Calculate size of each part of DOL motor starter for the system voltage 415V, 5HP three phase house hold application induction motor, code A, motor efficiency 80%, motor RPM 750, power factor 0.8 and overload relay of starter is put before motor.
Basic Calculation of Motor Torque and Current
- Motor Rated Torque (Full Load Torque) = 5252xHPxRPM
- Motor Rated Torque (Full Load Torque) = 5252x5x750 = 35 lb-ft.
- Motor Rated Torque (Full Load Torque) = 9500xKWxRPM
- Motor Rated Torque (Full Load Torque) = 9500x(5×0.746)x750 = 47 Nm
- If Motor Capacity is less than 30 KW than Motor Starting Torque is 3xMotor Full Load Current or 2X Motor Full Load Current.
- Motor Starting Torque = 3xMotor Full Load Current.
- Motor Starting Torque = 3×47 = 142Nm.
- Motor Lock Rotor Current = 1000xHPx figure from below Chart/1.732×415
Locked Rotor Current
| Code | Min. | Max. |
| A | 1 | 3.14 |
| B | 3.15 | 3.54 |
| C | 3.55 | 3.99 |
| D | 4 | 4.49 |
| E | 4.5 | 4.99 |
| F | 5 | 2.59 |
| G | 2.6 | 6.29 |
| H | 6.3 | 7.09 |
| I | 7.1 | 7.99 |
| K | 8 | 8.99 |
| L | 9 | 9.99 |
| M | 10 | 11.19 |
| N | 11.2 | 12.49 |
| P | 12.5 | 13.99 |
| R | 14 | 15.99 |
| S | 16 | 17.99 |
| T | 18 | 19.99 |
| U | 20 | 22.39 |
| V | 22.4 |
- As per above chart Minimum Locked Rotor Current = 1000x5x1/1.732×415 = 7 Amp
- Maximum Locked Rotor Current = 1000x5x3.14/1.732×415 = 22 Amp.
- Motor Full Load Current (Line) = KWx1000/1.732×415
- Motor Full Load Current (Line) = (5×0.746)x1000/1.732×415 = 6 Amp.
- Motor Full Load Current (Phase) = Motor Full Load Current (Line)/1.732
- Motor Full Load Current (Phase) = 6/1.732 =4Amp
- Motor Starting Current = 6 to 7xFull Load Current.
- Motor Starting Current (Line) = 7×6 = 45 Amp
1. Size of Fuse
Fuse as per NEC 430-52
| Type of Motor | Time Delay Fuse | Non-Time Delay Fuse |
| Single Phase | 300% | 175% |
| 3 Phase | 300% | 175% |
| Synchronous | 300% | 175% |
| Wound Rotor | 150% | 150% |
| Direct Current | 150% | 150% |
- Maximum Size of Time Delay Fuse = 300% x Full Load Line Current.
- Maximum Size of Time Delay Fuse = 300%x6 = 19 Amp.
- Maximum Size of Non Time Delay Fuse = 1.75% x Full Load Line Current.
- Maximum Size of Non Time Delay Fuse = 1.75%6 = 11 Amp.
2. Size of Circuit Breaker
Circuit Breaker as per NEC 430-52
| Type of Motor | Instantaneous Trip | Inverse Time |
| Single Phase | 800% | 250% |
| 3 Phase | 800% | 250% |
| Synchronous | 800% | 250% |
| Wound Rotor | 800% | 150% |
| Direct Current | 200% | 150% |
- Maximum Size of Instantaneous Trip Circuit Breaker = 800% x Full Load Line Current.
- Maximum Size of Instantaneous Trip Circuit Breaker = 800%x6 = 52 Amp.
- Maximum Size of Inverse Trip Circuit Breaker = 250% x Full Load Line Current.
- Maximum Size of Inverse Trip Circuit Breaker = 250%x6 = 16 Amp.
3. Thermal Overload Relay
Thermal Overload Relay (Phase):
- Min. Thermal Overload Relay setting = 70%x Full Load Current(Phase)
- Min. Thermal Overload Relay setting = 70%x4 = 3 Amp
- Max. Thermal Overload Relay setting = 120%x Full Load Current(Phase)
- Max. Thermal Overload Relay setting = 120%x4 = 4 Amp
Thermal Overload Relay (Phase):
- Thermal Overload Relay setting = 100% x Full Load Current (Line).
- Thermal Overload Relay setting = 100%x6 = 6 Amp
4. Size and Type of Contactor
| Application | Contactor | Making Cap |
| Non-Inductive or Slightly Inductive ,Resistive Load | AC1 | 1.5 |
| Slip Ring Motor | AC2 | 4 |
| Squirrel Cage Motor | AC3 | 10 |
| Rapid Start / Stop | AC4 | 12 |
| Switching of Electrical Discharge Lamp | AC5a | 3 |
| Switching of Electrical Incandescent Lamp | AC5b | 1.5 |
| Switching of Transformer | AC6a | 12 |
| Switching of Capacitor Bank | AC6b | 12 |
| Slightly Inductive Load in Household or same type load | AC7a | 1.5 |
| Motor Load in Household Application | AC7b | 8 |
| Hermetic refrigerant Compressor Motor with Manual O/L Reset | AC8a | 6 |
| Hermetic refrigerant Compressor Motor with Auto O/L Reset | AC8b | 6 |
| Control of Restive & Solid State Load with opto coupler Isolation | AC12 | 6 |
| Control of Restive Load and Solid State with T/C Isolation | AC13 | 10 |
| Control of Small Electro Magnetic Load ( <72VA) | AC14 | 6 |
| Control of Small Electro Magnetic Load ( >72VA) | AC15 | 10 |
As per above chart:
- Type of Contactor = AC7b
- Size of Main Contactor = 100%X Full Load Current (Line).
- Size of Main Contactor = 100%x6 = 6 Amp.
- Making/Breaking Capacity of Contactor = Value above Chart x Full Load Current (Line).
- Making/Breaking Capacity of Contactor = 8×6 = 52 Amp.
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5252x5x750 = 35 lb-ft. ????
9500x(5×0.746)x750 = 47 Nm ???????
It should be:
5252×5/750 = 35 lb-ft.
9500x(5×0.746)/750 = 47 Nm
Yes u r right
From where you got multiplying factor, Is there any std/ ref in IS, IEC.etc.
Motor Full Load Current (Line) = KWx1000/1.732×415
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