The tram speed is 72 km / h, the traction force of the electric motor is 1.2 kN. What is the efficiency of an electric motor
The tram speed is 72 km / h, the traction force of the electric motor is 1.2 kN. What is the efficiency of an electric motor if the voltage in the overhead line is 600 V and the current in the motor is 50 A?
V = 72 km / h = 20 m / s.
Ft = 1.2 kN = 1200 N.
U = 600 V.
I = 50 A.
Efficiency -?
The efficiency is determined by the formula: efficiency = Apol * 100% / Azat, where Apol is useful work, Azat is work expended.
The useful work of the Apol tram can be found by the formula: Apol = Ft * V * t, where Ft is the engine thrust force, V is the tram speed, t is the tram travel time.
We find the spent work Azat according to the Joule-Lenz law: Azat = U * I * t, where U is the current voltage, I is the current strength, t is the time of passage of the current.
The formula for determining the efficiency will have the form: efficiency = Ft * V * t * 100% / U * I * t = Ft * V * 100% / U * I.
Efficiency = 1200 N * 20 m / s * 100% / 600 V * 50 A = 80%.
Answer: The efficiency of the tram is efficiency = 80%.