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 ELECTRIC POWER / CONTROLS

COURSEWARE SAMPLE

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 Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V

Courseware Outline

Power Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VII

DC Machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X

Single-Phase Transformers and AC Machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XII

Three-Phase Transformers and AC Machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XIV

Sample Exercise Extracted from Power Circuits

Ex. 14 Phase Angle, Active, and Apparent Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

To study the meaning of phase angle. To study the relationship

between active and apparent power.

Sample Exercise Extracted from DC Machines

Ex. 3 The Direct Current Motor – Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

To locate the neutral brush position. To learn the basic motor wiring
connections. To observe the operating characteristics of series and
shunt connected motors.

Sample Exercise Extracted from Single-Phase Transformers and AC Machines

Ex. 11 The Capacitor-Start Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

To measure the starting and operating characteristics of the

capacitor-start motor. To compare its starting and running
performance with the split-phase motor.

Sample Exercise Extracted from Three-Phase Transformers and AC Machines

Ex. 5 The Wound-Rotor Induction Motor – Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

To observe the characteristics of the wound rotor induction motor at

no-load and full-load. To observe speed control using an external
variable resistance.

Bibliography

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 Introduction

The Lab-Volt 0.2-kW Electromechanical Training System (EMS), Model 8001, is a

modern modular instructional program. It represents a new approach to teaching
electric power technology by providing new opportunities for laboratory
observations. The program, presented in four subsystems and special applications,
deals with the different techniques associated with the generation and use of
electrical energy. The subsystems cover the common machines, and each
subsystem is offered with its courseware presented in a student manual. The
special applications deal with less common machines, and the courseware is
available in individual leaflet form for each application.

Each subsystem is available as a package that consists of the equipment necessary

to perform the laboratory exercises presented in the correlated student manual. This
modular instructional program gives the instructor complete versatility in selecting
a program adapted to students’ specific career objectives.

The EMS System was developed by educators to satisfy educational requirements

that include industrial applications of electric power technology. The design objective
was to develop a low-power educational system with equipment that operates like
industrial equipment. Through careful attention to engineering detail, the Lab-Volt
EMS System meets this objective, and in so doing, provides laboratory results that
are easy to understand, with data values that are easily observed.

Student manuals guide students step-by-step through the experiments and provide
the necessary theoretical background to successfully complete the educational
objectives. These manuals contain experiments that correlate with the training
equipment for “hands-on” involvement with the subject matter. The instructor can
select the experiments that will satisfy the objectives of technical courses or
university programs.

The flexibility of this system allows students to use their own initiative during the
laboratory sessions. Under the direction of an instructor, students can gain the
required competencies for successful employment.

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 Courseware Outline

POWER CIRCUITS

Experiment 1 Series and Parallel Equivalent Resistances

To calculate the single resistance which is equivalent to a group

of resistors connected in series. To calculate the single resistance
which is equivalent to a group of resistors connected in parallel.

Experiment 2 Resistances in Parallel

To become physically acquainted with the Resistive Load Module

EMS 8311. To learn the operational functions of the Resistive
Load. To become familiar with the operation of an ohmmeter. To
measure the equivalent resistance of resistors connected in
parallel. To learn how to hook-up simple electrical circuits from a
schematic diagram.

Experiment 3 Resistances in Series and in Series-Parallel

To measure the equivalent resistance of resistors connected in

series. To calculate and measure the equivalent resistance of
resistors connected in series-parallel. To learn how to hook-up
more complex electrical circuits from a schematic diagram.

Experiment 4 Safety and the Power Supply

To learn the simple rules of safety. To learn how to use the AC/DC
power supply.

Experiment 5 Ohm’s Law

To demonstrate Ohm's Law and to show its various forms. To

become familiar with DC voltmeters and ammeters.

Experiment 6 Circuit Solution – Part I

To calculate the voltages and currents in series and in parallel

circuits.

Experiment 7 Circuit Solution – Part II

To verify experimentally, the theoretical calculations performed in

Experiment 6.

Experiment 8 Power in DC Circuits – Part I

To calculate the power dissipated in a direct current circuit. To

show that the power dissipated in a load is equal to the power
supplied by the source.

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 Courseware Outline

POWER CIRCUITS

Experiment 9 Power in DC Circuits – Part II

To calculate the power dissipated in a resistive DC circuit. To

show that this power can be found by using any one of three
methods.

Experiment 10 The Transmission Line

To study the characteristics of a transmission line at no-load, full-

load and overload conditions. To learn the meaning of
transmission line "voltage drop". To learn the effects of a short
circuit on a transmission line.

Experiment 11 AC Voltage and Current – Part I

To study a sine wave of alternating voltage and current. To

understand frequency, cycle, period. To study instantaneous and
average power. To learn about effective values of alternating
voltage and current.

Experiment 12 AC Voltage and Current – Part II

To measure the effective value of an alternating voltage. To learn

the use of AC voltmeters and ammeters. To verify Ohm's Law for
AC circuits. To calculate power in AC circuit.

Experiment 13 The Wattmeter

To learn how to use a wattmeter. To become familiar with active

and apparent power in AC circuits.

Experiment 14 Phase Angle, Active, and Apparent Power

To study the meaning of phase angle. To study the relationship

between active and apparent power.

Experiment 15 Capacitive Reactance

To study the behavior of the capacitor in AC circuits. To become

familiar with the meaning of capacitive reactive power.

Experiment 16 Inductive Reactance

To study the behavior of the inductor in AC circuits. To become

familiar with the meaning of inductive reactive power.

