1. Formula Reference Sheet

Regenerative Braking

Condition for regeneration \(E_b > V_a\), i.e., \(\omega_m > V_a/(K_b\phi)\) Current reverses; machine becomes a generator
KVL (braking current reversed) \(\displaystyle E_b = V_a + I_a\,R_a\) Sign convention: \(I_a\) magnitude, direction reversed
Regenerative speed \(\displaystyle \omega_m = \frac{E_b}{K_b\phi} = \frac{V_a + I_a R_a}{K_b\phi}\) Higher than rated no-load speed
Braking current \(\displaystyle I_a = \frac{T_L}{K_b\phi}\) (reversed direction) Load torque drives current back into supply
With source resistance \(R_s\) \(\displaystyle V_{source} = E_b - I_a(R_a + R_s)\) Source voltage must be lower than \(E_b\)
Power returned to supply \(\displaystyle P_{regen} = V_{source}\times I_a\) Resistive drops consume part of generated power

Dynamic Braking

Circuit condition Supply disconnected; \(E_b\) drives current through \(R_B + R_a\) All kinetic energy dissipated as heat in \(R_B\)
KVL \(\displaystyle E_b = I_{brake}(R_B + R_a)\) No supply voltage; \(E_b\) is the only source
Braking resistance \(\displaystyle R_B = \frac{E_b}{I_{brake}} - R_a\) Choose \(I_{brake}\) to set deceleration rate
Braking torque \(\displaystyle T_{brake} = \frac{(K_b\phi)^2\,\omega_m}{R_B + R_a}\) Proportional to speed → smooth deceleration
Series motor (linear mag. circuit) \(\displaystyle \frac{E_{b2}}{E_{b1}} = \frac{I_{a2}\,\omega_2}{I_{a1}\,\omega_1}\) Back-EMF depends on both \(I_a\) and \(\omega_m\)
Series motor torque ratio \(\displaystyle \frac{T_2}{T_1} = \frac{I_{a2}^2}{I_{a1}^2}\;\Rightarrow\; I_{a2} = I_{a1}\sqrt{T_2/T_1}\) Square-law; doubling torque needs \(\sqrt{2}\times I\) only
Series motor (mag. curve given) Read \(E_b\) at 600 rpm from table; scale: \(E_{b2} = E_{b1}\times(\omega_2/\omega_1)\) Interpolate to find \(I_a\) at required torque first

Plugging (Counter-Current Braking)

Condition Supply polarity reversed while shaft still rotates; \(V_a\) and \(E_b\) are additive Fastest braking; highest current and energy cost
KVL \(\displaystyle V_a + E_b = I_{plug}(R_a + R_B)\) Both voltages drive current in same direction
Plugging resistance \(\displaystyle R_B = \frac{V_a + E_b}{I_{plug}} - R_a\) Design for initial plugging current \(I_{plug}\)
Torque at initial speed \(\omega_0\) \(\displaystyle T_0 = K_b\phi\,I_{plug}\) Maximum torque; \(E_b = K_b\phi\,\omega_0\)
Torque at zero speed \(\displaystyle I_{zero} = \frac{V_a}{R_a + R_B},\quad T_{zero} = K_b\phi\,I_{zero}\) \(E_b = 0\); only \(V_a\) drives current; torque is lower
Risk of reversal Supply must be disconnected immediately when \(\omega = 0\) Otherwise machine accelerates in reverse direction

Braking Methods — Comparison Summary

Feature Regenerative Dynamic Plugging
Supply during brakingConnected (accepts \(I_a\))DisconnectedConnected (reversed)
KVL\(E_b = V_a + I_a R_a\)\(E_b = I_a(R_a + R_B)\)\(V_a + E_b = I_a(R_a + R_B)\)
Energy destinationReturned to supplyHeat in \(R_B\)Heat in \(R_B\) + supply input
External \(R_B\) neededNoYesYes
Braking torque levelModerateModerateHigh (up to \(2\times\) rated)
EfficiencyHighLowVery low

DC Motor Transfer Function (Laplace Domain)

