Armature Copper Loss for DC Shunt Generator Calculator

✖Armature Current is defined as the current developed in the armature of an electrical DC generator due to movement of rotor.ⓘ Armature Current [I_a]			+10% -10%
✖Armature Resistance is the ohmic resistance of the copper winding wires plus the brush resistance in an electrical generator.ⓘ Armature Resistance [R_a]			+10% -10%

✖Copper loss refers to energy lost in form of heat due to the resistance of the copper wire in an electrical device or system. It is an important factor to consider when designing and operating.ⓘ Armature Copper Loss for DC Shunt Generator [P_cu]

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Armature Copper Loss for DC Shunt Generator

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`"P"_{"cu"} = "I"_{"a"}^2*"R"_{"a"}`

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`"101.8725W"=("1.7A")^2*"35.25Ω"`

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Armature Copper Loss for DC Shunt Generator Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Copper Loss = Armature Current^2*Armature Resistance
P_cu = I_a^2*R_a
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Copper Loss - (Measured in Watt) - Copper loss refers to energy lost in form of heat due to the resistance of the copper wire in an electrical device or system. It is an important factor to consider when designing and operating.
Armature Current - (Measured in Ampere) - Armature Current is defined as the current developed in the armature of an electrical DC generator due to movement of rotor.
Armature Resistance - (Measured in Ohm) - Armature Resistance is the ohmic resistance of the copper winding wires plus the brush resistance in an electrical generator.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Armature Current: 1.7 Ampere --> 1.7 Ampere No Conversion Required
Armature Resistance: 35.25 Ohm --> 35.25 Ohm No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

P_cu = I_a^2*R_a --> 1.7^2*35.25

Evaluating ... ...

P_cu = 101.8725

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

101.8725 Watt --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

101.8725 Watt <-- Copper Loss

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Stray Losses of DC Shunt Generator given Converted Power

Go Stray Loss = Input Power-Mechanical Losses-Core Loss-Converted Power

Core Losses of DC Shunt Generator given Converted Power

Go Core Loss = Input Power-Mechanical Losses-Converted Power-Stray Loss

Shunt Field Copper Loss for DC Shunt Generator

Go Copper Loss = Shunt Field Current^2*Shunt Field Resistance

Armature Copper Loss for DC Shunt Generator

Go Copper Loss = Armature Current^2*Armature Resistance

Armature Copper Loss for DC Shunt Generator Formula

Copper Loss = Armature Current^2*Armature Resistance
P_cu = I_a^2*R_a

What is copper loss?

Copper loss is the term often given to heat produced by electrical currents in the conductors of transformer windings, or other electrical devices. Copper losses are an undesirable transfer of energy, as are core losses, which result from induced currents in adjacent components.

How to Calculate Armature Copper Loss for DC Shunt Generator?

Armature Copper Loss for DC Shunt Generator calculator uses Copper Loss = Armature Current^2*Armature Resistance to calculate the Copper Loss, Armature Copper Loss for DC Shunt Generator is variable and depends upon the amount of loading of the machine. Copper loss is the term often given to heat produced by electrical currents. Copper Loss is denoted by P_cu symbol.

How to calculate Armature Copper Loss for DC Shunt Generator using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Armature Copper Loss for DC Shunt Generator, enter Armature Current (I_a) & Armature Resistance (R_a) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Armature Copper Loss for DC Shunt Generator calculation can be explained with given input values -> 101.8725 = 1.7^2*35.25.

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What is Armature Copper Loss for DC Shunt Generator?

Armature Copper Loss for DC Shunt Generator is variable and depends upon the amount of loading of the machine. Copper loss is the term often given to heat produced by electrical currents and is represented as P_cu = I_a^2*R_a or Copper Loss = Armature Current^2*Armature Resistance. Armature Current is defined as the current developed in the armature of an electrical DC generator due to movement of rotor & Armature Resistance is the ohmic resistance of the copper winding wires plus the brush resistance in an electrical generator.

How to calculate Armature Copper Loss for DC Shunt Generator?

Armature Copper Loss for DC Shunt Generator is variable and depends upon the amount of loading of the machine. Copper loss is the term often given to heat produced by electrical currents is calculated using Copper Loss = Armature Current^2*Armature Resistance. To calculate Armature Copper Loss for DC Shunt Generator, you need Armature Current (I_a) & Armature Resistance (R_a). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Armature Current & Armature Resistance and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Copper Loss?

In this formula, Copper Loss uses Armature Current & Armature Resistance. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Copper Loss = Shunt Field Current^2*Shunt Field Resistance

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