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 Courseware Outline

POWER CIRCUITS

Experiment 17 Watt, Var, Volt-Ampere, and Power Factor

To study the relationship among watt, var and volt-ampere. To

determine the apparent, active and reactive power of an inductive
load. To improve the power factor of an inductive load.

Experiment 18 Vectors and Phasors – Series Circuit

To study the behavior of complex AC circuits by the use of vector

graphics.

Experiment 19 Vectors and Phasors – Parallel Circuits

To study the behavior of complex AC circuits by the use of vector

graphics.

Experiment 20 Impedance

To learn Ohm's Law for AC circuits. To solve complex AC circuits

by the use of impedance equations.

Experiment 21 Three-Phase Circuits

To study the relationship between voltage and current in three-

phase circuits. To learn how to make delta and wye connections.
To calculate the power in three-phase circuits.

Experiment 22 Three-Phase Watts, Vars, and Volt-Amperes

To determine the apparent, active and reactive power in three-

phase circuits. To calculate the power factor in three-phase
circuits.

Experiment 23 Three-Phase Power Measurement

To measure power in a three-phase circuit using the two

wattmeter method. To determine the active and reactive power,
and the power factor of a three-phase system.

Experiment 24 Phase Sequence

To determine the phase sequence of a three-phase power line.

Appendices A Equipment Utilization Chart

B Impedance Table for the Load Modules
C Performing the Electrical Power Technology Courseware
Using the Lab-Volt Data Acquisition and Management
System

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 Courseware Outline

DC MACHINES

Experiment 1 Prime Mover and Torque Measurement

To learn how to connect a three-phase synchronous motor. To

learn how to connect the electrodynamometer. To learn how to
use the Prony brake.

Experiment 2 The Direct Current Motor – Part I

To examine the construction of a DC motor/generator. To

measure the resistance of its windings. To study the nominal
current capabilities of the various winding.

Experiment 3 The Direct Current Motor – Part II

To locate the neutral brush position. To learn the basic motor

wiring connections. To observe the operating characteristics of
series and shunt connected motors.

Experiment 4 The DC Shunt Motor

To study the torque vs speed characteristics of a shunt wound DC

motor. To calculate the efficiency of the shunt wound DC motor.

Experiment 5 The DC Series Motor

To study the torque vs speed characteristics of a series wound DC

motor. To calculate the efficiency of the series wound DC motor.

Experiment 6 The DC Compound Motor

To study the toque vs speed characteristics of a compound wound

DC motor. To calculate the efficiency of the compound wound DC
motor.

Experiment 7 The DC Separately Excited Shunt Generator

To study the properties of the separately excited DC shund

generator under no-load and full-load conditions. To obtain the
saturation curve of the generator. To obtain the armature voltage
vs armature current load curve of the generator.

Experiment 8 The DC Self Excited Shunt Generator

To study the properties of the self-excited DC shunt generator

under no-load and full-load conditions. To learn how to connect
the self-excited generator. To obtain the armature voltage vs
armature current load curve of the generator.

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 Courseware Outline

DC MACHINES

Experiment 9 The DC Compound Generator

To study the properties of compound DC generators under

no-load and full-load conditions. To learn how to connect both the
compound and the differential compound generators. To obtain
the armature voltage vs armature current load curves for both
generators.

Experiment 10 DC Motor Starter

To examine the construction of a DC motor starter. To observe

the operation of a 3-point DC starter. To observe the operation of
a 4-point DC starter.

Experiment 11 Thyristor Speed Controller

Completing this exercise will give you an introduction to thyristor

speed controllers. You will learn how to control the speed of a DC
motor by varying the armature voltage using a thyristor speed
controller.

Experiment 12 Thyristor Speed Controller with Regulation

In this exercise, you will be introduced to thyristor speed

controllers operating in the closed-loop mode of control. You will
learn how the closed-loop mode of control regulates the motor
speed by detecting the armature voltage and current. You will
learn how to control the acceleration of the DC Motor/Generator.
You will also learn how to limit the current and the torque of the
DC Motor/Generator.

Appendices A Equipment Utilization Chart

B Impedance Table for the Load Modules
C Performing the Electrical Power Technology Courseware
Using the Lab-Volt Data Acquisition and Management
System
D SCR Speed Control – Part I
E SCR Speed Control – Part II

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 Courseware Outline

SINGLE-PHASE TRANSFORMERS AND AC MACHINES

Experiment 1 The Single-Phase Transformer

To study the voltage and current ratios of a transformer. To learn

about transformer exciting currents, volt-ampere capacity and
short-circuit currents.

Experiment 2 Transformer Polarity

To determine the polarity of transformer windings. To learn how to

connect transformer windings in series aiding. To learn how to
connect transformer windings in series opposing.

Experiment 3 Transformer Regulation

To study the voltage regulation of the transformer with varying

loads. To study transformer regulation with inductive and
capacitive loading.

Experiment 4 The Autotransformer

To study the voltage and current relationship of an

autotransformer. To learn how to connect a standard transformer
as an autotransformer.

Experiment 5 Transformers in Parallel

To learn how to connect transformers in parallel. To determine the

efficiency of parallel connected transformers.

Experiment 6 The Distribution Transformer

To understand the standard distribution transformer with a

120/220 V secondary winding.

Experiment 7 Prime Mover and Torque Measurement

To learn how to connect a split-phase induction motor. To learn

how to connect the electrodynamometer. To learn how to use the
Prony brake.

Experiment 8 The Split-Phase Inductor Motor – Part I

To examine the construction of a split-phase motor. To measure

the resistance of its windings.

