Brake Test on DC Shunt Motor Determination of Performance Curve

salient features

1.Performance characteristics of the motor are obtained by applying brake to the motor.

2.Motor is subjected to mechanical loading by attaching brake drum and water cooled pulley to the motor shaft.

3.A belt is wounded around the pulley with two spring balances attached at both the ends.

4.Tension of the belt can be adjusted by tightening the pulley on it.