ITI Electrician SEM 2 TT
ITI Electrician SEM 2 TT
ITI Electrician SEM 2 TT
NSQF LEVEL - 5
2nd Semester
TRADE PRACTICAL
SECTOR : Electrical
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FOREWORD
The Government of India has set an ambitious target of imparting skills to 30 crores people, one out of every
four Indians, by 2020 to help them secure jobs as part of the National Skills Development Policy. Industrial
Training Institutes (ITIs) play a vital role in this process especially in terms of providing skilled manpower.
Keeping this in mind, and for providing the current industry relevant skill training to Trainees, ITI syllabus
has been recently updated with the help of Mentor Councils comprising of various stakeholder's viz. Industries,
Entrepreneurs, Academicians and representatives from ITIs.
National Instructional Media Institute (NIMI), Chennai has come up with instructional material to suit the
revised curriculum for Electrician 2nd Semester Trade Practical NSQF Level - 5 in Electrical sector
under Semester Pattern required for ITIs and related institutions imparting skill development. The NSQF
Level 5 will help the trainees to get an international equivalency standard where their skill proficiency and
competency will be duly recognized across the globe and this will also increase the scope of recognition
of prior learning. NSQF level 5 trainees will also get the opportunities to promote life long learning and skill
development. I have no doubt that with NSQF level 5 the trainers and trainees of ITIs, and all stakeholders
will derive maximum benefits from these IMPs and that NIMI's effort will go a long way in improving the
quality of Vocational training in the country.
The Executive Director & Staff of NIMI and members of Media Development Committee deserve appreciation
for their contribution in bringing out this publication.
Jai Hind
RAJESH AGGARWAL
Director General / Addl. Secretary,
Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship,
Government of India.
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PREFACE
The National Instructional Media Institute (NIMI) was established in 1986 at Chennai by then Directorate
General of Employment and Training (D.G.E & T), Ministry of Labour and Employment, (now under Ministry
of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship), MSME Government of India, with technical assistance from
the Govt. of the Federal Republic of Germany. The prime objective of this institute is to develop and provide
instructional materials for various trades as per the prescribed syllabi (NSQF) under the Craftsman and
Apprenticeship Training Schemes.
The instructional materials are created keeping in mind, the main objective of Vocational Training under
NCVT/NAC in India, which is to help an individual to master skills to do a job. The instructional materials are
generated in the form of Instructional Media Packages (IMPs). An IMP consists of Theory book, Practical
book, Test and Assignment book, Instructor Guide, Audio Visual Aid (Wall charts and Transparencies) and
other support materials.
The trade practical book consists of series of exercises to be completed by the trainees in the workshop.
These exercises are designed to ensure that all the skills in the prescribed syllabus are covered. The trade
theory book provides related theoretical knowledge required to enable the trainee to do a job. The test and
assignments will enable the instructor to give assignments for the evaluation of the performance of a trainee.
The wall charts and transparencies are unique, as they not only help the instructor to effectively present a
topic but also help him to assess the trainee's understanding. The instructor guide enables the instructor to
plan his schedule of instruction, plan the raw material requirements, day to day lessons and demonstrations.
IMPs also deals with the complex skills required to be developed for effective team work. Necessary care
has also been taken to include important skill areas of allied trades as prescribed in the syllabus.
The availability of a complete Instructional Media Package in an institute helps both the trainer and
management to impart effective training.
The IMPs are the outcome of collective efforts of the staff members of NIMI and the members of the Media
Development Committees specially drawn from Public and Private sector industries, various training institutes
under the Directorate General of Training (DGT), Government and Private ITIs.
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Officers of DGT and DGT field institutes, proof readers, individual media developers and coordinators, but for
whose active support NIMI would not have been able to bring out this materials.
R. P. DHINGRA
Chennai - 600 032 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
National Instructional Media Institute (NIMI) sincerely acknowledges with thanks for the co-operation and
contribution extended by the following Media Developers and their sponsoring organisations to bring out this
Instructional Material (Trade Practical) of 2nd Semester for the trade of Electrician NSQF LEVEL - 5 under
Electrical Sector for ITIs.
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INTRODUCTION
This manual for trade practical is intended for use in the ITI workshop. It consists of a series of practical exercises
that are to be completed by the trainees during the first semester of course is the Electrician trade under
Electrical Sector. It is National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) - Level 5, supplemented and
supported by instructions/information to assist the trainees in performing the exercise. The exercises are designed
to ensure that all the skills prescribed in the syllabus are covered including the allied trades.The syllabus for the2 nd
Semester Electrician Trade NSQF Level 5 under Electrical Sector Trade Practical is divided into seven
modules.The allocation of time for the various modules is given below:
The syllabus and the content in the modules are interlinked. As the number of workstations available in the electrical
section is limited by the machinery and equipment, it is necessary to interpolate the exercises in the modules to
form a proper teaching and learning sequence. The sequence of instruction is given in the schedule of instruction
which is incorporated in the Instructor's Guide. With 25 practical hours a week of 5 working days 100 hours of
practical per month is available.
The procedure for working through the 50 exercises for the 2nd semester with the specific objectives as the learning
out comes at the end of each exercise is given is this book.
The skill objectives and tools/instruments, equipment/machines and materials required to perform the exercise are
given in the beginning of each exercise.Skill training in the shop floor is planned through a series of practical
exercises/experiments to support the related theory to make the trainees get hands on trainning in the Electrician
trade along with the relevant cognitive skills appropriate for the level. A minimum number of projects have been
included to make the training more effective and develop attitude to work in a team. Pictorial, schematic, wiring and
circuit diagrams have been included in the exercises, wherever necessary, to assist the trainees broaden their views.
The symbols used in the diagrams comply with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) specifications.
Illustrations in this manual, help trainess visual perspective of the ideas and concepts.The procedures to be followed
for completing the exercises is also given. Different forms of intermediate test questions have been included in the
exercises, to enhance the trainee to trainee and trainee to instructor interactions.
Skill Information
Skill areas which are repetitive in nature are given as separate skill information sheets. Skills which are to be
developed in specific areas are included in the exercises itself. Some subexercises are developed to fulfill the
sequence of exercises in keeping with the syllabus.
This manual on trade practical forms part of the Written Instructional Material (WIM). Which includes manual on
trade theory and assignment/test.
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CONTENTS
2.1.66 Practice on grouping of cells for specified voltage and current under different
conditions and care 3
2.1.67 Prepare and practice on battery charging and details of charging circuit 6
2.1.69 Determine the number of solar cells in series / Parallel for given power requirement 11
2.2.71 Practice cutting, threading of different sizes of conduits and laying installations 21
2.2.72 Prepare test boards/extension boards and mount accessories like lamp holders,
various switches, sockets, fuses, relays, MCB, ELCB, MCCB Etc. 27
2.2.73 Draw layouts and practice in PVC casing - capping, conduit wiring with minimum to
more number of points of minimum 15 metre length 29
2.2.74 Wire up PVC Conduit wiring to control one lamp from two different places 31
2.2.75 Wire up PVC conduit wiring to control one lamp from 3 different places 33
2.2.76 Wire up PVC Conduit wiring and practice control of sockets and lamps indifferent
combinations using switching concepts 36
2.3.77 Wire up the consumer's main board with I.C.D.P. switch and distribution fuse box 39
2.3.79 Estimate the cost/bill of material for wiring of hostel/residential building and workshop 45
2.3.82 Practice testing /fault detection of domestic and industrial wiring installation and repair 55
2.3.83 Prepare pipe earthing and measure earth resistance by earth tester/megger 57
2.3.84 Prepare plate earthing and measure earth resistance by earth tester / megger 60
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Exercise No. Title of the exercise Page No.
Module 4 : Illumination
2.4.86 Install light fitting with reflectors for direct & indirct lightings 65
2.4.88 Practice installation of various lamps eg. fluorescent tube, HP mercury vapour,
LP mercury vapour, HP Sodium vapour, LP Sodium vapour, Metal halide etc. 69
2.4.90 Prepare a decorative lamp circuit to produce rotating light effect/ running light effect 75
2.5.93 Practice on measuring instrument in single and three phase circuit eg. multimeter,
wattmeter, energy meter, phase sequence and frequency meter etc. 82
2.5.94 Measure the power in 3-phase circuit using two wattmeter methods 85
2.5.95 Measure power factor in three phase circuit by using power factor meter and verify
2.5.96 Measure electrical parameters using tong tester in three phase circuit 90
2.5.97 Practice for range extension and calibration of various measuring instruments 93
2.5.99 Test single phase energy meter for its errors 101
2.6.102 Service and repair of electric iron, electric kettle, cooking range and geyser 109
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Module 7 : Transformer
2.7.107 Perform open circuit and short circuit test to determine the efficiency of
single phase transformer 131
2.7.108 Determine Voltage regulation of single phase transformer at different loads and
power factors 134
2.7.109 Perform series and parallel operation of two single phase transformers 136
2.7.110 Verify the terminals and accessories of three phase transformer HT and LT side 138
2.7.111 Perform 3 phase operation (i) delta - delta (ii) delta - star (iii) star-star (iv)
star - delta by use of three single phase transformes. 141
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SYLLABUS
27 - 37 • Install, test and 65. Use of various types of Chemical effect of electric
maintenance of cells. (08 Hrs) current and Laws of electrolysis.
batteries and 66. Practice on grouping of Explanation of Anodes and
solar cell cells for specified voltage cathodes.
and current under Types of cells, advantages /
different conditions and disadvantages and their
care. (12 Hrs) applications.
67. Prepare and practice on Lead acid cell; Principle of
• Apply safe working battery charging and operation and components.
practices details of charging circuit. Types of battery charging, Safety
(12 Hrs) precautions, test equipment and
68. Practice on routine, care/ maintenance.
maintenance and testing of Basic principles of Electro-
batteries. (08 Hrs) plating
69. Determine the number of and cathodic protection
solar cells in series / Grouping of cells for specified
parallel for given power voltage and current.
Principle and operation of solar
cell
31 - 32 • Estimate, 73. Draw layouts and practice PVC conduit and Casing-
Assemble, in PVC Casing-capping, capping
install Conduit wiring with wiring system.
and test wiring minimum to more number Different types of wiring -
system of points of minimum 15 Power, control, Communication
mtr length. (15 Hrs) and entertainment wiring.
74. Wire up PVC conduit wiring Wiring circuits planning,
to control one lamp from permissible load in sub-circuit
two different places. (10 and main circuit
Hrs)
75. Wire up PVC conduit wiring
to control one lamp from
three different places. (10
Hrs)
50 - 51 Revision
52 Examination
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Electrical
Electrician - Cells and Batteries Exercise 2.1.65
Requirements
Equipments Materials
• Different types of cells - 1 each • Chart showing different types of cells - 1 No.
PROCEDURE
Instructor may arrange the available different types of cells on the table. Explain the types of cells and
their uses
1 Identify the type of cell and write their names to 2 Write the name of the parts against the number and
corresponding cell placed on the table or by referring uses in the blank space provided against each cell in
from chart as in Table1 (Fig 1 to Fig 6) table 1.
Table 1
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Sketches Name of Cell Parts of cell Uses
Requirements
Tools/Instruments Materials
• MC Ammeter 0-1A - 1 No. • Cells 1.5V - 8 Nos.
• MC Voltmeter 0-15V - 1 No. • SP Switch 6A, 250V - 4 Nos
• MC Ammeter 500 mA - 1 No. • Connecting leads - as reqd.
• Multimeter - 1 No. • Resistor 5 Ω , 10W - 1 No.
• Rheostat 20 ohms 3.7A - 1 No. • 4 Cell battery pack - 2 Nos.
• miniature lamp 6V / 9V, 300 mA - 1 No.
• Resistor 10 Ω , 10W - 1 No.
PROCEDURE
Table 1
Sl No. No. of cells in series Voltmeter reading Ammeter reading Glow
1
2
3
4
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TASK 2: Grouping of cells in parallel connection
Conclusion
Conclusion
The total current drawn by the load is equal to the sum of
When group `A' alone supplies the load current, the fall in the
voltage (EMF - TPD) is
When group ‘B’ alone supplies the load current the fall in
voltage (EMF - TPD) is
Table 3
Requirements
PROCEDURE
2 Unscrew all the vent plugs and check the level of the
electrolyte.
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11 Check the battery for its working voltage under load
using a high rate discharge tester for a short period.
(Fig 3)
Do not keep a high rate discharge tester for
along period, say more than five seconds.
Table 1
1
2
3
4
5
6
1 Form the circuit as shown in Fig 4. 7 Set the lamp bank to produce the determined value of
the initial charging current.
2 Clean the battery terminals and unscrew all the vent
plugs. Don't touch the battery terminals since the
3 Check the level of the electrolyte and top up. circuit is connected to 220V DC.
4 Check the specific gravity and voltage of each cell and Proper protective devices should be provided
record and prepare a blank table (as shown in Table 1). in the circuit.
5 Connect the given batteries in series with the lamp bank 8 Read the voltage and specific gravity of each cell at
as per Fig 4. regular intervals and record in Table 1.
6 Adjust the current rating through the lamp bank. 9 Repeat the steps 10 and 11 of Task 1.
1 Prepare the necessary materials for electrolyte 4 Allow the mixture to cool sufficiently to the ambient
preparation. temperature.
2 Fill distilled water of the required quantity in the glass 5 Read the specific gravity (Fig 1). If the specific gravity
jar. is below 1250, add a little more acid to bring to the
correct specific gravity.
3 Add concentrated sulphuric acid little by little to the
water and stir with a glass rod simultaneously. Take care not to sprinkle the electrolyte.
Don't pour excess acid at a time to the water to
avoid excess generation of heat.
Requirements
PROCEDURE
TASK 1: Prepare and follow the routine care/maintenance schedule chart for batteries
1 Collect the care/maintenance activities required for lead 3 Perform the routine care/maintenance activities of
acid batteries. battery by referring the following chart 1.