Experiment 9 The Split-Phase Inductor Motor – Part II

To learn the basic motor wiring connections. To observe the

starting and running operation of the split-phase motor.

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 Courseware Outline

SINGLE-PHASE TRANSFORMERS AND AC MACHINES

Experiment 10 The Split-Phase Inductor Motor – Part III

To measure the starting and operating characteristics of the

split-phase motor under load and no-load conditions. To study the
power factor and efficiency of the split-phase motor.

Experiment 11 The Capacitor-Start Motor

To measure the starting and operating characteristics of the

capacitor-start motor. To compare its starting and running
performance with the split-phase motor.

Experiment 12 The Capacitor-Run Motor

To examine the construction of the capacitor-run motor. To

determine its running and starting characteristics. To compare its
running and starting performance with the split-phase and
capacitor-start motors.

Experiment 13 The Universal Motor – Part I

To examine the construction of the universal motor. To determine

its no-load and full-load characteristics while operating on
alternating current. To determine its no-load and full-load
characteristics while operating on direct current.

Experiment 14 The Universal Motor – Part II

To compare the starting torque on both AC and DC. To observe

the effects of removing the compensating winding. To provide the
motor with inductive compensation.

Appendices A Equipment Utilization Chart

B Impedance Table for the Load Modules
C Performing the Electrical Power Technology Courseware
Using the Lab-Volt Data Acquisition and Management
System

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 Courseware Outline

THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMERS AND AC MACHINES

Experiment 1 Three-Phase Transformer Connections

To connect transformers in delta and wye configurations. To study

the current and voltage relationships.

Experiment 2 Prime Mover and Torque Measurement

To learn how to connect a direct current shunt motor. To learn

how to connect the electrodynamometer. To learn how to use the
Prony Brake.

Experiment 3 The Wound-Rotor Induction Motor – Part I

To examine the construction of the three-phase wound-rotor

induction motor. To understand exciting current, synchronous
speed and slip in a three-phase induction motor. To observe the
effect of the revolving field and rotor speed upon the voltage
induced in the rotor.

Experiment 4 The Wound-Rotor Induction Motor – Part II

To determine the starting characteristics of the wound-rotor

induction motor. To observe the rotor and stator currents at
different motor speeds.

Experiment 5 The Wound-Rotor Induction Motor – Part III

To observe the characteristics of the wound rotor induction motor

at no-load and full-load. To observe speed control using an
external variable resistance.

Experiment 6 The Squirrel-Cage Induction Motor

To examine the construction of the three-phase squirrel-cage

motor. To determine its starting, no-load and full-load
characteristics.

Experiment 7 The Synchronous Motor – Part I

To examine the construction of the 3 synchronous motor. To

obtain the starting characteristics of the 3 synchronous motor.

Experiment 8 The Synchronous Motor – Part II

To observe how a synchronous motor can act as a variable

inductance or capacitance. To obtain the DC current vs AC
current characteristics curve for the synchronous motor.

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 Courseware Outline

THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMERS AND AC MACHINES

Experiment 9 The Synchronous Motor – Part III

To determine the full-load characteristics of the synchronous

motor. To determine the pull-out torque of the synchronous motor.

Experiment 10 The Three-Phase Alternator

To obtain the no-load saturation curve of the alternator. To obtain

the short-circuit characteristics of the alternator.

Experiment 11 The Alternator Under Load

To determine the voltage regulation characteristics of the

alternator with resistive, capacitive and inductive loading. To
observe the effect of unbalanced loads on the output voltage.

Experiment 12 Alternator Synchronization

To learn how to synchronize an alternator to the electric power

utility system. To observe the effects of improper phase conditions
upon the synchronizing process.

Experiment 13 Alternator Power

To observe the effect of DC excitation upon the power delivered

by an alternator. To observe the effect of power delivered by an
alternator upon the torque of the prime mover.

Experiment 14 Three-Phase Motor Starter

To examine the construction of a three-phase magnetic starter

and to study its operation. To examine the construction of an
automatic synchronous motor starter and evaluate its
performance.

Experiment 15 Frequency Conversion

To observe the no-load and full-load characteristics of a rotary

frequency converter. To operate a three-phase squirrel-cage
motor from a 120 Hz power source.

Experiment 16 Reactance and Frequency

To show that inductive reactance is doubled when the frequency

is doubled. To show that capacitive reactance is halved when the
frequency is doubled.

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THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMERS AND AC MACHINES

Experiment 17 Selsyn Control

To show the principle of remote control using a Selsyn (self-

synchronous) system.

Appendices A Equipment Utilization Chart

B Impedance Table for the Load Modules
C Performing the Electrical Power Technology Courseware
Using the Lab-Volt Data Acquisition and Management
System

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Sample Exercise
Extracted from
Power Circuits
 Experiment 14

Phase Angle, Active, and Apparent Power

OBJECTIVE

• To study the meaning of phase angle.

• To study the relationship between active and apparent power.

DISCUSSION

In a DC circuit, with a resistance load, as the voltage across the resistor increases,
the current through the resistor increases. This is also true in an AC circuit with a
resistance load. If a sinusoidal voltage e is applied across a resistor R, the
instantaneous variations of current i through R follow exactly the instantaneous
changes in voltage e. Thus, at the instant e is going through zero, i is going through
zero. When e is at maximum, i is at maximum. When the voltage and current are
“in step” with each other, they are said to be in phase. This relationship is shown
graphically in Figure 14-1. However, it only occurs when the circuit load is a pure
resistance.

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Phase Angle, Active, and Apparent Power

Figure 14-1.

