Power Distribution MANUAL UPDATED
Power Distribution MANUAL UPDATED
Engineering
Faculty of Engineering & Applied Sciences
Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Lab Manual
Power Distribution & Utilization
(EE-413)
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Contents
Do not use any equipment unless you are trained and approved as a user by your
supervisor.
Wear safety glasses or face shields when working with hazardous materials and/or
equipment.
Check your glassware for cracks and chips each time you use it. Cracks could cause the
glassware to fail during use and cause serious injury to you or lab mates.
2. Clothing:
When handling dangerous substances, wear gloves, laboratory coats, and safety shield
or glasses. Shorts and sandals should not be worn in the lab at any time. Shoes are
required when working in the machine shops.
If you have long hair or loose clothes, make sure it is tied back or confined.
Keep the work area clear of all materials except those needed for your work.
3. Disposal
Students are responsible for the proper disposal of used material if any in appropriate
containers.
4. Equipment Failure
If a piece of equipment fails while being used, report it immediately to Lab
Engineer/Assistant. Never try to fix the problem yourself because you could harm
yourself and others.
If leaving a lab unattended, turn off all ignition sources and lock the doors.
5. Electrical safety
Obtain permission by the safety coordinator before operating any high voltage
equipment
Before attaching the power supply to your setup make sure there are no “live” wires
which can be touched.
When attaching a high voltage power supply ALWAYS switch off the supply
6. Fire.
If a person’s clothing catches on fire, he/she needs help.
Make him/her lie down and smother the flames by rolling, wrapping with lab
coats, blankets, towels, etc.
If a fire breaks out, (if time allows) turn off all burners and remove solvents,
place the chemical and equipment safely to the nearest possible table/bench,
exit the building calmly.
If you do not use the fire extinguisher, leave the room immediately to a safer
place possibly outside. There are carbon dioxide extinguishers in the building
and the positions and operation of these should be known.
Very small fires can be put out with a damp towel by smothering.
Only after the safety of all is assured should the matter of extinguishing the fire
be considered.
Because a few seconds delay can result in very serious injury, Laboratory staff will guide you
on what to do and how to exit during the case of such an emergency.
7. Chemicals Spills.
If corrosive chemicals are spilled on the clothing, remove the affected clothing
immediately, and wash the area with water for 15 full minutes.
If chemicals are spilled on the skin, wash them off with large volumes of water.
If the chemical is spilled in the eye, it should immediately be washed out thoroughly
with water using the eyewash.
If acid was involved, a weak solution of sodium bicarbonate in an eyecup should then
be used. If a base, boric acid is effective.
If corrosive chemicals are spilled on the desk, dilute them with a large volume of water
and then neutralize with sodium bicarbonate if an acid, or dilute acetic acid if a base.
Report the nature of the emergency whether an explosion has occurred and whether
there has been a chemical or electrical fire.
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Rubrics
Lab Performance (Continuous Assessment) / Performance Test
Sr.# Performance Exemplary(5) Satisfactory(4-3) Developing(2-1) Unsatisfactory(0)
Indicator
1 Individual Demonstrates the ability Demonstrates the Demonstrates Demonstrates
Work to manage time, ability to manage some ability to minimal or no ability
Contributions Designated jobs are time , Designated manage time, to manage time,
and Time accomplished by jobs are Designated jobs Designated jobs not
Management: deadline; completed accomplished by are accomplished completed by
work is carefully and deadline; by deadline; deadline;
Ability to carry out
individual meticulously prepared completed work completed work
Responsibilities and meets all meets meets most
with Time requirements. requirements. requirements.
Management.
Responsiveness to
Questions/Accurac Responds well, Generally Responsive but evasive Non-responsive.
1 y quick and very responsive and or inaccurate most of
accurate all the accurate most of the times.
time. the times.
Lab Performance
Indicator
1 Methodology Student shows Student shows Student shows fair Student shows poor
high capability of good capability of capability of capability of
analyzing the analyzing the given analyzing the given analyzing the given
given problem and problem and problem and problem and unable
designing the designing the designing the to design the solution
appropriate appropriate appropriate solution for it
solution for it solution for it for it
2 Implementation Task is completed Task is completed Task is completed Task is not completed
and without any with quite less with a lot of
external assistance technical assistance technical assistance
Completion
and is working from instructor or from instructor or
properly others in order to others in order to
complete the given complete the given
task and is working task
properly
Lab Reports/ Assignments
Level of Description
inquiry
0 The problem, procedure, and methods to solutions are provided to the
student. The student performs the experiment and verifies the results
with
the manual.
