SIST EN IEC 60034-2-1:2024

Rotating electrical machines - Part 2-1: Standard methods for determining losses and efficiency from tests (excluding machines for traction vehicles) (IEC 60034-2-1:2024)

IEC 60034-2-1:2024 is available as IEC 60034-2-1:2024 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.

IEC 60034-2-1:2024 is intended to establish methods of determining efficiencies from tests, and also to specify methods of obtaining specific losses. This document applies to DC machines and to AC synchronous and induction machines of all sizes within the scope of IEC 60034-1 rated for mains operation. These methods may be applied to other types of machines such as rotary converters, AC commutator motors and single-phase induction motors. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition of IEC 60034-2-1 published in 2014. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- Harmonization of layout and requirements with IEC 60034-2-2 and IEC 60034-2-3.

Drehende elektrische Maschinen - Teil 2-1: Standardverfahren zur Bestimmung der Verluste und des Wirkungsgrades aus Prüfungen (ausgenommen Maschinen für Schienen- und Straßenfahrzeuge) (IEC 60034-2-1:2024)

Machines électriques tournantes - Partie 2-1: Méthodes normalisées pour la détermination des pertes et du rendement à partir d'essais (à l'exclusion des machines pour véhicules de traction) (IEC 60034-2-1:2024)

IEC 60034-2-1:2024 est disponible sous forme de IEC 60034-2-1:2024 RLV qui contient la Norme internationale et sa version Redline, illustrant les modifications du contenu technique depuis l'édition précédente.

L'IEC 60034-2-1:2024 a pour objet de définir les méthodes de détermination du rendement à partir d'essais et également de spécifier les méthodes qui permettent de déterminer des pertes spécifiques. Le présent document s'applique aux machines à courant continu ainsi qu'aux machines à courant alternatif, synchrones et à induction, de toutes dimensions, qui entrent dans le domaine d'application de l'IEC 60034-1 et assignées pour un fonctionnement sur secteur. Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente:
- Harmonisation de la disposition et des procédures avec l'IEC 60034-2-2 et l'IEC 60034-2-3.

Električni rotacijski stroji - 2-1. del: Standardne metode za ugotavljanje izgub in izkoristka s preskušanjem (razen strojev za vlečna vozila) (IEC 60034-2-1:2024)

Ta del standarda IEC 60034 je namenjen vzpostavitvi metod za ugotavljanje izkoristkov s preskušanjem in določitvi metod za ugotavljanje določenih izgub.
Ta dokument se uporablja za enosmerne naprave ter dvosmerne sinhrone in indukcijske naprave vseh velikosti, ki so zajete v standardu IEC 60034-1 in naznačene za delovanje v omrežju.
OPOMBA: Te metode se lahko uporabljajo za druge vrste strojev, kot so rotacijski pretvorniki, komutatorski motorji na izmenični tok in enofazni indukcijski motorji.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 30-Jan-2023
• Publication Date: 20-Aug-2024
• ICS: 29.160.01 - Rotating machinery in general
• Technical Committee: ERS - Rotating machinery
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 24-Apr-2024
• Due Date: 29-Jun-2024
• Completion Date: 21-Aug-2024
• Directive: 640/2009 - Commission Regulation (EC) No 640/2009 of 22 July 2009 implementing Directive 2005/32/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to ecodesign requirements for electric motors
• Mandate: M/244 - Efficiency of general purpose low-voltage 3 phase induction electric motors
• Mandate: M/470 - Mandate to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI for Standardisation in the field of electric motors
• Ref Project: EN IEC 60034-2-1:2024 - Rotating electrical machines - Part 2-1: Standard methods for determining losses and efficiency from tests (excluding machines for traction vehicles)

Relations

• Revised: SIST EN 60034-2-1:2015 - Rotating electrical machines - Part 2-1: Standard methods for determining losses and efficiency from tests (excluding machines for traction vehicles) (IEC 60034-2-1:2014)
• Effective Date: 25-Nov-2021