There are conditions under which the current is not “in phase” with the voltage. Such
a condition is shown in Figure 14-2 (a) where the current attains its maximum value
some 30 electrical degrees after the voltage. The current is said to “lag” behind the
voltage by 30.

On the other hand, the current waveform shown in Figure 14-2 (b) attains its
maximum value 30 ahead of the voltage. The current is said to “lead” the voltage
by 30.

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Phase Angle, Active, and Apparent Power

Figure 14-2.

To complete the picture, the current in Figure 14-3 (a) lags behind the voltage by
90. (we would also be correct in stating that the voltage leads the current by 90).
In Figure 14-3 (b), the current leads the voltage by 90. (We could also say that the
voltage “lags” the current by 90). Here we find the interesting condition where the
current is zero at the instant when the voltage is maximum and vice-versa.

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Phase Angle, Active, and Apparent Power

Figure 14-3.

Although this would appear quite improbable because we have been told up until
this point that the voltage causes the current. How then can we have maximum
current when the voltage is zero? It occurs when a load (such as on containing an
inductor or capacitor) which is capable of storing energy is connected to an AC
source. The load absorbs energy during part of the cycle and, depending upon how
much resistance is in the circuit, returns part of the energy during another part of the
cycle. This absorbing and returning of energy shows up (among other ways) by the
voltage and current being out of phase. If the load is purely inductive or capacitive,
with no resistance, all of the energy absorbed during two quarters of the cycle is
returned during the remaining two. The active power is zero. The voltage and
current will be 90 out of phase with this type of load.

Assume that the peak voltage value is 100 V and the peak current value is 50 A in
every example shown in Figures 14-1 to 14-3. An AC voltmeter would indicate
(70.7 V) and an AC ammeter would likewise indicate a current of 35.3 A. But there
must be a difference somewhere to account for the phase angle between E ans I.
There is indeed, and as we shall see, this difference is manifested in the amount of
active power associated with each of the examples shown.

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Phase Angle, Active, and Apparent Power

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Refer to the Equipment Utilization Chart, in Appendix A of this manual, to obtain the
list of equipment required to perform this exercise.

PROCEDURE

* 1. The load for the circuit shown in Figure 14-4, is resistive. The AC current
meter indicates 35.3 A (rms) and the AC voltmeter indicates 70.7 V (rms).

Calculate the power being supplied by the source.

E xI = VA

Is the power “active” or “apparent”?

Figure 14-4.

Does the wattmeter indicate this power?

Are the voltage and current waveforms in phase?

* 2. The voltage and current waveforms, for the circuit of Figure 14-4, are
shown on the graph of Figure 14-5.

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Phase Angle, Active, and Apparent Power

Figure 14-5.

The instantaneous power curve has also been plotted on the graph. Note
that the instantaneous power curve p is sinusoidal and goes through two
complete cycles during one cycle (360) of the voltage or current.

a. Does the power curve ever go negative when the circuit load is
resistive?

* Yes * No

b. Is this power “active”?

* Yes * No

c. Can you visually determine if the average power for one cycle (360)
is actually ½ of the peak power?

d. What is the average power? W

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* 3. The load for the circuit shown in Figure 14-6 is capacitive. With a
capacitance load the current leads the voltage by 90. (The current has
exactly the same wave shape as in procedures 1 and 2, but is simply
shifted by 90 to the left). The AC current meter indicates 35.3 A (rms) and
the AC voltmeter indicates 70.7 V (rms).

Figure 14-6.

Calculate the power being supplied by the source.

E xI = VA

Is this power “active” or “apparent”?

Does the wattmeter indicate this power?

* 4. The voltage and current waveforms for the circuit of Figure 14-6 are shown
on the graph of the Figure 14-7.

Note that when the instantaneous voltage e is at its maximum value, the
instantaneous current i is at zero. Conversely, when the instantaneous
current i is at its maximum value, the instantaneous voltage e is at zero.

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Figure 14-7.

* 5. The instantaneous current and voltage values for each 45 interval are
shown in Table 14-1.

Calculate the instantaneous power values for each 45interval and

complete Table 14-1.

 0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315 360

e 0 70.7 100 70.7 0 70.7 100 70.7 0

i 50 35.3 0 35.3 50 35.3 0 35.3 50

Table14-1.

* 6. Plot your calculated 45 interval power values on the graph of Figure 14-7,
and draw the power curve through these points. Remember, that the power
curve is sinusoidal and goes through two complete cycles for every single
cycle (360) of the voltage or current.

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* 7. From your plotted power curve determine the following:

a. Peak power = W

b. Peak power occurs at 

c. Does the instantaneous power ever go negative?

* Yes * No

d. Are all of the poser curve peaks of equal magnitude?

* Yes * No

e. Is the enclosed area under the positive power curve the same as the
enclosed area under the negative power curve?

* Yes * No

f. The average (apparent) power for one complete cycle (360) in

volt-amperes = VA.

g. The average (active) power for one complete cycle (360) in watts =
W.

* 8. The load for the circuit shown in Figure 14-8 is inductive. With an inductive
load the current lags the voltage by 90. (The current has exactly the same
wave shape as in procedures 1 and 2, but is simply shifted by 90 to the
right). The AC current meter indicates 35.3 A and the AC voltmeter
indicates 70.7 V.

Calculate the power being supplied by the source.

E xI = VA

Is this power “active” or “apparent”?

Does the wattmeter indicate this power?

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Phase Angle, Active, and Apparent Power

Figure 14-8.

* 9. The voltage and current waveforms, for the circuit of Figure 14-8 are shown
on the graph of Figure 14-9.

