Hopkinson’s test on D.C. machines is conducted at full load.
In Hopkinson’s test, two identical D.C. machines are connected in tandem, with the driving machine driving the driven machine. The driving machine is loaded to its full load, and the driven machine is unloaded. The current and voltage in each machine are measured, and the efficiency of the driving machine is calculated.
The test is conducted at full load to ensure that the machines are operating under realistic conditions. The results of the test can be used to compare the
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