Overview

SIST EN IEC 60034-2-1:2024 (IEC 60034-2-1:2024) specifies standard methods for determining losses and efficiency of rotating electrical machines (excluding traction-vehicle machines). It applies to DC machines and AC synchronous and induction machines of all sizes rated for mains operation, and can be applied to other types (e.g., rotary converters, AC commutator motors, single‑phase induction motors). The third edition updates test layouts and harmonizes requirements with IEC 60034-2-2 and IEC 60034-2-3.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope and applicability: Methods for efficiency determination and obtaining specific losses for machines within IEC 60034-1 rating and performance scope; traction vehicles excluded.
• Preferred and field/routine test methods: Includes direct input/output measurement and several summation-of-losses procedures. Methods are organized by machine type:
  • Induction machines: Methods 2-1-1A … 2-1-1H (e.g., direct measurement, residual-loss, back‑to‑back tests, Eh‑star method, equivalent-circuit approach).
  • Synchronous machines: Methods 2-1-2A … 2-1-2G (direct and loss‑summation approaches).
  • DC machines: Methods 2-1-3A … 2-1-3E (direct measurement, summation with load tests, back‑to‑back).
• Instrumentation and measurement: Requirements for electrical measuring instruments, torque and speed measurement, temperature measurement and resistance correction to reference coolant temperature.
• Test conditions and categories: State of the machine under test, power supply voltage/frequency limits, ambient temperature considerations.
• Uncertainty and reporting: Guidance on measurement uncertainty and standardized test report templates (e.g., Annex D for method 2-1-1B).
• Specific procedures and annexes: Normative calculation methods (Annex A – Eh‑star), informative annexes on excitation systems, slip measurement and examples.

Practical applications and users

This standard is essential for:

• Motor and generator manufacturers validating declared efficiencies and loss budgets.
• Independent test laboratories performing routine and type tests.
• OEMs and procurement teams comparing motor performance for energy efficiency or regulatory compliance.
• Certification bodies and regulatory agencies assessing compliance with efficiency classes (cross‑references include IEC 60034-30-1).
• Design and reliability engineers estimating losses for thermal management and lifecycle energy cost analysis.

Related standards

• IEC 60034-1 (Rating and performance)
• IEC 60034-2-2, IEC 60034-2-3 (harmonized test methods)
• IEC 60034-29 (equivalent loading / temperature rise)
• IEC 60034-30-1 (efficiency classes)

Keywords: rotating electrical machines, IEC 60034-2-1:2024, efficiency testing, loss determination, induction machines, synchronous machines, DC machines, back-to-back test, residual loss, Eh-star method.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2024
Električni rotacijski stroji - 2-1. del: Standardne metode za ugotavljanje izgub in
izkoristka s preskušanjem (razen strojev za vlečna vozila) (IEC 60034-2-1:2024)
Rotating electrical machines - Part 2-1: Standard methods for determining losses and
efficiency from tests (excluding machines for traction vehicles) (IEC 60034-2-1:2024)
Drehende elektrische Maschinen - Teil 2-1: Standardverfahren zur Bestimmung der
Verluste und des Wirkungsgrades aus Prüfungen (ausgenommen Maschinen für
Schienen- und Straßenfahrzeuge) (IEC 60034-2-1:2024)
Machines électriques tournantes - Partie 2-1: Méthodes normalisées pour la
détermination des pertes et du rendement à partir d'essais (à l'exclusion des machines
pour véhicules de traction) (IEC 60034-2-1:2024)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 60034-2-1:2024
ICS:
29.160.01 Rotacijski stroji na splošno Rotating machinery in
general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 60034-2-1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM April 2024
ICS 29.160.01 Supersedes EN 60034-2-1:2014
English Version
Rotating electrical machines - Part 2-1: Standard methods for
determining losses and efficiency from tests (excluding
machines for traction vehicles)
(IEC 60034-2-1:2024)
Machines électriques tournantes - Partie 2-1: Méthodes Drehende elektrische Maschinen - Teil 2-1:
normalisées pour la détermination des pertes et du Standardverfahren zur Bestimmung der Verluste und des
rendement à partir d'essais (à l'exclusion des machines Wirkungsgrades aus Prüfungen (ausgenommen Maschinen
pour véhicules de traction) für Schienen- und Straßenfahrzeuge)
(IEC 60034-2-1:2024) (IEC 60034-2-1:2024)
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Ref. No. EN IEC 60034-2-1:2024 E