Note that when the instantaneous voltage e is at its maximum value, the
instantaneous current i is at zero. Conversely, when the instantaneous
current i is at its maximum value, the instantaneous voltage e is at zero.

* 10. The instantaneous current and voltage values for each 45 interval are
shown in Table 14-2.

 0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315 360

e 0 70.7 100 70.7 0 70,7 100 70.7 0

i 50 35.3 0 35.3 50 35.3 0 35.3 50

Table 14-2.

Calculate the instantaneous power values for each 45 interval and
complete Table 14-2.

* 11. Plot your calculated 45 interval power values on the graph of Figure 14-9,
and draw the power curve through these points. Remember that the power
curve is sinusoidal and goes through two complete cycles for every single
cycle (360) of the voltage or current.

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Phase Angle, Active, and Apparent Power

Figure 14-9.

* 12. From your plotted power curve determine the following:

a. Peak power = W

b. Peak power occurs at 

c. Does the instantaneous power ever go negative?

* Yes * No

d. Are all the power curve peaks of equal magnitude?

* Yes * No

e. Is the enclosed area under positive power curve the same as the
enclosed area under the negative power curve?

* Yes * No

f. The average (apparent) power for one complete cycle (360) in

volt-amperes = VA

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g. The average (active) power for one complete cycle (360) in watts =
W

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. If, in one cycle (360), all of the instantaneous power falls under positive loops
(no negative loops), the load must be:

a) a resistor; b) an inductor or capacitor.

Explain:

2. Draw, in the spaces provided, rough sketches showing the following:

a) A current which lags the voltage by 60.

b) A current which leads the voltage by 60.

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c) A current which lags the voltage by 180.

3. A wattmeter will indicate zero when the current lags (or leads) the voltage by
90. Explain.

4. Assuming a 60 Hz system, how much time - in seconds - is the peak positive

current behind the peak positive voltage when the current lags the voltage by:

a) 90

= s

b) 0

= s

c) 60

= s

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Sample Exercise
Extracted from
DC Machines
 Experiment 3

The Direct Current Motor – Part II

OBJECTIVE

• To locate the neutral brush position.

• To learn the basic motor wiring connections.

• To observe the operating characteristics of series and shunt connected motors.

DISCUSSION

In order of a DC motor to run, current must flow in the armature winding. The stator
must develop a magnetic field (flux), either by means of a shunt winding or a series
winding (or both).

The torque developed by a DC motor is directly proportional to the armature current

and the stator flux. On the other hand, motor speed is mainly determined by the
armature voltage and the stator flux. Motor speed increases when the voltage
applied to the armature increases. Motor speed will also increase when the stator
flux is reduced. As a matter of fact, the speed can attain dangerous proportions if,
accidentally, there is a complete loss of the stator field. DC motors have been
known to fly apart under these overspeed conditions. However, your DC motor has
been carefully designed to withstand possible overspeed condition.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Refer to the Equipment Utilization Chart, in Appendix A of this manual, to obtain the
list of equipment required to perform this exercise.

PROCEDURE

CAUTION!

High voltages are present in this Experiment! Do not make any

connections with the power on! The power should be turned off
after completing each individual measurement!

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The Direct Current Motor – Part II

Finding the Neutral

* 1. You will now determine the neutral brush position for your DC motor by
using alternating current. Using your Power Supply, AC Voltmeter and DC
Motor/Generator, connect the circuit shown in Figure 3-1. Terminals 4 and
N on the power supply will furnish variable 0-120 V ac as the voltage output
control is advanced.

Figure 3-1.

DO NOT APPLY POWER AT THIS TIME!

* 2. Unlock the DC Motor/Generator and move it forward approximately 10 cm

[4 in]. Reach behind the front face of the module and move the brush
positioning lever to its maximum clockwise position. Do not slide the
module back in place (you will later move the brushes again).

* 3. Turn on the power supply. Place the power supply voltmeter switch to its
4-N position. Slowly advance the voltage output control until the AC
voltmeter connected across the shunt field winding indicates approximately
80 V ac. (The AC voltage across the shunt field is induced by the AC
current through the armature. This will be covered in a later Experiment).

* 4. a. Carefully reach behind the front face of the module (preferably keeping
one hand in your pocket) and move the brushes from one extreme
position to another. You will notice that the induced AC voltage across
the field drops to zero and then increases again as you approach the
other extreme counter-clockwise position.

b. Leave the brushes at the position where the induced voltage is zero.
This is the neutral point of your DC Motor/Generator.

Each time you use the DC Motor/Generator the brushes should be set
at the neutral position.

c. Return the voltage to zero and turn off the power supply. Slide your DC
Motor/Generator back in place and disconnect your circuit.

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Series Motor Connections

* 5. Using your Power Supply, DC Voltmeter/Ammeter and DC

Motor/Generator, connect the circuit shown in Figure 3-2. Notice that the
armature is connected in series with the series field winding, across the
input voltage.

Figure 3-2.

* 6. Turn on the power supply. Place the power supply voltmeter switch to its
7-N position. Adjust the output voltage to 120 V dc.

* 7. a. Does the motor turn fast?

* Yes * No

b. Using your hand tachometer, measure the motor speed in revolutions

per minute.

Series speed = r/min

Note: The operating instructions are enclosed within the

tachometer container.

* 8. a. Reduce the power supply voltage and note the effect on motor speed.
Comments:

b. Reduce the voltage until you can determine the direction of rotation
(clockwise or counterclockwise).

Rotation =

c. Reduce the voltage to zero and turn off the power supply.

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* 9. Reconnect your circuit as shown in Figure 3-3. (The only change made to
the circuit of Figure 3-2 is that the connections to the armature have been
reversed).

Figure 3-3.

* 10. Repeat procedures 6 through 8 (using the reversed armature connections

shown in Figure 3-3).

Series speed(reversed) = r/min

Rotation =

* 11. State a rule for changing the direction of rotation of a series connected DC
motor.

Shunt Motor Connections

* 12. Connect the circuit shown in Figure 3-4. Notice that the rheostat is in series
with the shunt field, and that this combination is in parallel with the
armature, across the input voltage.

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Figure 3-4.

* 13. a. Adjust the rheostat for minimum resistance (approximately 0 $, when

turned fully clockwise).

b. Turn on your power supply and adjust for 120 V dc.

c. Using your tachometer measure the motor speed.

Shunt speed(zero ohms) = r/min

d. Adjust the rheostat for maximum resistance (approximately 500 $).

e. Determine the direction of rotation.

Rotation =

* 14. a. Return the voltage to zero and turn off the power supply.

b. Reverse the polarity of the input voltage by interchanging the power

supply connection leads only.

* 15. Repeat procedure 13 and compare your results:

a. Did the rotation change direction?

* Yes * No

b. Did the speed change?

* Yes * No

c. Return the voltage to zero and turn off the power supply.

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* 16. Interchange the connection leads to the power supply. Your circuit should
be the same as the one shown in Figure 3-4. Now reverse the connections
to the armature only.

* 17. Repeat procedure 13 and compare the direction of rotation to that found in
procedure 13.

Rotation =

* 18. a. While the motor is still running, momentarily open the shunt field circuit
by removing the connection lead from one of the terminals of the shunt
field winding (5 or 6). Be extremely careful not to touch any of the other
terminal connections or any metal during this procedure. Be prepared
to immediately cut power to the motor by turning off the power supply.

b. Explain what happens when a DC motor loses power to its shunt field.

c. Could the same thing occur in a series field connected DC motor?

Explain.

* Yes * No

* 19. Connect the circuit shown in Figure 3-5. Note that the armature is
connected to the variable 0-120 V dc output (terminals 7 and N) while the
shunt field is now connected to the fixed 120 V dc output (terminals 8
and N).

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Figure 3-5.

* 20. a. Turn on the power supply. Adjust the armature voltage to 30 V dc as

indicated by the meter.

b. Use your hand tachometer and measure the motor speed. Record your
speed measurement in Table 3-1. (Wait until the motor speed stabilizes
before you take your measurement).

c. Repeat (b) for each of the voltage values listed in the Table. Return
voltage to zero and turn off the power supply.

E
0 30 60 90 120
(volts)

SPEED
0
(r/min)

Table 3-1.

d. Plot each of the points from Table 3-1 on the graph shown in
Figure 3-6. Draw a smooth curve through your plotted points.

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Figure 3-6.

e. Does varying the armature voltage (with the shunt field voltage held
constant) offer a good method of speed control?

* Yes * No

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. Explain how to locate the neutral brush position in a DC motor.

2. Would the motor turn if only the armature were excited (had voltage applied
across it)?

* Yes * No

3. Why is it dangerous to supply power to an unloaded series connected DC

motor?

4. In what two ways may the rotation of a shunt connected DC motor be reversed?

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5. Why are field loss detectors necessary in large DC motors?

6. In procedure 20:

a) Does the motor speed double when the armature voltage is doubled?
Explain.

* Yes * No

b) Would it be correct to say “with a fixed field voltage, the speed of a shunt
motor is proportional to its armature voltage?” Explain.

* Yes * No

7. Draw a circuit showing how you would connect:

a) a shunt motor to a DC supply.

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b) a shunt motor to a DC supply, using a field rheostat.

c) a series motor to a DC supply.

8. In what two ways can the speed of DC motor be varied?

a)

b)

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9. Of the two methods given in (8):

a) which method gives the greatest speed range?

b) which method is the most economical (uses fewer parts)?

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 Sample Exercise
Extracted from
Single-Phase Transformers
and AC Machines
 Experiment 11

The Capacitor-Start Motor

OBJECTIVE

• To measure the starting and operating characteristics of the capacitor-start

motor.

• To compare its starting and running performance with the split-phase motor.

DISCUSSION

When the split-phase rotating field was described, it was stated that the different
resistance-reactance ratio of the two windings was designed to give the difference
in time phase of the currents in the windings necessary to produce a rotating
magnetic field.

In two-phase machines, where the windings are identical but displaced in space by
90, the ideal time phase displacement of the winding currents is 90.

For both two-phase and split-phase motors the torque developed at starting can be
calculated using the relationship:

T = k I1I2 sin 

where k is a machine constant, I1 and I2 are the currents in the windings, and  is
the angle between the currents.

Because of the small magnitude of  in the split-phase machine the developed

torque is relatively low. It is possible to increase  by adding capacitance in series
with the auxiliary winding. If too much capacitance is added, the impedance of the
winding is increased to the point that there is an unacceptable reduction in the
current which more than offsets the benefit gained from increasing .

The optimum value of C is that where the product of the sine of  and the auxiliary
winding current is a maximum.

The capacitor and the start winding are disconnected by a centrifugal switch, just
as in the case of the standard split-phase motor. Reversing the direction of rotation
of a capacitor start motor is the same as in the case of the split-phase motor, that
is, reverse the connections to the start or to the running winding leads.

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EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Refer to the Equipment Utilization Chart, in Appendix A of this manual, to obtain the
list of equipment required to perform this exercise.

PROCEDURE

CAUTION!