2 Make a care/maintenance chart for daily, weekly,
monthly, six monthly maintenance schedule as in
chart - 1.
4 Six Monthly • Check level and specific gravity, charging rate, charging hours,
voltage cell
(Life of well maintained lead acid battery can be about five to six years)
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TASK 2 : Carry out the general preventive maintenance of lead acid battery
• Maintain the level of the electrolyte 10 to 15 • Apply a thin layer of Vaseline (or) petroleum
mm above the plates (or) as per manufacturer's jelly over them to prevent corrosion.
manual.
• Do not charge or discharge the battery in higher
• Add the distilled water to the acid; and do not rate continuously.
add acid to water.
• Remove the lead sulphate which is formed due
• Connect the positive terminal of the battery to
to over charge after four months.
the positive terminal of the supply, and connect
the negative terminal of the battery to the • Maintain well-ventilated room for battery
negative terminal of the supply while charging charging.
the battery.
• Use high rate discharge tester only for charged
• Keep the vent plug open for the liberation of battery not for discharged battery.
gases during charging.
• Clean the vent plugs holes for proper discharging • Check the specific gravity of the electrolyte
of gas. before charging and discharging.
Determine the number of solar cells in series / Parallel for given power
requirement
Objectives: At the end of this exercise you shall be able to
• determine the number of solar cells required for a series group for a given voltage requirement
• determine the number of group of solar cells in parallel for a given ampere hour capacity
• calculate the total number of solar cells required for a given power requirement
• connect the given cells in series and parallel groups to charge the battery.
Requirements
Tools/Instruments Materials/Components
• Cutting pliers 200 mm - 1 No. • Solar cells 125 mW/cm2, 0.45 V, 57 mA - 87 cells
• Screw driver 250 mm - 1 No. • Connecting wires 3/0.91mm PVC - 20 m
• Connector screw driver 100 mm - 1 No. insulated cable
• Voltmeter MC type 0 - 15V - 1 No. • Insulation tape 30 cm long - 1 No.
• Ammeter 0-500 mA - MC - 1 No. • Miniature bulb B.C Type 3W 12 V - 1 No.
• Soldering Iron 35W 240V 50 Hz - 1 No. with holder
• ‘On’ and ‘Off’ flush mounting - 2 Nos.
switch 6A 240 Volts - 2 Nos
• Resin core solder 60:40 - as reqd.
PROCEDURE
A village panchayat office requires a light of 12V 3Watts for display purpose for four hours which has
to be energized through a battery. The battery is to be charged through an array of solar cells having
125 mw/cm2 capacity. The light from sun expected to be available for 8 hours a day. Calculate the
number of solar cells in series group and the number of groups in parallel to charge the battery and wire
up the solar cells accordingly.
1 Determine the number of solar cells in series group. ampere hour lost in actual usage
Charging current rating = No.of possible ch arg ing hours
Total required voltage
No. of cells in series group =
Volt per cell
1AH
= = 0.125 amperes
Assuming charging voltage is 8
equal to battery voltage + 1 volt = 12 + 1 = 13 V
Output current
Total No. of cells in parallel group =
13 Cell current
No. of cells in series group = 29 cells
=
0.45
0 .125 amp
Calculate the ampere hour requirement =
57 mA
Power 3 watts 1
The current required = Voltage = = amps 125
12 volts 4 = 2 .2
=
57
say 250 mA
= say 3 cells/group
The charge taken from the batteries at the rate of 250
mA for 4 hours Hence total number of cells required = 29 x 3
250 = 87 cells
=
Hence ampere hour requirement ×4
1000
= 1 AH
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TASK 2 : Connect the given 87 cells in series parallel groups to charge the 12 v battery
Table 1
Requirements
Tools/Instruments • Tube light starter holder 6A - 1 No.
• Insulated screw driver 4mm x150mm - 1 No. • Combined tube and starter holder 6A - 1 No.
• Insulated connector screw driver • Tube light holder - 6A - 1 No.
4 mm x100 mm - 1 No. • Brass batten-holder 6A 250V - 1 No.
• Tray 60x30x4 cm - 1 No. • Bakelite batten-holder 6A 250V - 1 No.
• I.S. books on graphic symbols - 1 No.
• Brass pendent-holder 6A 250V - 1 No.
(B.I.S 2032 all parts)
• Bakelite pendent-holder 6A 250V - 1 No.
Materials • 3-pin 6A wall socket, mounting type - 1 No.
• PVC conduit pipe - 19 mm and • 3-pin 16A wall socket, mounting type - 1 No.
25 mm - 3M long - 1 No. each • 3-pin 6A wall socket, flush type - 1 No.
• GI conduit pipe - 19 mm and
• 3-pin 16A wall socket, flush type - 1 No.
25mm - 3 m long - 1 No. each
• PVC Channel - 20mm and 25mm • 2-pin 6A wall socket, flush type - 1 No.
- 1M long - 1 No. each • 2-pin 6A mounting type - 1 No.
• PVC pipe coupling - 19mm & 25mm - 1 No. each • Ceiling rose 6A 250V 2 plate - 1 No.
• PVC junction box - 1,2,3 and • Ceiling rose 6A 250V 3 plate - 1 No.
4 way -19mm & 25mm - 1 No. each • Fan regulator - 1 No.
• PVC bend - 19 mm & 25mm - 1 No. each
• Kit-kat fuse 16A 250V - 1 No.
• PVC Elbow - 19 mm & 25 mm - 1 No. each
• PVC Tee - 19mm & 25mm - 1 No. each • Intermediate switch 6A 250V - 1 No.
• GI conduit coupler & Inspection • 3-pin 6A 250 V plug - 1 No.
Coupler - 19mm & 25mm - 1 No. each • 3-pin 16A 250 V plug - 1 No.
• GI Elbow & Inspection Elbow - • Terminal plate 16A 250 V 3- way - 1 No.
19mm & 25mm - 1 No. each
• I.C.D.P. switch 16A 250V - 1 No.
• Tees & Inspection Tee -
19mm & 25mm - 1 No. each • I.C.T.P. switch 16A 400V - 1 No.
• GI junction box -1,2,3 & 4 way • Neutral link 16 amps - 1 No.
square type 19mm & 25mm - 1 No. each • I.C. cutouts 16A 250V - 1 No.
• S.P. switch 6A 250V flush type, • Distribution box 4-way - 1 No.
single way - 1 No. • Bell-Push/switch 6A, 250V flush type - 1 No.
• S.P. switch 6A 250V flush type
• Bell-Push/switch 6A, 250V
two way - 1 No.
• S.P. switch 6A 250V mounting type - 1 No.
mounting type single way - 1 No. • HRC Fuse - 16A - 1 No.
• S.P. switch 6A 250V • Iron connector - 5A - 1 No.
mounting type two-way - 1 No. • Toggle switch 6A - 1 No.
• MCB 1,2 & 3 Pole - 1 No. each
PROCEDURE
TASK 1 : Identify various conduit and conduit accessories
1 Identify each items and write the name in the table. 2 Write the specification and use of each conduit &
(Fig 1 to Fig 11) conduit accessory in the column given.
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Conduit Pipe & Conduit accessories
Requirements
PROCEDURE
Assume the job needs a 300 mm long conduit make the required conduit drop, the standard
drop but a standard length pipe of 3000 mm is length 3000 mm pipe is to be cut for a length of
only available. Normally both the ends of a 300 mm and threaded again at one end.
standard length pipe will have threads. To
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Cutting could be done either by pipe cutters or
with hacksaws. In practice, cutting with a
hacksaw is popular, and the method is
explained below.
2 Open the jaw of the vice and insert the pipe so that it is
horizontal and parallel to the jaw serrations.
3 Keep the chalk mark of the pipe within 100 mm of the
vice as shown in Fig 2.
9 When the initial cut has been made, move the left hand
to the front end of the hacksaw frame and use both
hands for the cutting operation as shown in Fig 6.
10 When sawing, use the full length of the blade, increasing
gradually the pressure on the forward stroke, and
releasing the pressure as the blade is drawn back.
(Fig 6)
1 Open the jaw of the vice and insert the 19 mm dia pipe
so that it is horizontal and parallel to the jaw serrations.
2 Keep the end of the tube within 150 mm of the vice.
3 Close and tighten the vice as shown in Fig 11.
Requirements
PROCEDURE
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Use the B.I.S. recommended colour code for
cable connections within the test board.
Draw layouts and practice in PVC casing - capping, conduit wiring with
minimum to more number of points of minimum 15 metre length
Objectives: At the end of this exercise you shall be able to
• mark the layout on the work station/location
• prepare PVC channel as per the marked layout
• fix the PVC channel and other PVC accessories
• run the cable as per the circuit diagram
• fix the top cover on the casing
• prepare & fix the PVC boxes
• mount the switches, fan regulator, socket on the switch board
• connect the end terminals to load as per the circuit diagram & test it.
Requirements
PROCEDURE
1 Analyze the layout diagram Fig 1 showing the location
of fittings, accessories and their distances.
2 Draw the wiring diagram for the given circuit as per
layout plan. Check the correctness of the wiring
diagram with the help of Fig 1 (supplied by the
instructor).
3 List out the materials required for this wiring along with
complete specifications and quantity required for this
wiring .
4 Check your material list with that of supplied list.
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8 Place the PVC channel in the route mark coinciding
with the jumper holes for fixing.
9 Prepare the joints on PVC channel (refer layout).
10 Fix the PVC channel on the work station as per the
layout.
11 Run the cable into the PVC channel as per wiring
diagrams (Fig 2)
12 Fix the cover on the channel.
13 Mark and cut the PVC boxes for the channel entries.
14 Drill holes for cable entry and take out cables as per
installation plan.
15 Terminate the cable in accessories and mount the
switches, regulator & socket over the switch box.
16 Test the circuit for insulation resistance, continuity
test & polarity.
Wire up PVC Conduit wiring to control one lamp from two different places
Objectives: At the end of this exercise you shall be able to
• form the circuit using two-way switches to control one lamp from two different places
• cut the profiles in a wooden board according to marking for flush-type accessories
• wire up a circuit in PVC conduit pipe to control one lamp from two different places.
Requirements
PROCEDURE
1 Estimate the tools and materials required for the job 5 Form the circuit as per the schematic diagram shown
according to the layout (Fig 1) and the wiring diagram. in Fig 2.
(Fig 3) Compare the list with the given list. Discuss with
your co-trainees/instructor about the variations between
the two lists.
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TABLE 1 9 Mark the posistion of the saddles on the building and
fix them loosely on one side only.
S1,S2 position up
S1,S2 position down Observe the N.E. Code for the distance between
saddles. In the case of brick/concrete walls,
S1 up and S2 down the wooden plugs (gutties) are to be fixed flush
S1 down and S2 up with the walls, cemented and cured.
Wire up PVC conduit wiring to control one lamp from 3 different places
Objectives: At the end of this exercise you shall be able to
• verify and draw the I.M. switch connections in alternate positions of the knob
• draw a schematic diagram to show one lamp being controlled from 3 different places based on the I.M. switch
connections
• form the given circuit with the I.M. switch.
• cut and lay the PVC pipes as per dimensions with the required number of bends, elbows and different types
of junction boxes in the ceiling and the wall
• draw the cables through pipe according to the wiring diagram
• fix the accessories on boards and terminate the cables in accessories .
• test the circuit.
Requirements
Tools/Instruments Materials
• Hacksaw frame 300mm with 24 TPI • PVC pipe 20mm dia. - 4 mtrs
blade - 1 No. • PVC bend 20mm dia. - 2 Nos.
• Steel tape roll 5 Meter - 1 No. • PVC elbow 20mm dia. - 1 No.
• Insulated Screwdriver 250mm with • PVC Tee 20mm dia. - 3 Nos.
4mm blade width - 1 No. • Saddles 20mm dia. heavy gauge - 10 Nos.
• Insulated Screwdriver 150mm with • Wood screws No.6 12mm - 40 Nos.
3mm blade width - 1 No. • Wood screws No.6 18mm - 8 Nos.
• Insulated Connector screw driver • PVC cable 1.5 sq.mm 250V grade - 15 m
100mm with 3mm blade width - 1 No. • T.W. round blocks with box
• Plumb bob with thread - 1 No. 90 x 40mm - 4 Nos.
• Try square 250mm - 1 No. • Terminal plate 3-way - 1 No.
• Ball peen hammer 250 grams - 1 No. • S.P.switch 2-way Flush type
• Poker 4mm dia. 200mm - 1 No. 6A 250V - 2 Nos.
• Gimlet 4 mm dia. 200mm - 1 No. • Intermediate switch 6A 250V - 1 No.
• Electrician's D.B knife 100 mm - 1 No. • Bakelite batten-holder of B.C.
• Cutting pliers, insulated 200mm - 1 No. type 6A 250V - 1 No.
• Hand drilling machine, 6mm capacity - 1 No. • B.C. lamp 40W 250V - 1 No.
• S.S. drill bit 3mm and 4mm - 1 each
• Side cutting pliers 150mm - 1 No.
• Firmer chisel 12 mm - 1 No.
PROCEDURE
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TASK 2 : Form the circuit on the workbench/trainer board
1 Form the circuit according to the approved diagram on Table 1
the workbench/trainer board.
Position of Position of Position Condition
2 Show the circuit to the instructor and get his approval. S1 knob S2 knob of S3 knob of lamp
3 Operate the switches as given in Table 1 and note down ↑ ↑ ↑ ON/OFF
the results in Table 1.