Armature KVL \(\displaystyle V_a(s) = (R_a + sL_a)\,I_a(s) + K_b\,\Omega(s)\) Back-EMF: \(E_b(s) = K_b\Omega(s)\)
Mechanical equation \(\displaystyle (sJ + B_l)\,\Omega(s) = K_b\,I_a(s)\) No-load; neglecting \(T_L\)
Transfer function \(\displaystyle \frac{\Omega(s)}{V_a(s)} = \frac{K_b}{JL_a s^2 + (JR_a + B_l L_a)s + (B_l R_a + K_b^2)}\) Second-order system
Normalised form \(\displaystyle = \frac{K_b/JL_a}{s^2 + 2\zeta\omega_n s + \omega_n^2}\) \(\omega_n^2 = (B_l R_a + K_b^2)/JL_a\)
Damping ratio \(\displaystyle \zeta = \frac{JR_a + B_l L_a}{2\sqrt{JL_a(B_l R_a + K_b^2)}}\) \(\zeta < 1\): underdamped; \(\zeta > 1\): overdamped
Steady-state speed (DC gain) \(\displaystyle \omega_{ss} = \frac{K_b}{B_l R_a + K_b^2}\,V_a\) Set \(s = 0\) in transfer function
Underdamped step response \(\displaystyle \omega(t) = \omega_{ss}\!\left[1 - \frac{e^{-\sigma t}}{\sqrt{1-\zeta^2}}\sin(\omega_d t + \varphi)\right]\) \(\sigma = \zeta\omega_n\), \(\omega_d = \sqrt{\omega_n^2-\sigma^2}\), \(\varphi = \arctan(\omega_d/\sigma)\)

2. Starting Speed Response (Transfer Function)

Problem Statement

Given Data (from Problem 3 motor)
Armature resistance \(R_a\)0.5 Ω
Armature inductance \(L_a\)0.003 H
Motor constant \(K_b\)0.8 V·s/rad
Moment of inertia \(J\)0.0167 kg·m²
Viscous friction \(B_l\)0.01 N·m·s/rad
Applied voltage \(V_a\)220 V (step)

Find: (a) Transfer function \(\Omega(s)/V_a(s)\). (b) Underdamped speed response \(\omega(t)\). (c) Time to reach 100 rad/s.

Solution — Transfer Function and System Parameters

Step 1: Denominator coefficients

\[JL_a = 0.0167 \times 0.003 = 5.01 \times 10^{-5}\] \[JR_a + B_l L_a = (0.0167 \times 0.5) + (0.01 \times 0.003)\] \[= 0.00835 + 0.00003 = 0.00838\] \[B_l R_a + K_b^2 = (0.01 \times 0.5) + 0.8^2 = 0.005 + 0.640 = 0.645\]

Step 2: Transfer function

Divide all coefficients by \(JL_a = 5.01\times10^{-5}\):

\[\frac{0.00838}{5.01\times10^{-5}} = 167.3, \qquad \frac{0.645}{5.01\times10^{-5}} = 12{,}874\] \[\frac{K_b}{JL_a} = \frac{0.8}{5.01\times10^{-5}} = 15{,}968\] \[\boxed{\frac{\Omega(s)}{V_a(s)} = \frac{15{,}968}{s^2 + 167.3\,s + 12{,}874}}\]
Steady-State Speed Check
\[\omega_{ss} = \frac{15{,}968}{12{,}874} \times 220 = 1.240 \times 220 = 272.9\,\text{rad/s}\] Equivalently: \(\omega_{ss} = K_b V_a/(B_l R_a + K_b^2) = 0.8\times220/0.645 = 272.9\,\text{rad/s}\;\checkmark\)

Step 3: Pole analysis

\[\omega_n = \sqrt{12{,}874} = 113.5\,\text{rad/s}\] \[\zeta = \frac{167.3}{2 \times 113.5} = 0.737 \qquad \text{(underdamped, } \zeta < 1\text{)}\] \[\sigma = \zeta\,\omega_n = 0.737 \times 113.5 = 83.6\,\text{rad/s}\] \[\omega_d = \sqrt{\omega_n^2 - \sigma^2} = \sqrt{12{,}874 - 6{,}989} = \sqrt{5{,}885} = 76.7\,\text{rad/s}\]

