A 50 HP, 440 volts, 3-phase induction motor delivers during starting period 150% of the normal torque and draws 550% of the rated current with the rated voltage. The full load pf and full load efficiency are 80% and 90% respectively. If the starting torque of the load is only 50% of the rated torque of the motor and an auto transformer is used as starting unit, what should be the starting current at this voltage? A. 125 amp B. 130 amp C. 180 amp D. 254 amp

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A 50 HP, 440 volts, 3-phase induction motor delivers during starting period 150% of the normal torque and draws 550% of the rated current with the rated voltage. The full load pf and full load efficiency are 80% and 90% respectively. If the starting torque of the load is only 50% of the rated torque of the motor and an auto transformer is used as starting unit, what should be the starting current at this voltage?
A. 125 amp
B. 130 amp
C. 180 amp
D. 254 amp

A 50 HP, 440 volts, 3-phase induction motor delivers during the starting period of 150% of the
normal torque and draws 550% of rated current with the rated voltage. The full load pf and full
efficiency are 80% and 90% respectively. If the starting torque of the load is only 50% of the
rated torque of the motor and an auto transformer is used as starting unit, what should be the
starting current at this voltage?
A 125 amp.
B. 130 amp.
C. 180 amp.
D. 254 amp.
Transcribed Image Text:A 50 HP, 440 volts, 3-phase induction motor delivers during the starting period of 150% of the normal torque and draws 550% of rated current with the rated voltage. The full load pf and full efficiency are 80% and 90% respectively. If the starting torque of the load is only 50% of the rated torque of the motor and an auto transformer is used as starting unit, what should be the starting current at this voltage? A 125 amp. B. 130 amp. C. 180 amp. D. 254 amp.
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