RC Series Circuit
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Exp No.: Date:
Dept.:
Calculation of Power and Power factor in a series R-C circuit excited by Singlephase AC supply
AIM:
To study the behavior of a Series RC circuit, determine the power consumed and power factor of the circuit.
APPARATUS:
S.N o 1 2 3 4 5 6
PROCEDURE:
Apparatus 1-Ph Variac Voltmeter Voltmeter Ammeter Resistor Capacitor
Rating/Range (0-270)V (0-300)V (0-150)V (0-1)A 100 25 F
Type DM MI MI MI WW
Qty 1 1 2 1 1 1
Connect the circuit as per the circuit diagram. Switch on the supply vary the variac till a considerable current appears in the circuit. At this instant note down the corresponding meter readings. Vary the variac in steps till supply voltage is 80V and note the readings at each instant. Bring the 1-Ph variac to zero position and switch off the supply.
PRECAUTIONS:
Connect the circuit as per the circuit diagram. Avoid loose and wrong connections. Bring the 1-Ph variac to its initial position before switching off the supply. Avoid parallax error.
OBSERVATION/READINGS:
S . N o
V
S
I ( A )
V
R
V
C
R =VR/I
XC =VC/I
Z = R2 + ( XC)2
Cos = R/Z
P =VSICos
( V )
( V )
( V )
SAMPLE CALCULATION:
Vs = I=
V A
VR = VC =
V V
R = VR / I = XC = VC / I =
Impedance, Z = R2 + (XC)2 = Power factor, Cos = R / Z =
Power consumed, P = VIsCos =
RESULT:
Thus the behaviour of a series RC circuit was observed and power consumed and power factor were determined with aid of a suitable experimental setup.
