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How do you read a KWH Meter?
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How do you read a KWH Meter?
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May 8, 2018
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kWh meter is the electric meter that measures the amount of electrical _________ in kWh that
kWh meter is the electric meter that measures the amount of electrical _________ in kWh that was consumed in the house. (A) Energy (B) Current (C) Voltage (D) None of the above
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kWh meter is the electric meter that measures the amount of electrical Energy in kWh that was consumed in the house.
kwh
electric
meter
measures
electrical
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Jun 18, 2018
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The average time required to reach a storage location in the memory to read or retrieve the contents of
The average time required to reach a storage location in the memory to read or retrieve the contents of memory is called as A) Turnaround time B) Latency time C) Access time D) Response time
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The average time required to reach a storage location in the memory to read or retrieve the contents of memory is called as Access time
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memory
read
retrieve
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Mar 10, 2018
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Why the read of 3 phase voltage is 440?
Why the read of 3 phase voltage is 440?
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The read of a phase voltage should be approximatly 240v. This is because line voltage equals to quberoot of phase voltage.
read
phase
voltage
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Mar 10, 2018
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What is a digital power meter?
What is a digital power meter?
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power
meter
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Mar 10, 2018
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What is an RF Power Meter?
What is an RF Power Meter?
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power
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Mar 10, 2018
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What does an electric meter measure?
What does an electric meter measure?
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meter
measure
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Mar 10, 2018
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What is power quality meter?
What is power quality meter?
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How do you measure power factor?
How do you measure power factor?
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P= 1.83*V*I*COS@ where P is power V is voltage I is current COS @ is P.F COS@= P/(1.83*V*I) in other way cos @ = true power/apparent power
measure
power
factor
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Sep 6, 2018
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Draw a block diagram of electronic energy meter. Write function of each block.
Draw a block diagram of electronic energy meter. Write function of each block.
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Electronic Energymeter Functions of components/blocks: - CT reduces current to reasonable value for current scaling network. - Voltage & current scaling networks reduce proportionally the voltage ... ADC converts the square wave frequency analog output to display the energy in watthour.
block
diagram
electronic
energy
meter
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With a neat sketch explain working of 1 phase dynamometer type power factor meter.
With a neat sketch explain working of 1 phase dynamometer type power factor meter.
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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.
phase
dynamometer
type
power
factor
meter
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Sep 6, 2018
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Draw a neat sketch of 1-ph induction type energy meter and write operating principle of it.
Draw a neat sketch of 1-ph induction type energy meter and write operating principle of it.
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Operating Principal:- The disc is placed between the two-flux due to pressure coil and flux due to current coil, which will set up torque on the disc which is proportional to power causing the ... is proportional to voltage, the second carries a current coil so its flux is proportional to current.
induction
type
energy
meter
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Apr 29, 2018
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A moving coil of meter has 100 turns, and a length and depth of 10mm and 20mm respectively. It is positioned
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
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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
moving
coil
meter
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Apr 29, 2018
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What is the power factor when a single phase watt meter operating on 200 V and 5 A for 5 hours makes 2016
What is the power factor when a single phase watt meter operating on 200 V and 5 A for 5 hours makes 2016 revolutions and the meter constant in revolution is 420? A) 0.04 B) 1.04 C) 0.96 D) None of these
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What is the power factor when a single phase watt meter operating on 200 V and 5 A for 5 hours makes 2016 revolutions and the meter constant in revolution is 420? A) 0.04 B) 1.04 C) 0.96 D) None of these
power
factor
single
phase
watt
meter
operating
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Apr 28, 2018
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A 200 V, 5 A d.c. energy meter is tested at its marked ratings. The resistance of the pressure circuit is 8000 Ω
A 200 V, 5 A d.c. energy meter is tested at its marked ratings. The resistance of the pressure circuit is 8000 Ω and that of current coil is 0.1 Ω. The power consumed when testing the meter with phantom loading with current circuit excited by a 6 V battery is (A) 2.5 W (B) 5 W (C) 32.5 W (D) 35 W
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A 200 V, 5 A d.c. energy meter is tested at its marked ratings. The resistance of the pressure circuit is 8000 Ω and that of current coil is 0.1 Ω. The power consumed when testing the meter with phantom loading with current circuit excited by a 6 V battery is 35 W
dc
energy
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tested
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Apr 28, 2018
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A moving coil meter has a resistance of 3 Ω and gives full scale deflection with 30 mA. To measure voltage up
A moving coil meter has a resistance of 3 Ω and gives full scale deflection with 30 mA. To measure voltage up to 300 V, the external resistance to be connected in series with the instrument is (A) 9997 Ω (B) 10000 Ω (C) 997 Ω (D) 10003 Ω
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A moving coil meter has a resistance of 3 Ω and gives full scale deflection with 30 mA. To measure voltage up to 300 V, the external resistance to be connected in series with the instrument is 9997 Ω
moving
coil
meter
resistance
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Apr 25, 2018
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The disc of a single phase Induction-type energy meter makes 60 revolutions in 6 minutes. Meter Constant is
The disc of a single phase Induction-type energy meter makes 60 revolutions in 6 minutes. Meter Constant is 1200 rev/kWh. Power consumption in the load is (A) 1.2 kW (B) 1 kW (C) 600 W (D) 500 W
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The disc of a single phase Induction-type energy meter makes 60 revolutions in 6 minutes. Meter Constant is 1200 rev/kWh. Power consumption in the load is 500 W
single
phase
induction-type
energy
meter
disc
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Mar 21, 2018
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A Weston frequency meter is?
