Parameters of choke coil
Aim:
To determine the choke coil parameters using (a) 3 Voltmeters (b) 3 Ammeters method
Apparatus:
Sl. Name of the Type Range Quantity
No. Equipment
1 Choke coil Copper wound
2 Auto Transformer 1- Φ
3 Rheostat 1- Φ
4 Voltmeters MI
5 Ammeters MI
6 Connecting Wires
(a) Three voltmeter method
Theory:
The parameters of choke coil are inductive reactance in series with a small resistance. It
is possible to measure power in a circuit without a wattmeter by using three-ammeter method or
three-voltmeter method in conjunction with non-inductive resistor.
The parameters of a choke coil (L & R) can be measured using 3 Voltmeters. Out of 3
first voltmeter is connected across supply, second voltmeter across a series known resistance and
third is connected across choke coil as shown in figure. The phasor diagram of the circuit is
shown below.
From the phasor diagram,
V1 = V2 + V3 + 2 V2V3CosӨ
2 2 2
2 V2V3CosӨ = V1 - V2 - V32 2 2
And also the current flowing through the choke coil is
I =V2 /R= or V2 = IR
By substituting V in the equation
2IR V3 CosӨ = V1 - V2 - V3
2 2 2
2RP = V1 - V2 - V3
2 2 2
Circuit Diagram:
Three voltmeter method:
Phasor Diagram:
Procedure:
1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
2. Keeping the auto transformer in minimum output position supply is taken.
3. By slowly varying the Auto Transformer the voltmeter V1 is adjusted at different values and
note down the corresponding readings of V2, V3 and I.
4. After noting the values slowly decrease the auto-transformer till the Voltmeter comes to
zero position, and Switch off the Supply.
Observation Table:
S.No. V1 V2 V3 cosΦ I Z R XL L
Theoretical Calculations:
CosΦ = (V1 - V2 - V3 ) / 2V2V3
2 2 2
I =V2/Rh
Z = V3/I
R =Z CosΦ
XL = √ (Z –R )
2 2
L =XL /2πf
Inductance of choke coil, L =
Resistance of choke coil, R =
(b) Three Ammeter method
Theory:
The parameters of a choke coil (R & L) can also be measured using 3-Ammeters, out of
3-Ammeters one is connected in series with the supply; second one is connected in series with
Standard resistance & third is in series with choke coil the phasor diagram of the circuit is shown
in the figure.
I1 = I2 + I3 + 2 I2I3CosӨ
2 2 2
2 I2I3CosӨ = I1 -I2 -I3 2 2 2
I ¿
CosӨ = 1−¿ I ¿ = Power factor of the load
2
2 2
2−¿ I3
2I 2I 3
And also the voltage across the choke coil is V2
I2 = V/R or V = I2 R
By substituting V in the equation
2VI3 CosӨ = (I12 -I2 -I3 ) R
2 2
P = (I1 -I2 -I3 ) R/2 = Power consumed by choke coil
2 2 2
Circuit diagram:
Phasor Diagram:
Procedure:
1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram
2. Keeping the auto transformer in minimum output position supply is taken.
3. By slowly varying the auto transformer, the ammeter A1 is adjusted at different values from 0
to
5A.
4. Note down the corresponding readings of A2 & A3.
5. After noting the values slowly decrease the auto-transformer till the voltmeter comes to zero
position, and switch off the Supply.
Observation Table:
S.No. I1 I2 I3 cosΦ V Z R XL L
Theoretical Calculations:
CosΦ=(I1 -I2 -I3 ) / 2I2I3
2 2 2
V =I2Rh
Z = V/I3
R =Z CosΦ
XL = √ (Z –R )
2 2
L =XL /2πf
Inductance of choke coil, L =
Resistance of choke coil, R =
Precautions:
1. There should not be any loose connections.
2. Readings of the meters must be taking without parallax error.
3. Ensure that setting of the Auto Transformer at zero output voltage during starting.
4. The variac is varied such that the chokes coil not to exceed the rated value.
Result: Choke coil parameters are determined.