↓ ↑ ↑
↓ ↓ ↑
↓ ↓ ↓
↑ ↓ ↓
↑ ↑ ↓
↓ ↑ ↑
↓ ↑ ↓
Wire up PVC Conduit wiring and practice control of sockets and lamps
indifferent combinations using switching concepts
Objectives: At the end of this exercise you shall be able to
• determine the size of the cable for power wiring
• cut non-metallic conduit pipes
• fix the accessories to the pipes according to the pipe size with the tight grip method
• fix conduit with the necessary clamps and spacers on surface installation in accordance with I.S.
recommendations
• draw wires with non-metallic conduit pipes
• wire up the power circuits in P.V.C. conduit
• test the circuit.
Requirements
Tools/Instruments Materials
• Insulated combination pliers 200mm - 1 No. • PVC pipe 20 mm dia. - 11 mts
• Insulated screwdriver 200mm width • 3-way junction box 25 mm - 3 Nos.
4mm blade - 1 No. • 20mm sadles - 19 Nos.
• Insulated side cutting pliers 150mm - 1 No. • TW Box 200 x 150 x 40mm - 4 Nos.
• Electrician's knife 100 mm - 1 No. • PVC sheathed aluminium cable
• Bradawl 150mm - 1 No. 4 sq mm. 250 V - 52 mts
• Ball peen hammer 250 grams - 1 No. • Copper wire 14 SWG - 13 mts
• Hacksaw with 24 TPI blade - 1 No. • SPT switch 16A 250V - 2 Nos.
• Firmer chisel 6mm x 200mm - 1 No. • 3-pin socket 16A 250V - 2 Nos.
• File rasp half round 200 mm • 3-pin socket with switch 16A 250V - 2 Nos.
basted with handle. - 1 No. • T.W. wooden spacers - 20 Nos.
• Flat file rasp 200mm - 1 No. • Terminal plate 16 A 6-way - 1 No.
• Neon tester 500V - 1 No. • Wood screws No. 6 x 25 mm - 20 Nos.
• Drill bits 6mm, 3mm - 1 No. • Wood screws No. 6 x 12 mm - 40 Nos.
each • PVC elbow 20 mm - 1 No.
• Hand drilling machine 6mm capacity - 1 No. • Surface-mounting type Kit-kat
fuse 16A, 250V - 2 Nos.
PROCEDURE
1 Ascertain the load particulars of each socket, assuming 2 Determine the number of circuits, the size of cables for
each socket is feeding one room air-conditioner of the circuit and branch circuits.
1.5 ton capacity.
Refer to the table of current-carrying capacity
Refer to I.E. regulations, NE code and I.S. of cables.
recommendations regarding socket
connections, loading and maximum number 3 Fill in Table 1 and get the approval of the instructor for
of sockets per circuit. the results.
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Table 1
Cable selected for the main circuit Area of cross-section: ....... sq. mm
Size : ......... mm
Volts grade :......... volts
Cable selected for the branch circuit Area of cross-section: ....... sq. mm
Size : ......... mm
Volts grade : ......... volts
Wire up the consumer's main board with I.C.D.P. switch and distribution fuse
box
Objectives: At the end of this exercise you shall be able to
• place the I.C.D.P switch and distribution fuse box on the board as per the given layout observing the standard
code of practice
• mark on the board to drill holes for the purpose of drawing wires and for fixing the accessories
• drill suitable holes to fix accessories and for cable entry
• fix the accessories
• identify and earth the metal parts
• identify the cable to be connected for phase and neutral according to the colour of insulation
• select and confirm the size of the cables according to the capacity of the main switch and D.B.
Requirements
Tools/Instruments • Firmer chisel 12mm - 1 No.
• Wood rasp file 200mm flat - 1 No.
• Steel rule 300mm - 1 No.
• Insulated Side cutter 150mm - 1 No. Material
• Combination pliers 200mm - 1 No.
• Iron-clad double pole switch 16A 250V - 1 No.
• Hand drilling machine 6mm
• Distribution fuse box 4-way 16A 250V - 1 No.
capacity with 3mm,6mm bits - 1 Set
• Wood screws No. 25 x 6 mm - 4 Nos.
• Poker 200mm - 1 No.
• Wood screws No. 20 x 6 mm - 4 Nos.
• Insulated Screwdriver 200mm with
• Wood screws No. 15 x 6 mm - 2 Nos.
4mm blade - 1 No.
• PVC aluminium cable 2.5 sq mm - 1.5 m
• Insulated Screwdriver 150mm with
in red and black colour each.
3mm blade - 1 No.
• Tinned copper wire 14 SWG -3m
• Connector screwdriver 100mm - 1 No.
• T.W. hinged box 300 x 250 x 80 mm - 1 No.
• Neon tester 500V - 1 No.
• 3mm dia. 25 mm long full-threaded G.I
• Wooden mallet 7.5cm dia.500 g - 1 No.
bolt, nut and washer - 10 Nos.
• Electrician's knife DB 100 mm - 1 No.
• PVC Cable clips 10 mm wide 2 mm
• Tenon-saw 300mm - 1 No.
thick - 300 mm
• Gimlet 200mm with 4mm dia. stem - 1 No.
PROCEDURE
Requirements
Tools/Instruments Equipment Machines
• Insulated Steel rule 300mm - 1 No. • Single phase energy meter 10/15A 250V
• Insulated Side cutter 150mm - 1 No.
Materials
• Combination pliers 200mm - 1 No.
• Hand drilling machine with 3mm and • PVC insulated copper cable
6mm drills - 1 No. 2.5 square mm -3m
• Insulated Screwdriver 200mm with • Tinned copper wire 14 SWG -1m
4mm blade - 1 No. • Iron-clad cut out 16A - 1 No.
• Insulated Connector screwdriver 100mm - 1 No. • Neutral link 16A - 1 No.
• Poker 200mm long with 4mm dia. stem - 1 No. • T.W. board 250x250x40mm - 1 No.
• Electrician's knife DB 100 mm - 1 No. • Porcelain spacers - 4 Nos.
• Firmer chisel 12mm wooden handle - 1 No. • Teak wood gutties (wooden plugs)
• Rawl jumper No.8 with holder and bit - 1 No. 40mm square x 60mm long x 30mm
• Cold chisel 200mm long with 12mm square - 4 Nos.
edge - 1 No. • Wood screws No.4 x 25 mm - 3 Nos.
• Ball peen hammer 500 gm. - 1 No. • Cement - 1/2 kg.
• Tenon-saw 250mm - 1 No. • River sand - 2 kgs
• Mallet with 7.5cm dia. head 500 gm - 1 No. • Rawl plug No.8 - 4 Nos
• Neon tester 500 V - 1 No. • Rawl plug Compound - 25 gms.
• Scriber 200mm with 3mm dia. stem - 1 No. • Chalk piece (colour) - 1 No.
• Mason's trowel - 1 No. • G.I. pipe 20mm - 400 mm.
• Tray for cement mortar - 1 No. • Wood screws No. 50 x 8 mm - 4 Nos.
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5 Keeping the rawl jumper on one of the markings, 3 Remove the plaster and the brick at the marked surfaces
hammer and rotate the jumper handle by 90o for each to a depth of 70 mm from the wall surface with the help
stroke of hammer. of a cold chisel and hammer.
4 Prepare cement and sand mortar in the ratio of 1:4.
This will enable the broken pieces of mortar to
come out without gripping the rawl bit. Let the mortar be in a semi-solid condition.
Otherwise the bit will not come out easily at the
end of the operation or the bit may even break. 5 Sprinkle water in all the pits.
6 Insert a small quantity of cement mortar inside the pit
6 Make a hole to a depth of 40mm.
with the help of a mason's trowel.
7 Repeat this method in the other three markings.
7 Insert the wooden gutties inside the hole pit such that
8 Dip the rawl plugs in water, plug them in the holes and the broad portion is inside and the narrow portion is
slightly hammer on them to make them flush with the outside and is just flush with the surface of the wall.
wall. (Fig 3)
Now the wall is ready for mounting the T.W.
board.
9 Fix the board on the wall with 45mm long wood screws.
1 Repeat working steps 1 and 2 of Method 1. 8 Apply the cement on all sides of the gutty such that the
2 Mark 50mm square around the marking as shown in gutty remains in the centre of the square hole.
Fig 2. 9 Smoothen the surface of the wall with a mason's trowel.
Allow the cement to dry for 4 hours and sprinkle
water on the cement every one hour so that the
cement settles. The gutties become rigid after
approximately 24 hours. Then only the boards
could be fixed on to the gutties.
Now the wall is ready for fixing the T.W. board.
10 Fix the T.W. board with the help of 45mm long wood
screws.
Trainees are required to identify the relationship
between the stem thickness of 45mm long
wood screws and the respective designation
numbers.
Requirements
Tools/Instruments Materials
• Measuring tape 0-25 m - 1 No. • A-4 Paper - as reqd.
• SWG - 1 No. • Pencil/HP - 1 No.
• Steel rule 300 mm - 1 No. • Eraser - 1 No.
• Micrometer 0-25 mm - 1 No.
PROCEDURE
TASK 1 : Estimate the cost/bill of material for wiring of hostel / residential building
1 Obtain the building plan as shown in Fig.1 The type and quantity of loads depend upon
the customer's requirement. Hence, complete
data are to be collected before starting estima-
tion. A sample requirements is given for the
trainee's reference.
The wall thickness - 40 cm
The height of roof from ground - 3.5 m
Height of conduit run -3m
Height of main board - 2.5 m
Height of switch - 1.5 m
Height of light brackets -3m
2 Collect the requirements of lights, fans, lighting and Height of main board -3m
power sockets etc. The details of standard requirement of electrical loads are
3 Mark the location of switch board, electrical loads and given in Table - 1
DB in the plan.
Table -1
Location Light (60 W) Fan (80 W) 6A Plug Point 16A Power
(80 W) Plug (1000 W)
Verandah 1 1 1 1
Kitchen 1 1 Nil 1
Bedroom 2 +2 1+1 1+1 Nil
Drawing Room 2 1 1 Nil
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4 Calculate the number of sub circuits required for the Total current = 2.696+2.522+8.696 = 13.9 A
above load as per IE rules.
16A, 250V flush type DP main switch is sufficient
Indian electricity rule states that there should 7 Calculate the length of PVC conduit and cable as
be separate sub circuits for light/fan loads and shown below.
power loads. Therefore 6A plug points
(Sockets) are considered as light / fan load 19mm conduit can be used up to ABC length
points as they are meant for connecting table and for remaining length, 12mm conduit is
fan /table lamp etc. 16A power plug are sufficient.
considered as power points as they are used Horizontal runs
for connecting heavy loads like heaters, kettles
etc. 19mm conduit for length ABC = 2.4 m
19mm conduit for length at
Total wattage of light points = 8 x 60 = 480 W C (wall thickness) = 0.4 m
Total wattage of fan points = 5 x 80 = 400 W Total = 2.8 m
Total wattage of (6A) sockets = 4 x 80 = 320 W 12 mm Conduit
Total 17 Nos = 1200 W Length CDEHI ( 4 + 3 + 1.5) = 8.5 m
As there are 17 points, we need two sub - circuits. The Length EG = 2.0 m
division of outlets on each sub circuit is made more or
less uniform, ie., 8 & 9. Refer Fig 2 Length HJ = 2.0 m
Length CMNQSVW (3+3+4+2) = 12.0 m
Length MS3 = 1.5 m
Length NP = 2.0 m
Length QR = 2.0 m
5 Draw the layout of conduit, switch board, loads and DB Length ST = 2.0 m
as shown in Fig 3. Length SV = 1.0m
Length BK = 3.0 m
Length AXYZ (6+1) = 7.0 m
Length (wall thickness) at
C, H, M, Q, S & Y (6x0.4) = 2.4 m
Total = 45.4 m
Vertical down drops (horizontal run to SB's) :
19 mm conduit
Length B to roof = 0.5 m
Length E to roof = 0.5 m
Length N to roof = 0.5 m
Length S to roof = 0.5 m
Total = 2.0 M
Total 19 mm conduit required = 2.8+1.5+0.5 = 4.8 m
6 Calculate the size of each cable as shown below.
Wastage 10% = 0.48 m
i current through subcircuit-1
Total = 5.28 m
(5 x 60) + (2 x 80) + (2 x 80) (Take 6m)
= = 2.696 A
230
Total 12mm conduit required 45.4+10.50 = 55.9 M
ii Current through subcircuit -2
Wastage 10% = 5.59 m
(3 x 60) + (3 x 80) + (2 x 80) Total = 61.49 m
= = 2.522 A
230 (Take 62m)
Trainee shall select the cable size by refering For example, take the labour cost is Rs.100/point
the table given in related theory Then, total labour cost is 23 x 100 = Rs. 2300/-
8 Calculate the labour cost. 9 Prepare a list of "material of schedule and cost" as
Meter board = 2 Points shown in Table-2.
Distribution board = 2 Points
Light / fan = 17 Points
Power = 2 Points
Total points = 23 Points
Table 2
Material of schedule and cost
1 D.P Main switch 10A, 240V flush type 1 No ....... each ....... For M.B For
power load
2 I.C cut out 16A, 240V 1 No ....... each .......
3 Flush type fuse unit 16A 1 No ....... each .......
4 Flush type fuse unit 6A 2 Nos ....... each .......
5 PVC conduit 19 mm (heavy guage) 6m ....... length ....... 1 length
=3m
6 PVC conduit 12 mm (heavy guage) 62 m ....... length ....... 1 length = 3 m
7 1.0mm2 multistrand copper, VIR cable 174 m ....... 100m .......
8 1/1.8 mm aluminium VIR cable 30 m ....... 100m .......
9 1/1.8m copper VIR cable 2m ....... 100 m ....... From M.B
to D.B
10 Switches 6A, 240V one way flush type 17 Nos ....... each .......
11 2-pin sockets 6A, 240V 4 Nos ....... each .......
12 3 -pin sockets 16A, 240V with switch and neon 2 Nos ....... each .......
13 Ceiling rose 2 - plate 6A 240V 5 Nos ....... each .......
14 Lamp holders brass batten type 8 Nos ....... each .......
15 PVC junction boxes 25 mm 4 - way 1 No ....... each .......
12 mm 3-way 7 Nos ....... each .......
