The deep well pump motor is 50 hp, 3-phase, 4-poles, 230 volts, 60 Hz induction motor, operating at 0.90 efficiency, 0.85 power factor and 3 % slip. Determine the current at which the motor is operating

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  1. The deep well pump motor is 50 hp, 3-phase, 4-poles, 230 volts, 60 Hz induction motor, operating at 0.90 efficiency, 0.85 power factor and 3 % slip. Determine the current at which the motor is operating.

    (a). 112.7 A                           (b). 122.4 A

    (c). 120. 5 A                          (d). 124.7 A

The deep well pump motor is 50 hp, 3-phase, 4-poles, 230 volts, 60 Hz
induction motor, operating at 0.90 efficiency, 0.85 power factor and 3 % slip.
Determine the current at which the motor is operating.
(a). 112.7 A
(b). 122.4 A
(c). 120. 5 A
(d). 124.7 A
Transcribed Image Text:The deep well pump motor is 50 hp, 3-phase, 4-poles, 230 volts, 60 Hz induction motor, operating at 0.90 efficiency, 0.85 power factor and 3 % slip. Determine the current at which the motor is operating. (a). 112.7 A (b). 122.4 A (c). 120. 5 A (d). 124.7 A
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