We are given a motor which has a rated efficiency of 91.7% The current is 25/12.5 A and power factor is 82%, full-load speed is 1765 rpm, the voltage is 230/460 V (1) Check the efficiency is correct with the given data. (2) How much will it cost to run the motor at full load for 16 hours per day, five days a week, and 50 weeks a year. Assuming the plant has a contracted rate of 12 cents per kwh.

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We are given a motor which has a rated efficiency of 91.7%

The current is 25/12.5 A and power factor is 82%, full-load speed is 1765 rpm, the voltage is 230/460 V

(1) Check the efficiency is correct with the given data.

(2) How much will it cost to run the motor at full load for 16 hours per day, five days a week, and 50 weeks a year. Assuming the plant has a contracted rate of 12 cents per kwh.

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