D.C. Machines and Transformers (9061) Experiment No.

EXPERIMENT NO. 1
1.0 Title:
To know and understand the Electrical Machine Laboratory.
2.0 Prior Concepts:
• The curriculum of the subject.
• Basic fundamentals of Electrical Engineering.
3.0 New Concepts:
Proposition 1: Laboratory Experiment
Laboratory Experiments are expected to develop intellectual skills, motor skills, positive attitude in
the students and make them apply the theoretical concept of the subject on the laboratory floor.
Concept Structure :

Proposition 2: Logical thinking

It is developed in students through systems approach, content analysis and sequential planning
of laboratory work.
Concept Structure :

Proposition 3: Electrical Machine Laboratory

It is the laboratory, which has different Machines, equipments / instruments and other
accessories with the help of which the concepts and principles learned in theory can be verified.

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Concept Structure :

4.0 Learning Objectives:

Intellectual Skills:
¾ To know the ratings of various machines and meters available in the laboratory.
¾ To know the different types of connecting wires.
¾ To develop awareness and adopt the safety of human beings and the apparatus.
¾ To decide the maximum current / voltage capacity of each apparatus from its specifications.
Motor Skills:
¾ Ability to observe make and specifications of the machines / equipments from their name
plate.
¾ Ability to note the type, range and use of the measuring instruments.

5.0 Machines in Laboratory : (Student shall fill up the names of machines shown below)

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6.0 Apparatus in Laboratory : (Student shall fill up the names of apparatus shown below)

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(For coloured diagrams please refer page no. 93,94)

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7.0 Stepwise Procedure:

• Observe and prepare a list of machines / apparatus in the laboratory.
• Classify the machines and apparatus.
• Observe the machines of different categories under the guidance of teacher and note down the
detailed specifications in the observation table.

Laboratory Instructions/ Precautions:

• Do not touch the live terminals.
• Understand the equipment to be used from the users point of view before working with the
equipment.
• Do not use wires with poor insulation.
• Get the connection checked by your teacher/ instructor and switch ON the supply only after
his / her approval.
• Never exceed the permissible values of current, voltage, speed or any other equipment.
• Switch OFF the main switch on the table after the experiment is over.
• In case of short circuit or overload which may cause fire switch OFF the main supply.
• Do not throw water on live electrical equipment in case of fire, it is dangerous.
• All portable apparatus should be switched OFF before moving to other position.

8.0 Observations:

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Name of the apparatus with detailed

S.No. Category of Apparatus specifications. (eg. Make, type, rating,
insulation, range etc.) (Students to write)

4 Three phase synchronous motor

Transformer
1 Single phase transformer
2 Three phase transformer
3 Single phase auto transformer
4 Three phase auto transformer
Foundation
1 Concrete/Iron structure
2 Height inm meters
3 Width in meters
4 Length in meters
5 Size and number of channels
6 Size and number of nut and bolts
7 Whether any packing is given
VENTILATION
1 Perforations in end covers Y/ N
2 Fan on shaft of motor Y/ N
3 Machine is enclosed Y/ N
4 If Yes state type of enclosure
ELECTRIC SUPPLY SYSTEM
1 D.C. supply
2 Single phase A.C. supply
3 Three phase A.C. supply
ELECTRIC WIRES
1 Flexible
2 1/18
3 3/20
Other Equipments and Tools
1 Digital Multimeter
Resistive load
Lamp bank
Megger
Switches

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9.0 Questions:
Write answers to Q.........Q.........Q.........Q.........Q.........(Teacher shall allot the questions)
1. What are the different sources of electric power available in the laboratory?
2. Write down the specifications of different types of wires available in the laboratory.
3. State the frequency of A.C. supply available in the lab.
4. State the frequency of D.C. supply.
5. Enlist the charts available in Electrical Machine laboratory.
6. Enlist five important safety precautions to be taken in the laboratory.
7. What is the meaning of multiplying factor of single phase wattmeter ? State the formula for
the same.
8. What is the meaning of single range and multi range ammeter / voltmeter?
9. What are the different uses of a multimeter?
10. Enlist three measuring instruments in the laboratory and state their applications.
11. State the different switching devices used in the lab.
12. List two resistive loads, inductive loads and capacitive loads in the laboratory with their
specifications.
13. Sate the necessity of ventilation in a machine.
14. State the necessity of foundation for a machine.
15. State whether the ratings of machines on the name plate indicate full load or intermediate
load or no load values.
(Space for answers)

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(Space for Answers)

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(Space for Answers)

Signature of teacher

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