Mechanical Efficiency of DC Generator using Armature Voltage Calculator

✖Armature Voltage is defined as voltage developed at the terminals of the armature winding of an AC or DC machine during the generation of power.ⓘ Armature Voltage [V_a]			+10% -10%
✖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%
✖Angular speed is the rate of rotation about an axis, measuring how the angle changes with time. It is measured in radian/sec.ⓘ Angular Speed [ω_s]			+10% -10%
✖Torque is the measure of the turning force produced by the armature. It is produced by the interaction between the magnetic field of the stator and the current flowing through armature.ⓘ Torque [τ]			+10% -10%

✖Mechanical Efficiency the ratio of the power delivered by a mechanical system to the power supplied to it.ⓘ Mechanical Efficiency of DC Generator using Armature Voltage [η_m]

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Mechanical Efficiency of DC Generator using Armature Voltage Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Mechanical Efficiency = (Armature Voltage*Armature Current)/(Angular Speed*Torque)
η_m = (V_a*I_a)/(ω_s*τ)
This formula uses 5 Variables

Variables Used

Mechanical Efficiency - Mechanical Efficiency the ratio of the power delivered by a mechanical system to the power supplied to it.
Armature Voltage - (Measured in Volt) - Armature Voltage is defined as voltage developed at the terminals of the armature winding of an AC or DC machine during the generation of power.
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.
Angular Speed - (Measured in Radian per Second) - Angular speed is the rate of rotation about an axis, measuring how the angle changes with time. It is measured in radian/sec.
Torque - (Measured in Newton Meter) - Torque is the measure of the turning force produced by the armature. It is produced by the interaction between the magnetic field of the stator and the current flowing through armature.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Armature Voltage: 200 Volt --> 200 Volt No Conversion Required
Armature Current: 0.75 Ampere --> 0.75 Ampere No Conversion Required
Angular Speed: 314 Radian per Second --> 314 Radian per Second No Conversion Required
Torque: 0.7 Newton Meter --> 0.7 Newton Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

η_m = (V_a*I_a)/(ω_s*τ) --> (200*0.75)/(314*0.7)

Evaluating ... ...

η_m = 0.682438580527753

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.682438580527753 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.682438580527753 ≈ 0.682439 <-- Mechanical Efficiency

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Mechanical Efficiency = (Armature Voltage*Armature Current)/(Angular Speed*Torque)
η_m = (V_a*I_a)/(ω_s*τ)

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How to Calculate Mechanical Efficiency of DC Generator using Armature Voltage?

Mechanical Efficiency of DC Generator using Armature Voltage calculator uses Mechanical Efficiency = (Armature Voltage*Armature Current)/(Angular Speed*Torque) to calculate the Mechanical Efficiency, Mechanical Efficiency of DC Generator using Armature Voltage is dependent on the power in the armature and mechanical power applied at the input. Mechanical Efficiency is denoted by η_m symbol.

How to calculate Mechanical Efficiency of DC Generator using Armature Voltage using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Mechanical Efficiency of DC Generator using Armature Voltage, enter Armature Voltage (V_a), Armature Current (I_a), Angular Speed (ω_s) & Torque (τ) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Mechanical Efficiency of DC Generator using Armature Voltage calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.682439 = (200*0.75)/(314*0.7).

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What is Mechanical Efficiency of DC Generator using Armature Voltage?

Mechanical Efficiency of DC Generator using Armature Voltage is dependent on the power in the armature and mechanical power applied at the input and is represented as η_m = (V_a*I_a)/(ω_s*τ) or Mechanical Efficiency = (Armature Voltage*Armature Current)/(Angular Speed*Torque). Armature Voltage is defined as voltage developed at the terminals of the armature winding of an AC or DC machine during the generation of power, Armature Current is defined as the current developed in the armature of an electrical DC generator due to movement of rotor, Angular speed is the rate of rotation about an axis, measuring how the angle changes with time. It is measured in radian/sec & Torque is the measure of the turning force produced by the armature. It is produced by the interaction between the magnetic field of the stator and the current flowing through armature.

How to calculate Mechanical Efficiency of DC Generator using Armature Voltage?

Mechanical Efficiency of DC Generator using Armature Voltage is dependent on the power in the armature and mechanical power applied at the input is calculated using Mechanical Efficiency = (Armature Voltage*Armature Current)/(Angular Speed*Torque). To calculate Mechanical Efficiency of DC Generator using Armature Voltage, you need Armature Voltage (V_a), Armature Current (I_a), Angular Speed (ω_s) & Torque (τ). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Armature Voltage, Armature Current, Angular Speed & Torque 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 Mechanical Efficiency?

In this formula, Mechanical Efficiency uses Armature Voltage, Armature Current, Angular Speed & Torque. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Mechanical Efficiency = Converted Power/Input Power

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