12 mm 2-way 5 Nos ....... each .......
16 PVC bends 12 mm 4 Nos ....... each .......
17 PVC reducers (25 mm to 12 mm 1 No ....... each .......
18 Saddles 25 mm 24Nos Doz .......
12 mm 144No 144 Nos .......
19 Wooden boards (a) 30 x 30 Cm 2 Nos ....... each ....... For M.B &
D.B For S.D's
(b) 18x10 Cm 7 Nos ....... each .......
20 Round blocks 5 Nos ....... each .......
21 Wooden gutties/plugs 9cm2 x 4 cm2 x50 mm 3 doz doz ...... For boards
22 Nails 25 mm 1 kg kg Per conduit
23 Wooden screw 60 mm 25 Nos 100 For boards
Wooden screw 12 mm 25 Nos 100 .... Forholders
24 Copper wire (16SWG) for earth 1 Kg kg .....
(GI WIRE 14 SWG) 1 Kg kg
25 Earth set (Pipe, salt, coal) 1 set ... ......
26 Cement 2 kg kg
27 Labour cost 2 kg ...... For 4 gutties
Total ......
Contingency 10% .......
Grand Total
1 Obtain the floor plan of the workshop. 3 Calculate the size of cable
2 Mark the positions of motors on the floor plan with the Assuming the motor efficiency to be 85% power factor to
consultation of the customer. be 0.8 and supply voltage is 400 V for all the motors.
A sample requirement is given below for trainee's reference
5 x 735.5
1 One 5HP, 415V 3 phase motor FL current of 5HP motor = = 7.806A
3 x 400 x 0.85 x 0.8
2 One 3HP, 415V 3 phase motor
3 One ½ HP, 240V 1 phase motor 3 x 735.5
FL current of 3HP motor = = 4.68 A
4 One 1HP, 415V 3 phase motor 3 x 400 x 0.85 x 0.8
The motors are to be arranged as shown in Fig.4
0.5 x 735.5
FL current of ½ HP motor = 240 x 0.85 x 0.8 = 2.25 A
1 x 735.5
FL current of 1HP motor = = 1.56 A
3 x 400 x 0.85 x 0.8
The main switch and the cable from meter to main switch
should be capable of handling starting current of one motor
of high rating plus full load current of the all other motors.
i.e, 15.6+4.68+2.25+1.56 = 24.9A
4 Prepare a table showing cable size of each motors to
be installed as shown in Table 3.
Table 3
FL current Starting
Sl. No. Motor IL (A) current Recommended cable size
IS= 2IL(A)
19mm heavy gauge conduit should be used for 3 cable Length from 3HP motor starter to motor base = 3.0 m
runs and 25 mm heavy gauge conduits should be used for
Total = 6.75 m
6 cable runs.
10% wastage = 0.67 m
• 19 mm heavy gauge conduit
Total = 7.42m, Say 8.0m
Length from main board of 5HP motor starter
• 25 mm flexible conduit for 5HP & 3 HP motor (0.75+0.75)
= 1+1+3+1 = 6.0m
= 1.5, Say 2.0m
Length from main board to 3HP motor starter
8 Calcualte the length of cables.
= 1+1+5.5+1 = 8.5m
2.0mm2 copper conductor from main board to 5HP motor
Length from main board to ½ HP motor base terminals = 3(1+1+3+1) + 6(1.5+1.5+0.75) = 40.5m
= 1+1+8+1+1.5+1.5 = 14.0m 15% wastages & end connections = 7.2 m
Length from main board to 1HP motor base Total = 55.2m , Say = 56.0m
= 1+1+10.5+1+1.5+1.5 = 16.5m 1.0mm2 copper conductor from main board to 1/2 HP
Total = 45.0 m motor terminals = 2(1+1+8+1+1.5+1.5+0.75) = 29.5 m
10% wastages = 4.5m 15% wastages & end connections = 7.76m
Total length = 49.5m, say 50.0m Total = 59.51m, Say 60.0m
• 25.4 mm heavy gauge conduit. 9 Calculate the labour cost as per the local rate and rules
for calcualting number of points.
Length from meter to main switch = 0.75 m
Length from 5HP motor starter to 5HP motor base 10 Prepare "Schedule of material and cost as shown in
Table 4.
(1.5 +1.5) 3.0 m
Rate Cost
Sl.No. Specification of material
Remarks
Qty. Rs. Ps. Per Rs. Ps
Requirements
Tools /Instruments Materials
• Combination pliers 200 mm - 1 No. • 2 way switch 6A 250V - 4 Nos.
• Screw driver 200 mm with 4 mm • Batten holder 6A 250V - 4 Nos.
blade - 1 No. • PVC switch box 100 X 100 X 40 mm - 4 Nos.
• Side cutting pliers 150 mm - 1 No. • PVC Cable 1.5 sq mm, 660 V - as reqd.
• Electrician’s knife 100 mm - 1 No. • Saddle 19 mm - 20 Nos.
• Bradawl 150 mm - 1 No. • Wooden gutties - 20 Nos.
• Ball peen hammer 250g - 1 No. • Conduit bend 19mm - 20 Nos.
• Hacksaw with 24 TPI blade - 1 No. • Fish wire - as reqd.
• Firmer Chisel 6 mm - 1 No. • PVC Conduit 19 mm - 50 m
• Flat rasp file 200 mm - 1 No. • Flexible conduit 19 mm -2m
• Neon tester 500V - 1 No. • Conduit coupler 19 mm - 6 Nos.
• Electirc drilling machine 6 mm capacity • Earth wire G1, 8 SWG - 20 m
with 5mm drill bit. - 1 No. • Wood Screw 25 x 6 mm - 1 box
• Wood Screw 12 x 6 mm - 1 box
PROCEDURE
1 Read and interpret the schematic diagram (Fig 1) and
the layout diagram (Fig 2).
Requirements
Tools/Instruments Material
• Electrical drilling machine 6mm • PVC pipe 20 mm - 10 m
with 5 mm drill bit - 1 No. • PVC ways junction box - 20 Nos.
• Combination pliers 200 mm - 1 No. • TW box 200 X 150 X 40 mm - 3 Nos
• Side cutting pliers 150 mm - 1 No. • TW box 300 x 200 x 40 mm - 4 Nos.
• Electrician’s knife - 1 No. • TPIC 16A - 415V - 2 Nos.
• Bradawl 150mm - 1 No. • DPIC 16A, 250V - 2 Nos.
• Ball peen Hammer 250 gm - 1 No. • Saddles 19 mm - 50 Nos.
• Hacksaw with 24 TPI blade - 1 No. • Wooden gutties - 50 Nos.
• Firmer Chisel 6 mm - 1 No. • Conduit bend 19 mm - 10 Nos.
• Neon Tester 500V - 1 No. • Angle Iron frame 50 x 30mm - 5 Nos.
• 3φ Energy meter 30A, 440V - 1 No. • Fish wire - as reqd.
• PVC sheathed aluminium cable
Equipment / Machines
4 Sq mm 250 V - 60 m
• 5 HP 3φ 440V AC motor - 1 No. • Copperwire 14 SWG - 15 meter
• 3 HP 3φ 440V AC motor - 1 No. • PVC Elbow 20 mm - 25 Nos.
• 1/2 HP 1φ 240V AC motor - 1 No. • Distribution box 4 ways 200x150x40mm - 1 No.
• 1 HP 1φ 240V AC motor - 1 No. • TW wooden spacer - 30 Nos.
• Star Delta starter 4, 5V 50 Hz - 2 Nos • Wood screws 25 x 6 mm - 1 Box
• DOL starter 1φ, 10A, 250 V - 2 Nos. • Wood screws 12 x 6 mm - 1 Box
• Surface mounted kit kat fuse
16A 250V - 4 No.
PROCEDURE
1 Obtain the floor plan of the work shop (Fig 1). 1 One 5 HP, 415V 3 phase motor.
2 One 3 HP, 415V 3 phase motor.
3 One 1/2 HP; 240V, 1 Phase moor
4 One 1 HP, 240V, 1 Phase motor
The motors are to be arranged as shown in Fig 1.
Requirements
Tools/Instruments Materials
• Connecting screw driver 100 mm - 1 No. • Test lamp 100W, 240 V - 1 No.
• Cutting plier 150 mm - 1 No. • Crocodile clip 15A - 2 sets
• Screw driver 200 mm - 1 No. • PVC flexible cable 1.5sq.mm, 660 V - 10m
• Neon tester 500 V - 1 No.
• D.E. Electrician knife100 mm - 1 No.
• Multimeter - 1 No.
• Megger 500V - 1 No.
PROCEDURE
Open Circuit Fault 4 Check one circuit at a time and then proceed step by
step.
1 Consider the circuit as shown in Fig 1 in a domestic
installation. 5 Check the circuits having 2 way switches, the concerned
switches may be operated alternately to ensure the
correct test result.
6 Check the defective fan, regulators or lamps by shorting
the suspected appliance if necessary and then retest
it.
Short circuit fault
1 Make the circuit as shown in Fig 2 and connect the
megger, if it shows continuity in both ON and OFF
positions of the switch, this indicates short in circuit.
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4 Repeat the test procedures in each and every circuit Isolate the live conductor from neutral, remove
and locate the shorting point of the live and neutral all other lamps and other equipments
wire by inspection and remove it by insulating the connected with wiring.
bare conductors.
Earth fault 2 Switch ‘ON’ all the switches.
1 As per the circuit as shown in Fig 3 keep all the fuses, 3 Using Insulation resistance Tester, terminal ‘E’ of the
switches bulbs etc in closed position as indicated in megger connect to the earth point of the system
the figure. provided at the Meter Board and Terminal ‘L’ of the
megger with each conductor in turn at the main board
cut-out terminal and rotate the handle of the megger
to send current through closed circuit formed between
conductor and earth.
4 Note down the reading of the meter which gives directly
the insulation resistance between the conductor and
earth.
5 Repeat the step 3 and 4 for other circuits, subcircuits,
live conductors and main switch board etc.
Flow chart for rectification of fault
Prepare the flowchart for finding fault and rectification
The Figure 4 shows the flow diagram for rectification of
the fault in a domestic wiring installation.
Requirements
Tools/Instruments Materials
• G.I. die stock with 12.7 mm, 19mm • G.I. pipe 12.7mm dia. -5m
and 38mm dies - 1 Set • G.I. bend 12.7mm dia. - 2 Nos.
• D.E. spanners 5mm to 20mm of six. - 1 Set • C.I.cover hinged to C.I. frame 300 mm
• Blowlamp, 1 litre with kerosene - 1 No. square - 1 No.
• Crowbar, hexagonal 1800mm long - 1 No. • G.I. pipe 19mm dia. -1m
• Powrah (spade) - 1 No. • G.I.pipe 38mm dia. having
• Pick axe - 1 No. 12mm dia. holes - 2.5 m
• Cement mortar tray - 2 Nos. • Reducer 38 x 19 mm - 1 No.
• Tongs 300mm - 1 No. • Funnel with 19mm dia. sleeve &
• Measuring tape 5m - 1 No. wire mesh - 1 No.
• Ladle - 2 Nos. • G.I.nut for 19mm dia. sleeve & wire
• Combination pliers 200mm - 1 No. mesh - 1 No.
• Pipe wrench 50mm - 1 No. • G.I. check-nuts for 19mm dia. G.I.pipe - 4 Nos.
• Hacksaw with 32 T.P.I. blade - 1 No. • G.I.washer 40mm with 19mm hole - 1 No.
• Wooden box 150(l) x 150(b) x • G.I. wire No.8 SWG - 10 m
300(h) mm - 1 No. • Copper lug 200 amps with 19 mm
• Soldering pot (melting) - 1 No. dia. hole - 1 No.
• Sledge Hammer 2 Kg. - 1 No. • Solder 60/40 - 100 gms.
• Matchbox - 1 No.
Equipment/Machines
• Soldering paste - 10 gms.
• Earth tester with connecting leads • Cement - 10 kgs.
and spikes - 4 Nos. - 1 No. • Blue metal chips 6mm size - 40 kgs.
• River sand - 80 kgs
• Salt (common) - 3 bags
• Coke or charcoal - 3 bags
PROCEDURE
4 Make threads in both ends of 19mm dia. G.I.pipe to a 7 Dig an earth pit of dimensions 1 m width x 1 m
length of 25mm on one side and 75mm on the other breadth x 3.75 m depth.
side.
The depth given here is the minimum
5 Fabricate the 38mm and 19mm dia. G.I. pipes as recommended. However, the depth may be
shown in Fig 1. increased till moist soil is reached.
6 Select an earth pit site atleast 1.5 metres away from
the building foundation. 8 Place the fabricated pipe in an upright position as
shown in Fig 1 and position the pipe with the help of
bamboo sticks.
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9 Place the wooden box around the pipe and fill it to a 13 Prepare the concrete mixture and build the structure
height of about 15cm with charcoal, and fill the as shown in Fig 1.
sorrounding outer space of the box with soil.
14 Fix the G.I. cover also.
It is difficult to dig a pit 150mm square. A pit of
Atleast allow one day for curing the concrete
dimension 1 metre square is therefore
structure. Pour water every 2 hours. (A wetted
suggested to be dug. The area sufficient to be
gunny sack will hold the moisture for several
filled with salt and charcoal is about 150mm
hours.)
square. Hence fill the surrounding extra area
with the soil which was taken out earlier.
15 Insert the G.I.wire No.8 SWG through the 12.7mm dia.
G.I.pipe.
10 Lift and place the wooden box above the coke layer. Fill
up with salt to a height of about 15cm and to an area
The size of the earth wire depends upon the
of 150 x 150mm area around the pipe.
incoming supply cable size.
Fill up the surrounding area with soil.