Step 4: Time-domain response (unit-step \(V_a = 220\,\text{V}\))

\[\varphi = \arctan\!\left(\frac{\omega_d}{\sigma}\right) = \arctan\!\left(\frac{76.7}{83.6}\right) = 0.742\,\text{rad}\] \[\boxed{\omega(t) = 272.9\!\left[1 - 1.48\,e^{-83.6t}\sin(76.7t + 0.742)\right]\,\text{rad/s}}\]

Step 5: Time to reach 100 rad/s

Solving \(\omega(t^*) = 100\,\text{rad/s}\) numerically (first crossing):

\[\boxed{t^* \approx 10\,\text{ms}}\]
Note on Original Solution
The original incorrectly states \(B_l R_a = 0.0005\) giving 0.6405. The correct value is \(0.01\times0.5 = 0.005\), giving \(B_l R_a + K_b^2 = \mathbf{0.645}\), which changes all subsequent coefficients accordingly.

3. Regenerative Braking: Overhauling Load Speed

Problem Statement & Solution

Given Data
Rated voltage \(V_r\)230 V
Rated speed \(N_r\)500 rpm
Rated armature current \(I_{ar}\)100 A
Armature resistance \(R_a\)0.1 Ω
Operating Condition
Overhauling load producing constant torque \(T_L = 800\,\text{N·m}\). Rotational losses neglected. Find the speed at which the motor holds the load under regenerative braking.

Step 1: Motor constant \(K_b\phi\)

\[E_r = V_r - I_{ar} R_a = 230 - 100\times0.1 = 220\,\text{V}\] \[\omega_r = \frac{500\times2\pi}{60} = 52.36\,\text{rad/s}\] \[K_b\phi = \frac{E_r}{\omega_r} = \frac{220}{52.36} = 4.202\,\text{V·s/rad}\]

Step 2: Braking armature current (reversed)

The overhauling load drives the motor; to hold it, the motor produces braking torque equal to \(T_L\):

\[I_a = \frac{T_L}{K_b\phi} = \frac{800}{4.202} = 190.4\,\text{A}\quad\text{(reversed)}\]

Step 3: Back-EMF during regeneration

With reversed current, KVL gives \(E_b = V_a + I_a R_a\):

\[E_b = 230 + 190.4 \times 0.1 = 230 + 19.04 = 249.0\,\text{V}\]

Step 4: Regenerative speed

\[\omega_m = \frac{E_b}{K_b\phi} = \frac{249.0}{4.202} = 59.3\,\text{rad/s}\] \[\boxed{N = \frac{59.3\times60}{2\pi} \approx 566\,\text{rpm}}\]
Interpretation
The motor runs at 566 rpm — above its rated no-load speed of 500 rpm. The overhauling load drives it faster, and it feeds energy back to the 230 V supply (\(E_b = 249\,\text{V} > V_a = 230\,\text{V}\)).

4. Regenerative Braking: Source Voltage

Problem Statement & Solution

Given Data
Rated voltage \(V_r\)220 V
Rated armature current \(I_{ar}\)200 A
Rated speed \(N_r\)800 rpm
Armature resistance \(R_a\)0.06 Ω
Source internal resistance \(R_s\)0.04 Ω
Operating Condition
Regenerative braking at 80% of rated torque and 600 rpm. Find the internal voltage of the variable source.

Step 1: Braking armature current

Constant flux \(\Rightarrow T \propto I_a\):

\[I_{a2} = 0.8 \times I_{ar} = 0.8 \times 200 = 160\,\text{A}\]

Step 2: Back-EMF at rated speed (800 rpm)

\[E_1 = V_r - I_{ar}\,R_a = 220 - 200\times0.06 = 208\,\text{V}\]

Step 3: Back-EMF at 600 rpm

Constant flux \(\Rightarrow E_b \propto N\):

\[E_2 = \frac{600}{800} \times E_1 = 0.75 \times 208 = 156\,\text{V}\]

Step 4: Source internal voltage

In regenerative braking, armature current (reversed) flows into the source. KVL through source:

\[E_2 = V_{source} + I_{a2}(R_a + R_s)\] \[V_{source} = E_2 - I_{a2}(R_a + R_s)\] \[= 156 - 160 \times (0.06 + 0.04) = 156 - 16\] \[\boxed{V_{source} = 140\,\text{V}}\]
Power Check
Power returned to source: \(P = V_{source}\times I_{a2} = 140\times160 = 22.4\,\text{kW}\).
The source voltage (140 V) is lower than \(E_2\) (156 V) because 16 V is dropped across the total circuit resistance \((R_a + R_s)\times I_{a2} = 16\,\text{V}\).

