Field Current of DC Shunt Generator Calculator

✖Terminal Voltage, electric pressure or electric tension is the difference in electric potential between two points in electrical machines.ⓘ Terminal Voltage [V_t]			+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%

✖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.ⓘ Field Current of DC Shunt Generator [I_sh]

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Field Current of DC Shunt Generator Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Shunt Field Current = Terminal Voltage/Shunt Field Resistance
I_sh = V_t/R_sh
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

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.
Terminal Voltage - (Measured in Volt) - Terminal Voltage, electric pressure or electric tension is the difference in electric potential between two points in electrical machines.
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

Terminal Voltage: 140 Volt --> 140 Volt No Conversion Required
Shunt Field Resistance: 185 Ohm --> 185 Ohm No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

I_sh = V_t/R_sh --> 140/185

Evaluating ... ...

I_sh = 0.756756756756757

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.756756756756757 Ampere --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.756756756756757 ≈ 0.756757 Ampere <-- Shunt Field Current

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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LaTeX Go Shunt Field Current = Terminal Voltage/Shunt Field Resistance

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Field Current of DC Shunt Generator Formula

LaTeX Go

Shunt Field Current = Terminal Voltage/Shunt Field Resistance
I_sh = V_t/R_sh

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How to Calculate Field Current of DC Shunt Generator?

Field Current of DC Shunt Generator calculator uses Shunt Field Current = Terminal Voltage/Shunt Field Resistance to calculate the Shunt Field Current, Field Current of DC Shunt Generator is defined as the current that flows through the field winding of the generator. It is responsible for producing the magnetic field that is necessary for the generation of electrical power in the generator. Shunt Field Current is denoted by I_sh symbol.

How to calculate Field Current of DC Shunt Generator using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Field Current of DC Shunt Generator, enter Terminal Voltage (V_t) & Shunt Field Resistance (R_sh) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Field Current of DC Shunt Generator calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.756757 = 140/185.

FAQ

What is Field Current of DC Shunt Generator?

Field Current of DC Shunt Generator is defined as the current that flows through the field winding of the generator. It is responsible for producing the magnetic field that is necessary for the generation of electrical power in the generator and is represented as I_sh = V_t/R_sh or Shunt Field Current = Terminal Voltage/Shunt Field Resistance. Terminal Voltage, electric pressure or electric tension is the difference in electric potential between two points in electrical machines & Shunt field resistance refers to the electrical resistance of the field winding in a shunt-wound DC motor or generator.

How to calculate Field Current of DC Shunt Generator?

Field Current of DC Shunt Generator is defined as the current that flows through the field winding of the generator. It is responsible for producing the magnetic field that is necessary for the generation of electrical power in the generator is calculated using Shunt Field Current = Terminal Voltage/Shunt Field Resistance. To calculate Field Current of DC Shunt Generator, you need Terminal Voltage (V_t) & Shunt Field Resistance (R_sh). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Terminal Voltage & 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 Shunt Field Current?

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

Shunt Field Current = Armature Current-Load Current

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