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The resistance in the circuit of the moving coil of a dynamometer wattmeter should be high.

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Description : The potential coil of a single phase dynamometer wattmeter has 4840 Ohm resistance. Voltage across the load is 220 V. With the potential coil connected on the load side, the meter indicates 100 W. Approximate percentage error due to wattmeter connection is (A) 11% (B) 9% (C) 1.1% (D) 3%

Last Answer : The potential coil of a single phase dynamometer wattmeter has 4840 Ohm resistance. Voltage across the load is 220 V. With the potential coil connected on the load side, the meter indicates 100 W. Approximate percentage error due to wattmeter connection is 11%

Last Answer : A dynamometer wattmeter can be used for both D.C. and A.C.

Description : State the effects of errors in dynamometer type wattmeter due to i) pc- inductance ii) pc- capacitance iii) mutual inductance iv) Connection.

Last Answer : Errors in wattmeter:  i) pc - inductance: Pressure coil inductance causes wattmeter to read more power than actual .  ii) pc-capacitance: The wattmeter reads less power.  iii) ... iv) Connection: In uncompensated wattmeter , the reading of wattmeter includes the powerloss in coils. 

Description : State any four errors that occur in dynamometer type wattmeter

Last Answer : Errors that occur in dynamometer type wattmeter: 1. Errors due to method of connection. 2. Error due to pressure coil inductance. 3. Error due to pressure coil Capacitance. 4. Error due to mutual ... Error due to eddy currents. 7. Temperature error. 8. Error due to vibration of moving system

Description : With neat diagram explain constructional details of dynamometer type wattmeter.

Last Answer : Working Principle of Wattmeter: It consists of two stationary coils, called current coils and one moving coil, called voltage or potential coil. The moving coil is mounted on the spindle, in the gap ... experiences a force and tends to move in the direction as per Fleming's left hand rule. 

Last Answer : In a dynamometer 3-phase power factor meter, the planes of the two moving coils are at 120°.

Last Answer : In a low power factor wattmeter the compensating coil is connected in series with pressure coil.

Last Answer : In a low power factor wattmeter the pressure coil is connected to the load side of the current coil.

Last Answer : The pressure coil of a wattmeter should be connected on the supply side of the current coil when load impedance is high.

Description : The torque produced in wattmeter is proportional to

Last Answer : A

Description : In a 3-phase power measurement by two wattmeter method the reading of one of the wattmeter was zero. The power factor of the load must be?

Last Answer : In a 3-phase power measurement by two wattmeter method the reading of one of the wattmeter was zero. The power factor of the load must be 0.5.

Description : In a 3-phase power measurement by two wattmeter method, both the watt meters had identical readings. The power factor of the load was?

Last Answer : In a 3-phase power measurement by two wattmeter method, both the watt meters had identical readings. The power factor of the load was unity.

Last Answer : An induction wattmeter can be used for A.C. 

Description : With a neat sketch explain working of 1 phase dynamometer type power factor meter.

Last Answer : Working of 1 phase dynamometer type power factor meter : The current coil is connected in series with load. Two pressure coils marked as A and B are connected across the supply terminals ... becomes stationary and the pointer shows steady deflection corresponding to the power factor of the load. 

Description : Use Voltmeter, ammeter, wattmeter to determine active, reactive and apparent power consumed in given R-L series circuit, draw phasor diagram.

Last Answer : Practical Significance In the industry environment Electrical Engineering diploma graduate are expected to measure basic parameters like voltage, frequency, time period etc. for R-L series circuits. Therefore ... /varying L. 7. Draw the phasor diagram for each of reading for verification.

Description :  In dynamometer type of wattmeter, which of the coil is split up into two parts?

Last Answer :  In dynamometer type of wattmeter, which of the coil is split up into two parts?  current coil

Description : The pressure coil of a dynamometer type wattmeter is  A) Highly inductive B) Highly resistive C) Purely resistive D) Purely inductive

Last Answer : highly resistive

Description : State the principle of wattmeter. 

Last Answer : Working Principle of Wattmeter: It consists of two stationary coils, called current coils and one moving coil, called voltage or potential coil. The current coils are connected such that they ... experiences a force and tends to move in the direction as per Fleming's left hand rule. 

Description : Merits of two wattmeter method

Last Answer : Advantages of Two Wattmeter Method for 3-Phase Power Measurement: 1) It is used for balanced as well as unbalanced load. 2) For the star type load, it is not necessary to ... reactive volt-amperes for balanced loads also. 7) The circuit connections are independent of load connection.

Description : Compare CC and PC of wattmeter on the basis of:- (i) Connection (ii) Status (iii) Number of turns (iv) Gauge of wire.

Last Answer : Particulars Current coil (CC) Pressure coil (PC) Connection Connected in series with load Connected in parallel with load Status It is fixed coil in wattmeter It is moving coil in ... number of turns It is having more number of turns Gauge of wire Less More

Description : State any two disadvantages of one wattmeter method of measurement of 3 phase power.

Last Answer : State any two disadvantages of one wattmeter method of measurement of 3 phase power. Disadvantages of one wattmeter method:- 1. Only used for balanced load 2. It can not be used for ... connection then neutral point must be available 4. Delta connection must be opened to connect current coil.

Description : State various types of errors in wattmeter.

Last Answer : Types of Error in wattmeter: 1. Errors due to method of connection. 2. Error due to pressure coil inductance. 3. Error due to pressure coil Capacitance. 4. Error due to mutual inductance effect. 5. ... . Error due to eddy currents. 7. Temperature error. 8. Error due to vibration of moving system.

Description : Explain construction & working of electrodynamometer type wattmeter.

Last Answer : Electrodynamometer Type Wattmeter:  Construction: It essentially consists of the fixed and moving coil. The fixed coil is split into two equal parts which are placed close together and parallel to each other. ... hence these instruments can be used for measurement of A.C. & D.C. power.

Description : List the different errors in wattmeter & explain compensation for it.

Last Answer : Errors in Wattmeter Compensation method Error due to connection method To overcome this error, wattmeters are provided with additional compensating winding which is connected in series with ... due to friction The weight of moving system be reduced to minimum possible.

Description : List one advantage and one disadvantage of one wattmeter method. 

Last Answer : Advantages:  1) Only one wattmeter is used.  2) Less number of connections.  3) Cost required is less.  Disadvantages:  1) Used only for 3- Φ balanced load and not for ... be accessible for connecting the Pressure coil.  3) Delta connection must be opened to connect current coil. 

Description : Moving coil in dynamometer wattmeter connected a) In series with fixed coil b) Across supply c) In series with load d) Across load

Last Answer : Ans: Across supply

Description :  Moving coil in dynamometer wattmeter connected : - a) in series with fixed coil b) across supply c) in series with load d) across load

Last Answer : Moving coil in dynamometer wattmeter connected : - across supply

Description : Draw and explain the circuit diagram for measurement of single phase power using dynamometer type wattmeter. 

Last Answer : Circuit diagram for measurement of single phase power using dynamometer type wattmeter: Explanation: It consists of two stationary coils, called current coils and one moving coil, called voltage or ... i.e. power. The meter can be calibrated directly to indicate the power in watts. 

Last Answer : Dynamometer type moving coil instruments are provided with pneumatic damping

Description : Consider the following statements  1) The compensating coil of a low power factor wattmeter compensates the effect of the impedance of the current coil ii) The compensating coil of a low power factor wattmeter compensates the effect ... C) Both (i) and (ii) are true D) Both (i) and (ii) are false

Last Answer : A

Description : The current coil of a wattmeter is connected to the CT of R-phase. The potential coil is connected across Y and B phases. The wattmeter measures

Last Answer : The current coil of a wattmeter is connected to the CT of R-phase. The potential coil is connected across Y and B phases. The wattmeter measures Reactive power of R phase.