5. Series Motor: Dynamic Braking Resistance (Magnetization Curve)

Problem Statement

Given Data

DC series motor with total internal resistance \(R_m = 1\,\Omega\). Magnetization curve at 600 rpm:

\(I_a\) (A)203040506070
\(E_b\) (V)215310381437485519

Under dynamic braking with constant load torque 400 N·m, find the external braking resistance to limit speed to 500 rpm.

Solution

Step 1: Angular speeds

\[\omega_{600} = \frac{2\pi\times600}{60} = 62.83\,\text{rad/s}\] \[\omega_{500} = \frac{2\pi\times500}{60} = 52.36\,\text{rad/s}\]

Step 2: Compute torque at magnetization curve points (at 600 rpm)

\[K\phi_{50} = \frac{E_{50}}{\omega_{600}} = \frac{437}{62.83} = 6.955,\quad T_{50} = 6.955\times50 = 347.8\,\text{N·m}\] \[K\phi_{60} = \frac{E_{60}}{\omega_{600}} = \frac{485}{62.83} = 7.719,\quad T_{60} = 7.719\times60 = 463.1\,\text{N·m}\]

Step 3: Interpolate for \(T = 400\,\text{N·m}\)

\[\text{fraction} = \frac{400 - 347.8}{463.1 - 347.8} = \frac{52.2}{115.3} = 0.453\] \[I_a = 50 + 10\times0.453 = 54.5\,\text{A}\] \[K\phi = 6.955 + 0.453\times(7.719 - 6.955) = 6.955 + 0.346 = 7.301\,\text{V·s/rad}\]

Step 4: Back-EMF at 500 rpm

Scale \(K\phi\) (which is fixed by the current) to the new speed:

\[E_{500} = K\phi \times \omega_{500} = 7.301 \times 52.36 = 382.4\,\text{V}\]

Step 5: External braking resistance

In dynamic braking: \(E_{500} = I_a(R_m + R_{ext})\)

\[R_{ext} = \frac{E_{500}}{I_a} - R_m = \frac{382.4}{54.5} - 1 = 7.017 - 1\] \[\boxed{R_{ext} \approx 6.0\,\Omega}\]
Verification
\[I_a(R_m + R_{ext}) = 54.5\times(1 + 6.0) = 54.5\times7 = 381.5\,\text{V}\approx E_{500}\;\checkmark\] \[T_e = K\phi\times I_a = 7.301\times54.5 = 397.9\,\text{N·m}\approx 400\,\text{N·m}\;\checkmark\]

6. Series Motor: Dynamic Braking Current & Resistance

Problem Statement & Solution

Given Data
Supply voltage \(V\)220 V
Rated speed \(N_r\)1000 rpm
Rated current \(I_{a1}\)100 A
Total resistance \(R = R_a + R_f\)0.1 Ω
Operating Condition
Dynamic braking at twice rated torque and 800 rpm. Linear magnetic circuit assumed. Find braking current and resistance.