1 The problem and procedure are provided to the student. The student
for investigating the problem, decides what data to gather, and interprets
the problem, decides what data to gather, and interprets the data in order
OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:
CLO 1: Imitate technical skills in using MATLAB/ Simulink software for different
models of power distribution. P2
CLO 2: Reproduce different models of power distribution to find out the desired
unknown parameters. P2
CLO 3: Differentiate luminaire selection process for proper lighting scheme of given
location. P3
PLO, Level of
Sr# Title of Experiment
CLO Inquiry
Attempt to familiarize with MATLAB/ Simulink and Simpower PLO-5, 2
1 CLO-1
system tool box.
To model simple power network using MATLAB/ Simulink and PLO-5, 2
2 CLO-1
Simpower system tool box.
To Model and verify two wire Radial DC distributor. (Fed at one PLO-3, 2
3
and both end) CLO-2
PLO-3, 2
4 To Model and verify two wire DC Ring Distributor.
CLO-2
To Model and verify two wire radial AC Distributors. (Fed at one PLO-3, 2
5
and both end) CLO-2
PLO-3, 2
6 To Model and verify two wire AC Ring Distributors.
CLO-2
To model Power distribution network for calculation and PLO-3, 2
7
improvement of power factor using static capacitors. CLO-2
To model and analyze Load Curve and Load Duration Curve. PLO-3, 2
8
CLO-2
To model and analyze different Load Parameters of Power 2
PLO-3,
9
Distribution Network. CLO-2
Experiment 1: Attempt to familiarize with MATLAB/ Simulink and Simpower system tool
box.
OBJECTIVES:
Objectives:
Installation of Power world simulator and Matlab.
Creating a simple 3 bus power system in Power World and Matlab.
Introduction:
Matlab/Simulink:
Simulink (Simulation and link) is developed by Math Works as ad-on with Matlab. It is
graphical programming language which offers modelling, simulation and analyzing of
multi domain dynamic systems under Graphical User Interface (GUI) environment.
Matlab -Simulink is a simulation and model-based design environment for dynamic and
embedded systems, integrated with MATLAB.
Conclusion:
COMMENTS:
Q1: What is the difference between Neutral and ground connection?
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Experiment 2: To model simple power network using MATLAB/ Simulink and Simpower
system tool box.
OBJECTIVES:
Generation:
Generation is the part of power system where we convert some form of energy
into electrical energy. This is the source of energy in the power system. It keeps
running all the time. It generates power at different voltage and power levels
depending upon the type of station and the generators used. The maximum number
of generators generate the power at voltage level around 11kV-20kV. The
increased voltage level leads to greater size of generator required and hence the
cost involved.
Transmission:
Distribution:
The distribution system consists of two type primary distribution and secondary
distribution. The transmission lines or inner connectors terminate at large main
substations from which the power is distributed to small secondary substations
scattered throughout the load area. The voltage may range from 11 kV to 132
kV. This consists of the low-voltage network laid along the streets, localities and
over the rural areas. From these sources connections to individual customers are
provided. The circuit used for this purpose is 3 phase 4 wire, 440 V/220 V from
which either 3 phase 440 V or single phase 220 V supply to the consumers may
be provided.
Utilization:
Utilization is the ratio of the maximum load which could be drawn to the rated
capacity of the system. This is closely related to the concept of load factor. The
Load factor is the ratio of the load that a piece of equipment actually draws (time
averaged) when it is in operation to the load it could draw (which we call full
load).
Conclusion:
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Experiment 3: To Model and verify two wire Radial DC distributor. (Fed at one and both
end)
OBJECTIVES:
Objective
To create a Simulink model of two wire DC distributor Fed at one end using
MATLAB.
To create a Simulink model of two wire DC distributor Fed at both ends using
MATLAB.
To analyze the effect of load (Uniform and Concentrated) on distributor.