High voltages are present in this Experiment! Do not make any

connections with the power on! The power should be turned off
after completing each individual measurement!

* 1. Using your Capacitor-Start Motor, Power Supply, and AC Ammeter,

connect the circuit shown in Figure 11-1. Note that the fixed 120 V ac
output of the power supply, terminals 1 and N are being used.

Figure 11-1.

* 2. Close the power supply switch and measure the current through the main
winding as quickly as possible - within 3 seconds.

Imain winding = A ac

* 3. a. Disconnect the leads from the main winding and connect them to the
auxiliary winding and capacitor, as shown in Figure 11-2.

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Figure 11-2.

b. Repeat procedure 2.

Note: Remember to take your measurement as quickly as

possible.

Iauxiliary winding = A ac

* 4. a. Connect both windings in parallel, terminals 1 to 3 and 2 to 5, as shown

in Figure 11-3.

Figure 11-3.

b. Couple the electrodynamometer to the capacitor-start motor with the

timing belt.

c. Connect the input terminals of the electrodynamometer to the fixed

120 V ac output of the power supply, terminals 1 and N.

d. Set the electrodynamometer control knob at its full cw position to

provide a maximum starting load for the capacitor-start motor.

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e. Close the power supply switch and measure the starting current as
quickly as possible - within 3 seconds.

Istarting = A ac

* 5. Compare your results from procedures 2, 3 and 4 with the results from
procedures 2, 3 and 4 of Experiment 10.

a. What conclusions can you make about the main winding currents?

b. What conclusions can you make about the auxiliary winding currents?

c. What conclusions can you make about the starting current for each
type of motor?

* 6. Using your Single-Phase Wattmeter, Electrodynamometer, AC Ammeter

and AC Voltmeter, connect the circuit shown in Figure 11-4.

Note that the module is wired as a standard capacitor-start motor.

Figure 11-4.

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* 7. Set the electrodynamometer control knob at its full ccw position to provide
minimum starting torque for the capacitor-start motor.

* 8. a. Turn on the power supply and adjust for 120 V ac.

b. Measure and record in Table 11-1, the line current, the power and
motor speed.

c. Repeat (b) for each of the torques listed in the Table.

d. Return the voltage to zero and turn off the power supply.

TORQUE I Pin SPEED Pout

VA
(N·m) (amps) (watts) (r/min) (watts)

0.3

0.6

0.9

1.2

Table 11-1.

TORQUE I P SPEED Pout

VA
(lbf·in) (amps) (watts) (r/min) (hp)

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Table 11-1.

* 9. a. Calculate and record in the Table 11-1, the apparent power delivered
to the motor for each of the listed torques.

b. Calculate and record in the Table 11-1, the developed power (Pout)
[horsepower] for each of the listed torques.

* 10. Your will now determine the maximum starting torque developed by the
capacitor-start motor. This torque is too high to be measured directly by
your electrodynamometer. However, you can calculate it by measuring the

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torque developed when the motor is supplied with a lower voltage, 60 V ac,
which is half the rated voltage.

a. Disconnect the Single-Phase Wattmeter, AC Ammeter and AC

Voltmeter from your circuit.

b. Set the electrodynamometer control knob to its full cw position (for

maximum loading).

c. Turn on the power supply switch and adjust the voltage applied to the
motor to 60 V ac. Measure the developed torque on the
electrodynamometer scale. Open the power supply switch.

Starting Torque (60 V ac) = N·m [lbf·in]

d. Calculate the starting torque developed by the motor when supplied

with 120 V ac. The starting torque is nearly proportional to the square
of the applied voltage; thus the starting torque obtained at 120 would
be four times greater than at 60 V.

Starting Torque (120 V ac) = N·m [lbf·in]

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. From Table 11-1 state the no-load (0 N·m [lbf·in] torque):

a) apparent power = VA

b) active power = W

c) reactive power = var

d) power factor =

2. From Table 11-1 state the full-load (1.2 N·m [9 lbf·in] torque):

a) apparent power = VA

b) active power = W

c) reactive power = var

d) power factor =

e) power delivered = W [hp]

electrical equivalent = W

f) efficiency of the motor = %

g) motor losses = W

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3. What is the approximate full-load current of your capacitor-start motor?

I= A ac

4. How much larger is the starting current than the full-load operating current?

5. Compare these results with those found for the split-phase motor
(Experiment 10).

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 Sample Exercise
Extracted from
Three-Phase Transformers
and AC Machines
 Experiment 5

The Wound-Rotor Induction Motor – Part III

OBJECTIVE

• To observe the characteristics of the wound-rotor induction motor at no-load and

full-load.

• To observe speed control using an external variable resistance.

DISCUSSION

The three ends of the three-phase rotor windings are brought out to three slip rings
mounted on the rotor shaft. The brushes bearing on the slip rings play an important
role in realizing maximum advantage from the wound-rotor motor. By connecting the
brushes through rheostats, it becomes possible to develop a higher starting torque
than is possible with a squirrel-cage motor. On starting, the full resistance of the
rheostats is maintained in the rotor circuit, thus providing the very maximum starting
torque.

As the motor approaches normal operating speed, the rheostat resistance is

gradually reduced until it is out of the circuit entirely at full speed. Although the
starting torque of the wound-rotor motor is higher, it is not as efficient as the squirrel
cage motor at full speed, because the resistance of the rotor windings is always
more than that of a squirrel cage motor.