16 Use the ladle and the blowlamp and melt the solder.
11 Repeat the above steps 10 and 11 up to 2.5 metres as 17 Solder the lug in the G.I. wire.
shown in Fig 1. 18 Insert the lug in the 19mm dia. G.I.pipe and tighten it
12 Place the G.I.pipe 12.7 mm dia. meter with G.I. bends with the G.I.nut and check-nut.
in proper position for E.C.C. connection. 19 Pour three or four buckets of water through the funnel.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Prepare plate earthing and measure earth resistance by earth tester / megger
Objectives: At the end of this exercise you shall be able to
• prepare the plate for earthing according to ISI standard
• prepare the earthing pit in ground according to required standard
• install the plate in earthing pit
• test the earthing and measure the earth resistance using earth tester / Megger.
Requirements
Tools/Instruments Materials
• G.I. die stock with 12.7 mm, 19mm • G.I. plate 600mmx600mmx63mm - 1 No.
and 38mm die - 1 Set • G.I. pipe 12.7mm dia. - 5 m.
• D.E. spanner set 6mm to 25mm - 1 Set • G.I. pipe 19mm dia. - 1 m.
• Blowlamp, 1 Pint - 1 No. • C.I.cover hinged to C.I. frame 300mm
• Crowbar38mmx 1800mm long - 1 No. square - 1 No.
• Spade 300mm x150mm - 1 No. • Funnel with 19mm dia. sleeve &
• Cement mortar tray - 1 No. wire mesh - 1 No.
• Tongs 300mm - 1 No. • G.I.nut for 19mm dia. sleeve & wire mesh - 2 Nos.
• Hacksaw frame with 24 TPI blade - 1 No. • G.I. check-nuts for 19mm dia. G.I.pipe - 2 Nos.
• Pipe wrench 50mm - 1 No. • G.I.washer 40mm with 19mm hole - 2 No.
• Soldering pot with ladle - 1 No. • G.I. wire No.8 SWG - 10 m
• Combination pliers 200mm - 1 No. • Copper lug 200 amps with 19mm
• Measuring tape 5m - 1 No. dia. hole -1m
• Sledge Hammer 2 Kg. - 1 No. • Solder 60x40 - 100gms.
• Soldering paste - 10 gms.
Equipment/Machines
• Matchbox - 1 No.
• Earth tester with spikes and • Cement - 10 kgs.
connecting lead - 1 Set • Blue metal chips 6mm size - 40 kgs.
• River sand - 80 kgs.
• Charcoal or coke - 5 kgs.
• CommonSalt - 5 Kgs.
PROCEDURE
3 Lift and place the wooden box above the coke layer Allow an hour for the water to be obsorbed in
and fill up with salt to a height of about 15cm and to the earth.
an area of 150x 150mm area around the pipe.
Requirements
Tools/Instruments Materials
• Cutting plier 150mm - 1 No. • 10KW 1W wire wound variable resistor - 1 No.
• Screw driver 150mm - 1 No. • 5KW 1W fixed resistor - 1 No.
• Electrician’s knife 100 mm - 1 No. • Pushbutton switch 250V, 6A - 1 No.
• Wire stripper 150 mm - 1 No. • Water rheostat - 1 No.
• Ammeter MI (0 - 10A) - 1 No.
• Ammeter MI (0 - 100mA) - 1 No.
• Philips star screw driver 100 mm - 1 No.
Equipments
• ELCB 240V, 25A, 2 pole with
Tripping leakage current 30mA - 1 No.
• MCB 240V, 10A, 2 pole - 1 No.
PROCEDURE
1 Wire up the circuit as shown in the circuit diagram. 4 Press the test switch and vary the variable resistance
(Fig 2) and note the leakage current and record
2 Switch on the main supply keeping the MCB and _______________________
ELCB in ON position.
5 Record the leakage current at which the ELCB trips off
3 Close switch S1 and operate the water rheostat till the ________________________
ammeter ‘A’ reads about 5 A current.
6 Open the external test switch and reset the ELCB.
Keep variable resistance in full cut in position.
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7 Test ELCB for ‘Trip function’ by operating the ‘Test
button’. In this case the ELCB must trip off when the
button is pressed.
Install light fitting with reflectors for direct and indirect lightings
Objectives: At the end of this exercise you shall be able to
• design the light reflectors to a given room according to working situation
• install and check the effect of light reflection.
Requirements
Tools/Instruments Materials
• Cutting plier 200mm - 1 No. • Incandescent lamp 100W 240V
• Screw driver 150mm - 1 No. with lamp shades of similar design - 2 No.
• Drilling machine electric 6 mm • Reflector lamp 100W 240V - 2 No.
capacity with drill bit - 5 mm - 1 No. • Silvered bowl lamp 100W 240 - 2 No.
• Wiring materials - as reqd.
PROCEDURE
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Electrical
Electrician - Illumination Exercise 2.4.87
Requirements
Tools/Instruments Materials
• Multimeter - 1 No. • Bulbs screw cap - 6V 100 mA - 10 Nos.
• Voltmeter MC 0-15V - 3 Nos. • Bulbs screw cap - 6V 150 mA - 6 Nos.
• Ammeter MC 0-500 mA - 1 No. • Bulbs screw cap - 6V 300 mA - 4 Nos.
• Bulb-holders - 20 Nos.
Equipment/Machines • Connecting leads - as reqd.
• Knife switch DPST 16A - 1 No.
• DC variable source 0-24 volts,
5 amps with output current &
voltage indicator - 1 No.
PROCEDURE
TASK 1 : Connect 3 lamps of 6 volts in series across 18 volts supply (unequal wattage) and test it
1 Connect the three lamps with ammeter A in series 6 Open the switch S and reset the supply voltage to OV.
to the variable voltage DC supply source Fig 1a. Replace the bulb L1.
7 Form the circuit Fig 1(b) with 3 voltmeters 0-15 volts
connected across each lamp.
5 Does the lamp L1 fuse? If yes, give your reasons, 10 Give your reasons for the unequal distribution of supply
stating the observation made just before fusing. voltage.
11 Connect each lamp L1, L2 & L3 independently in the
circuit Fig 2 and record the value of current and voltage
when the supply voltage is 6 V in Table 2.
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Table 2 Conclusion
The voltage across each of the lamps connected in
Lamp in Supply V I V/I series varied because of
circuit voltage
L1 6 V 100 mA 6V
L2 6 V 150 mA 6V
The stamped value of voltage and current on the lamp
L3 6 V 300 mA 6V means that the specified when
applied will cause a to flow.
TASK 2 : Connect two low wattage L1 lamps in parallel as in Task 1 and test it
1 Form the circuit as per the diagram, Fig 3. 3 Does the lamp L2 fuse? If yes, give your reasons
stating observations made just at the time of L2 fusing.
2 Observe the effect of increasing the supply voltage from 6 Read and record the voltages V1, V2 & V3 in Table 3.
0 to a value that causes 6 volts across low wattage
lamps L1. Table 3
Supply Voltage V1 V2 V3
Conclusion
The voltage is V2 is greater than V1. Also V2 > V3,
because
1 Form the circuit as shown in Fig 5. 4 Is there any difference in the values as compared with
the one in Task 1? Give your response.
5 Open the switch S. Replace the fused lamp L1. Reset
the supply voltage to 0V. Close the switch S and
increase the current through the circuit to 100 mA.
Record the voltages V1, V2 & V3 in Table 4.
Table 4
Supply Voltage V1 V2 V3
TASK 4 : Connect three L1 lamps connected in parallel and the whole in series with one lamp L3 two L2 lamps
in parallel as in task 1
1 Form the circuit as shown in Fig 6. measure the voltage across the lamp group L1, lamp
group L2 and L3.
3 Now all the lamps glow with their normal brightness.
No lamp fused. Why?
Conclusion
In a serial set of lamps, while replacing a fused lamp the
lamps voltage and also or
should also
wattage lamp, replacement should be
Requirements
Tools/Instruments • Choke 40w, 250V - 1 No.
• Tube light starter - 40W,250V - 1 No.
• Insulated combination plier - 150 mm - 1 No.
• Tube light holder plain - 2 Nos.
• Insulated screwdriver - 200 mm x
• Starter holder - 2 Nos.
4mm - 1 No.
• MV lamp holder suitable for 240W, 250 V
• Insulated connector screw driver -
lamp (Goliath screw type) - 2 Nos.
100 mm - 1 No.
single patti - 1 No.
• Long round nose plier - 150 mm - 1 No.
• MV lamp choke - 240 Watts, 250 V - 1 No.
• D.B. Electrician's knife 100 mm - 1 No.
• Capacitor 4 MFD / 380 U - 1 No.
• Test lamp 100 W, 250 V - 1 No.
• L.P.M.V lamp 40 W, 250 V - 1 No.
Materials • MV lamp 240W, 250V - 1 No.
• Tube light fitting 1200 mm -
single patti - 1 No.
PROCEDURE
1 Check the choke for its short and open with a test lamp
as shown in Fig 1, and record the results.
Indicate the result by marking a tick (9) here.
POSSIBLE RESULT
TESTING OF CHOKE
TASK 6 : Install and test H.P.S.V. (High Pressure Sodium Vapour) and LPS lamp with accessories
1 Read the specification from the markings on the leak 2 Check the transformer and choke with a test lamp for
transformer, choke and bulb. shorts and open.
1 Read the specifications of the given Halide lamp as 240V AC supply. Check whether the series test lamp
Fig. 16 collect the required accessories. glows. If the test lamp flows it means that HPMV lamp
in good codition.
3 Connect as the circuit diagram and test with 240V
supply.
4 Measure the current and test with 240V supply.
Measure the current and voltage. Calculate the power
and verify with the rated values.
Voltage :__________________________________Volt
Current : _________________________________Amp
Power : _________________________________Watt
2 Connect the HPMH lamp in sries with a 60W. 250V
incandescent amp as shown in fig. 16 and test with
Requirements
Tools/Instruments Materials
• Electrician knife 100 mm - 1 No. • T.W. Board 600 x 1200 x 25 - 1 No.
• 150 mm cutting pliers - 1 No. • Batten holders 250V/6A - 25 Nos.
• Heavy duty screwdriver 200mm - 1 No. • B.C. lamps 40W /25V - 25 Nos.
• Connector screwdriver 100 mm - 1 No. • Tube light holder plain - 2 Nos.
• Hammer ball peen 1/2 kg - 1 No. • PVCA 1/18 P.V.C. Copper wire - 25 Mtr.
• PVCA 3/20 P.V.C. Copper wire - 25 Mtr.
Equipment / Machines
• I.C.D.P 250V / 16A - 1 No.
• Fractional HP motor coupled
with drum switch - 1 Set
1 Mark the layout of bulbs for the letters ITI as per Fig 1 4 Connect individual cables to the other left out terminal
on the board 60 cm x 120 cm. of the lamp-holder of suitable (estimated) length for
connection to the drum switch.
5 Make the connections of the phase wire from each
lamp to the finger strips as per the sequence indicated
in Fig 2.
6 Mount the drive-motor pulley on the shaft with proper
tension over the drive belt. Connect the motor through
a suitable starting gear. Run the motor, check for the
smooth functioning of the drum switch. (Fig 2)
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Electrical
Electrician - Illumination Exercise 2.4.90
Prepare a decorative lamp circuit to produce rotating light effect/ running light
effect
Objectives: At the end of this exercise you shall be able to
• select lamps/sequential control for light decoration
• design lighting layout for running light
• design layout for rotating light
• connect the motor for 3-point running light (sequential control motor)
• connect lamp circuits in the electronic sequential controller.
Requirements
Tools/Instruments Materials
• Multimeter - 1 No. • Cams - 3 Nos.
• Brushes - 3 Nos.
Equipment/Machines
• Connection leads flexible - as reqd.
• Single phase motor FHP with • Cam drive arrangement with shaft - 1 No.
reduction gear - 1 No. • Lamps 240V, 15W, BC - 54 Nos.
• 240V operation output load 5 to 10 A • Batten Lamp holder 6A, 250 V - 54 Nos.
with speed and intensity control - 2 Nos. • DPST knife switch 16A 250V - 2 Nos.
• Electronic sequential controller - 1 No.
PROCEDURE
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TASK 2 : Prepare a running light effect
Requirements
PROCEDURE
TASK 1 : Install and wire up the show case window lighting for tie rack
TASK 2 : Wire up the show case window lighting for a mannequin (dummy figure used for to display clothes)
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Electrical
Electrician - Measuring Instruments Exercise 2.5.92
Requirement
PROCEDURE
TASK 1: Measure the value of current, voltage, power factor, power and frequency by connecting respective
analog meters in the circuit
1 Identify the analog type of voltmeter, ammeter , 4 Close the switch
wattmeter power factor meter and frequency meter from
5 Measure the corresponding values from the
the given Figure Nos. 3 to 13.
instruments and record the values in Table 1.
2 Verify the range of analog voltmeter, ammeter
6 Switch off the Power Supply and disconnect the
wattmeter, powerfactor meter and frequency meter.
connection.
3 Connect the power supply with switch, fuse, analog
meters and load as shown in Fig 1
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Table 1
Sl. No. Meter Reading
1 Voltmeter
2 Ammeter
3 Watt meter
4 Power factor meter
5 Frequency meter
TASK 2 : Measure the value of current, voltage, power factor, power and frequency by connecting respecitve
digital meters in the circuit
1 Identify the digital type of voltmeter, ammeter, wattmeter, 4 Close the switch.
power factor meter and frequency meter from the given
5 Measure the corresponding values from the instruments
figure nos. 3 to 13.
and record the values in Table - 2
2 Verify the range of digital voltmeter, ammeter, wattmeter,
6 Switch off the power supply and disconnect the
power factor meter and frequency meter.
connection.
