MEASURMENT OF VOLTAGE, CURRENT, POWER AND POWER

FACTOR USING RLC LOAD

Date:

Expt No:

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

Voltmeter

(0-300V) MI

1 No.

Ammeter

(0-10A) MI

1 No.

Wattmeter

300V,10A,LPF

1 No.

RLC Load

5kW

1 No.

Connecting Wires

1/18 SWG

As 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.
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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
Fuse

1 230V
AC Supply
50Hz

(300V, 10A, LPF)

(0-10)A, MI

D
P
S
T
S

NL

(0-300)V, MI

Autotransformer
230V/(0-270)V

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FORMULAE:
Actual power
Where W

W x Multiplication factor

Apparent power =

Observed wattmeter reading

VI watts

Where V

Voltmeter reading

Ammeter reading

Power Factor, cos

Actual Power / Apparent Power

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.

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OBSERVATION TABLE:
Multiplication Factor=

Wattmeter Reading
Sl.No

Voltage

Current

V (V)

I (A)

(watts)
Observed

Actual Power

Power Factor

(watts)

cos

Actual

MODEL CALCULATION:

Result
A single phase wattmeter is used to measure power in AC circuit using
RLC loading.

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HOUSE WIRING
Expt.No:

Date:

Aim:
To Construct House wiring using Energy Meter
METERIALS REQUIRED:

Sl.No

Name of the apparatus

Switch

Range / Type

Quantity

SPST, 5A

3 Nos.

Incandescent Lamp

100W

1 No.

Lamp Holder

Batten

1No.

Ceiling rose

1No.

Socket

10A

1No.

Screws

1inch

As per required

Wires

1/18SWG

As per required

Switch Board

12x 8

1No.

Energy Meter

1 300V , 16A
750 rev 50Hz

1No.

10

Main switch Box

1 300V , 16A

1No.

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TOOLS REQUIRED:
Sl.No
1
2

3
4

Name of the tools

Quantity

Combination Pliers

1 No.

Connector screw driver

1 No.

Screw driver

1 No.

Electrician 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.

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Lamp 100W

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

Ceiling rose

MAIN SWITCH

ENERGY METER

DPIC
S1 S2

L2 L1

Switch Board

1 230V
AC Supply
50Hz

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DPIC Double Pole Iron Clad Switch

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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.
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STAIRCASE WIRING
Expt.No:

Date:

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

METERIALS REQUIRED:

Sl.No

Name of the apparatus

Incandescent Lamp

Range / Type

Quantity

100W

1 No

Lamp Holder

Pendent Type

1 No

SPDT Switch

230V,5A

1 No

Wires

1/18

P.V.C Pipe

1/4"

Wooden Board

1 No

Round block

1 No

As per
requirement
As per
requirement

TOOLS REQUIRED:
Sl.No

Name of the tools

Quantity

Combination Plier

1 No

Connector screw drivers

1 No

Screw driver

1 No

Electrician knife

1 No

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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

Lamp 60W,
230V

N
230V, 50Hz
AC Supply

SPDT - 1

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SPDT - 2

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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.

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SWITCH
Sl.No

SPDT1

SPDT2

Result

12

12

OFF / ON

12

23

OFF / ON

23

12

OFF / ON

23

23

OFF / ON

POSITION TABLE:

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Result:

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FLUORESCENT LAMP WIRING

Expt..No:

Date:

Aim:
To make and check the fluorescent lamp wiring

METERIALS REQUIRED:

S.No

Name of the apparatus

Range / Type

Quantity

fluorescent lamp fixture

4 ft

fluorescent lamp

40W

1 No

Choke

40W, 230V,

1 No

Starter

wires

1 No

1 No
1/18

As per
requirement

TOOLS REQUIRED:

Sl.No

Name of the tools

Quantity

Combination Plier

1 No

Connector screw drivers

1 No

Screw driver

1 No

Electrician knife

1 No

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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

Starte
r

Filament

40W
Fluorescent lamp

Filament

Choke 40W, 230V

N
P
1, 230 V ,
50Hz
AC

Supply

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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 radiointerference 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:

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MEASURMENT OF ENERGY USING ENERGYMETER

Date:

Expt No:

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

Single phase Energy meter

750 rev / kWh, 240V,

50Hz

1No.

Wattmeter

300V, 10A, UPF

1No.

Voltmeter

300V, MI

1No.

Ammeter

10A, MI

1No.

Load

Resistive, 5kW

1No.

Wires

1 / 18 SWG

As 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

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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.

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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

Fuse

(0-10A)

P
1
230V
Ac Supply
50Hz

L1

M
C

D
P
S
T
S
NL

A MI S1

(0-300V)

S2

L2

MI

Resistive load
5 KW

1
Autotransformer
(0-270V)

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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

n / 750 kWh

Measured energy

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.

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OBSERVATION TABLE:
M.F ---------------Supply
Sl. No

Voltage
V

Load Current
I (A)

Wattmeter
Reading
P (W)

Time
t (sec)

True Energy

Measured

pxt

energy

1000 x 3600

n / 750 (kWh)

(kWh)

MODEL CALCULATIONS:

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

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