To find point of minimum potential on distributor.
Conclusion:
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OBJECTIVES:
Objectives
To model two wire DC Ring distributor using Matlab/Simulink environment.
To calculate and visualize different parameters related to Distributor.
To find point of minimum potential on the distributor.
Introduction
Ring main distribution is a method of power distribution system, in which different parts
of the power distribution network (or each load center) have an option to feed power from
the same source through more than one route. In dc ring main distribution, we will provide
dc supply to users. Here one ring network of distributors is fed by more than one feeder.
In this case, if one feeder is under fault or maintenance, the ring distributor is still
energized by other feeders connected to it. In this way, the supply to the consumers is not
affected even when any feeder becomes out of service. In addition to that, the ring main
system is also provided with different section isolates at different suitable points. If any
fault occurs on any section, of the ring, this section can easily be isolated by opening the
associated section isolators on both sides of the faulty zone transformer directly.
In this way, supply to the consumers connected to the healthy zone of the ring can easily
be maintained even when one section of the ring is under the shutdown. The number of
feeders connected to the ring main electrical power distribution system depends upon
the following factors.
1. Maximum Demand of the System: If it is more, then more numbers of feeders feed
the ring.
2. Total Length of the Ring Main Distributors: It length is more, to compensate
the voltage drop in the line, more feeders to be connected to the ring system.
3. Required Voltage Regulation: The number of feeders connected to the ring also
depends upon the permissible allowable, voltage drop of the line.
The sub-distributors and service mains are taken off may be via distribution transformer
at different suitable points on the ring depending upon the location of the consumers.
Sometimes, instead of connecting service main directly to the ring, sub-distributors are
also used to feed a group of service mains where direct access of ring distributor is not
possible.
TASK
DRAW AND ANALYZE DC RING MAIN SYSTEM & ALSO FIND POINT OF
MINIMUM POTENTIAL FOR BOTH THE CASES LISTED BELOW:
1. UNIFORM LOADING
2. CONCENTRATED LOADING (Choose Loads according to your Choice)
Conclusion:
Comments:
Experiment 5: To Model and verify two wire radial AC Distributors. (Fed at one and both
end)
OBJECTIVES:
TITLE:
To Model and verify two wire radial AC Distributors. (Fed at one and
both end)
OBJECTIVES:
To model two wire Radial AC distributor using Matlab/Simulink environment.
To calculate and visualize different parameters related to Distributor.
INTRODUCTION:
All of the perspectives for performing this lab are the same as that for DC
Distributor (fed at one and both ends) but we need to consider Capacitive and
inductive effect along with Resistive effect as well in case of AC Distributor.
The effect of Capacitance is felt only in AC, because the current in a capacitor is
capacitance times the rate of change of voltage applied across it.
In DC, the rate of change of applied voltage is zero (because we have a constant
voltage value all the time, there is no change); hence zero current that implies it
acts as an OPEN CIRCUIT.
Similar thought process will reveal that inductor is SHORT CIRCUIT for DC.
Vind = L * di/dt
Similarly, the capacitor gets charged in one direction for DC but in AC the charges
vary due to the fluctuating current direction.
i. So, from all that discussion we came to know that we have to consider
both inductor and capacitor along with resistor in case of AC distribution
line. But for our simplicity and practical observation we came to know that
inductive effect is much greater than capacitive and resistive effect. By
assuming that we will ignore capacitance and Resistance, and only consider
inductance for our line/ Distributor.
ii. For loads, we consider inductive load only, because in most of the cases
our load is inductive, nor resistive neither capacitive. But for your better
understanding and observations you can also try this experiment with
Resistive Loads as well.
The AC distributor is connected to the supply at one end and loads are taken
at different points along the length of the distributor. The current in the various
sections of the distributor away from feeding point goes on decreasing. The voltage
across the loads away from the feeding point goes on decreasing. In case a fault
occurs on any section of the distributor, the whole distributor will have to be
disconnected from the supply mains. Therefore, continuity of supply is interrupted.
The AC distributor is connected to the supply mains at both ends and loads
are tapped off at different points along the length of the distributor. Here, the
load voltage goes on decreasing as we move away from one feeding point, starting
point reaches minimum value and then again starts rising and reaches maximum value
when we reach the other feeding point i.e. ending point. The minimum voltage occurs
at some load point and is never fixed. It is shifted with the variation of load on
different sections of the distributor.