European foreword
The text of document 2/2165/FDIS, future edition 3 of IEC 60034-2-1, prepared by IEC/TC 2 "Rotating
machinery" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2025-01-16
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2027-04-16
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 60034-2-1:2014 and all of its amendments and corrigenda (if any).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CENELEC by the
European Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these
requests for its Member States.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CENELEC website.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60034-2-1:2024 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standard indicated:
IEC 60034-2-2 NOTE Approved as EN 60034-2-2
IEC 60034-2-3 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60034-2-3
IEC 60072-1 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60072-1
IEC 60085 NOTE Approved as EN 60085
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
applies.
NOTE 1 Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the
relevant EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available
here: www.cencenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60027-1 - Letters symbols to be used in electrical EN 60027-1 -
technology - Part 1: General
IEC 60034-1 2022 Rotating electrical machines - Part 1: EN IEC 60034-1 —
Rating and performance
IEC 60034-4-1 2018 Rotating electrical machines - Part 4-1: EN IEC 60034-4-1 2018
Methods for determining electrically excited
synchronous machine quantities from tests
IEC 60034-19 - Rotating electrical machines - Part 19: EN 60034-19 -
Specific test methods for d.c. machines on
conventional and rectifier-fed supplies
IEC 60034-29 - Rotating electrical machines - Part 29: EN 60034-29 -
Equivalent loading and superposition
techniques - Indirect testing to determine
temperature rise
IEC 60034-30-1 - Rotating electrical machines - Part 30-1: EN 60034-30-1 -
Efficiency classes of line operated AC
motors (IE code)
IEC 60051 series Direct acting indicating analogue electrical EN 60051 series
measuring instruments and their
accessories
IEC 60051-1 - Direct acting indicating analogue electrical EN 60051-1 -
measuring instruments and their
accessories - Part 1: Definitions and
general requirements common to all parts

To be published. Stage at time of publication: FprEN IEC 60034-1:2021.
IEC 60034-2-1 ®
Edition 3.0 2024-03
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Rotating electrical machines –

Part 2-1: Standard methods for determining losses and efficiency from tests

(excluding machines for traction vehicles)

Machines électriques tournantes –

Partie 2-1: Méthodes normalisées pour la détermination des pertes et du

rendement à partir d'essais (à l'exclusion des machines pour véhicules de

traction)
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 29.160.01  ISBN 978-2-8322-8170-3

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 8
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms . 13
4.1 Symbols . 13
4.2 Additional subscripts . 14
5 Basic requirements . 15
5.1 Direct and indirect efficiency determination . 15
5.2 Uncertainty . 15
5.3 Preferred methods and methods for customer-specific acceptance tests,
field-tests or routine-tests . 15
5.4 Power supply . 16
5.4.1 Voltage . 16
5.4.2 Frequency . 16
5.5 Instrumentation . 16
5.5.1 General . 16
5.5.2 Measuring instruments for electrical quantities . 16
5.5.3 Torque measurement . 16
5.5.4 Speed and frequency measurement . 17
5.5.5 Temperature measurement . 17
5.6 Units . 17
5.7 Resistance . 17
5.7.1 Test resistance . 17
5.7.2 Winding temperature . 18
5.7.3 Correction to reference coolant temperature . 18
5.8 State of the machine under test and test categories . 19
5.9 Excitation circuit measurements . 20
5.10 Ambient temperature during testing . 20
6 Test methods for the determination of the efficiency of induction machines . 20
6.1 Preferred testing methods . 20
6.1.1 General . 20
6.1.2 Method 2-1-1A – Direct measurement of input and output . 21
6.1.3 Method 2-1-1B – Summation of losses, additional load losses according
to the method of residual loss . 23
6.1.4 Method 2-1-1C – Summation of losses with additional load losses from
assigned allowance . 31
6.2 Testing methods for field or routine-testing . 35
6.2.1 General . 35
6.2.2 Method 2-1-1D – Dual supply back-to-back-test . 36
6.2.3 Method 2-1-1E – Single supply back-to-back-test . 37
6.2.4 Method 2-1-1F – Summation of losses with additional load losses
determined by test with rotor removed and reverse rotation test . 38
6.2.5 Method 2-1-1G – Summation of losses with additional load losses
determined by Eh-star method . 42
6.2.6 Method 2-1-1H – Determination of efficiency by use of the equivalent
circuit parameters . 46
7 Test methods for the determination of the efficiency of synchronous machines . 52