A special feature of the wound-rotor motor is its variable speed capability. By

varying the rheostat resistance, it is possible to vary the percentage of slip and thus,
vary the motor speed. In such cases, below full speed operation means the motor
is running at reduced efficiency and mechanical output power. In addition, because
of a high rotor resistance, the motor is made more susceptible to variation in speed
as the load changes.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Refer to the Equipment Utilization Chart, in Appendix A of this manual, to obtain the
list of equipment required to perform this exercise.

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PROCEDURE

CAUTION!

High voltages are present in this Experiment! Do not make any

connections with the power on! The power should be turned off
after completing each individual measurement!

* 1. a. Examine the construction of the Three-Phase Rheostat, paying

particular attention to the circuit schematic diagramed on the face of
the module.

b. Note that the arms of the three rheostats are separately brought out to
terminals 1, 2 and 3. The remaining ends of the rheostats are wired
together internally and brought out to the N terminal.

c. Note that the three rheostats are ganged together and that their
individual resistances ca be varied simultaneously by turning the single
control knob.

d. When the control knob is fully ccw the resistance of each rheostat is
0 $. When the control knob is fully cw the resistance of each rheostat
is 16 $.

* 2. Using your Three-Phase Wound-Rotor Induction Motor,

Electrodynamometer, Single-Phase Wattmeter, Three-Phase Rheostat,
Power Supply, AC Ammeter and AC Voltmeter, connect the circuit shown
in Figure 5-1. Do not couple the motor to the electrodynamometer at this
time!

* 3. a. Set the speed control rheostat knob at its full ccw position for zero
resistance.

b. Turn on the power supply and adjust E1 to 208 V ac. The motor should
be running.

c. Measure and record in Table 5-1, the three line currents, the two
wattmeter indications (remember, to observe the polarities) and the
motor speed.

d. Return the voltage to zero and turn off the power supply.

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Figure 5-1.

* 4. a. Couple the motor to the electrodynamometer with the timing belt.

b. Set the dynamometer control knob at its full ccw position.

c. Repeat procedures 3 for each of the torques listed in Table 5-1,

maintaining the input voltage at 208 V ac.

d. Return the voltage to zero and turn off the power supply.

TORQUE I1 I2 I3 W1 W2 SPEED
(N·m) (amps) (amps) (amps) (watts) (watts) (r/min)

0.3

0.6

0.9

1.2

Table 5-1.

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TORQUE I1 I2 I3 W1 W2 SPEED
(lbf·in) (amps) (amps) (amps) (watts) (watts) (r/min)

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Table 5-1.

* 5. a. Set the speed control rheostat knob at its full cw position for maximum
resistance.

b. Uncouple the motor from the electrodynamometer.

* 6. a. Turn on the power supply and adjust E1 to 208 V ac. The motor should
be running.

b. Measure and record in Table 5-2, the three line currents, the two
wattmeter indications and the motor speed.

c. Return the voltage to zero and turn off the power supply.

TORQUE I1 I2 I3 W1 W2 SPEED
(N·m) (amps) (amps) (amps) (watts) (watts) (r/min)

0.3

0.6

0.9

1.2

Table 5-2.

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TORQUE I1 I2 I3 W1 W2 SPEED
(lbf·in) (amps) (amps) (amps) (watts) (watts) (r/min)

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Table 5-2.

* 7. a. Couple the motor to the electrodynamometer with the timing belt.

b. Set the dynamometer control knob at its full ccw position.

c. Repeat procedure 6 for each of the torques listed in Table 5-2,

maintaining the input voltage at 208 V ac.

d. With a developed torque of 0.9 N·m [9 lbf·in], rotate the speed control
rheostat knob from full cw to full ccw.

e. Does the motor speed change?

* Yes * No

f. Does the developed torque change?

* Yes * No

g. Return the voltage to zero and turn off the poser supply.

* 8. a. Connect the circuit shown in Figure 5-2. Note that the fixed 3 output
of the power supply, terminals 1, 2 and 3 are now being used.

b. Set the dynamometer control knob at its full cw position (to provide a
maximum starting load for the motor).

c. Set the speed control rheostat knob at its full cw position (to provide
maximum resistance).

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Figure 5-2.

* 9. a. Turn on the power supply and quickly measure E1, I1, I2 and the
developed starting torque. Turn off the power supply.

I1 = A ac, I2 = A ac

E1 = V ac, Torque = N·m [lbf·in]

b. Calculate the apparent power to the motor at starting torque.

Apparent power = VA

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. Using the results of Table 5-1, calculate the no-load characteristics of the
wound-rotor motor.

a) average current

= A ac

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b) apparent power

= VA

c) active power

= W

d) reactive power

= var

e) power factor

2. Using the results of Table 5-1, calculate the 0.9 N·m [9 lbf·in] characteristics of
the wound-rotor motor (with 0 $ external rotor resistance).

a) average current

= A ac

b) apparent power

= VA

c) active power

= W

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d) reactive power

= var

e) power factor

f) mechanical output power

= W [hp]

g) efficiency

= %

3. Using the results of Table 5-2, calculate the 0.9 N·m [9 lbf·in] characteristics of
the wound-rotor motor (with 16 $ external rotor resistance).

a) average current

= A ac

b) apparent power

= VA

c) active power

= W

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d) reactive power

= var

e) power factor

f) mechanical output power

= W [hp]

g) efficiency

= %

4. Using the results of procedure 9 and Table 5-2, make the following ratio
calculations (use the 0.9 N·m [9 lbf·in] characteristics for the full-load values).

a) starting current to full-load current

= A ac

b) starting torque to full-load torque

= N·m [lbf·in]

c) full load current to no-load current

= A ac

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5. The efficiency of the motor is much lower when the external resistance is in the
motor circuit. Explain.

6. The power factor improves with loading. Explain.

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