NAME: Appah Precious Ovieizibe

DEPARTMENT: ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

REPORT FOR MAY

During the month of may we had a lot of engagement.

We had frequent visit to the power plant doing routine check
and observing how the the generator is been switched on and
off, and also switching from then generator to the national
power grid. During MAY the climax of our activities was the
repair of the Dummy load, knowing it’s function and how it
works. Which I will be giving in details.

A dummy load is a device that is used to absorb the energy

from a projectile, such as a bullet or a rocket. It is often used in
testing and training exercises to simulate the firing of a weapon
without actually firing a live round.
Dummy loads for radio stations are typically made of a high-
power resistor. The resistor is designed to absorb the power
from the transmitter without overheating. Dummy loads are
often rated in terms of their power handling capacity, which is
the maximum amount of power that they can safely absorb.
First, the dummy load must be able to handle the combined
power output of the two transmitters. The power rating of the
dummy load is typically expressed in watts. For example, a 50-
watt dummy load can safely absorb 50 watts of power from a
single transmitter.

Second, the dummy load must have a 50-ohm impedance. This

is the standard impedance for radio transmitters. If the dummy
load has a different impedance, it will not be able to absorb the
power from the transmitters properly.

Third, the dummy load must be properly connected to the

transmitters. The connections must be made using high-quality
coaxial cables. The cables must also be the correct length. If the
cables are too long, they will absorb some of the power from
the transmitters.

If you follow these guidelines, you can safely use a single

dummy load to test two transmitters.

Here are some additional tips for using a dummy load to test
two transmitters:

Use a wattmeter to measure the power output of the

transmitters. This will help you to ensure that the dummy load
is not being overloaded.
Start with a low power setting and gradually increase the
power until you reach the desired level. This will help to
prevent the dummy load from overheating.
Monitor the temperature of the dummy load during testing. If
the temperature gets too high, reduce the power output of the
transmitters.
Disconnect the dummy load from the transmitters when you
are not using it. This will help to prevent it from being
damaged.

Repair of the 5kw dummy load

The dummy load was not powering on at first, and it was
repaired by the technician,
During repair test was conducted on the power unit of the
dummy load and was it was ok. Then test was conducted on
the board and it was a capacitor that got burnt, after changing
it the dummy load came up, but the resistance was not up to
50ohm which it was supposed. The ceramic resistor was broken
inside and would need to be changed, after weeks the resistor
arrived and was replaced, the dummy load is now in order and
working perfectly.
Using the dummy load to switch between 2 transmitter
Yes, it is possible to use a dummy load to switch between two
transmitters. This is done by using a switch that can connect
the dummy load to either transmitter. The switch is typically a
coaxial switch, which allows for a high-power connection
between the dummy load and the transmitters.

When the switch is in one position, the dummy load is

connected to the first transmitter. When the switch is in the
other position, the dummy load is connected to the second
transmitter. This allows you to switch between the two
transmitters without having to disconnect the dummy load.

To use a dummy load to switch between two transmitters, you

will need the following:

* Two transmitters
* A dummy load
* A coaxial switch
* Coaxial cables

Once you have gathered the necessary equipment, you can

follow these steps to switch between the transmitters:

1. Connect the dummy load to the coaxial switch.

2. Connect one end of each coaxial cable to the transmitters.
3. Connect the other end of each coaxial cable to the
corresponding port on the coaxial switch.
4. Set the switch to the position that connects the dummy load
to the first transmitter.
5. Turn on the first transmitter.
6. To switch to the second transmitter, set the switch to the
position that connects the dummy load to the second
transmitter.
7. Turn on the second transmitter.

You can now switch between the two transmitters by turning

the switch to the appropriate position.

Here are some additional tips for using a dummy load to switch
between two transmitters:

* Make sure that the dummy load is properly connected to the

coaxial switch.
* Use high-quality coaxial cables.
* Start with a low power setting and gradually increase the
power until you reach the desired level.
* Monitor the temperature of the dummy load during testing. If
the temperature gets too high, reduce the power output of the
transmitters.
* Disconnect the dummy load from the transmitters when you
are not using it. This will help to prevent it from being
damaged.

By following these tips, you can safely and effectively use a

dummy load to switch between two transmitters.