3 Connect the power supply with switch, fuse, digital
meters and load as shown in Fig 2
Table 2
Sl. No. Meter Reading
1 Voltmeter
2 Ammeter
3 Watt meter
4 Power factor meter
5 Frequency meter
Requirement
PROCEDURE
TASK 1 : Connect voltmeter, ammeter, wattmeter single phase energy meter, power factor meter and frequence
meter in single phase circuit
1 Collect the required materials, meters and load. 2 Make necessary connections with meters and load as
per circuit diagram (Fig 1)
The current coil of the wattmeter, energy meter 4 Switch ‘ON’ the power supply and observe deflections
and P.F meter must be connected in series with of the meters.
load. Provide 5 Amps fuse in the fuse carrier. If the wattmeter shows reverse direction
3 Get the circuit approved by the instructor. interchange the connection of current coil
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5 Note down the meter readings and enter in Table 1. 6 Switch “OFF” the power supply and disconnect the
connection.
Table 1
TASK 2 :Connect voltmeter, ammeter, wattmeter, energy meter, frequency meter, power factor meter and
phase sequence indicator in 3 phase circuit
1 Collect the required materials, meters and load. 4 Switch ‘ON” the power supply and observe deflections
of the meters.
2. Make necessary connections with meters and load as
per circuit diagram (Fig - 2) If the wattmeter shows reverse direction
interchange the connection of current coil.
The current coil of the wattnmeter, energy
meter and P.F. meter must be connected in 5 Find out the phase sequence of the 3 phase supply.
series with load. Provide 5 amps fuse in the
fuse carrier. 6 Note down the meter reading and enter in Table - 2.
7 Switch ‘OFF’ the power supply and disconnect the
3 Get the circuit approved by the instructor.
connection.
Table 2
Requirements
PROCEDURE
TASK 1 : Measure the power in 3 phase circuit using two wattmeter method and calculate power factor
1 Form the circuit as per the given circuit diagaram. 4 Read wattmeters W1 & W2 and record in Table 1. Add
(Fig 1) the readings W1 and W2 and record the total power; go
to setp 6.
Connect proper ranges of meters suitable for
the given load. 5 Switch on the supply and read the wattmeters W1 &
W2. Record the values in the Tables. Record the
readings of the wattmeter with the changed potential
coil as negative quantity.
6 Measure the 3-phase power for different load conditions
specified below :
a L1 = 300 W bulb
L2 = 300 W bulb
L3= 300 W bulb
b L1, L2, L3 water load to take a current of max. 3 amps
c Induction motor 3 HP on no load
2 Switch ‘ON’ the 3-phase supply and observe for the d Induction motor 3-HP with load
proper deflection of wattmeters. If both wattmeters
deflect properly, go to step 4, otherwise continue from The instructor personally to connect the
step3. three-phase motor for proper running.
3 Switch ‘OFF’ the supply, if any one wattmeter deflects
in the reverse direction. Change the connection of the 7 Calculate the power factor in all the above cases and
potential coil of the reverse deflection wattmeter. Go to enter them in Table 1.
step 5. 8 Get your work checked by Instructor.
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Table - 1
W W
1 1
W W
2 2
T
a
n
θ
3
Load W1 W2 W1 + W 2 ⎡ − ⎤
= ⎢ ⎥ Cos θ
⎣ + ⎦
1
2
3
4
5
Conclusion: __________________________________
Measure power factor in three phase circuit by using power factor meter and
verify the same with voltmeter, ammeter, wattmeter readings
Objectives: At the end of this exercise you shall be able to
• connect a single phase P.F. meter in 3-phase balanced load and read the P.F
• verify the P.F. by voltmeter, ammeter and wattmeter readings and determine the error
• connect the capacitor bank in the 3-phase circuit and measure the P.F.
Requirements
PROCEDURE
1 Collect the meters and the 3-phase lamp load. 3 Get the circuit approved by the instructor.
The lamp load should have equal wattage in 4 Switch ‘ON’ the power supply momentarily observe de-
all the three phases. flections of all the meters. Keep the switch closed if
nothing is abnormal.
2 Make necessary connections of the meters and load
5 Equally load all the three phases and note down the
as per circuit diagram - Fig 1.
meter readings and enter in Table 1.
Connect the current coils of wattmeter and P.F. 6 Switch ‘OFF’ the power supply.
meter in series with load.
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Table 1
Resistive
load
Motor without
load
Motor without
load but
with capacitor
Motor with
load
Motor with
load and
with capactior
If P.F. meter shows leading P.F. for inductive 8 Compare the calculated power factor and power factor
load, switch ‘off’ the supply and interchange meter reading and write your observation.
current coil connections of the P.F. meter. Observation _____________________________
7 Determine the power factor by using the formula, _____________________________
_____________________________
W ×3
P.F. = 9 Show the readings to your instructor for approval.
3 × E Ph × I ph
10 Disconnect the lamp load and connect the 3 phase
Where W- Wattmeter reading (power in one phase) induction motor with P.F. improving capacitor as shown
Eph- Phase voltage in Fig 2.
Iph - Phase current (Also equal to line current) 11 Ensure that the range of current coil in wattmeter and
P.F. meter are well higher than the load current of the
connected load.
Requirement
PROCEDURE
1 Set the rotary switch to the ‘A’ position. 3 The clamp will automatically select the appropriate
range
2 Press the trigger to open the jaw and fully enclose the
conductor to be measured. 4 Read the current values displayed on the LCD and note
down in Table (Fig 1).
No gap is allowed between the two half Jaws
1 Set the rotary switch to the KW / KVA Position 6 Read the watt and HP values displayed on the LCD
and note down in Table.
2 Insert the test leads into the input Jack. (Black to COM
and Red to V) 7 Press range button to display required parameters.
3 Connect the Black lead COM to the neutral line. KW
PF = = Cosθ
4 Connect the Red lead ‘V’ to power line and clamp the KVA
same connductor where V (red) terminal is connected. 8 For 3 phase 3 wire balanced load system, insert 3
5 The power clamp will automatically select the plug in adapter in terminals “ COM” and “V”. Connect
appropriate range. three crocodile clips to appropriate phase (R, Y and B)
3 phase power = 3 x meter indication (Fig 1).
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TASK 4 : Measurement of Resistance
1 Before taking resistance measurement, make sure the 4 Connect the test leads to the circuit being measured
circuit is not live and discharge any capacitor present and read the displayed value.
in the circuit.
5 Note down the reading in Table.
2 Set the rotory switch to the Ω or M Ω range.
3 Insert the test leads into the input jack.
(Black to com and red to Ω )
Table
1 AC voltage
2 DC voltage
3 Frequency
4 KW
5 KVA
6 PF
7 Phase angle
8 Resistance
9 Capacitance
10 AC Micro Ampere
11 DC mircro Ampere
Requirements
PROCEDURE
1 Remove the cover of the MC 0-15V Voltmeter, 4 Close the switch; gradually increase the DC voltage
examine and disconnect the series resistance, if any. until full scale deflection is acheved in M1 (voltmeter
under test).
2 Connect the moving coil ends to the meter terminals
and close the cover. 5 Record the reading of M2 and then the voltage drop
across M1 at full scale deflection in Table 1.
3 Form the circuit as shown in Fig 1.
6 Open the switch and disconnect the circuit.
7 Calculate the M C resistance of M1 using Ohm’s Law
and record in Table 1.
Table 1
Reading of M2 at Voltage drops. Resistance of
f.s.d. of M1 across M1 at f.s.d. MC of M1
1 2 3
Keep the switch open and the variable DC 8 Calculate the resistance of the multiplier for the
supply at minimum level. proposed range (say 0-30V) using the formula
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Multiplier resistance = 13 Record the readings of M1 and M3 in Table 2 for each
setting (in M 3) until M 1 reaches the full scale
Proposed range of voltage-Voltage drop across MC at FSD
deflection.
MC current at FSD 14 Open the switch and disconnect the circuit.
9 Calculate the multiplying factor (M.F.) by the formula 15 Calculate the actual voltage using ‘M1 reading’ and
the ‘Multiplying factor’ of the multiplier connected.
16 Calculated the error using the formula given below and
record in Table 2.
10 Select the standard resistance suitable for the value Error = standard meter - calculated voltage from the
of the multiplier reistance calculated in step 8 and reading of M1
connect them all in series with meter M1.
In case of non-availability of wire-wound
11 Form the circuit as ahown in Fig 2, keeping the switch resistors of different values of suitable
open. wattage to form the multiplier resistance, you
Keep the variable D C Supply at minimum may make use of wire-wound tubular variable
level. resistance for laboratory use and verify the
working of the instrument in the extended
12 Close the switch and increase the voltage gradually to range.
get exact divisions in standard voltmeter M3.
Set the value of variable wire-wound
resistance exactly equal to the multiplier
resistance using the Wheatstone bridge.
Table 2
SI Reading of Reading of Multiplying Voltage Error
No M3 M1 factor = M1 x MF (Col.2)-(Col.5)
M.F.
1 2 3 4 5 6
Voltmeter Ammeter
reading in Volts reading in Amps. 11 Connect the coiled wire as shunt across the
terminals of the milliammeter.
12 Set up the circuit accroding to the circuit diagram.
(Fig 7)
5 Open the switch S and disconnect the circuit elements.
6 Calculate the shunt resistance Rsh.
7 Measure the exact length of the Manganin wire that 14 Switch on the power and adjust the ouptut voltage to
has a resistance equal to Rsh as shown in Fig 5, using circuit, equal to 10V. Observe the ammeter
an ohmmeter and go to step 9. If a Wheatstone bridge deflection.
is used, go to step 8. 15 Read the value of current ‘I’.
16 Verify that the readings shown are in in amperes by
inserting a 5A ammeter in series.
1 Calculate the shunt resistance Rsh following the 2 Repeat the step 7 and 15 of Task 2.
instruction in step 6 of Task 2.
1 Following the steps 1 to 15 under Task 2 for 100 2 Consider the 100 milliampere ammeter with its range
milliampere ammeter to extend its range to 1 ampere. extended to 1.0A by external shunt as a single
instrument.
1 Check and set the pointer of the meter under 4 Increase the output voltage of the DC PSU such that
calibration to read zero (mechanical zero setting). the standard meter (V2) reads 5V (1/10th of the range
of the meter under calibration.).
2 Connect the 0-50V meter to be calibrated and a
standard digital voltmeter across a regulated DC power 5 Record the corresponding voltage reading of the meter
supply as shown in the Fig 8. under calibration (V1) in Table 4
6 From the readings of the standard meter and the
reading shown by the meter under calibration, find the
% of error in the meter under calibration as given in
Table 4
7 Repeat steps 4,5 and 6 to find the % error at different
readings of the meter under calibration as given in
Table 4
8 From the % error found at different readings, calculate
3 With the output of the adjustable DC PSU set to zero and record the average % error of the meter under
Volt, get the connections checked by your instructor. calibration.
9 Get your work checked by the instructor.
Table 4
Type of meter :
Range :
1 5 5
2 10 10
3 15 15
4 20 20
5 25 25
6 30 30
7 35 35
8 40 40
9 45 45
10 50 50
3 With the output of the variac set to zero Volt, connect 9 Get your work checked by the instructor.
the Variac to 240V, 50Hz mains supply (with mains 10 Paste a slip on the calibrated meter indicating date of
switched-off). Get the connections made checked by calibration and average % error.
your instructor.
Table 5
Type of meter :
Range :
1 30 30
2 100V 100
3 150V 150
4 250V 200
5 250V 250
6 300V 300
Total % error
Average% error =
No. of reading
3 The procedure for calibrating the given MI ammeter by 4 Get your work checked by the instructor.
comparison method is similar to that practiced in the
Table 7
1 900
2 800
3 500
4 300
5 100
Requirement
Tools/Instruments Materials
• Insulated cutting pliers 150 mm - 1 No. • DPST knife switch 16 A - 1 No.
• Screwdriver 150 mm - 1 No. • SPDT knife switch 16A - 1 No.
• Connector screwdriver 100 mm - 1 No. • 5A fuse wire - 1 No.
• 0-30V mC panel type voltmeter - 1 No. • P.V.C. cable 48/0.2mm - 10 m
• Multimeter - 1 No. • Glass catridge fuse with
• 0-5 amps ammeter, P.M.M.C type - 1 No. holder 100 mA - as reqd.
• Ohmmeter, Shunt type 0-100 ohms - 1 No.
Equipment / Machines
• 24V DC power supply unit - 1 No.
• Rheostat 10 ohms, 20 ohms
and 50 ohms 4A capacity each - 1 No.
PROCEDURE
1 Form the circuit as shown in Fig 1. (Use only high 4 Calculate the resistance value from the measured
sensitivity voltmeter.) quantities using the formula R = V/I, and enter the
values in Table 1.
5 Change switch S2 to position 2, across the resistor and
ammeter. Read and record the voltage and the current.
6 Repeat step 4 for these values.
7 Calculate and enter the error occurred in the
measurement of resistance by using the formula
2 Measure the value of resistor R and enter the 8 Repeat the same proceduce for different values of R as
measured value in Table1. given in Table 1.
3 Switch on the supply keeping switch S2 at position1,
across the resistor only. Read the voltmeter and am-
meter and record the readings in Table 1 switch off the
circuit.
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Table 1
Requirements
Tools/Instruments Equipment/Machines
• Electrician’s Tool Kit - 1 No. • Single phase capacitor motor with
• Single phase energy meter 5A brake load 240V 50 Hz AC 1/2 kW - 1 No.
250 V 50HZ - 1 No. • Lamp load single phase
• Voltmeter MI 0 - 300V - 1 No. 250 V 50 Hz 1.25 kW - 1 No.
• Ammeter MI 0 - 5 A - 1 No. • Auto-transformer 0 to 270V 8A 50 Hz - 1 No.
• Power factor meter 240 V 5 A 50 Hz - 1 No. Materials
• Ammeter MI 0 - 50mA - 1 No.
