Shunt Field Copper Loss for DC Shunt Generator Calculator

Calculate Shunt Field Copper Loss





Formula

The formula to calculate the Shunt Field Copper Loss is:

\[ P_{cu} = I_{sh}^2 \cdot R_{sh} \]

Definition

Copper loss refers to energy lost in the form of heat due to the resistance of the copper wire in an electrical device or system. Shunt field current is the current which flows through the shunt field windings. Shunt field resistance refers to the electrical resistance of the field winding in a shunt-wound DC motor or generator.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ P_{cu} = 0.75^2 \cdot 185 = 104.0625 \text{ W} \]

Conversion Chart

Shunt Field Current (Ish) Shunt Field Resistance (Rsh) Copper Loss (Pcu)
0.7 A 185 Ω 90.6500 W
0.71 A 185 Ω 93.2585 W
0.72 A 185 Ω 95.9040 W
0.73 A 185 Ω 98.5865 W
0.74 A 185 Ω 101.3060 W
0.75 A 185 Ω 104.0625 W
0.76 A 185 Ω 106.8560 W
0.77 A 185 Ω 109.6865 W
0.78 A 185 Ω 112.5540 W
0.79 A 185 Ω 115.4585 W
0.8 A 185 Ω 118.4000 W