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~ **In an open circuit test, also known as a no-load test, an induction motor is operated without any mechanical load connected to its shaft. The purpose of this test is to determine the no-load losses, core losses, and magnetizing current of the motor.** 
 
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General Purpose: **efficiency and performance of the motor under operating conditions.**

~ Here's how the open circuit test on an induction motor is typically conducted:

**Setup:** Connect the stator winding of the motor to a suitable power supply. The stator winding is typically connected in either a delta (Δ) or a star (Y) configuration, depending on the motor's design. Ensure that the motor is properly grounded for safety.

**Measurement Instruments:** Connect suitable measuring instruments to the motor for measuring parameters such as voltage, current, and power. These instruments may include voltmeters, ammeters, wattmeters, and power analyzers.

**No Load:** Make sure there is no mechanical load connected to the motor shaft. The motor runs freely without any external load during the test.

**Voltage and Frequency:** Apply rated voltage and frequency to the motor. The rated voltage is the voltage at which the motor is designed to operate.

**Measurements:** Measure and record the following parameters:

Line voltage (V)


> Line current (I)
> Active power (P)
> Reactive power (Q)
> Apparent power (S)
> Power factor (PF)

**Calculations:** Calculate the following values:

> Total power (P + jQ) = S
> Power factor (PF) = P / S
> Magnetizing current = I * √(1 - PF^2)
> Core losses (Pc) = P - Piron (Piron is the stray power loss in the iron core)

**Analysis:** The active power measured during the test represents the core losses, friction losses, and windage losses of the motor when it is running without any load. The magnetizing current reflects the current required to establish the magnetic field in the motor's stator and rotor. This current contributes to the overall power factor of the motor.

The open circuit test helps determine the losses that occur in the motor's core, enabling the calculation of its efficiency. It provides valuable information for motor performance analysis and helps in selecting the appropriate motor for a given application.

ESL Tip:

AN Induction motor starts with a vowel so the word before is AN to make it sound better than A.