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A Weston frequency meter is moving iron instrument.
weston
frequency
meter
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Mar 21, 2018
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In a Weston frequency meter, the magnetic axes of the two fixed coils are?
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In a Weston frequency meter, the magnetic axes of the two fixed coils are perpendicular.
weston
frequency
meter
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Mar 21, 2018
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In a vibrating reed frequency meter the natural frequencies of two adjacent reeds have a difference of?
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In a vibrating reed frequency meter the natural frequencies of two adjacent reeds have a difference of 0.5 Hz.
vibrating
frequency
meter
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Mar 21, 2018
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In a dynamometer 3-phase power factor meter, the planes of the two moving coils are at?
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In a dynamometer 3-phase power factor meter, the planes of the two moving coils are at 120°.
dynamometer
3-phase
power
factor
meter
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Mar 21, 2018
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In a single phase power factor meter the phase difference between the currents in the two pressure coils is?
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In a single phase power factor meter the phase difference between the currents in the two pressure coils is exactly 90°.
single
phase
power
factor
meter
difference
between
currents
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Mar 21, 2018
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The two pressure coils of a single phase power factor meter have?
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The two pressure coils of a single phase power factor meter have the same dimensions and the same number of turns.
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pressure
coils
single
phase
power
factor
meter
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Mar 21, 2018
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A power factor meter has?
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A power factor meter has one current circuit and two pressure circuits.
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factor
meter
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Mar 21, 2018
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The multiplier and the meter coil in a voltmeter are in?
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The multiplier and the meter coil in a voltmeter are in series.
multiplier
meter
coil
voltmeter
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Jun 26, 2020
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Draw venture meter and write steps to measure flow rate.
Draw venture meter and write steps to measure flow rate.
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Venturi meter consists of three sections that is converging section, throat section and diverging section. The flow is introduced to the meter through the inlet with diameter D' . The inclined angle ... to 15o . Flow rate is proportional to the square root of the differential pressure.
venture
meter
measure
flow
rate
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List variable flow meter.
List variable flow meter.
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1. Variable area : Rotameter 2. Variable head : a) Venturi b) Orifice c) Pitot tube d) Nozzle
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variable
flow
meter
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Aug 21, 2019
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working of distortion factor meter with block diagram
working of distortion factor meter with block diagram
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Working : Initially the switch S is kept at position 1.The attenuator gets excluded and the bridge T network is adjusted for full suppression of fundamental frequency and hence we get ... is obtained on the meter.Thus the total rms distortion is indicated by the reading of attenuator.
distortion
factor
meter
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Aug 21, 2019
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Principal of digital frequency meter.
Principal of digital frequency meter.
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The basic block diagram of basic digital frequency meter (DFM) is shown in above figure. The signal whose frequency we have to be measured is first to be amplified through amplifier. The output of amplifier ... = Number of counts. t = Time interval between start and stop condition of the gate.
digital
frequency
meter
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Aug 17, 2019
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State one application of clip on meter.
State one application of clip on meter.
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Clip-on meter is used to measure the High value AC current without breaking the circuit Or without opening the circuit.
clip
on
meter
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Aug 5, 2019
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State advantages & disadvantages of electromagnetic flow meter.
