ISRO Electrical Engineering (EE) 2014 - Question 48

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One of the main advantages of Swinburne's test is that it,

  • A. is applicable both to shunt and compound motors
  • B. Needs one running test
  • C. is very economical and convenient
  • D. ignores any change in iron loss

Answer: C. is very economical and convenient

Explanation: Swinburne's test is a no-load test that draws only the no-load losses from the supply, making it an extremely economical and convenient method to predetermine efficiency without actually loading large machines.

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