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7.1 Preferred testing methods . 52
7.1.1 General . 52
7.1.2 Method 2-1-2A – Direct measurement of input and output . 53
7.1.3 Method 2-1-2B – Summation of separate losses with a rated load
temperature test and a short circuit test . 54
7.1.4 Method 2-1-2C – Summation of separate losses without a full load test . 60
7.2 Testing methods for field or routine testing . 62
7.2.1 General . 62
7.2.2 Method 2-1-2D – Dual supply back-to-back-test . 62
7.2.3 Method 2-1-2E – Single supply back-to-back-test . 63
7.2.4 Method 2-1-2F – Zero power factor test with excitation current from

Potier-, ASA- or Swedish-diagram . 65
7.2.5 Method 2-1-2G – Summation of separate losses with a load test without
consideration of additional load losses . 69
8 Test methods for the determination of the efficiency of DC machines . 70
8.1 Testing methods for field or routine testing . 70
8.2 Method 2-1-3A – Direct measurement of input and output . 71
8.2.1 General . 71
8.2.2 Test procedure . 72
8.2.3 Efficiency determination. 72
8.3 Method 2-1-3B – Summation of losses with a load test and DC component of

additional load losses from test . 73
8.3.1 General . 73
8.3.2 Test procedure . 74
8.4 Method 2-1-3C – Summation of losses with a load test and DC component of
additional load losses from assigned value . 80
8.4.1 General . 80
8.4.2 Test procedure . 81
8.4.3 Efficiency determination. 82
8.5 Method 2-1-3D – Summation of losses without a load test . 83
8.5.1 General . 83
8.5.2 Test procedure . 84
8.5.3 Efficiency determination. 85
8.6 Method 2-1-3E – Single supply back-to-back test . 86
8.6.1 General . 86
8.6.2 Test procedure . 86
8.6.3 Efficiency determination. 87
Annex A (normative) Calculation of values for the Eh-star method . 88
Annex B (informative) Types of excitation systems . 91
Annex C (informative) Induction machine slip measurement . 92
Annex D (informative) Test report template for method 2-1-1B . 94
Bibliography . 95

Figure 1 – Torque measuring devices . 17
Figure 2 – Sketch for torque measurement test . 21
Figure 3 – Efficiency determination according to method 2-1-1A . 22
Figure 4 – Efficiency determination according to method 2-1-1B . 24
Figure 5 – Smoothing of the residual loss data . 30

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Figure 6 – Efficiency determination according to method 2-1-1C . 32
Figure 7 – Vector diagram for obtaining current vector from reduced voltage test . 33
Figure 8 – Assigned allowance for additional load losses P . 34
LL
Figure 9 – Efficiency determination according to method 2-1-1D . 36
Figure 10 – Sketch for dual supply back-to-back test . 36
Figure 11 – Efficiency determination according to method 2-1-1E . 37
Figure 12 – Efficiency determination according to method 2-1-1F . 39
Figure 13 – Efficiency determination according to method 2-1-1G . 43
Figure 14 – Eh-star test circuit . 44
Figure 15 – Induction machine, T-model with equivalent iron loss resistor . 46
Figure 16 – Efficiency determination according to method 2-1-1H . 47
Figure 17 – Induction machines, reduced model for calculation . 50
Figure 18 – Sketch for torque measurement test . 53
Figure 19 – Efficiency determination according to method 2-1-2A . 53
Figure 20 – Efficiency determination according to method 2-1-2B . 55
Figure 21 – Efficiency determination according to method 2-1-2C . 61
Figure 22 – Efficiency determination according to method 2-1-2D . 62
Figure 23 – Sketch for dual supply back-to-back test ( I If, f ) . 63
M GM G
Figure 24 – Efficiency determination according to method 2-1-2E . 64
Figure 25 – Single supply back-to-back test for synchronous machines . 64
Figure 26 – Efficiency determination according to method 2-1-2F . 65
Figure 27 – Efficiency determination according to method 2-1-2G . 70
Figure 28 – Sketch for torque measurement test . 71
Figure 29 – Efficiency determination according to method 2-1-3A . 72
Figure 30 – Efficiency determination according to method 2-1-3B . 74
Figure 31 – Sketch for single supply back-to-back test for determination of DC
component of additional load losses . 78
Figure 32 – Efficiency determination according to method 2-1-3C . 81
Figure 33 – Efficiency determination according to method 2-1-3D . 84
Figure 34 – Efficiency determination according to method 2-1-3E . 86
Figure 35 – Sketch for single supply back-to-back test . 86
Figure C.1 – Slip measurement system block diagram . 93