State advantages & disadvantages of electromagnetic flow meter.
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Advantage: Provides wide linear range. 2) Ability to measure reverses flow. 3) Gives rapid response to flow changes. 4) No obstruction is created to flow. 5) It can handle corrosive as ... and pipe networks with relatively short inside diameters. 3) It is useful for electrically conducting fluid.
advantages
disadvantages
electromagnetic
flow
meter
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Compare variable head flow meter with variable area flow meter.
Compare variable head flow meter with variable area flow meter.
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Parameter Variable head flowmeter Variable area flowmeter Working principle Restriction or obstacle is placed in the path of flow to create a differential Pressure. The pressure ... viscous fluid slurries and dirty fluids. In laboratories and testing and production lines.
variable
head
flow
meter
area
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Sep 22, 2018
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Explain the “mitigation of power theft” and “faulty meter replacement” for energy conservation techniques to reduce commercial losses.
Explain the “mitigation of power theft” and “faulty meter replacement” for energy conservation techniques to reduce commercial losses.
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Energy conservation techniques to reduce commercial losses: 1. Mitigation of Power Theft: Power theft being the most important issue which all of the service providing utilities ... agricultural sector. Prepaid meters may prove effective measures against unauthorized abstraction of energy.
mitigation
power
theft
faulty
meter
replacement
energy
conservation
techniques
reduce
commercial
losses
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Sep 8, 2018
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Describe principle of operation of Doppler type ultrasonic flow meter with diagram.
Describe principle of operation of Doppler type ultrasonic flow meter with diagram.
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Diagram: Working: The flow meter consists of a crystal transducer mounted outside the pipe in which flow is to be measured. This transducer is a piezoelectric crystal which ... , so the frequency of the reflected wave is shifted to particle velocity, according to Doppler principle.
principle
operation
doppler
type
ultrasonic
flow
meter
diagram
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Sep 6, 2018
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Draw the diagram and explain the working of ferrodynamic type frequency meter.
Draw the diagram and explain the working of ferrodynamic type frequency meter.
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Ferrodynamic type frequency meter: (Electrical resonance type frequency meter): It consists of a fixed coil. The supply whose frequency is to be measured is connected across it. This coil ... so selected that the moving coil takes up a convenient position when frequency is of normal value.
ferrodynamic
type
frequency
meter
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State the function and shape of following parts used in induction type energy meter: i) Series magnet ii) Shunt magnet iii) Al disc iv) Brake magnet
State the function and shape of following parts used in induction type energy meter: i) Series magnet ii) Shunt magnet iii) Al disc iv) Brake magnet
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i) Series magnet: produce flux proportional to current (load current) of circuit and interact in the aluminum disc with flux produced by voltage magnet for torque production. Its shape is like letter U. ii) ... : brakes the motion of the aluminum disc or slows it down. Its shape is like letter C.
induction
type
energy
meter
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Sep 6, 2018
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Write the working of L-C-R meter with suitable sketch.
Write the working of L-C-R meter with suitable sketch.
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LCR meter: A LCR meter (Inductance L, Capacitance C, and Resistance R) test equipment used to measure the inductance, capacitance and, resistance of a component. It works on the principle ... relative change in magnitude of the repetitive variations of the voltage and current known as amplitudes.
l-c-r
meter
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Sep 6, 2018
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State the meaning of creeping error in 1 phase energy meter.
State the meaning of creeping error in 1 phase energy meter.
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Creeping error: It is defined as the slow and continuous rotation of the disc of the energy-meter when only pressure coil is energized with no current in the current coil (load current = 0). ... magnet on this iron wire is sufficient to prevent continues rotation of the disc on no load condition.
creeping
error
phase
energy
meter
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Sep 6, 2018
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State the use of shunt and series resistance used in extension of meter.
State the use of shunt and series resistance used in extension of meter.
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Use of shunt and series resistance: i) Use of shunt: To extend the range of Ammeter. ii) Use of series resistance: To extend the range of Voltmeter.
shunt
series
resistance
used
extension
meter
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Sep 6, 2018
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Draw and describe working of electronic energy meter.
Draw and describe working of electronic energy meter.
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working of electronic energy meter:- 1. CT reduces current to reasonable value for current scaling network. 2. Voltage & current scaling networks reduce proportionally the voltage & ... The ADC converts the square wave frequency analog output to display the energy in watthour.
describe
working
electronic
energy
meter
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Describe with working of LCR meter for measurement of inductance.
