Pitch Factor in Induction Motor Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Pitch Factor = cos(Short Pitched Angle/2)
Kp = cos(θ/2)
This formula uses 1 Functions, 2 Variables
Functions Used
cos - Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle to the hypotenuse of the triangle., cos(Angle)
Variables Used
Pitch Factor - Pitch Factor, the ratio of the voltage induced in a short-pitch winding to the voltage that would be induced if the winding were full pitch.
Short Pitched Angle - (Measured in Radian) - Short Pitched Anglel, the coil span will be (180 - θ)° electrical (θ = angle by which coils are short-pitched and always less than pole pitch).
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Short Pitched Angle: 90 Degree --> 1.5707963267946 Radian (Check conversion ​here)
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
Kp = cos(θ/2) --> cos(1.5707963267946/2)
Evaluating ... ...
Kp = 0.707106781186652
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
0.707106781186652 --> No Conversion Required
FINAL ANSWER
0.707106781186652 0.707107 <-- Pitch Factor
(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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3 Mechanical Specifications Calculators

Thrust in Linear Induction Motor
​ Go Force = Rotor Input Power/Linear Synchronous Speed
Force by Linear Induction Motor
​ Go Force = Input Power/Linear Synchronous Speed
Pitch Factor in Induction Motor
​ Go Pitch Factor = cos(Short Pitched Angle/2)

25 Induction Motor Circuit Calculators

Torque of Induction Motor under Running Condition
​ Go Torque = (3*Slip*EMF^2*Resistance)/(2*pi*Synchronous Speed*(Resistance^2+(Reactance^2*Slip)))
Rotor Current in Induction Motor
​ Go Rotor Current = (Slip*Induced EMF)/sqrt(Rotor Resistance per Phase^2+(Slip*Rotor Reactance per Phase)^2)
Starting Torque of Induction Motor
​ Go Torque = (3*EMF^2*Resistance)/(2*pi*Synchronous Speed*(Resistance^2+Reactance^2))
Maximum Running Torque
​ Go Running Torque = (3*EMF^2)/(4*pi*Synchronous Speed*Reactance)
Linear Synchronous Speed
​ Go Linear Synchronous Speed = 2*Pole Pitch Width*Line Frequency
Stator Copper Loss in Induction Motor
​ Go Stator Copper Loss = 3*Stator Current^2*Stator Resistance
Rotor Copper Loss in Induction Motor
​ Go Rotor Copper Loss = 3*Rotor Current^2*Rotor Resistance
Synchronous Speed in Induction Motor
​ Go Synchronous Speed = (120*Frequency)/(Number of Poles)
Frequency given Number of Poles in Induction Motor
​ Go Frequency = (Number of Poles*Synchronous Speed)/120
Armature Current given Power in Induction Motor
​ Go Armature Current = Output Power/Armature Voltage
Synchronous Speed of Induction Motor given Efficiency
​ Go Synchronous Speed = (Motor Speed)/(Efficiency)
Rotor Efficiency in Induction Motor
​ Go Efficiency = (Motor Speed)/(Synchronous Speed)
Field Current using Load Current in Induction Motor
​ Go Field Current = Armature Current-Load Current
Rotor Input Power in Induction Motor
​ Go Rotor Input Power = Input Power-Stator Losses
Load Current in Induction Motor
​ Go Load Current = Armature Current-Field Current
Force by Linear Induction Motor
​ Go Force = Input Power/Linear Synchronous Speed
Motor Speed given Efficiency in Induction Motor
​ Go Motor Speed = Efficiency*Synchronous Speed
Rotor Copper Loss given Input Rotor Power
​ Go Rotor Copper Loss = Slip*Rotor Input Power
Pitch Factor in Induction Motor
​ Go Pitch Factor = cos(Short Pitched Angle/2)
Gross Mechanical Power in Induction Motor
​ Go Mechanical Power = (1-Slip)*Input Power
Rotor Frequency given Supply Frequency
​ Go Rotor Frequency = Slip*Frequency
Resistance given Slip at Maximum Torque
​ Go Resistance = Slip*Reactance
Reactance given Slip at Maximum Torque
​ Go Reactance = Resistance/Slip
Breakdown Slip of Induction Motor
​ Go Slip = Resistance/Reactance
Slip given Efficiency in Induction Motor
​ Go Slip = 1-Efficiency

Pitch Factor in Induction Motor Formula

Pitch Factor = cos(Short Pitched Angle/2)
Kp = cos(θ/2)

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How to Calculate Pitch Factor in Induction Motor?

Pitch Factor in Induction Motor calculator uses Pitch Factor = cos(Short Pitched Angle/2) to calculate the Pitch Factor, Pitch Factor in Induction Motor is defined as the ratio of emf generated in short pitch coil to the emf generated in full pitch coil. Pitch Factor is denoted by Kp symbol.

How to calculate Pitch Factor in Induction Motor using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Pitch Factor in Induction Motor, enter Short Pitched Angle (θ) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Pitch Factor in Induction Motor calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.707107 = cos(1.5707963267946/2).

FAQ

What is Pitch Factor in Induction Motor?
Pitch Factor in Induction Motor is defined as the ratio of emf generated in short pitch coil to the emf generated in full pitch coil and is represented as Kp = cos(θ/2) or Pitch Factor = cos(Short Pitched Angle/2). Short Pitched Anglel, the coil span will be (180 - θ)° electrical (θ = angle by which coils are short-pitched and always less than pole pitch).
How to calculate Pitch Factor in Induction Motor?
Pitch Factor in Induction Motor is defined as the ratio of emf generated in short pitch coil to the emf generated in full pitch coil is calculated using Pitch Factor = cos(Short Pitched Angle/2). To calculate Pitch Factor in Induction Motor, you need Short Pitched Angle (θ). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Short Pitched Angle and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.
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