A 220 V, 15 kW, 1000 RPM shunt Motor with an armature resistance of 0.25Ω, has a rated line current of 68 A and a rated field current of 2.2 A

Q. A 220 V, 15 kW, 1000 RPM shunt Motor with an armature resistance of 0.25Ω, has a rated line current of 68 A and a rated field current of 2.2 A. The change in field flux required to obtain a speed of 1600 RPM while drawing a line current of 52.8 A and a field current of 1.8 A is

A.            18.18% Increase

B.            18. 18% decrease

C.            36.36 % increase

D.            36. 36 % decrease

Answer: 36.36% decrease