Describe with working of LCR meter for measurement of inductance.
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working of LCR:- A LCR meter (Inductance (L), Capacitance (C), and Resistance (R) test equipment used to measure the inductance, capacitance and, resistance of a component. It works on the ... in parallel (as would be encountered in measuring a capacitor with a leaky dielectric) [Q setting ]
working
lcr
meter
measurement
inductance
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What is meant by energy meter constant?
What is meant by energy meter constant?
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Energy Meter Constant A fixed value which is used when converting meter readings to actual energy use, especially when potential transformers and similar types of equipment are used in metering. For example, K=--------rev/Kwh
energy
meter
constant
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Sep 6, 2018
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With neat diagram explain calibration of energy meter by direct loading method.
With neat diagram explain calibration of energy meter by direct loading method.
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Calibration of Energy Meter by Direct Loading Method: There are three methods for testing/calibration: 1. Long period dial test 2. Using rotary sub- standard meter 3. Using precision grade instruments All ... of substandard meter in kWh Then % error = [(D - DS)/DS] x 100
explain
calibration
energy
meter
direct
loading
method
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Sep 5, 2018
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Explain working of Weston type frequency meter.
Explain working of Weston type frequency meter.
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Weston Type Frequency Meter: There are two fixed coils marked as A and B. Each coil divided into two equal parts and are fixed such that their magnetic axis are perpendicular to each ... leading to deflections in either direction depending on the currents there in, due to changed impedances.
working
weston
type
frequency
meter
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Why energy meter is integrating type measuring instrument?
Why energy meter is integrating type measuring instrument?
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Energy Meter is Integrating Type Measuring Instrument: Energy meter is used for measurement of energy, which is obtained by integration (summation) of power supplied over the particular time duration, hence it the integrating type measuring instrument.
energy
meter
integrating
type
measuring
instrument
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Sep 5, 2018
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Write any two advantages of digital energy meter.
Write any two advantages of digital energy meter.
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Advantages of Digital Energy Meter: 1) Easy to read. 2) High accuracy 3) High resolution. 4) No frictional losses as there are no moving parts. 5) No requirement for external adjustments. 6) Large ... due to absence of moving parts. 7) Highly efficient. 8) Very much compact. 9) Good reliability.
advantages
digital
energy
meter
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Sep 5, 2018
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State the application of phase sequence indicator; clip on ammeter, frequency meter & P.F. meter.
State the application of phase sequence indicator; clip on ammeter, frequency meter & P.F. meter.
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Phase Sequence Indicator: 1. For finding correct phase sequence of supply 2. For obtaining exact instant of parallel operation of alternators. 3. For obtaining reversal of rotation ... 4. In electroplating industries 5. In various processes industries for measuring power factor
application
phase
sequence
indicator
clip
ammeter
frequency
meter
pf
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List any four errors in induction type energy meter. Give method of compensation for each.
List any four errors in induction type energy meter. Give method of compensation for each.
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Errors in Induction Type Energy Meter with their Compensation: 1) Error due to friction: This error can be compensated by the additional shading band provided on the shunt electromagnet. 2) Phase ... error: This error can be compensated by providing a flux diverter' to the current magnet.
errors
induction
type
energy
meter
method
compensation
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Apr 30, 2018
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For measurement of radio frequency ac signals __________ type meter is used
For measurement of radio frequency ac signals __________ type meter is used
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For measurement of radio frequency ac signals thermo-couple type meter is used
measurement
radio
frequency
ac
signals
type
meter
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Apr 28, 2018
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The meter which does not have any component in it to provide control torque is
The meter which does not have any component in it to provide control torque is (A) Electrodynamometer for current measurement (B) Electrodynamometer for voltage measurement (C) Electrodynamometer for power measurement. (D) Electrodynamometer for power factor measurement.
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The meter which does not have any component in it to provide control torque is Electrodynamometer for power factor measurement.
meter
control
torque
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An induction type energy meter is found to run fast. Correction for this error can be made by
An induction type energy meter is found to run fast. Correction for this error can be made by (A) Over-load compensation. (B) Voltage compensation. (C) Moving the brake magnet away from the centre of the disc. (D) Moving the brake magnet towards the centre of the disc.
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An induction type energy meter is found to run fast. Correction for this error can be made by Moving the brake magnet away from the centre of the disc.
induction
type
energy
meter
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