Shunt Field Copper Loss for DC Shunt Generator Calculator

✖Shunt field current is the current which flows through the shunt field windings. Shunt field current is an important parameter in the operation and control of DC motors.ⓘ Shunt Field Current [I_sh]			+10% -10%
✖Shunt field resistance refers to the electrical resistance of the field winding in a shunt-wound DC motor or generator.ⓘ Shunt Field Resistance [R_sh]			+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.ⓘ Shunt Field Copper Loss for DC Shunt Generator [P_cu]

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Shunt Field Copper Loss for DC Shunt Generator

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

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`"104.0625W"=("0.75A")^2*"185Ω"`

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Shunt Field Copper Loss for DC Shunt Generator Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Copper Loss = Shunt Field Current^2*Shunt Field Resistance
P_cu = I_sh^2*R_sh
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.
Shunt Field Current - (Measured in Ampere) - Shunt field current is the current which flows through the shunt field windings. Shunt field current is an important parameter in the operation and control of DC motors.
Shunt Field Resistance - (Measured in Ohm) - Shunt field resistance refers to the electrical resistance of the field winding in a shunt-wound DC motor or generator.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Shunt Field Current: 0.75 Ampere --> 0.75 Ampere No Conversion Required
Shunt Field Resistance: 185 Ohm --> 185 Ohm No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

P_cu = I_sh^2*R_sh --> 0.75^2*185

Evaluating ... ...

P_cu = 104.0625

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

104.0625 Watt --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

104.0625 Watt <-- Copper Loss

(Calculation completed in 00.020 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

Shunt Field Copper Loss for DC Shunt Generator Formula

Copper Loss = Shunt Field Current^2*Shunt Field Resistance
P_cu = I_sh^2*R_sh

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 Shunt Field Copper Loss for DC Shunt Generator?

Shunt Field Copper Loss for DC Shunt Generator calculator uses Copper Loss = Shunt Field Current^2*Shunt Field Resistance to calculate the Copper Loss, Shunt Field 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 Shunt Field Copper Loss for DC Shunt Generator using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Shunt Field Copper Loss for DC Shunt Generator, enter Shunt Field Current (I_sh) & Shunt Field Resistance (R_sh) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Shunt Field Copper Loss for DC Shunt Generator calculation can be explained with given input values -> 104.0625 = 0.75^2*185.

FAQ

What is Shunt Field Copper Loss for DC Shunt Generator?

Shunt Field 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_sh^2*R_sh or Copper Loss = Shunt Field Current^2*Shunt Field Resistance. Shunt field current is the current which flows through the shunt field windings. Shunt field current is an important parameter in the operation and control of DC motors & Shunt field resistance refers to the electrical resistance of the field winding in a shunt-wound DC motor or generator.

How to calculate Shunt Field Copper Loss for DC Shunt Generator?

Shunt Field 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 = Shunt Field Current^2*Shunt Field Resistance. To calculate Shunt Field Copper Loss for DC Shunt Generator, you need Shunt Field Current (I_sh) & Shunt Field Resistance (R_sh). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Shunt Field Current & Shunt Field 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 Shunt Field Current & Shunt Field Resistance. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Copper Loss = Armature Current^2*Armature Resistance

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