Table 1 – Reference temperature . 18
Table 2 – Induction machines: preferred testing methods . 21
Table 3 – Induction machines: other methods . 36
Table 4 – Synchronous machines with electrical excitation: preferred testing methods . 52
Table 5 – Synchronous machines with permanent magnets: preferred testing methods . 52
Table 6 – Synchronous machines: other methods . 62
Table 7 – DC machines: test methods . 71
Table 8 – Multiplying factors for different speed ratios . 82

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This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition of IEC 60034-2-1 published in 2014.
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This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
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Harmonization of layout and requirements with IEC 60034-2-2 and IEC 60034-2-3.

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The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
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2/2165/FDIS 2/2177/RVD
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1 Scope
This part of IEC 60034 is intended to establish methods of determining efficiencies from tests,
and also to specify methods of obtaining specific losses.
This document applies to DC machines and to AC synchronous and induction machines of all
sizes within the scope of IEC 60034-1 rated for mains operation.
NOTE These methods may be applied to other types of machines such as rotary converters, AC commutator motors
and single-phase induction motors.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60027-1, Letter symbols to be used in electrical technology – Part 1: General
IEC 60034-1:2022, Rotating electrical machines – Part 1: Rating and performance
IEC 60034-4-1:2018, Rotating electrical machines – Part 4-1: Methods for determining
electrically excited synchronous machine quantities from tests
IEC 60034-19, Rotating electrical machines – Part 19:Specific test methods for DC machines
on conventional and rectifier-fed supplies
IEC 60034-29, Rotating electrical machines – Part 29: Equivalent loading and superposition
techniques – Indirect testing to determine temperature rise
IEC 60034-30-1, Rotating electrical machines – Part 30-1: Efficiency classes of line operated
AC motors (IE code)
IEC 60051(all parts), Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and
their accessories
IEC 60051-1, Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and their
accessories – Part 1: Definitions and general requirements common to all parts

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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 60034-1, IEC 60051-1
and the following apply.
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3.1
efficiency
ratio of output power to input power expressed in the same units and usually given as a
percentage
3.2
direct efficiency determination
method by which the determination of efficiency is made by measuring directly the input power
and the output power
3.3
dual-supply back-to-back test
test in which two identical machines are mechanically coupled together, and the total losses of
both machines are calculated from the difference between the electrical input to one machine
and the electrical output of the other machine
3.4
indirect efficiency determination
method by which the determination of efficiency is made by measuring the input power or the
output power and determining the total losses. Those losses are added to the output power,
thus giving the input power, or subtracted from the input power, thus giving the output power
3.5
single-supply back-to-back test
test in which two identical machines are mechanically coupled together and are both connected
electrically to the same power system. The total losses of both machines are taken as the input
power drawn from the system
3.6
no-load test
test in which a machine is run as a motor providing no useful mechanical output from the shaft,
or if run as a generator with its terminals open-circuited
3.7
zero power factor test
no-load test on a synchronous machine, which is over-excited and operates at a power factor
very close to zero
3.8
equivalent circuit method
test on an induction machine in which the losses are determined by help of an equivalent circuit
model
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3.9
test with rotor removed and reverse rotation test
combined test on an induction machine in which the additional load losses are determined from
a test with rotor removed and a test with the rotor running in reverse direction to the rotating
magnetic field of the stator
3.10
short-circuit test
test on a synchronous machine in which a machine is run as a generator with its terminals short-
circuited
3.11
locked rotor test
test in which the rotor is locked to prevent rotation
3.12
Eh-star test
test in which the motor is run in star connection on unbalanced voltage
3.13
losses
3.13.1
total losses
P
T
difference between the input power and the output power, equivalent to the sum of the constant
losses (see 3.13.2), the load losses (see 3.13.4), the additional load losses (see 3.13.5) and
the excitation circuit losses (see 3.13.3)
3.13.2
constant losses
P
c
losses incorporating the sum of windage, friction and iron losses
Note 1 to entry: Although these losses change with voltage and load, they are historically called “constant” losses
and the name is retained in this document.
3.13.2.1
iron losses
P
fe
losses in active iron and additional no-load losses in other magnetic and conductive parts
3.13.2.2
friction and windage losses
P
fw
losses incorporating the sum of windage and friction
3.13.2.2.1
friction losses
losses due to friction (bearings and brushes, if not lifted at rated conditions) not including any
losses in a separate lubricating system

