MEASURMENT OF VOLTAGE, CURRENT, POWER AND POWER FACTOR USING RLC LOAD

Aim:To measure power in a single phase AC circuit using wattmeter by RLC

loading.

APPARTUS REQUIRED:

SL.No Name of the Apparatus Range / Type Quantity

1 Voltmeter (0-300V) MI 1 No.

2 Ammeter (0-10A) MI 1 No.

3 Wattmeter 300V,10A,LPF 1 No.

4 RLC Load 5kW 1 No.

5 Connecting Wires 1/18 SWGAs per requirement

THEORY:

Power in an electric circuit can be measured using a wattmeter. A

wattmeter consists of two coils, namely current coil and pressure coil or potential

coil. The current coil is marked as ML and pressure coil is marked as CV. The

current coil measure the quantity that is proportional to the current in the circuit

the pressure coil measures quantity that is proportional to the voltage in the

circuit. The given wattmeter is loaded by direct loading. The ammeter is

connected in series to the wattmeter. Since the same current flows in both the

coils, the current and voltage across the circuit are constant. The power

consumed by the load is measured using the wattmeter and calculated using the

relation given below.

Expt No: Date:

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

AA

VV

Autotransformer (0-270V)

11 230V 230V AC AC

Supply Supply 50Hz50Hz

P

N

MIMI

(0-300V)(0-300V)

MIMI (0-10A)(0-10A)MM

CC

LL

VV

FuseFuse

NLNL

RRLLC C LLOOAADD

(300V, 10A, LPF)(300V, 10A, LPF)

DPST S

FORMULAE:

Indicated power = W x Multiplication factor

Where W – Observed wattmeter reading

Actual power = VI watts

Where V – Voltmeter reading

I – Ammeter reading

Power Factor, cos = Indicated / Actual Power (V x I)

PROCEDURE:

1. Connect the circuit as shown in the circuit diagram.

2. Initially no load is applied.

3. Autotransformer is set to minimum voltage position before switching on

the power supply.

4. Set the rated voltage by using the autotransformer. Measure and record the

values of voltmeter, ammeter and wattmeter on no load condition. Also

carefully note the multiplication factor of the wattmeter that is mentioned in

the wattmeter itself.

5. Apply the load by adjusting RLC load.

6. Measure and record the values of voltmeter, ammeter and wattmeter.

7. Repeat the steps 5 and 6 until the ammeter reading reaches 10A.

8. After taking all the readings, reduce the load slowly to the minimum and

bring the voltage to minimum in the autotransformer. Switch off the power

supply.

9. Calculated the Indicated power by the given formula.

10.Calculate the power factor by the given formula.

OBSERVATION TABLE:

Sl.NoVoltage

(V)

Current

I (A)

Wattmeter Reading

(watts)Actual Power

(watts)

Power Factor

cosObserved Indicated

MODEL CALCULATION:

Result

A single – phase wattmeter is used to measure power in AC circuit using

RLC loading.

HOUSE WIRING

Aim:To Construct House wiring using Energy Meter

METERIALS REQUIRED:

Sl.No Name of the apparatus Range / Type Quantity

1 Switch SPST, 5A 3 Nos.

2 Incandescent Lamp 100W 1 No.

3 Lamp Holder Batten 1No.

4 Ceiling rose - 1No.

5 Socket 10A 1No.

6 Screws 1inch As per required

7 Wires 1/18SWG As per required

8 Switch Board 12 x 8 1No.

9 Energy Meter1 300V , 16A 750 rev 50Hz

1No.

10 Main switch Box 1 300V , 16A 1No.

TOOLS REQUIRED:

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Sl.No Name of the tools Quantity

1 Combination Pliers 1 No.

2Connector screw driver 1 No.

3Screw driver 1 No.

4Electrician knife 1 No.

THEORY:

Conductors, switches and other accessories should be of proper

capable of carrying the maximum current which will flow through them. The

following table shows the rating for different accessories. Conductors should be

of copper or aluminium. In power circuit, wiring should be designed for the load

which it is supposed to carry. Power sub circuits should be kept separate from

lighting and fan sub – circuits. Wiring should be done on the distribution system

with main and branch distribution boards at convenient centers. Wiring should

neat, with good appearance.

Wires should pass through a pipe or box, and should not twist or cross.

The conductor is carried in a rigid steel conduit conforming to standards or

in a porcelain tube.

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

ENERGY METERENERGY METER

MAIN SWITCH MAIN SWITCH

Lamp 100W

11 230V 230V AC Supply AC Supply

50Hz50Hz

PP

NN

S1S1 S2S2 L2L2 L1L1

Ceiling rose

Switch Board

DPICDPIC

DPIC – Double Pole Iron – Clad Switch

PROCEDURE:

1. Study the given wiring diagram

2. Make the location points for energy meter, main witch box,

switchboard, lamp and ceiling rose.

3. Draw the lines for wiring on the wooden board.

4. Place the wires along with the line and fix.

5. Fix the bulb holder, Switches, Ceiling rose, Socket in marked

positions on the wooden board.

6. Connect the energy meter and main switch box in marked positions

on the wooden board.

7. Give a supply to the wires circuit.

8. Test the working of light and socket.

Result:

Thus the wiring for the bulb and ceiling rose was prepared and

tested.

