3 Phase motor efficiency calculation
3 Phase motor efficiency calculation
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Hi
Can I calculate the efficiency of a 3 phase motor using the formula W= ?3 x V x I x PF x efficiency.
I have the Input power=1600 Watts, Input Voltage=460 Volts, Rated Current= 2.6 Amps and the Power Factor=0.85. Can I use the values to calculate the efficiency?
Looking forward to the reply
Regards
KShora
Can I calculate the efficiency of a 3 phase motor using the formula W= ?3 x V x I x PF x efficiency.
I have the Input power=1600 Watts, Input Voltage=460 Volts, Rated Current= 2.6 Amps and the Power Factor=0.85. Can I use the values to calculate the efficiency?
Looking forward to the reply
Regards
KShora





RE: 3 Phase motor efficiency calculation
Po(power out)
Pi(power in)
E=Po/Pi
thus, if you have the rating of the power delivered you just divide it and get your efficiency
OR can use the following
E=(746*HP)/[(746*HP)+(watts lost)] Where 746 is a constant and HP=horsepower
just my two humble cents, hope this helps
Regards
RE: 3 Phase motor efficiency calculation
Your input power of 1600 W doesn't match the current, voltage, and power factor data you gave. That comes out to 1760 kW.
RE: 3 Phase motor efficiency calculation
I don't have the Watt Loss data.
Does the equation I posted earlier make sense or not?
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RE: 3 Phase motor efficiency calculation
Gunnar Englund
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RE: 3 Phase motor efficiency calculation
The power value that I have mentioned is written on the motor name plate, I suppose you are correct, it should be called as Output power.
Am I correct?
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RE: 3 Phase motor efficiency calculation
RE: 3 Phase motor efficiency calculation
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RE: 3 Phase motor efficiency calculation
In case you have been waiting for someone to state this more directly, I believe that the posts above confirm that you calculate input power using W = sqrt(3) X V X I X PF and Efficiency = output Power / input Power. We assume that the 1600 Watts marked on the nameplate is output power and efficiency = 91%.
RE: 3 Phase motor efficiency calculation
You may refer to IEEE Std 112-1996 IEEE Standard Test Procedure for Polyphase Induction Motors and Generators. Or you may refer to the ieee colorbook.
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Regards,
bill
RE: 3 Phase motor efficiency calculation
Power in = SQRT(3)*V*I*PF = 1.732*460*2.6*0.85 = 1760.8 Watts
Power out (on the shaft) = 1600 Watts (per nameplate data)
EFF = Pout/Pin = 1600/1760 = 0.9086 pu
And the total motor losses = Pin-Pout = 160.8 Watts