If a fault occurs on any feeding point of the distributor, the continuity of supply is
maintained from the other feeding point.
TASK:
DRAW AND ANALYZE RADIAL AC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM & ALSO FIND
POINT OF MINIMUM POTENTIAL FOR ALL THE CASES LISTED BELOW:
Conclusion:
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OBJECTIVES:
TASK:
DRAW AND ANALYZE AC RING MAIN SYSTEM & ALSO FIND
POINT OF MINIMUM POTENTIAL FOR BOTH THE CASES
LISTED BELOW: 1. UNIFORM LOADING
2. CONCENTRATED LOADING (Choose Loads according to
your Choice)
THE AC SYSTEM TO BE SIMULATED ON MATLAB IS:
i. AC Voltage Source:
Peak amplitude (V): 220
Phase (deg): 0
Frequency (Hz): 50
iii. Load:
Series RLC Branch Branch
Type: L
Inductance (H): 10 (For each Inductive Load)
Conclusion:
COMMENTS:
• EXPLAIN WHY AT SOME POINTS THE VOLTAGE COMES OUT TO
BE IN NEGATIVE POTENTIAL?
• WHAT IS THE SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM?
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Experiment 7: To model Power distribution network for calculation and improvement of power
factor using static capacitors.
OBJECTIVES:
Beer is active power (kW)—the useful power, or the liquid beer, is the
energy that is doing work. This is the part you want.
Foam is reactive power (kVAR)—the foam is wasted power or lost power. It’s
the energy being produced that isn't doing any work, such as the production of
heat or vibration.
The mug is apparent power (kVA)—the mug is the demand power, or the
power being delivered by the utility.
How to calculate power factor
To calculate power factor, you need working power (kW) and apparent power
(kVA), and to calculate the ratio of kW/kVA.
The power factor formula can be expressed as: PF = (True power)/(Apparent power)
OR
PF = Watt/VA
Where watts measure useful power while VA measures supplied power.
PF can also be measured as cosine of angle between voltage and current OR Ratio
between R and Z in impedance triangle.
The power factor can get values in the range from 0 to 1. When all the power is
reactive power with no real power (usually inductive load) - the power factor is 0.
When all the power is real power with no reactive power (resistive load) - the power
factor is 1
Capacitor Banks
Improving power factor means reducing the phase difference between voltage
and current. Since the majority of loads are of inductive nature, they require some
amount of reactive power for them to function. A capacitor or bank of capacitors
installed parallel to the load provides this reactive power. They act as a source of
local reactive power, and thus less reactive power flows through the line.
Capacitor banks reduce the phase difference between the voltage and current .
i. Three-phase Source:
ii. Load:
SERIES RLC BRANCH
PROCEDURE:
1. First formulate the circuit on Matlab as given in the figure.
2. Specify all the values of the components as given.
3. Run the Simulation to check what will the value of Power Factor comes out to be.
4. Note down the value of Power factor. If it comes out to be less then 0.8 then you
need to improve it.
5. In order to improve Power Factor you have to attach capacitors in parallel to loads.
6. Now your simulation will looks like this:
7. As you have added capacitors now, specify them some value in Farads. Like,
Conclusion:
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Experiment 8: To model and analyze Load Curve and Load Duration Curve.
OBJECTIVES:
To model Load Curve using Matlab/Simulink environment and study its characteristics.
To model Load Demand Curve using Matlab/Simulink environment and study its
characteristics.
Load Curve
A graphical plot showing the variation in demand for energy of the consumers on a source
of supply with respect to time is known as the load curve.
If this curve is plotted over a time period of 24 hours, it is known as daily load curve. If
its plotted for a week, month, or a year, then its named as the weekly, monthly or yearly
load curve respectively.
Example: Consider the daily load curve data of the power system.
Time Load in MW
6.00 am to 8.00am 8
6.00 pm to 6.00 am 8
Solution: The data available from the load curve are tabulated to plot load duration
curve is as follows. Here the total time is 24 hours or 100%.