Description : A permanent magnet moving coil ammeter has a coil resistance of 99 ohm and Full Scale Deflection (FSD) current of 0.1mA. Shunt resistance is 1 ohm. Current through the meter at 0.5 F.S.D is:

Last Answer : A permanent magnet moving coil ammeter has a coil resistance of 99 ohm and Full Scale Deflection (FSD) current of 0.1mA. Shunt resistance is 1 ohm. Current through the meter at 0.5 F.S.D is: 0.05mA

Description : A moving coil instrument has a resistance of 10 W and gives full scale deflection when carrying a current of 50 mA. To measure current upto 100 A, we will have to connect • 10 W resistance in series • 10 W resistance in parallel • 10/1999 W resistance in series • 10/1999 W resistance in parallel

Last Answer : A moving coil instrument has a resistance of 10 W and gives full scale deflection when carrying a current of 50 mA. To measure current upto 100 A, we will have to connect 10/1999 W resistance in parallel

Last Answer : In a dynamo-meter type of moving coil instrument a swamping resistance is provided inorder to: Provide equal time constant for moving coil and fixed coil, when used for ac measurement

Last Answer : A moving-coil permanent-magnet instrument can be used as ammeter by using a low resistance shunt.

Description :  In the measurement of power of balanced load by two wattmeter method in a 3-phase circuit, The readings of the wattmeters are 4 kW and 2 kW respectively, the later is being taken after reversing the connections of current coil. the ... kVAR B) 0.2 & 6 √3 kVAR C) 0.32 & 2 kVAR D) 0.32 & 2 √3 kVAR

Last Answer :  In the measurement of power of balanced load by two wattmeter method in a 3-phase circuit, The readings of the wattmeters are 4 kW and 2 kW respectively, the later is being taken after reversing the ... of current coil. the power factor and reactive power of the load is 0.2 & 6 √3 kVAR

Description : For power measurement of three phase circuit by two wattmeter method, when the value of power factor is less than 0.5 lagging:

Last Answer : For power measurement of three phase circuit by two wattmeter method, when the value of power factor is less than 0.5 lagging: One of the wattmeter connections will have to be reversed

Description : The true power indicated by a wattmeter depends on the current flow through the load, the magnitude of the potential across the load, and the _____________. A. power factor of the load B. angle of coil displacement C. inertia of the movable coil D. high resistance from the load

Last Answer : Answer: A

Description : The true power indicated by the pointer movement of a wattmeter depends on the current flow through the load, the magnitude of the potential across the load, and the ____________. A. power factor of the ... B. angle of coil displacement C. inertia of the movable coil D. high resistance from the load

Last Answer : Answer: A

Description : The basic meter movement responds to the flow of current through its coil. Therefore, this meter movement may be used as a/an _____________. A. voltmeter by placing a resistance in parallel with the ... in parallel with the coil D. ammeter by placing a low resistance in parallel with the coil

Last Answer : Answer: D

Description : To limit the current flow through a DC voltmeter to as low a value as possible, the moving coil circuit is provided with a/an _____________. A. high series resistance B. high parallel resistance C. series inductor D. external shunt

Last Answer : Answer: A

Description : Permanent magnet moving coil instruments are used for

Last Answer : PMME are mostly used for measuring voltage and current.

Description : A moving coil of meter has 100 turns, and a length and depth of 10mm and 20mm respectively. It is positioned in a uniform radial flux density of 200 mT. The coil carrier current capacity is 50 mA. The torque on the coil is

Last Answer : A moving coil of meter has 100 turns, and a length and depth of 10mm and 20mm respectively. It is positioned in a uniform radial flux density of 200 mT. The coil carrier current capacity is 50 mA. The torque on the coil is 200µNm

Last Answer :  In a moving coil instrument, the deflecting torque is proportional to Current.

Last Answer : A moving coil instrument is used as an ohmmeter. The indicating scale of the meter will be Hyperbolic.

Last Answer : In moving coil meters, damping is provided by eddy current disk.

Last Answer : In Weston synchronoscope the moving coil is connected across bus-bars.

Last Answer : A moving-coil permanent-magnet instrument can be used as flux-meter by eliminating the control springs.

Description : A PMMC instrument has FSD of 100 μA and a coil resistance of 1 kΩ. To convert the instrument into an ammeter with full scale deflection of 100 mA, the required shunt resistance is (A) 1 Ω (B) 1.001 Ω (C) 0.5 Ω (D) 10 Ω

Last Answer : A PMMC instrument has FSD of 100 μA and a coil resistance of 1 kΩ. To convert the instrument into an ammeter with full scale deflection of 100 mA, the required shunt resistance is 1.001 Ω

Description : A wattmeter is used to determine ____________. A. the power being consumed by electrical equipment B. partial circuit resistance C. current flowing in a circuit D. voltage existing between two points in a circuit

Last Answer : Answer: A