• Electric bulb 5 W 240 V with holder - 1 No.
• PVC insulated cable 1.5 sq. mm
250 V grade - 10 m
PROCEDURE
Adjustment of errors inside the energy meter is beyond the scope of this course as it requires costly
equipment like rotating sub-standard meter etc. Hence the simplified method of finding errors only is
included here.
TASK 1 : Check the energy meter at no load (to find the creeping error)
1 Connect the energy meter through an auto-transformer 2 Vary the input voltage to the energy meter between
as shown in Fig 1. 80% and 110% of the rated voltage of the energy meter.
1 Connect low load (5 W lamp) as shown in Fig 2. 3 Write your observations, correlating your finding from
the above experiment with the recommendation given
2 Switch on the load and observe the meter rotation.
in IS 722 (Part III).
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OBSERVATION
1 Make the connections as shown in Fig 3 with the lamp 5 Calculate the true energy by using the formula
load.
E × Ι × Cos φ × t
True energy = kWh
1000 × 3600
No.of revolution s N
Recorded energy = kWh = kWh
=
Meter constant K
SI. Load Voltmeter Ammeter P.F. meter Time True energy Revolution Meter Recorded %
No. reading reading reading reading in Sec counted constant energy error
N K
Resistive
1 25%
2 50%
3 75%
4 100%
Inductive
1 25%
2 50%
3 75%
4 100%
Repeat the working steps from 2 to 8 for 50%, 75%, For checking the proper registraion of energy,
100% resistive and inductive loads and enter in verify the readings through initial and final
Table 1. reading differences recorded in the energy
For inductive load, make the connection as meter. As per I.S. 722 (Part III) 1977, the
shown in Fig 4. percentage error shall not exceed ±2%, both
at unity power factor and at 0.5 lagging.
Requirements
PROCEDURE
1 Note the name plate details of the washing machine in 3 Open the terminal connection panel and check the
a separate Table (Fig 5) proper tightness of the screws
4 Remove the washing drum from the washing machine.
5 Check the inlet pipe and out let pipe
6 Check the outgoing valve
7 Check the tightness of shaft pulley / drum belt
8 Check the rubber bushings that are used is the machine
for absorbing mechanical vibration
9 Conduct insulation test to the motor by using a megger.
10 If every thing is ok, place the drum and close the
inspection hatch/cover.
11 Connect the machine to the supply for its working
2 Disconnect the power supply from the washing
machine.
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Cold
Hot
Requirements
PROCEDURE
TASK 1 : Test, identify the fault and rectify the electrical bell
1 Connect and test the bell for its working. Important parts of an electric bell are :
1 Electromagnet
If bell does not ring, the fault may be in bell
assembly wiring. We assume the fault is in bell. 2 Armature
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TASK 2 : Test, identify the faults and repair the buzzer
If fault in cell/battery
If fault is in solenoid
5 Trace the circuit for loose connection, and rectify it.
4 Connect the buzzer with new cell and switch ‘ON’ the
circuit. If the switch contacts are found carbonized,
clean it (or) replace it.
If it does not give sound it indicates, the fault
is with switch (or) connections.
Service and repair of electric iron, electric kettle, cooking range and
geyser
Objectives: At the end of this exercise you shall be able to
• connect and test the given automatic iron for its working
• dismantle the automatic iron and reassemble it
• trace and identify (or) locate the faults in an automatic iron
• replace the faulty parts with good one
• test the electric kettle element and identify the defect
• replace the old element with a new one
• assemble the kettle and test for its working
• dismantle the suspected parts of the cooking range
• test the continuity of heating element
• replace the burn out heating element and worn out selector switch
• reassemble, connect and test the cooking range
• test the line cord for continuity
• dismantle a geyser
• trace identify and locate faults in a geyser
• replace faulty parts with good ones
• assemble the geyser and test for its working.
Requirements
Tools/Instruments Materials
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Table - 1
Terminals Value in Megohms
L & Body
N & Body
E & Body
Plug pin L & Body
Plug pin N & Body
Plug pin E & Body
Disconnect the indicator bulb if any before the by 1 in Fig 3. If the test lamp glows the thermostat
short, open and IR test. is defective.
Always disconnect the iron from supply while - Connect the terminals of the indicating bulb by a
piece of insulating wire, shown by 2 in Fig 3. If the
testing with insulation tester / Megger.
test lamp glows the trouble is in this section.
5 Check for insulation resistance between the neutral - Short the terminals of the element shown by 3 in
terminal and earth. Fig 3. If the lamp glows the element is open. Replace
the element.
6 Connect the electric iron to the mains and check for
its working
7 Check the presence of dangerous voltage existing be-
tween the body and earth of the supply with a neon
tester or voltmeter.
In case of earth fault
8 Disconnect the electric iron from the supply, dismantle
it. Visually inspect and test with a multi-meter/megger
for any contact of live wire with the body
- insulation failure
- broken parts Failure of temperature setting controller
- damaged thermostat/actuating leaf porcelain 11 Check the adjusting knob for proper fixing and
- switch actuator. actuation of shaft. (Fig 4)
- Check for continuity of thermostat and heating 12 Open the contacts of the thermostat and inspect them
element. visually.
9 Rectify the fault by replacing the defective part 13 Clean the pitted or burnt out contacts.
(element, thermostat etc.) Fig 2 (A & B). 14 Check for the actuating mechanism. (Heat the
In case of open in element circuit thermostat by a suitable external heating device.)
10 Remove the cover to check the thermostat, indicator 15 Assemble the iron and test for good working.
bulb circuit and element
Name-plate Details
10 Assemble the parts in proper order and connect the 12 Test the appliance with supply for its working.
appliance.
1 Open the cover of the defective switch, trace the con- 4 Confirm the condition of the contacts. If found wornout,
nections and note down the position and column of then remove the switch from the appliance. (as shown
cables. in Fig 8).
2 Open the connections of the switch from the termi- Take care to fix the screws, washers at the
nals. complete housing of the selector switch.
3 Check the continuity of input and output of the selector
5 Replace the new selector switch in position.
switch.
Cold
Hot
Complaints
Listen to the complaints of the customer/user and note b Defective thermostat
them. Proceed as stated below for the specific nature of
i) Check the setting of the thermostat and adjust
fault complaint.
it to a lower value. Switch on the geyser. Wait
Nature of fault for the thermostat to cut off the supply, or for
1 No hot water : Check for the undermentioned causes about 20 minutes. Open the inlet. Collect the
in the given sequence. water at the outlet and measure the hot water
temperature.
a No power
ii) If the water temperature is much higher than the
b Defective thermostat set value of the thermostat, replace the
c Thermostat out of calibration thermostat with a good one. If the temperature
of the hot water is close to the range setting of
d Defective heater element
thermostat it indicates a defective setting as the
i) No power only cause.
Check the fuse of the circuit, and replace the fuse, if 3 Water not hot enough
blown.
Check for the undermentioned causes.
Check the availability of power at the socket outlet using
a test lamp a Thermostat set too low
Open the inspection cover and check the cord for its b incorrect heater element
continuity. Replace the cord, if necessary. c Excessive lime in tank
Switch off the supply and remove the plug i) check the thermostat setting and adjust it to a
before opening the cover. higher value. If the geyser produces hot water
ii) Defective thermostat : Check the thermostat for with the resetting, then the earlier setting was
continuity between its terminals at diferent settings. wrong.
Replace the defective thermostat with a good one. No ii) Check and test the wattage of the heating
continuity between the terminals indicates element. If it shows a lower value, replace it with
defectiveness. a higher wattage element.
iii) Thermostat cut off calibration : Adjust the thermostat
iii) Remove the heating element, inspect the
for a higher setting. If the thermostat is found to be
element and the inner side of the copper vessel
good, switch ON supply. Observe the fuse.
for deposit of excess lime coating. In case the
iv) Defective element : Check the element for its heating element is of correct wattage, and the
continuity and insulation value between the terminal thermostat is properly set remove the lime
and the body (sheating of the element). coating.
Replace the defective heating elementwith an identical Drain the water from the container of the
good one . Switch on the supply and observe. geyser before removing the element.
2 Water too hot
Check for the undermentioned causes.
a Thermostat set too high
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Electrical
Electrician - Domestic Appliances Exercise 2.6.103
Requirements
PROCEDURE
Voltage _________V
Current _________A
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12 Press the switches on the control board and if they 15 After completing the work put the PCB and other parts
show resistance, it may be due to improper contact. back into the cabinet, (Fig 3). Fig 6 shows the cook
top of induction heater.
13 Replace all the Press-to-on button switches.
16 Test the appliances with supply for its working.
If buttons are slightly longer than the one on
the board, nip the extra length with tile cutter
tool
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Fig 3
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The package (Fig 8b) of the new element will 4 Pull the element 10 to 12.5 cms away from the back
list the manfacturers, model numbers and part wall of the oven (Fig 7)
numbers for which it serves as a replacement 5 Remove the screws that hold the wires of element
2 Turn off the power to the oven at the breaker box and 6 Install the new oven element attaching the wires as
unplug the oven they were before
(a)
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coating burning off.
(b) ELECTRIC OVEN
Requirements
PROCEDURE
1 Note down the name-plate details in the maintenance - good condition of switches
cards. (Table 1)
- proper mounting of the motor.
2 Enter the details of the complaint from the customer
Check whether the nyon/rubber coupling of the jar and
in the maintenance card.
motor are properly seated, if not replace.
3 Switch on the mixer and check for its functioning.
Sometimes the retaining spring and washer
4 Isolate the mixer from the supply. might have got spoiled and need to be
5 Open the bottom cover and conduct visual inspection replaced.
for :
- damages in the supply cord and loose terminal
connections
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Table 1
Maintenance Card
Supply Make
Fails to start, but runs in either direction when Check the shaft of the motor. Replace or send the motor
started manually. for repair, if found bent.
Grinder gives shock
Check the contact of the centrifugal switch. If the contact
of the centrifugal switch is not closed, repair it or replace Open the inspection cover and check for any line contact
it. (Fig 5) with the metallic body. Also ensure earthing is proper.
Rectify the accidental contact, if any, and insulate them
properly.
1 Switch `ON' the fan and check for its smooth functioning 4 Open the switch cover. Remove any external deposits,
at different settings of the regulator. using a hair brush.
2 Isolate the fan circuit from supply by 5 Check firmness of termination. Open the regulator and
clean the inside with a brush. Check and adjust the
– removing the circuit cut-out or contacts, terminations. (Fig 6)
– switching off the mains and removing the fuse units. 6 Measure the insulation resistance between the outgoing
3 Conduct visual inspection terminal of the regulator and earth. (Fig 7) Record its
value in Table 1.
– for good condition of switch
7 Make arrangements to reach to the ceiling fan through
– for proper mounting of regulator and firm fitting of stable means of elevation. (ladder, table etc. The
knob. safety of a person is of utmost importance. Fig 8)
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12 Inspect the cotter pin, check-nut, connections to the
capacitor, fan leads, connector. (Fig 10) Clean the
external dust, dirt with a brush.
13 Clean the fan body first with a dry cloth and then with
a wet cloth.
1 Speed
2 Noise
3 Heat (after 10 min. run)
4 Wobbling
5 Function of regulator in all positions
3 Check the supply at the fan terminals (either at the fan b Worn out/partly out shackle.
terminals or at the ceiling rose). c Loose element of the blade.
4 Give temporary connection for further testing, if there is d Loose or missing screws.
no supply at the ceiling rose.
e Capacitor housing slack.
5 Check the connection of the capacitor for loose
connection after switching off the supply if the fan is still f Broken or worn out split pin at the top and bottom.
not running. g Lack of lubrication, or dirt in bearing.
6 Switch ON the supply. h Worn out bearing/bush.
7 Replace the capacitor with an identical good capacitor, i Blade distortion/breakage.
if the fan is not running.
j Alignment of blades.
8 Lower the fan if even after replacing the capacitor the
Fan wobbles excessively.
fan is not running. Test winding and take the necessary
repair work if needed. 1 Check to be sure that the screws which attach the fan
blade flanges to the motor hub are tight.
Fan is noisy
2 Check to be sure that the fan blade flanges seat firmly
1 Collect the history and nature of the noise of the fan
and uniformly to the surface of the motor hub.
from the user.
2 Run the fan and observe the noise. If the flanges are seated incorrectly, loosen the
flange screws and re-tighten.
3 Identify whether the noise is due to one or a combination
of the following. (The parts are shown in Fig 11). 3 Tighten the hanger bracket screws to the junction box,
secure the hook.
a Slack canopy - touching the rotating body.
4 Interchange the adjacent (side by side) pair of blades.
6 Connect the wires to the terminal block, as per the If the electronic regulator is found faulty /
instructions of the manufacturer. defective it is better to replace it with new one
instead of repairing it.
7 Refit the bolt, nut with rubber shackle in the hanger
clamp assembly.
8 Suspend the fan (without blades) by a pipe or rod
inserted through the shackle as shown in Fig 13.
9 Connect it to the rated supply for a short while and
observe for smooth running in the proper direction.
10 Mount the fan in the ceiling hook/supporting hook.
Requirements
PROCEDURE
Manufacturer
Sl.No. Phase
Capacity R.P.M
H.P/K.W Voltage Hz
Max.weight Current
of clothes/
drum capacity
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Table - 2
Troubleshooting chart for washing machine
II The timer may be okay but the switch may be stuck -replace
the switch.
5 Machine becomes ‘ON only for a very I The timer setting may be incorrect;set the timer properly.
short duration and then switches off
II The speed governor switch may be faulty; dismantle the motor
and repair the same, If possible, or replace the starting speed
governor swivel mechanism.
III The running winding impedance could have increased due to
open circuit and insulation failure. Check the running winding
impedance and rewind the motor, if necessary.
6 The machine is noisy I Check the balancing of the drum and correct the same if found
off balance.
