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Shunt field current is the current which flows through the shunt field windings. Shunt field current is an important parameter in the operation and control of DC motors. Check FAQs
Ish=VtRsh
Ish - Shunt Field Current?Vt - Terminal Voltage?Rsh - Shunt Field Resistance?

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0.7568Edit=140Edit185Edit
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Field Current of DC Shunt Generator Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Ish=VtRsh
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Ish=140V185Ω
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Ish=140185
Next Step Evaluate
Ish=0.756756756756757A
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Ish=0.7568A

Field Current of DC Shunt Generator Formula Elements

Variables
Shunt Field Current
Shunt field current is the current which flows through the shunt field windings. Shunt field current is an important parameter in the operation and control of DC motors.
Symbol: Ish
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: A
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Terminal Voltage
Terminal Voltage, electric pressure or electric tension is the difference in electric potential between two points in electrical machines.
Symbol: Vt
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Shunt Field Resistance
Shunt field resistance refers to the electrical resistance of the field winding in a shunt-wound DC motor or generator.
Symbol: Rsh
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit: Ω
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Shunt Field Current

​Go Field Current of DC Shunt Generator given Load Current
Ish=Ia-IL

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​Go Armature Current for DC Shunt Generator
Ia=Ish+IL

How to Evaluate Field Current of DC Shunt Generator?

Field Current of DC Shunt Generator evaluator uses Shunt Field Current = Terminal Voltage/Shunt Field Resistance to evaluate the Shunt Field Current, Field Current of DC Shunt Generator is defined as the current that flows through the field winding of the generator. It is responsible for producing the magnetic field that is necessary for the generation of electrical power in the generator. Shunt Field Current is denoted by Ish symbol.

How to evaluate Field Current of DC Shunt Generator using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Field Current of DC Shunt Generator, enter Terminal Voltage (Vt) & Shunt Field Resistance (Rsh) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Field Current of DC Shunt Generator

What is the formula to find Field Current of DC Shunt Generator?
The formula of Field Current of DC Shunt Generator is expressed as Shunt Field Current = Terminal Voltage/Shunt Field Resistance. Here is an example- 0.756757 = 140/185.
How to calculate Field Current of DC Shunt Generator?
With Terminal Voltage (Vt) & Shunt Field Resistance (Rsh) we can find Field Current of DC Shunt Generator using the formula - Shunt Field Current = Terminal Voltage/Shunt Field Resistance.
What are the other ways to Calculate Shunt Field Current?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Shunt Field Current-
  • Shunt Field Current=Armature Current-Load CurrentOpenImg
Can the Field Current of DC Shunt Generator be negative?
No, the Field Current of DC Shunt Generator, measured in Electric Current cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Field Current of DC Shunt Generator?
Field Current of DC Shunt Generator is usually measured using the Ampere[A] for Electric Current. Milliampere[A], Microampere[A], Centiampere[A] are the few other units in which Field Current of DC Shunt Generator can be measured.
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