsIa
ηe - Electrical Efficiency?τa - Armature Torque?ωs - Angular Speed?Vs - Supply Voltage?Ia - Armature Current?

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0.8Edit=0.424Edit52.178Edit240Edit0.724Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
ηe=τaωsVsIa
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ηe=0.424N*m52.178rev/s240V0.724A
Next Step Convert Units
ηe=0.424N*m327.844rad/s240V0.724A
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ηe=0.424327.8442400.724
Next Step Evaluate
ηe=0.799987765924957
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ηe=0.8

Electrical Efficiency of DC Motor Formula Elements

Variables
Electrical Efficiency
Electrical Efficiency is define as useful power output divided by the total electrical power consumed (a fractional expression) for a given dc machine.
Symbol: ηe
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Armature Torque
Armature Torque is defined as the electric torque induced by the armature winding in a dc motor.
Symbol: τa
Measurement: TorqueUnit: N*m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Angular Speed
Angular speed refers to the rate at which an object rotates around an axis. In the context of a DC (direct current) motor, angular speed represents how fast the motor's rotor is spinning.
Symbol: ωs
Measurement: Angular VelocityUnit: rev/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Supply Voltage
Supply Voltage is the input voltage being fed to the dc motor circuit.
Symbol: Vs
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Armature Current
Armature Current DC motor is defined as the armature current developed in an electrical dc motor due to the rotation of rotor.
Symbol: Ia
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: A
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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​Go Armature Current given Electrical Efficiency of DC Motor
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How to Evaluate Electrical Efficiency of DC Motor?

Electrical Efficiency of DC Motor evaluator uses Electrical Efficiency = (Armature Torque*Angular Speed)/(Supply Voltage*Armature Current) to evaluate the Electrical Efficiency, The Electrical Efficiency of DC Motor formula is defined as the useful power output divided by the total electrical power consumed (a fractional expression). Electrical Efficiency is denoted by ηe symbol.

How to evaluate Electrical Efficiency of DC Motor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Electrical Efficiency of DC Motor, enter Armature Torque a), Angular Speed s), Supply Voltage (Vs) & Armature Current (Ia) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Electrical Efficiency of DC Motor

What is the formula to find Electrical Efficiency of DC Motor?
The formula of Electrical Efficiency of DC Motor is expressed as Electrical Efficiency = (Armature Torque*Angular Speed)/(Supply Voltage*Armature Current). Here is an example- 0.799993 = (0.424*327.844042941322)/(240*0.724).
How to calculate Electrical Efficiency of DC Motor?
With Armature Torque a), Angular Speed s), Supply Voltage (Vs) & Armature Current (Ia) we can find Electrical Efficiency of DC Motor using the formula - Electrical Efficiency = (Armature Torque*Angular Speed)/(Supply Voltage*Armature Current).
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