Power Equation Of A D.C. Motor

The voltage equation of a d.c. motor is given by,

V = E+ IRa

Multiplying both sides of the above equation by Iwe get,


This equation is called power equation of a d.c. motor.

VI= Net electrical power input to the armature measured in watts.
Ia2R= Power loss due the resistance of the armature called armature copper loss.
So difference between VIand Ia2Ri.e. input – losses gives the output of the armature.
So EIa is called electrical equivalent of gross mechanical power developed by the armature. This is denoted as Pm.

...       Power input to the armature – Armature copper loss = Gross mechanical power
developed in the armature.

1.1 Condition for Maximum Power

For a motor from power equation it is known that,

P= Gross mechanical power developed = EIa
                = VIa –  Ia2Ra
For maximum Pm, dPm/dIa = 0
...                         0 = V – 2IaRa
..                        I= V/2Ra     i.e.        IaRa = V/2

Substituting in voltage equation,

V = E+ IaRa = E+ (V/2)
...                        Eb  = V/2             ……………..Condition for maximum power

Key Point : This is practically impossible to achieve as for this, current required is much more than its normal rated value. Large heat will be produced and efficiency of motor will be less than 50 %.

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