STAIRCASE WIRING

Aim:To control the status of the given lamp by using two – way switches

METERIALS REQUIRED:

Sl.No Name of the apparatus Range / Type Quantity

1 Incandescent Lamp 100W 1 No

2 Lamp Holder Pendent Type 1 No

3 SPDT Switch 230V,5A 1 No

4 Wires 1/18”As per requirement

5 P.V.C Pipe 1/4"As per requirement

6 Wooden Board - 1 No

7 Round block - 1 No

TOOLS REQUIRED:

Sl.No Name of the tools Quantity

1 Combination Plier 1 No

2 Connector screw drivers 1 No

3 Screw driver 1 No

4 Electrician knife 1 No

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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

NN

PP

1 230 V50Hz

Ac supply

Lamp 100W

SPDT - 1 SPDT - 2

Clamp

PROCEDURE:

1. Place the accessories on the wiring board as per the circuit diagram.

2. Place the P.V.C pipe and insert two wires into the P.V.C pipe.

3. Take one wire connect one end to the phase side and other end to the

middle point of SPDT switch 1

4. Upper point of SPDT switch 1 is connected to the lower point of SPDT

switch2.

5. Lower point of SPDT 1 is connected to the upper point SPDT switch2.

6. Another wire taken through a P.V.C pipe and middle point of SPDT

switch 2 is connected to one end of the lamp holder.

7. Another end of lamp holder is connected to neutral line.

8. Screw the accessories on the board and switch on the supply.

9. Circuit is tested for all possible combination of switch position.

PRECAUTIONS:

While giving the connections be careful

Handle the lame safely

Be careful while handling the tools.

SWITCH POSITION TABLE:

Sl.No SPDT1 SPDT2 Result

1 12 1’2’ OFF / ON

2 12 2’3’ OFF / ON

3 23 1’2’ OFF / ON

4 23 2’3’ OFF / ON

Result:

FLUORESCENT LAMP WIRING

Aim:To make and check the fluorescent lamp wiring

METERIALS REQUIRED:

TOOLS REQUIRED:

Sl.No Name of the tools Quantity

1 Combination Plier 1 No

2 Connector screw drivers 1 No

3 Screw driver 1 No

4 Electrician knife 1 No

S.No Name of the apparatus Range / Type Quantity

1fluorescent lamp fixture 4 ft

1 No

2 fluorescent lamp 40W 1 No

3 Choke 40W, 230V, 1 No

4 Starter 1 No

5 wires 1/18”As per requirement

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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

Choke 40W, 230V

SS

Starter

PP NN11, , 230 V , 230 V ,

50Hz 50Hz AC SupplyAC Supply

40W Fluorescent lamp

Filament Filament

THEORY:

Tube light has filament on either side. They are coated with tungsten

material. The inside of the tube has phosphorous coating which is used to

convert ultraviolet into visible light and to give the required color sensation. A

choke is used to give transient high voltage so as to initiate the electron

movement which is an iron starter capacitor is used to suppress radio-

interference with the switch closed. The current flows through the choke and the

starter. The glow switch suddenly breaks thereby creating the circuit. Due to high

conductivity, inductive property of the choke, a transient high voltage is available

across the filament. Hence the electrons are emitted and travel through the tube.

Then tube light is produced.

PROCEDURE:

1. Give the connections as per the circuit diagram as shown in figure.

2. Fix the tube holder and the choke in the tube.

3. The phase wire is connected to the choke and neutral directly to the

tube

4. Connect the starter in series with the tube.

PRECAUTIONS:

While giving the connection be careful.

Handle the lamp safely.

Be careful while handling the tools.

All the connections should be right and tight.

Result:

MEASURMENT OF ENERGY USING ENERGYMETER

Aim:To measure the energy in a single in a phase phase circuit using direct

loading

APPARTUS REQUIRED:

SL.No Name of the Apparatus Range / Type Quantity

1 Single phase Energy meter750 rev / kWh, 240V, 50Hz

1No.

2 Wattmeter 300V, 10A, UPF 1No.

3 Voltmeter 300V, MI 1No.

4 Ammeter 10A, MI 1No.

5 Load Resistive, 5kW 1No.

6 Wires 1 / 18 SWGAs per requirement

THEORY:

The energy meter is an integrated type of instrument, where speed of

rotation of the aluminum to the power consumed and number of revolutions per

minute is proportional to the energy consumed by the load.

The ratings associated with the energy meter are.

Voltage rating

Current rating

Frequency rating

Meter Constant

Expt No: Date:

The driving system of the meter provides the rotational surface of the torque for

the moving system, which in turn activates the energy meter. The energy meter is

operated at induction principle in which eddy current.

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

DPSTS

AA

VV1 230V Ac Supply

50Hz

1 Autotransformer

(0-270V)

(0-10A) MI

(0-300V)

MI

S1

S2

L1

L2

M

C

L

V

Fuse

NL

Resistive load 5 KW

P

N

Indicated in the aluminum disc interacts with the main field and creates the

driving force.

FORMULAE:

Energy meter specification = 750 rev / kWh

True energy = Power (P) x time (s)

= P x t (ws)

= P x t / 3600 x 1000 kWh

Measured energy = n / 750 kWh

Where n - number of revolutions / sec

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PROCEDURE:

1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.

2. Supply is given to the switch by closing the DFST switch.

3. By adjusting the voltage is brought to the rated voltage.

4. Load is switched On

5. Time taken for five revolutions in the energy meter is noted and the

corresponding ammeter and voltmeter reading are noted.

6. The above procedure is repeated for different load current and for fixed

number of revolutions.

7. Then the load is gradually released and supply is switched OFF.

OBSERVATION TABLE:

M.F --------------------------------

Sl. No

Supply

Voltage

V

Load Current

I (A)

Wattmeter

Reading

P (W)

Time

t (sec)

True Energy

p x t

1000 x 3600

(kWh)

Measured

energy

n / 750 (kWh)

MODEL CALCULATIONS:

Result:

Thus the energy in a single phase was measured using energy meter.