30 4 4/5×100=16.67%
20 4+5 9/24×100=37.5%
5 4+5+2+12+1 = 24 24/24×100=100%
TASK:
Formulate load curve and load duration curve for a given data of power
system using M-file(Matlab).
PROCEDURE:
1. Open Matlab and Click on “New Script” to open an M-file.
2. Now as M-file is opened save it first.
3. After save the file you have to write the provided code (on next slide) in this M-file.
4. Each and Every step/Command is explained in Green Color in front of every line of
code.
5. The words starting with % sign OR are in green color are comments which are written
for your understanding. You do not need to write them, write all other part.
6. After you have done writing the code, click on “Run” button.
7. When you click on Run a dialog box will appear as shown below, simply click “Add
to path” button and your code will run and results will be shown in “Command
Window”. And Load Curve will be appeared.
8. Command window is on the Home Page of Matlab.
9. If this dialog box does not appear, then run the simulation anyway.
CODE FOR LOAD CURVE:
CODE FOR LOAD DURATION CURVE:
LAB TASK:
Implement the given code in matlab and attach the obtained LOAD CURVE and
LOAD DURATION CURVE in your lab report. Also comment on each curve
that what you understand from these?
Conclusion:
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OBJECTIVES:
Load Factor
In electrical engineering the load factor is defined as the average load divided by the peak
load in a specified time period.
Load factor means how efficiently we use energy.
It is the measure of the utilization of electrical energy during a given period to the
maximum energy which would have been utilized in that period.
LAB TASK:
Implement the given code in matlab and attach the obtained LOAD FLOW
in your lab report. Also comment on each curve that what you understand
from these?
Plot Load Flow and also calculate Load Factor using MATLAB for given
Data.
Duration/TIME Period Power Consumed/ LOAD
Conclusion:
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Experiment 10: To model Distribution Transformer and verify its various winding connections.
OBJECTIVES:
To Model Distribution Transformer using Matlab/Simulink.
To understand how to verify its various winding connections and voltage and current
distributions in each type of winding connection.
OBJECTIVES:
To Model Distribution Transformer using Matlab/Simulink.
To understand how to verify its various winding connections and voltage and current
distributions in each type of winding connection.
PROCEDURE:
5-Also add “3 phase V-I Measurement” and “Scope” in the main block. The number
of inputs are 3.
6-Search “De-mux” and add it to the main block. The number of outputs are 3.
7- Check output waveforms at scope.
5-Also add “THREE PHASE V-I MEASUREMENT” and “SCOPE” in the main block.
The number of inputs of “SCOPE” is 3.
6-Also add “DEMUX”. The number of outputs are 3.
7-At the end, Click on “Scope” and see output.
FOR 3 PHASE, 4 WIRE Y grounded PRIMARY
1-To set the parameters search “MULTI WINDING TRANSFORMER” and add 3 times
in main block.
2-Draw a Following figure as given below
3-The parameters of the “Multi-winding transformer (A)” are given below
Conclusion:
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Experiment 11: Attempt to recognize various types of cable and cable size calculations for a
given load of Power Distribution Network.
OBJECTIVES:
Recognize various types of Cables used in Distribution system.
To learn how to calculate cable size for a specific load in Distribution system.
OBJECTIVES:
Recognize various types of Cables used in Distribution system.
To learn how to calculate cable size for a specific load in Distribution system.
Cable:
Combination of conductor and insulator called cable. A cable consists of two parts.
The first one is called conductor and the second one is insulator. Conductor is made
from copper and aluminum and insulation is made from any insulating material.
1. Conductor:
The conductor material used in cables is either a copper conductor or aluminum
conductor. Current flows in cable through this part. Aluminum is light weight but less
conductive then copper. Pure solid conductor is not used in cables, we do stranding to
make the conductor flexible.
2. Insulation Material:
Most commonly PVC is used as insulation material in cables. PVC insulation is also
made from Polyvinyl chloride. It is an insulating material and protects the system from
short circuit. It lies inside the PVC Sheath and it also protect inner conductor.
PVC has
following
properties:
High
Resistance
High Dielectric strength
High Mechanical strength
Inert to oxygen, that’s why PVC is most commonly used insulation material.
Impregnated paper, varnished cambric, rubber materials can also be used as insulation
materials in cables depending upon the voltage.