Step 1: Braking current

Series motor, linear mag. circuit: \(T_e \propto I_a^2\).

\[\frac{T_2}{T_1} = \frac{I_{a2}^2}{I_{a1}^2} = 2 \quad\Rightarrow\quad I_{a2} = I_{a1}\sqrt{2} = 100\sqrt{2}\] \[\boxed{I_{a2} = 141.4\,\text{A}}\]

Step 2: Back-EMF at rated conditions (1000 rpm)

\[E_1 = V - I_{a1}\,R = 220 - 100\times0.1 = 210\,\text{V}\]

Step 3: Back-EMF at 800 rpm under braking

Series motor (linear): \(E_b = M_{af}I_a\omega_m \Rightarrow E \propto I_a \cdot N\):

\[\frac{E_2}{E_1} = \frac{I_{a2}}{I_{a1}}\times\frac{N_2}{N_1} = \frac{141.4}{100}\times\frac{800}{1000} = 1.131\] \[E_2 = 210 \times 1.131 = 237.6\,\text{V}\]

Step 4: Braking resistance

In dynamic braking: \(E_2 = I_{a2}(R_B + R)\)

\[R_B = \frac{E_2}{I_{a2}} - R = \frac{237.6}{141.4} - 0.1 = 1.680 - 0.1\] \[\boxed{R_B \approx 1.58\,\Omega}\]
Summary
Rated armature current100 A
Braking armature current141.4 A \((= \sqrt{2}\,I_r)\)
Rated back-EMF210 V
Braking back-EMF (at 800 rpm)237.6 V
External braking resistance1.58 Ω
Key Insight — Series vs Sep. Excited
Doubling the torque in a series motor requires only \(\sqrt{2}\times I_r\) (≈ 141 A) because \(T \propto I^2\). A separately excited motor would need \(2\times I_r = 200\,\text{A}\) for the same torque doubling.

7. Plugging: Resistance and Braking Torques

Problem Statement

Given Data
Rated voltage \(V_a\)220 V
Rated speed \(N_r\)970 rpm
Rated armature current \(I_{ar}\)100 A
Armature resistance \(R_a\)0.05 Ω
Operating Condition
Plugging from initial speed of 1000 rpm. Initial plugging current limited to \(2\times\) full-load value. Find \(R_B\), braking torque at 1000 rpm, and torque at zero speed.

Solution

Step 1: Back-EMF at rated and initial speeds

\[E_{970} = V_a - I_{ar}\,R_a = 220 - 100\times0.05 = 215\,\text{V}\]

Scale to 1000 rpm (constant flux \(\Rightarrow E_b \propto N\)):

\[E_{1000} = \frac{1000}{970}\times215 = 221.6\,\text{V}\]

Step 2: External resistance for \(I_{plug} = 2\times100 = 200\,\text{A}\)

In plugging, supply and back-EMF are additive:

\[R_{total} = \frac{V_a + E_{1000}}{I_{plug}} = \frac{220 + 221.6}{200} = \frac{441.6}{200} = 2.208\,\Omega\] \[\boxed{R_B = R_{total} - R_a = 2.208 - 0.05 = 2.16\,\Omega}\]

Step 3: Motor constant \(K_b\phi\)

\[\omega_{1000} = \frac{1000\times2\pi}{60} = 104.72\,\text{rad/s}\] \[K_b\phi = \frac{E_{1000}}{\omega_{1000}} = \frac{221.6}{104.72} = 2.116\,\text{V·s/rad}\]

Step 4: Braking torque at 1000 rpm

\[T_{1000} = K_b\phi \times I_{plug} = 2.116 \times 200\] \[\boxed{T_{1000} = 423.2\,\text{N·m}}\]

Step 5: Torque at zero speed (\(E_b = 0\))

At \(\omega = 0\), only \(V_a\) drives the current:

\[I_{a0} = \frac{V_a}{R_{total}} = \frac{220}{2.208} = 99.6\,\text{A}\] \[\boxed{T_0 = K_b\phi \times I_{a0} = 2.116 \times 99.6 = 210.7\,\text{N·m}}\]
Summary
QuantityValue
\(K_b\phi\)2.116 V·s/rad
External resistance \(R_B\)2.16 Ω
Initial plugging current200 A
Torque at 1000 rpm423.2 N·m
Torque at 0 rpm210.7 N·m
Why \(T_0 < T_{1000}\)?
At zero speed \(E_b = 0\), so the driving voltage drops from \(V_a + E_{1000} = 441.6\,\text{V}\) to \(V_a = 220\,\text{V}\) alone. Current falls from 200 A to 99.6 A, and torque halves accordingly. The supply must be immediately disconnected at \(\omega = 0\) to prevent reversal.