Field Copper Loss in DC Generator Calculator

✖Field current is current that flows through the field winding, a coil of wire that produces the magnetic field. It is used to control magnetic field which affects the voltage output of the generator.ⓘ Field Current [I_f]			+10% -10%
✖Field Resistance is defined as the opposition offered to the current through the field winding, which is a coil of wire that produces the magnetic field in the machine.ⓘ Field Resistance [R_f]			+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.ⓘ Field Copper Loss in DC Generator [P_cu]

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Field Copper Loss in DC Generator Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Copper Loss = Field Current^2*Field Resistance
P_cu = I_f^2*R_f
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.
Field Current - (Measured in Ampere) - Field current is current that flows through the field winding, a coil of wire that produces the magnetic field. It is used to control magnetic field which affects the voltage output of the generator.
Field Resistance - (Measured in Ohm) - Field Resistance is defined as the opposition offered to the current through the field winding, which is a coil of wire that produces the magnetic field in the machine.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Field Current: 0.95 Ampere --> 0.95 Ampere No Conversion Required
Field Resistance: 5 Ohm --> 5 Ohm No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

P_cu = I_f^2*R_f --> 0.95^2*5

Evaluating ... ...

P_cu = 4.5125

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

4.5125 Watt --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

4.5125 Watt <-- Copper Loss

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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

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Field Copper Loss in DC Generator Formula

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Copper Loss = Field Current^2*Field Resistance
P_cu = I_f^2*R_f

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 Field Copper Loss in DC Generator?

Field Copper Loss in DC Generator calculator uses Copper Loss = Field Current^2*Field Resistance to calculate the Copper Loss, Field Copper Loss in DC Generator is defined 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 Field Copper Loss in DC Generator using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Field Copper Loss in DC Generator, enter Field Current (I_f) & Field Resistance (R_f) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Field Copper Loss in DC Generator calculation can be explained with given input values -> 4.5125 = 0.95^2*5.

FAQ

What is Field Copper Loss in DC Generator?

Field Copper Loss in DC Generator is defined 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_f^2*R_f or Copper Loss = Field Current^2*Field Resistance. Field current is current that flows through the field winding, a coil of wire that produces the magnetic field. It is used to control magnetic field which affects the voltage output of the generator & Field Resistance is defined as the opposition offered to the current through the field winding, which is a coil of wire that produces the magnetic field in the machine.

How to calculate Field Copper Loss in DC Generator?

Field Copper Loss in DC Generator is defined 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 = Field Current^2*Field Resistance. To calculate Field Copper Loss in DC Generator, you need Field Current (I_f) & Field Resistance (R_f). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Field Current & Field Resistance 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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