3. Filling:
The interstices of the insulated conductor bundle are sometimes filled, usually with a soft
polymer material.
4. Metallic Sheath:
To protect the cable from moisture, acid and alkalies present in the soil, a layer made up
of lead or Al is provided over the insulation. It protects the PVC insulation from moisture.
5. Bedding:
To protect metallic sheath against corrosion and from mechanical injury, a layer of jute
or hessian tape is applied.
6. Armoring:
Armor is made from metallic material and the purpose of Armour covering is to provide
protection from mechanical stress.
7. Over Sheath:
Applied over the armor for overall mechanical, weather, chemical and electrical
protection. Typically a thermoplastic (e.g. PVC) or thermosetting (e.g. CSP)
compound, and often the same material as the bedding. Outer sheath is normally color
coded to differentiate between LV, HV and instrumentation cables. Manufacturer’s
markings and length markings are also printed on the outer sheath.
Classification of cables:
1. Types of cables with respect to voltages
2. Types of cables with respect to phases
3. Types of cables with respect to cores
Thicker cables offer more electrons to carry a charge and a greater number of
paths through which the electrons can travel so, they offer less resistance to
electric flow.
As a result, given the same voltage, a thicker cable carries more current. So,
choice of cable's exact thickness for a suitable size of cable is of prime
importance to meet a target level of resistance. The other relevant factors are;
i. Length of the cable (depends upon external needs/factors)
ii. Resistivity of the cable's material.
If you are given with the Desired Load and you need a suitable size of cable to be
installed for it what are the factors you need to know;
i. Current drawn by that Load. ii. Length of
the cable iii. Material of the Cable and that
material’s resistivity.
iv. Voltage applied (that’s we all know is standard for every country, e.g. 220v
in our case)
In order to understand how we will calculate the cable size using these 3 values
provided, let’s take an example.
Conclusion:
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OBJECTIVES:
Recognize various types of Illumination schemes.
OBJECTIVES:
Recognize various types of Illumination/Lighting schemes.
Illumination (Definition):
Lighting or illumination is the deliberate use of light to achieve a practical or
aesthetic effect. Lighting includes the use of both artificial light sources like
lamps and light fixtures, as well as natural illumination by capturing daylight.
Lighting Schemes
1. Direct Lighting
2. Indirect Lighting
3. Semi-direct lighting
4. Semi-Indirect lighting
Indirect Lighting
Properties
Limitations
In most cases 50 to 70 % greater light as produced by indirect lighting is demanded.
Semi-direct System
This system utilizes luminaries which send most of
the light downwards directly on the working plane
but a considerable amount reaches the ceiling and
walls also.
Light Distribution
Upward 30% , Downward 45%
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Semi-Indirect lighting
This system is basically a compromise between
the first two systems, the light is partly received
by diffused reflection and partly direct from the
source
Light Distribution
Upward 75% , Downward 10%
Purposes
Flooding is employed for the following
purposes
Experiment 13: To Differentiate various light sources, Incandescent lamps, sodium & mercury
vapour lamps and Fluorescent Tube Light.
OBJECTIVES:
Differentiate and identify various types of Illumination Sources.
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TITLE:
To Differentiate various light sources, Incandescent lamps, sodium & mercury
vapor lamps and
Fluorescent Tube Light.
OBJECTIVES:
Differentiate and identify various types of Illumination Sources.
Fluorescent Tube
It is a low pressure mercury vapor lamp. It consists of a glass tube 25 mm in
diameter and 0.6 m, 1.2 m and 1.5 m in length. The tube contains argon gas at
low pressure about 2.5 mm of mercury. At the two ends, two electrodes coated
with some electron emissive material are placed.
Working:
A choke is connected in series with the tube which act as a blast and
provide a high voltage at starting glow in the tube. During running
condition, the same choke absorbs some supply voltage and remain a
voltage of 110 V across the tube. A capacitor is connected to improve the
power factor.
Advantage of CFL
Low energy consumption
Low maintenance cost
It stars instantly
It does not heat the surroundings
Excellent color properties
Low operating cost
More life
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Experiment 14: To design a proper Illumination scheme for a given working place (Open
Ended Lab)
OBJECTIVES: