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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

COMPILATION OF LABORATORY
ACTIVITIES IN EE 414
(Advanced AC Laboratory)

As Partial Fulfillment of the Course for the

A.Y. 2017 2018, 1st Semester

Submitted by:

________________________________________ Submitted to:

Student
ENGR. MELVIN G. OBUS
Instructor
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Activity
Title Date Performed Date Submitted Rating
No.
Three-Phase System (Balanced
1 June 30, 2017 July 7, 2017
Load)
Three-Phase System (RL Unbalanced
2 July 21, 2017 August 4, 2017
Load)
Three-Phase System (RC Unbalanced
3 August 4, 2017 August 11, 2017
Load)
Three-Phase System (Unbalanced
4 August 25, 2017 September 8, 2017
RLC Load)
Three-Phase Power Measurement
September 8,
5 Using Two Wattmeter Method (RL September 15, 2017
2017
Load)
Three-Phase Power Measurement
September 15,
6 Using Two Wattmeter Method (RC September 22, 2017
2017
Load)
Three-Phase Power Measurement
September 22,
7 Using Two Wattmeter Method (RLC September 29, 2017
2017
Load)
September 29,
8 Three-Phase Four Wire System October 6, 2017
2017
AVERAGE
Name: __________________________ Date Performed: ______________
Instructor: ______________________ Date Submitted: ______________
Activity No. 1

THREE-PHASE SYSTEM (BALANCED LOAD)

I. Objectives:

To determine:
a. The line-to-line and phase current through each branch.
b. The line-to-line and phase voltage across each branch.

II. Materials/Apparatus:

Resistive Load (incandescent bulb), Three-Phase System Power Source,

Ammeter, Voltmeter, Connecting Wires, Three-Phase Safety Switch

III. Circuit Diagram:

Ia

IAB R1

Ib

ICA R3

IBC
R2
Ic

Figure 1

IV. Theory:
In a balanced system, each of the three instantaneous voltages have equal
amplitudes but are separated from the other voltages by a phase angle of 120o.
In a delta connection, the line-to-line voltage and phase voltage are equal. The
line-to-line current is equal to 3 times the phase current.
Components:
Incandescent bulb this component usually has a base of ceramic, metal, glass or plastic
which makes an electrical connection in the socket of a light fixture; incandescent bulb
represents as the resistive on the system.
Wire a wire is a single, usually cylindrical, commonly formed by drawing the metal
through a hole in a die or draw plate. Wires are used to carry electricity.
Three-Phase Safety Switch a component that can break an electrical circuit when there
is a fault or overload in the system. It also interrupts the current or direct it from one
conductor to another.
Voltmeter a voltmeter is an instrument used for measuring the electrical potential
difference between two points in an electrical circuit. Voltage are measured in volts (V).
Ammeter an ammeter is a measuring instrument used to measure the electric current
in a circuit. Electric currents are measured in amperes (A).
V. Procedures:
1. Before connecting the circuit shown in Figure 1, measure the parameters of the
circuit.
a. Voltage using voltmeter
b. Wattage of the resistive loads
2. With the circuit board provided, connect the circuit as shown in Figure 1.
3. Measure the line voltage and phase voltage across each branch of the system.
4. Measure the line current and phase current through each branch of the system.
5. Compare the computed and measured values.

VI. Data and Results:

Given
Wattage of the Resistive Load Voltage Source
R1 R2 R3 VAB VBC VCA

Computed
Voltage Current
Line Phase Line Phase
Vab Vbc Vca Vab Vbc Vca Ia Ib Ic IAB IBC ICA

Measured
Voltage Current
Line Phase Line Phase
Vab Vbc Vca Vab Vbc Vca Ia Ib Ic IAB IBC ICA
VII. Computation:

VIII. Conclusion:
Name: __________________________ Date Performed: ______________
Instructor: ______________________ Date Submitted: ______________
Activity No. 2

THREE-PHASE SYSTEM (UNBALANCED RL LOAD)

I. Objectives:

To determine:
a. The line-to-line and phase current through each branch.
b. The line-to-line and phase voltage across each branch.

II. Materials/Apparatus:

Resistive Load (incandescent bulb), Three-Phase System Power Source,

Ammeter, Voltmeter, Connecting Wires, Three-Phase Safety Switch

III. Circuit Diagram:

a Ia

R1
Iab

L1
R3
Ib
b Ica

L3
R2
Ibc

Ib L2
c

Figure 1

IV. Theory:
In an unbalanced system, each of the three instantaneous voltage have equal
magnitudes but are separated from each other by an angle of 120 degrees. In a
delta-delta connection, the line voltages are equal with the phase voltages.
However, the line to line current is equal to 3 times the phase current.
Components:
Incandescent bulb this component usually has a base of ceramic, metal, glass or plastic
which makes an electrical connection in the socket of a light fixture; incandescent bulb
represents as the resistive on the system.
Inductor is a passive electronic component that stores energy in the form of a magnetic
field. In its simplest form, an inductor consists of a wire loop or coil. The inductance is
directly proportional to the number of turns in the coil.
Wire a wire is a single, usually cylindrical, commonly formed by drawing the metal
through a hole in a die or draw plate. Wires are used to carry electricity.
Three-Phase Safety Switch a component that can break an electrical circuit when there
is a fault or overload in the system. It also interrupts the current or direct it from one
conductor to another.
Voltmeter a voltmeter is an instrument used for measuring the electrical potential
difference between two points in an electrical circuit. Voltage are measured in volts (V).
Ammeter an ammeter is a measuring instrument used to measure the electric current
in a circuit. Electric currents are measured in amperes (A).
V. Procedures:
1. Before connecting the circuit shown in Figure 1, measure the parameters of the
circuit.
a. Voltage using voltmeter
b. Wattage of the resistive loads
2. With the circuit board provided, connect the circuit as shown in Figure 1.
3. Measure the line voltage and phase voltage across each branch of the system.
4. Measure the line current and phase current through each branch of the system.
5. Compare the computed and measured values.

VI. Data and Results:

Given
Wattage of the Resistive
Voltage Source Inductance of the Coil
Load
R1 R2 R3 VAB VBC VCA L1 L2 L3

Computed
Voltage Current
Line Phase Line Phase
Vab Vbc Vca Vab Vbc Vca Ia Ib Ic IAB IBC ICA
 Measured
Voltage Current
Line Phase Line Phase
Vab Vbc Vca Vab Vbc Vca Ia Ib Ic IAB IBC ICA

VII. Computation:

VIII. Conclusion:
Name: __________________________ Date Performed: ______________
Instructor: ______________________ Date Submitted: ______________
Activity No. 3

THREE-PHASE SYSTEM (UNBALANCED RC LOAD)

I. Objectives:

To determine:
c. The line-to-line and phase current through each branch.
d. The line-to-line and phase voltage across each branch.

II. Materials/Apparatus:

Resistive Load (incandescent bulb), Three-Phase System Power Source,

Ammeter, Voltmeter, Connecting Wires, Three-Phase Safety Switch, Capacitor

III. Circuit Diagram:

a Ia

R1
Iab

C1
R3
Ib
b Ica

R2
Ibc C3

Ib C2
c

Figure 1
IV. Theory:
In an unbalanced system, each of the three instantaneous voltages have equal
magnitudes but are separated from each other by an angle of 120 degrees. In a
delta-delta connection, the line voltages are equal with the phase voltages.
However, the line-to-line current is equal to 3 times the phase current.
Components:
Incandescent bulb this component usually has a base of ceramic, metal, glass or plastic
which makes an electrical connection in the socket of a light fixture; incandescent bulb
represents as the resistive on the system.
Capacitor a device giving capacitance and usually consisting of conducting plates or
foils separated by thin layers of dielectric (as air or mica) with the plates on opposite sides
of the dielectric layers oppositely charged by a source of voltage and the electrical energy
of the charged system stored in the polarized dielectric.
Wire a wire is a single, usually cylindrical, commonly formed by drawing the metal
through a hole in a die or draw plate. Wires are used to carry electricity.
Three-Phase Safety Switch a component that can break an electrical circuit when there
is a fault or overload in the system. It also interrupts the current or direct it from one
conductor to another.
Voltmeter a voltmeter is an instrument used for measuring the electrical potential
difference between two points in an electrical circuit. Voltage are measured in volts (V).
Ammeter an ammeter is a measuring instrument used to measure the electric current
in a circuit. Electric currents are measured in amperes (A).
V. Procedures:
6. Before connecting the circuit shown in Figure 1, measure the parameters of the
circuit.
a. Voltage using voltmeter
b. Wattage of the resistive loads
7. With the circuit board provided, connect the circuit as shown in Figure 1.
8. Measure the line voltage and phase voltage across each branch of the system.
9. Measure the line current and phase current through each branch of the system.
10. Compare the computed and measured values.

VI. Data and Results:

Given
Wattage of the Resistive
Voltage Source Capacitance
Load
R1 R2 R3 VAB VBC VCA C1 C2 C3

Computed
Voltage Current
Line Phase Line Phase
Vab Vbc Vca Vab Vbc Vca Ia Ib Ic IAB IBC ICA
 Measured
Voltage Current
Line Phase Line Phase
Vab Vbc Vca Vab Vbc Vca Ia Ib Ic IAB IBC ICA

VII. Computation:

VIII. Conclusion:
Name: __________________________ Date Performed: ______________
Instructor: ______________________ Date Submitted: ______________
Activity No. 4

THREE-PHASE SYSTEM (UNBALANCED RLC LOAD)

I. Objectives:

To determine:
b. The line-to-line and phase current through each branch.
c. The line-to-line and phase voltage across each branch.

II. Materials/Apparatus:

Resistive Load (incandescent bulb), Three-Phase System Power Source,

Ammeter, Voltmeter, Connecting Wires, Three-Phase Safety Switch, Inductor

III. Circuit Diagram:

a Ia

R1
Iab

L1

C1 R3
Ib
b L3 Ica

R2 C3

L2 Ibc

Ib C2
c

Figure 1
IV. Theory:
In an unbalanced system, each of the three instantaneous voltages have equal
magnitudes but are separated from each other by an angle of 120 degrees. In a
delta-delta connection, the line-to-line voltages are equal with the phase voltages.
However, the line-to-line current is equal to 3 times the phase current.
 Components:
Incandescent bulb this component usually has a base of ceramic, metal, glass or plastic
which makes an electrical connection in the socket of a light fixture; incandescent bulb
represents as the resistive on the system.
Inductor is a passive electronic component that stores energy in the form of a magnetic
field. In its simplest form, an inductor consists of a wire loop or coil. The inductance is
directly proportional to the number of turns in the coil.
Wire a wire is a single, usually cylindrical, commonly formed by drawing the metal
through a hole in a die or draw plate. Wires are used to carry electricity.
Three-Phase Safety Switch a component that can break an electrical circuit when there
is a fault or overload in the system. It also interrupts the current or direct it from one
conductor to another.
Voltmeter a voltmeter is an instrument used for measuring the electrical potential
difference between two points in an electrical circuit. Voltage are measured in volts (V).
Ammeter an ammeter is a measuring instrument used to measure the electric current
in a circuit. Electric currents are measured in amperes (A).
V. Procedures:
1. Before connecting the circuit shown in Figure 1, measure the parameters of the
circuit.
a. Voltage using voltmeter
b. Wattage of the resistive loads
2. With the circuit board provided, connect the circuit as shown in Figure 1.
3. Measure the line voltage and phase voltage across each branch of the system.
4. Measure the line current and phase current through each branch of the system.
5. Compare the computed and measured values.

VI. Data and Results:

Given
Wattage of the
Voltage Source Inductance of the Coil Capacitance
Resistive Load
R1 R2 R3 VAB VBC VCA L1 L2 L3 C1 C2 C3

Computed
Voltage Current
Line Phase Line Phase
Vab Vbc Vca Vab Vbc Vca Ia Ib Ic IAB IBC ICA
 Measured
Voltage Current
Line Phase Line Phase
Vab Vbc Vca Vab Vbc Vca Ia Ib Ic IAB IBC ICA

VII. Computation:

VIII. Conclusion:
Name: __________________________ Date Performed: ______________
Instructor: ______________________ Date Submitted: ______________
Activity No. 5

THREE-PHASE POWER MEASUREMENT USING TWO WATTMETER

METHOD RL LOAD

I. Objectives:

To determine:
a. To measure power in a three-phase system using two-wattmeter method.
b. To compare the total power measured using different line of reference.

II. Materials/Apparatus:

Resistive Load (incandescent bulb), Inductor, Three-Phase System Power Source,

Wattmeter, Multimeter tester, Connecting Wires, Three-Phase Safety Switch.