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3.13.2.2.2
windage losses
total losses due to aerodynamic friction in all parts of the machine, including power absorbed
in shaft mounted fans, and in auxiliary machines forming an integral part of the machine
Note 1 to entry: Losses in a separate ventilating system should be listed separately.
Note 2 to entry: For machines indirectly or directly cooled by hydrogen, see IEC 60034-1.
3.13.3
excitation circuit losses
3.13.3.1
excitation circuit losses
P
e
sum of the excitation winding losses (see 3.13.3.2), the exciter losses (see 3.13.3.3) and, for
synchronous machines, electrical brush loss (see 3.13.3.5), if any
3.13.3.2
excitation winding losses
P
f
excitation (field) winding losses are equal to the product of the exciting current I and the
e
excitation voltage U
e
3.13.3.3
exciter losses
P
Ed
exciter losses for the different excitation systems (see Annex B) are defined as follows:
a) shaft driven exciter
exciter losses are the power absorbed by the exciter at its shaft (reduced by friction and
windage losses) plus the power P drawn from a separate source at its excitation winding
1E
terminals, minus the useful power which the exciter provides at its terminals. The useful
power at the terminals of the exciter is equal to the excitation winding losses as per 3.13.3.2
plus (in the case of a synchronous machine) the electrical brush losses as per 3.13.3.5.
Note 1 to entry: If the exciter can be decoupled and tested separately its losses can be determined according
to 7.1.3.2.1.5.
Note 2 to entry: Whenever the exciter makes use of separate auxiliary supplies, their consumptions are to be
included in the exciter losses unless they are considered together with the main machine auxiliaries consumption.
b) brushless exciter
exciter losses are the power absorbed by the exciter at its shaft, reduced by friction and
windage losses (when the relevant test is performed on the set of main machine and exciter),
plus the electrical power P from a separate source (if any) absorbed by its field winding
1E
or its stator winding (in the case of an induction exciter), minus the useful power which the
exciter provides at the rotating power converter terminals.
Note 3 to entry: Whenever the exciter makes use of separate auxiliary supplies their consumptions are to be
included in the exciter losses unless they are considered together with the main machine auxiliaries consumption.
Note 4 to entry: If the exciter can be decoupled and tested separately, its losses can be determined according
to 7.1.3.2.1.
c) separate rotating exciter
exciter losses are the difference between the power absorbed by the driving motor, plus the
power absorbed by separate auxiliary supplies, of both driving and driven machines,
including the power supplied by separate source to their excitation winding terminals, and
the excitation power supplied as per 3.13.3.2 and 3.13.3.4. The exciter losses may be
determined according to 7.1.3.2.1.

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d) static excitation system
static exciter
excitation system losses are the difference between the electrical power drawn from its
power source, plus the power absorbed by separate auxiliary supplies, and the excitation
supplied as per 3.13.3.2 and 3.13.3.4.
Note 5 to entry: In the case of systems fed by transformers, the transformer losses shall be included in the
exciter losses.
e) excitation from auxiliary winding
auxiliary winding exciter
exciter losses are the copper losses in the auxiliary (secondary) winding and the additional
iron losses produced by increased flux harmonics. The additional iron losses are the
difference between the losses which occur when the auxiliary winding is loaded and when
it is unloaded.
Note 6 to entry: Because separation of the excitation component of losses is difficult, it is recommended to
consider these losses as an integral part of the stator losses when determining overall losses.
In the cases c) and d) no allowance is made for the losses in the excitation source (if any)
or in the connections between the source and the brushes (synchronous machine) or
between the source and the excitation winding terminals (DC machine).
If the excitation is supplied by a system having components as described in b) to e) the
exciter losses shall include the relevant losses of the components pertaining to the
categories listed in Annex B as applicable.
3.13.3.4
separately supplied excitation power
P
1E
excitation power P supplied from a separate power source is:
1E
– for exciter types a) and b) the exciter excitation power (DC or synchronous exciter) or stator
winding input power (induction exciter). It covers a part of the exciter losses P (and further
Ed
losses in induction exciters) while a larger part of P is supplied via the shaft;
e
– for exciter types c) and d) equal to the excitation circuit losses, P = P ;
1E e
– for exciter type e) P = 0, the excitation power being delivered entirely by the shaft. Also,
1E
P = 0 for machines with permanent magnet excitation.
1E
Exciter types shall be in accordance with 3.13.3.3.
3.13.3.5
brush losses (excitation circuit)
P
b
electrical brush loss (including contact loss) of separately excited synchronous machines
3.13.4
load losses
3.13.4.1
load losses
P
L
sum of the winding (I R) losses (see 3.13.4.2) and the electrical brush losses (see 3.13.3.5), if
any
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3.13.4.2
winding losses
winding losses are I R losses:
– in the armature circuit of DC machines;
– in the stator and rotor windings of induction machines;
– in the armature and field windings of synchronous machines
3.13.4.3
brush losses
P
b
electrical brush loss (including contact loss) in the armature circuit of DC machines and in
wound-rotor induction machines
3.13.5
additional load losses
P
LL
losses produced in active iron and other magnetic and conductive parts by alternating stray
fluxes when the machine is loaded; eddy current losses in winding conductors caused by load
current-dependent flux pulsations and additional brush losses caused by commutation
Note 1 to entry: These losses do not include the additional no-load losses of 3.13.2.2.
3.13.6
short-circuit losses
P
sc
current-dependent losses in a synchronous machine and in a DC machine when the armature
winding is short-circuited
3.14
test quantities
3.14.1
terminal voltage
for polyphase AC machines, the arithmetic average of line voltages
3.14.2
line current
for polyphase AC machines, the arithmetic average of line currents
3.14.3
line-to-line resistance
for polyphase AC machines, the arithmetic average of resistances measured between each pair
of terminals
Note 1 to entry: For Y-connected three-phase machines, the phase-resistance is 0,5 times the line-to-line
resistance. For Δ-connected machines, the phase-resistance is 1,5 times the line-to-line resistance.
Note 2 to entry: In Clauses 6 and 7 explanations and formulae given are for three-phase machines, unless otherwise
indicated.
3.14.4
temperature rise
is the machine temperature minus the cooling medium (coolant) temperature as defined by
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4 Symbols and abbreviated terms
4.1 Symbols
cos φ is the power factor
f is the supply frequency, Hz
I is the line current (average of all phases), A
k is the temperature correction factor
θ
–1
n is the operating speed, s
p is the number of pole pairs
P is the power, W
P is the input power at no-load, W
P is the input power, excluding excitation , W
P is the output power, W
P is the brush loss, W
b
P is the output power (shaft power) of a drive motor, W
D
P is the excitation circuit losses, W
e
P is the excitation power supplied by a separate source, W
1E
P is the exciter losses, W
Ed
is the electrical power, excluding excitation, W
P
el
P is the excitation (field) winding losses, W
f
P is the iron losses, W
fe
P is the friction and windage losses, W
fw
P is the constant losses, W
c
P is the load losses, W
L
P is the residual losses, W
Lr
P is the additional-load losses, W
LL
P is the short-circuit losses, W
sc
P is the mechanical power, W
mech
P is the total losses, W
T
P is the winding losses, W, where subscript w is generally replaced by a, f,
w
e, s or r (see 4.2)
R is a winding resistance, Ω
R is the actual value of the auxiliary resistor for the Eh-star test (see 6.2.5),
eh
Ω
R’ is the typical value of the auxiliary resistor, Ω
eh
R is the field winding resistance, Ω
f
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This definition assumes sinusoidal voltage and current.
Unless otherwise indicated, the tests in this document are described for motor operation, where P and P are
1 2
electrical input and mechanical output power, respectively.

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R is the line-to-line-resistance
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