DC Machine: DC Generator and DC Motor
Presented by:
Ms. Bhavini Kumawat
MCTE, MHOW
DC Machines
When a machine converts mechanical energy into electrical energy which
is DC in nature, it is called as a DC Generator.
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Whenever a machine converts electrical energy which is DC in nature, into
mechanical energy, it is called a DC Motor.
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DC Generator
DC Generator
Working Principle
Faraday’s Laws of Electro magnetic Induction.
Whenever a conductor cuts the flux of a magnetic field, an emf is
produced in the conductor. If the two ends of the conductor are connected
to an outside circuit, the induced emf causes current to flow in the circuit.
The direction of induced current is given by Fleming’s right hand rule.
Single Turn Generator
Consider a single turn coil rotating about its own axis in a magnetic field.
The two ends of the coil are connected to split rings(commutator)
Single Turn Generator
EMF induced in coil is proportional to rate of change of flux.
When the plane of coil is at right angles to the direction of field, flux linked with coil is maximum, but rate of change
of flux is minimum. Hence induced EMF is minimum.
When the plane of coil is at parallel to the direction of field, flux linked with coil is minimum, but rate of change of
flux is maximum. Hence induced EMF is maximum.
Inoredr to get a unidirectional current in external circuit, a split ring arrangement is done.
Two Coil Generator
By winding more coils on the rotor, and bringing the ends of each coil out to separate pair of
segments on the commutator that are opposite each other, the pulsations or ripple in the output
e.m.f. is reduced
DC Generator
Construction
Same for DC Generator and Motor
A DC machine essentially consists of two parts.
1. Stator(Stationary Part) – Magnetic Field System
2. Rotor(Rotating Part) – A system of conductors
DC Machine - Construction
Stator Rotor
1. Yoke 1. Shaft
2. Pole Core 2. Armature Core
3. Pole Shoes 3. Armature Windings
4. Field Coils 4. Commutator
5. Interpoles 5. Brushes
DC Machine - Construction
Yoke
Hollow cylinder made of cast steel or roll steel
Act as outer protective cover of machine.
Provides mechanical support for poles.
Carries flux produced by poles
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DC Machine - Construction
Pole Core and Pole Shoes
Field windings are wound on pole core and supported by pole shoes.
Pole cores are then bolted to yoke.
Pole shoes serve two functions
1. support field coils
2. spread out flux in airgap
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DC Machine - Construction
Field Windings
are made of copper wire
Field coils are former wound to correct dimension and then put into place
over the core.
When energized with DC,
electro magnetize the poles
and provide the working flux.
All coils are connected in series
such that as current flows,
alternate N and S poles are produced.
DC Machine - Construction
Inter Poles
Fitted to yoke between main poles.
Windings are made of copper and are connected in series with field
windings.
Flux produced by inter poles provides spark less commutation.
DC Machine - Construction
Shaft
Provides mechanical strength to armature and commutator.
Rotor assembly is free to rotate by two bearing fixed between shaft and
two end covers.
Transfers mechanical energy to and from machine.
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DC Machine - Construction
Armature Core and Windings
Laminated cylinder mount on shaft.
Has slots on outer periphery to accommodate armature windings.
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DC Machine - Construction
Commutator
Ends of armature coils terminated at commutator segments.
Made of copper segments insulated by mica.
Functions
Collect current from armature conductors.
The e.m.f. generated in the armature
conductors is alternating
e.m.f. The commutator helps in
converting this alternating e.m.f. into
a direct one.
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DC Machine - Construction
Brushes
Made of graphite or carbon
Held by brush holders
Desirable Properties
Good electrical conductivity
Functions
The brushes collect the armature current from the commutator segments
and supply it to the load (in the case of generator) or feed the current into
the commutator segments (in the case of motor).
DC Generator – EMF Equation
Let,
φ – useful flux per pole
Z – total number of conductors
P – number of poles
N – speed in rpm
A – number of parallel paths in armature
Flux cut by one conductor in one revolution = Pφ
N rotations in 60 seconds, Time for one revolution = 60/N
d P PN
EMF induced in one conductor = dt 60 / N 60
PN Z
EMF induced in one parallel path =
60 A
DC Motor
Construction of dc motor is same as dc generator.
Working Principle :
When a current carrying conductor is placed in a magnetic field, the
conductor experiences a mechanical force.
The direction of this force is given by Flemings Left Hand Rule
DC Motor – Working Principle
DC Motor – Working Principle
Consider a two polar DC motor as shown in figure. When motor terminals
are connected to DC mains, field gets excited and alternate N-pole and S-
pole is created. Armature conductors under N-pole carry current in one
direction while conductor carry current in opposite direction as shown in
figure.
By applying Flemings left hand rule, the armature conductors experience a
force which tends to rotate armature in clockwise direction. These forces
collectively produce a driving torque which sets armature rotating.
DC Motor – Back EMF
When armature of dc motor rotates, the armature conductors move
through the magnetic field, emf is induced in them. The induced emf acts
in opposite direction to applied voltage. This voltage is known as back emf.
ZN P
Eb
60 A
DC Motor – Significance of Back EMF
1. Applied Voltage, V I a R a Eb
This is known as voltage equation of DC Motor
V Eb
Ia
Ra
Back EMF of DC motor controls the armature current.
2. Multiplying voltage equation with Ia
VIa I 2a R a E b I a
Power EbIa is converted to mechanical energy and transmitted through shaft.
DC Motor – Necessity of Motor Starter
Applied Voltage, V I a R a Eb
V Eb
Ia
Ra
ZN P
Back EMF, E b
60 A
At starting motor is stationary N=0, Eb = 0, Ia = V/Ra is very high.
High starting current causes:
1. Burning of armature due to excessive heating
2. Damage of commutator & brushes
3. Excessive voltage drop in line to which motor is connected.
DC Motor – Necessity of Motor Starter
To avoid starting current, a variable resistance known as starting resistance
is inserted in series with armature circuit as shown in figure. The resistance
is gradually reduced as motor gains speed and is cut out completely after
motor attains full speed.
DC Machine - Types
Seperately Excited DC Motor
Field winding is supplied from an independent external source
Armature Current, Ia = IL (line current)
Terminal Voltage, V = Eb + Ia Ra
Electrical Power Developed = Eb Ia
Power Delivered to Load = V IL
Shunt Wound DC Motor
Field winding is connected in parallel with armature winding.
Shunt field winding is generally made of large no. of turns of fine wire having
high resistance.
Armature Current, Ia = IL - Ish
Field Current, Ish = V/Rsh
Terminal Voltage, V = Eb + Ia Ra
Electrical Power Developed = Eb Ia
Power Delivered to Load = V IL
Series Wound DC Motor
Field winding is connected in series with armature winding.
Shunt field winding is generally made of few turns of wire with large cross-
sectional area.
Armature Current, Ia = Ise =IL
Terminal Voltage, V = Eb + Ia Ra+ Ise Rse
Electrical Power Developed = Eb Ia
Power Delivered to Load = V IL
Compound Wound DC Motor
Has both series and shunt field windings.
Each pole carries both series winding and shunt winding.
Two types:
1. Long Shunt compound Motor
2. Short Shunt compound Motor
Compound Wound DC Motor – Long Shunt
Shunt field winding is connected in parallel with series field winding and
armature winding.
Armature Current, Ia = IL – Ish = Ise
Field Current, Ish = V/Rsh
Terminal Voltage, V = Eb + Ia Ra + + Ise Rse
Electrical Power Developed = Eb Ia
Power Delivered to Load = V IL
Compound Wound DC Motor – Short Shunt
Shunt field winding is connected in parallel with armature winding only.
Armature Current, Ia = IL - Ish
Field Current, Ish = (V- Ise Rse )/Rsh
Terminal Voltage, V = Eb + Ia Ra + + Ise Rse = Ish Rsh
Electrical Power Developed = Eb Ia
Power Delivered to Load = V IL
Compound Wound DC Motor – Differentially Compounded and
Cumulatively Compounded
Cumulatively Compounded
When series field aids the shunt field, motor is said to cumulatively
compounded.
Differentially Compounded
When series field opposes the shunt field, motor is said to differentially
compounded.
Applications of DC Motor
1. Shunt Motor
Constant speed motor.
Used in lathe, drills, boring mills, spinning and weaving mills etc.
2. Series Motor
Variable speed motor, high starting torque.
Used in elevators, electric traction, cranes, vaccum cleaners etc.
3. Compound Motor
Differentially compound motor–rarely used
Cumulatively compound motor – used in presses, reciprocating machines,
etc.