III. Circuit Diagram:

Ia a

W1
R1 Iab

L1

Ib R3
b
Ica
L3
R2
Ibc

L2
W2
Ic c
Figure 1

IV. Theory:
Power is measured in AC system using wattmeters. A modern digital sampling
wattmeter, such as any of the power analyzers, multiplies instruments sample of
voltage and current together to calculate instantaneous watts and then takes an
average of the instantaneous watts over one cycle to display true power.
When three wires are present, two wattmeters are required to measure total
power. The voltage terminal of the wattmeters are connected phase to phase.
 Components:
Incandescent bulb this component usually has a base of ceramic, metal, glass or plastic
which makes an electrical connection in the socket of a light fixture; incandescent bulb
represents as the resistive on the system.
Inductor is a passive electronic component that stores energy in the form of a magnetic
field. In its simplest form, an inductor consists of a wire loop or coil. The inductance is
directly proportional to the number of turns in the coil.
Wire a wire is a single, usually cylindrical, commonly formed by drawing the metal
through a hole in a die or draw plate. Wires are used to carry electricity.
Three-Phase Safety Switch a component that can break an electrical circuit when there
is a fault or overload in the system. It also interrupts the current or direct it from one
conductor to another.
Three-Phase Power Source is a common method of alternating current electric power
generation, transmission, and distribution. It is a type of polyphaser system and is the most
common method used by the electrical grids worldwide to transfer power. It is also used
to power large motors and other heavy loads.
Multimeter Tester also known as a VOM (Volt-Ohm-Milliammeter), is an electronic
measuring instrument that combines several measurement function in one unit. A typical
multimeter can measure voltage, current, and resistance.

V. Procedures:
a. Before connecting the circuit shown in Figure 1, measure the parameters of the
circuit.
a. Voltage source using multimeter tester.
b. With the circuit board provided, connect the circuit as shown in Figure 1.
c. Measure the power of wattmeter one and wattmeter two.
d. Compare the computed and measured values.

VI. Data and Results:

Resistive Load Voltage Source Inductive Load

R1 R2 R3 VAB VBC VCA L1 L2 L3

Computed
Voltage Current
Power
Line Phase Line Phase
Vab Vbc Vca Vab Vbc Vca Ia Ib Ic Iab Ibc Ica W1 W2
 Measured
Voltage Current
Power
Line Phase Line Phase
Vab Vbc Vca Vab Vbc Vca Ia Ib Ic Iab Ibc Ica W1 W2

VII. Computation:

VIII. Conclusion:
Name: __________________________ Date Performed: ______________
Instructor: ______________________ Date Submitted: ______________
Activity No. 6

THREE-PHASE POWER MEASUREMENT USING TWO WATTMETER

METHOD RC LOAD

I. Objectives:

To determine:
a. To measure power in a three-phase system using two-wattmeter method.
b. To compare the total power measured using different line of reference.

II. Materials/Apparatus:

Resistive Load (incandescent bulb), Capacitor, Three-Phase System Power

Source, Wattmeter, Multimeter tester, Connecting Wires, Three-Phase Safety
Switch.

III. Circuit Diagram:

Ia

a W1 R1
Iab

C1
R3

Ib
b Ica

R2
Ibc C3

Ic C2
c W2

Figure 1

IV. Theory:
Power is measured in AC system using wattmeters. A modern digital sampling
wattmeter, such as any of the power analyzers, multiplies instruments sample of
voltage and current together to calculate instantaneous watts and then takes an
average of the instantaneous watts over one cycle to display true power.
 When three wires are present, two wattmeters are required to measure total
power. The voltage terminal of the wattmeters are connected phase to phase.
Components:
Incandescent bulb this component usually has a base of ceramic, metal, glass or plastic
which makes an electrical connection in the socket of a light fixture; incandescent bulb
represents as the resistive on the system.
Inductor is a passive electronic component that stores energy in the form of a magnetic
field. In its simplest form, an inductor consists of a wire loop or coil. The inductance is
directly proportional to the number of turns in the coil.
Wire a wire is a single, usually cylindrical, commonly formed by drawing the metal
through a hole in a die or draw plate. Wires are used to carry electricity.
Three-Phase Safety Switch a component that can break an electrical circuit when there
is a fault or overload in the system. It also interrupts the current or direct it from one
conductor to another.
Three-Phase Power Source is a common method of alternating current electric power
generation, transmission, and distribution. It is a type of polyphaser system and is the most
common method used by the electrical grids worldwide to transfer power. It is also used
to power large motors and other heavy loads.
Multimeter Tester also known as a VOM (Volt-Ohm-Milliammeter), is an electronic
measuring instrument that combines several measurement function in one unit. A typical
multimeter can measure voltage, current, and resistance.

V. Procedures:
a. Before connecting the circuit shown in Figure 1, measure the parameters of the
circuit.
b. Voltage source using multimeter tester.
b. With the circuit board provided, connect the circuit as shown in Figure 1.
c. Measure the power of wattmeter one and wattmeter two.
d. Compare the computed and measured values.

VI. Data and Results:

Resistive Load Voltage Source Capacitive Load

R1 R2 R3 VAB VBC VCA C1 C2 C3

Computed
Voltage Current
Power
Line Phase Line Phase
Vab Vbc Vca Vab Vbc Vca Ia Ib Ic Iab Ibc Ica W1 W2
 Measured
Voltage Current
Power
Line Phase Line Phase
Vab Vbc Vca Vab Vbc Vca Ia Ib Ic Iab Ibc Ica W1 W2

VII. Computation:

VIII. Conclusion:
Name: __________________________ Date Performed: ______________
Instructor: ______________________ Date Submitted: ______________
Activity No. 7

THREE-PHASE POWER MEASUREMENT USING TWO WATTMETER

METHOD RLC LOAD

I. Objectives:

To determine:
a. To measure power in a three-phase system using two-wattmeter method.
b. To compare the total power measured using different line of reference.

II. Materials/Apparatus:

Resistive Load (incandescent bulb), Inductor, Capacitor, Three-Phase System

Power Source, Wattmeter, Multimeter tester, Connecting Wires, Three-Phase
Safety Switch.

III. Circuit Diagram:

Ia

a W1
R1
Iab
L1

C1 R3
Ib
b L3 Ica

R2 C3

L2 Ibc

C2
Ic
c W2

Figure 1
IV. Theory:
Power is measured in AC system using wattmeters. A modern digital sampling
wattmeter, such as any of the power analyzers, multiplies instruments sample of
voltage and current together to calculate instantaneous watts and then takes an
average of the instantaneous watts over one cycle to display true power.
 When three wires are present, two wattmeters are required to measure total
power. The voltage terminal of the wattmeters are connected phase to phase.
Components:
Incandescent bulb this component usually has a base of ceramic, metal, glass or plastic
which makes an electrical connection in the socket of a light fixture; incandescent bulb
represents as the resistive on the system.
Inductor is a passive electronic component that stores energy in the form of a magnetic
field. In its simplest form, an inductor consists of a wire loop or coil. The inductance is
directly proportional to the number of turns in the coil.
Wire a wire is a single, usually cylindrical, commonly formed by drawing the metal
through a hole in a die or draw plate. Wires are used to carry electricity.
Three-Phase Safety Switch a component that can break an electrical circuit when there
is a fault or overload in the system. It also interrupts the current or direct it from one
conductor to another.
Three-Phase Power Source is a common method of alternating current electric power
generation, transmission, and distribution. It is a type of polyphaser system and is the most
common method used by the electrical grids worldwide to transfer power. It is also used
to power large motors and other heavy loads.
Multimeter Tester also known as a VOM (Volt-Ohm-Milliammeter), is an electronic
measuring instrument that combines several measurement function in one unit. A typical
multimeter can measure voltage, current, and resistance.

V. Procedures:
a. Before connecting the circuit shown in Figure 1, measure the parameters of the
circuit.
c. Voltage source using multimeter tester.
b. With the circuit board provided, connect the circuit as shown in Figure 1.
c. Measure the power of wattmeter one and wattmeter two.
d. Compare the computed and measured values.

VI. Data and Results:

Given
Wattage of the
Voltage Source Inductance of the Coil Capacitance
Resistive Load
R1 R2 R3 VAB VBC VCA L1 L2 L3 C1 C2 C3

Computed
Voltage Current
Power
Line Phase Line Phase
Vab Vbc Vca Vab Vbc Vca Ia Ib Ic Iab Ibc Ica W1 W2
 Measured
Voltage Current
Power
Line Phase Line Phase
Vab Vbc Vca Vab Vbc Vca Ia Ib Ic Iab Ibc Ica W1 W2

VII. Computation:

VIII. Conclusion: