3 Phase motor efficiency calculation 3

[KShora]

Hi

Can I calculate the efficiency of a 3 phase motor using the formula W= ?3 x V x I x PF x efficiency.
I have the Input power=1600 Watts, Input Voltage=460 Volts, Rated Current= 2.6 Amps and the Power Factor=0.85. Can I use the values to calculate the efficiency?

Looking forward to the reply

Regards
KShora

 

[l3city]

E(efficiency)
Po(power out)
Pi(power in)

E=Po/Pi
thus, if you have the rating of the power delivered you just divide it and get your efficiency

OR can use the following

E=(746*HP)/[(746*HP)+(watts lost)] Where 746 is a constant and HP=horsepower

just my two humble cents, hope this helps
Regards

 

[dpc]

Not unless you also know the output power at the shaft. Unless by "input" you actually mean the motor output.

Your input power of 1600 W doesn't match the current, voltage, and power factor data you gave. That comes out to 1760 kW.

 

[KShora]

Thanks for the reply

I don't have the Watt Loss data.

Does the equation I posted earlier make sense or not?

Regards

 

[Skogsgurra]

If you say that your output power (not input) is 1600 W, you are correct. Your efficiency will be (with your numbers) E = 1600/1761 = 0.91

Gunnar Englund

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[KShora]

skogsgurra
The power value that I have mentioned is written on the motor name plate, I suppose you are correct, it should be called as Output power.

Am I correct?

Regards

 

[ozmosis]

or you can get the motor efficiency from the motor manufacturers data sheets. In Europe most manufacturers have to comply with regulations according to CEMEP and in North Amercia it is EPACT, both require manfs to provide data on motor efficiency. You may even get a few who will provide part-load efficiency levels as this makes a big difference and most motors do not run at full load.

 

[KShora]

Yes that is by last option, however I was really hoping to be able to calculate the efficiency myself using the motor data that I had as we deal with many motor manufacturers.

Regards

 

[CJCPE]

KShora

In case you have been waiting for someone to state this more directly, I believe that the posts above confirm that you calculate input power using W = sqrt(3) X V X I X PF and Efficiency = output Power / input Power. We assume that the 1600 Watts marked on the nameplate is output power and efficiency = 91%.

 

[powerjunx]

KShora,

You may refer to IEEE Std 112-1996 IEEE Standard Test Procedure for Polyphase Induction Motors and Generators. Or you may refer to the ieee colorbook.

Or you may try this:

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Regards,

bill

 

[aolalde]

I agree with CJCPE.

Power in = SQRT(3)*V*I*PF = 1.732*460*2.6*0.85 = 1760.8 Watts

Power out (on the shaft) = 1600 Watts (per nameplate data)

EFF = Pout/Pin = 1600/1760 = 0.9086 pu

And the total motor losses = Pin-Pout = 160.8 Watts