II The motor shaft pulley/drum driver pulley may be loose,tighten
the same.
III The belt of the machine drive might have loosened thus giving
play.
IV Check the bearings of the motor, replace the worn out or grease
the same using the recommended grease.
V Check all rubber bushings that are used in the machine for
absorbing mechanical vibration, and replace, if found spoilt or
missing.
7 The machine gives shock I Isolate the machine from the spply and carry out megger test
II If there is an insulation failure found in the plug, isolate the
motor and check the winding with body.
III If winding insulation failure is detected, send the motor for
rewinding.
IV If insulation failure is detected, trace the complete wiring of
the machine and locate the faulty or leaky insulation area.
V Replace the complete wire that is found faulty
1 Read the instruction manual of the washing machine. not, disconnect the machine from the supply then level
2 Connect the machine to the supply and switch on the the machine on the floor and let the water is drained
machine in steps as indicated by the operating/ out.
instruction manual. 5 Isolate the machine from the supply. Open the
3 Check the water flow at the inlet to the machine. If inspection cover of the machine and carry out visual
found incorrect clean the inlet and reconnect the water inspection of :
supply using proper waterproofing method. If leakage - the supply cord and its terminations i.e. between
is present at the connecting point between the machine plug and machine terminals
and the water pipe, use teflon tape between the - condition of the motor pulley-belt and drive alignment
couplings to prevent leakage.
- all internal connections between the control panel
4 Check the water flow at the outlet and check whether and the machine motors, timer and switches, shown
all the water is drained out of the wash drum. If it does in Fig 2.
Requirements
Tools/Instruments Materials
• VoltmeterM.I. 0 - 250/300V - 2 Nos. • Knife switch DPST 16A 250V - 1 No.
• Ohmmeter (0 - 500 ohms) - 1 No. • Push-button 6A, 250V - 1 No.
• Ammeter M.I. type (0 - 10 Amp) - 1 No. • Connecting cables - as reqd.
• Ameter M.I. 100 mA - 1 No.
• Voltmeter M.C. 0-15V - 1 No.
Equipment/Machines
• D.C. supply 12 volts - 1 No.
• Single phase transformer 115/230 volts,
1KVA - 1 No.
• Auto-transformer (IP-240V)
OP 0-270V, 5A - 1 No.
PROCEDURE
2 Determine HT and LT winding by measuring 5 Press the push-button switch. Observe the deflection
resistances with the ohmmeter. of the pointer of the voltmeter. If the pointer deflects in
the right direction, retain the markings made on
L.T. windings will have low resistance in the case terminals.
of step down transformer.
6 Change the voltmeter connections made to LT
Record resistance of both pairs. terminals and change the marking made on the LT
terminals if the deflection is in the reverse direction.
1st pair ___________ ohms. This is HT/LT winding. Now press the push-button switch once again and
2nd pair ___________ ohms This is HT/LT winding. observe that the voltmeter deflects in right direction.
3 Connect DC supply to HT through push-button swithch
and connect the voltmeter to LT as shown in Fig 2.
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TASK 2 : Verification of transformation ratio (by voltmeter method)
1 Connect the auto-transformer and the voltmeters to 4 Calculate the transformation ratio from the measured
the transformer as shown in Fig 3. Check and set the V1 & V2 values.
auto-transformer at zero volt output position.
Applying the formula -
V2
Transformation ratio = V
1
Table 1
Sl. V1 V2 Transformation
No. ratio K=V2/V1
1 100 Volts
2 Switch on ‘S2’ and adjust the autotransformer to get 2 125 Volts
the output voltage V1 = 100 volts and read V2 record
the value in Table 1. 3 150 Volts
1 Connect the auto-ransformer output to the transformer 3 Increase the voltage to give the required current in H.T.
H.T. winding through a milliammeter in the line as winding.
shown in Fig 4.
4 Read the L.T. current. Record in Table 2.
5 Change the H.T. current to different values and record
the corresponding L.T. current.
Table 2
Sl. I1 I2 Transformation
No. ratio K=I1/I2
1
2
3
The current in the H.T. winding should be kept
low, but should be large enough to be 4
measured accurately with a milliammeter. 6 Verify the transformation ratio with the markings on
2 Connect the L.T. winding to the ammeter. The ammeter the name-plate and record your findings.
should carry the rated current of L.T. side.
Perform open circuit and short circuit test to determine the efficiency of single
phase transformer
Objectives: At the end of this exercise you shall be able to
• conduct open circuit test to determine iron or core loss
• conduct short circuit test to determine full load copper loss
• determine effiiciency of the transformer at different loads.
Requirements
Tools/Instruments Equipment/Machines
• Voltmeter M.I. 100V - 1 No. • Transformer 100/250V 1 kVA 50 Hz - 1 No.
• Voltmeter M.I. 150V - 1 No. • Auto-transformer input 240V
• Wattmeter 250V, 5A - 1250W - 1 No. Voutput 0 to 270V, 5A - 1 No.
• Ammeter M.I. 5A - 1 No.
Materials
• Ammeter M.I. 15A - 1 No.
• Frequency meter 45 to 55Hz. - 1 No. • Knife switch DPST 16A, 240V - 1 No.
• Power factor meter 0.5 lag -1-0.5 • Connecting cables - as reqd.
lead 250V rating - 1 No.
PROCEDURE
1 Identify the LT and HT windings of the given transformer. Increase the voltage slowly up to (100%) of the
2 Connect the Auto-transformer, frequency meter, rated value of the transformer L.T.
ammeter, wattmeter. Voltmeter to the LT side of the 4 Check for the supply frequency is at rated value.
transformer as shown in Fig 1.
5 Observe the meters and record the readings in Table.
6 Repeat the above steps for 110% rated value of
transformer voltage and record the readings in Table.
TABLE
Sl.No. Rated Voltage Current Total Iron
V A loss W
1 100%
2 110%
Ensure that the auto-transformer is initially set From the above data the No Load Loss is equal
at zero volt output position. to iron loss. Since the copper loss is negligible.
3 Close the switch ‘S’.
TASK 2 : Conduct shot circuit test to determine full load copper loss of a transformer
Short circuit test
1 Connect the auto-transformer, ammeters, voltmeter The secondary is short circuited by the
and wattmeter in the HT side of the transformer as ammeter.
shown in Fig 2.
3 Increase the voltage gradually to obtain full load current
Ensure the auto-transformer is initially set at in the secondary winding of the transformer.
zero volt output position.
4 Observe the wattmeter and record the readings.
2 Close the switch ‘S’
W = Copper loss (full load).
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TASK 3 : Determine efficiency of transformer or different loads
1 Prepare and draw the circuit diagram for the said task 4 Close switch S1 and gradually increase the output of
and get approved by your instructor. the auto-transformer to reach the rated voltage.
2 Collect the equipments and materials and check their Keep all the switches in the lamp bank in ‘off’
condition. position.
3 Connect the circuit as per the approved circuit diagram 5 Close switch S2 and switch ‘on’ the incandescent
(Fig 3). lamps one by one till ammeter A2 reads 25% of the
load.
Keep the switches s1 and s2 open. Set the auto
transformer for zero volt output. 6 Adjust the auto-transformer Tr2 if necessary to keep
the primary voltage constant.
7 Record the readings of the instruments in Table 1. 11 Calculate the efficiency using the formula
8 Increase the incandescent lamp load to 50% of the Output
full load 75% of the full load and 100% of the full load Percentage efficiency × 100 OR
Input
and record the reading in each case.
Output
9 Reapeat the above steps by switching on the tube Percentage efficiency = Output + losses ×100
lights to get a power factor of about 0.9, 0.8 and 0.7
and record the readings in Table 2.
W
10 Switch ‘OFF’ supply after bringing the knob of the auto = W + W × 100
1
transformer to minimum (zero) postition.
where W1= Iron loss + copper loss.
1 No load
2 1/4th load
3 1/2 load
4 3/4 load
5 Full load
Table - 2
(Different P.Fs)
% Efficiency
Sl.No. Load V1 A1 P.F (Cos ) V2 A2 W
=
1 No load
2 1/4th load
3 1/2 load
4 3/4 load
5 Full load
Requirements
Tools/Instruments Materials
• Ammeter M.I.-0 to 5A, 0 to 10A each - 1 No. • Connecting cable - as reqd.
• Voltmeter M.I.-0 to 300 V, 0 to 150 V - 1 No. • 40 watts-tube light fitting - 10 Nos.
each • DPST switch 250V 16A - 2 Nos.
• P.F.meter 0.5 lag -1 - 0.5 lead • SPT switch 6 A - 2 Nos.
250 V rating - 1 No.
Equipment/Machines
• Induciton motor with starter & loading
• arrangement 240V 50Hz 1 HP - 1 No.
• Auto-transformer Input 40V
Output 0 to 270 V, 5 amps - 1 No.
• Single phase transformer 115/230V
1 kVA, 50 cycle air cooled - 1 No.
• Lamp bank 5 A, 250V - 1 No.
PROCEDURE
Table 3
Sl. Load Change Regulation
No. (Mixed)A2 Vs PF of volts
1
2
3
Requirements
Tools/Instruments Materials
• Voltmeter MI, 150V - 1 No. • ICDP switch 16A 250V 50Hz - 4 Nos.
• Voltmeter MI, 300V - 2 Nos. • Connecting cables - as reqd.
Equipment/Machines
• Single phase transformer 230/115,
1 KVA 50 H1. - 2 Nos.
• DC supply 12V/Battery 12V - 1 No.
PROCEDURE
Tr1
Tr2
4 Disconnect the transformers by opening S3, S2 and
S1.
Table 2
Sl. No. Type of cooling
KVA Frequency
Date of MFG
AT NO LOAD VOLTS HT
LT
AT NO LOAD CURRENT HT
LT
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TASK 2 : Connect the transformer in parallel
Tr2
CONCLUSIONS
11 The effect on secondary voltage of transformers when
connected in series is
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Requirements
Tools/Instruments Equipment/Machines
• DE Spanner Set 5mm to 20mm - 1 Set • 3 - Phase transformer 415/240V,
• Insulated cutting pliers 200mm - 1 No. 3 KVA - 1 No.
• Screw driver 200mm - 1 No. • 3 - Phase transformer Input 415 V
• M.I.voltmeter 0-500 V - 1 No. Output 0-500 V, 3 kVA - 1 No.
• Multimeter - 1 No.
Materials
• Test lamp 40 W, 230 Volts - 2 Nos.
• Connecting leads - as reqd.
PROCEDURE
Table 1
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TASK 2 : Identify the accessories of 3 phase tranformer
Perform 3 phase operation (i) delta - delta (ii) delta - star (iii) star-star (iv) star
- delta by use of three single phase transformes
Objectives: At the end of this exercise you shall be able to
• connect three single phase transformers to 3-phase supply with different types of primary and
secondary connection
• measure the primary and secondary line voltages in each type of connection
• determine the line volage ratio and compare with the theoretical ratio values.
Requirements
Tools/Instruments Materials
• Electrician tool kit - 1 No. • Connecting cables - as reqd.
• Voltmeter M.I. - 0 to 500V - 1 No. • ICTP switch 500V, 16A, - 2 Nos.
• Voltmeter M.I. - 0 to 300V - 1 No. • HRC fuses, 2 Amp - 3 Nos.
Equipment/Machines
• Single phase transformer
1 kVA 415/230 V 50Hz - 3 Nos.
PROCEDURE
1 Connect the three single phase transformers and per
All the three transformers should have the
form polarity test and voltage ratio test.
same voltage ratio and same primary and
Note down the voltage ratio of each secondary voltages.
transformer in the table.
Primary (HT) 1U 1V 1W
Starting Ending Starting Ending Starting Ending
1.1 1.2 1.1 1.2 1.1 1.2
Secondary(LT) 2U 2V 2W
Starting Ending Starting Ending Starting Ending
2.1 2.2 2.1 2.2 2.1 2.2
1 Connect the dissimilar ends of the primary together. Connect 2.2. of Tr.1 with 2.1 of tr.2 and mark it as 2 V
i.e. (Fig 1)
Connect 2.2. of Tr.2 with 2.1 of tr.3 and mark it as 2 W
Connect 1.1. of Tr.1 with 1.2 of tr.3 and mark it as 1 U
3 Connect 1U, 1V, 1W to ICTP switch S1.
Connect 1.2. of Tr.1 with 1.1 of tr.2 and mark it as 1 V
4 Connect a volmeter 0-500V across 1U and 1V.
Connect 1.2. of Tr.1 with 1.1 of tr.3 and mark it as 1 W
5 Connect a voltmeter 0-300V across 2U and 2V.
2 Connect the dissimilar ends of the secondary
6 Close the switch S1 and Note down the primary line
windings. i.e.
voltage and secondary line voltage in tabular column
Connect 2.1. of Tr.1 with 2.2 of tr.3 and mark it as 2 U under Delta-Delta connection.
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7 Calculate the ratio of secondary line voltage and
primary line voltage. Compare the values with
Theoretical values.
Delta - Delta
Star - Star
Star - Star
Delta - Star
If a 3 single phase transformer is available with six secondary terminals brought out then follow the
same procedure as given in above tasks with the following given terminal markings.
Requirements
Tools/Instruments Equipments/Machines
• Glass tumbler - 1 No. • Standard transformer oil test kit with
• Pipette - 1 No. it’s accesories - 1 No.
• 200mm dia. metal tube with one • Electric heater 1000 watts/250V - 1 No.
side closing - 1 No. Materials
• Insulated piler - 1 No.
• 100 mm connector screw driver - 1 No. • Samples transfomer oil
• Double end electrician knife - 1 No. (different samples) - as reqd.
• Distilled water - as reqd.
PROCEDURE
1 Collect, steel tube, heater and a sample of transformer 5 Record the sound heard.
oil.
a Sound heard ......
2 Heat the close end of steel tube.
b The condition of the oil is ..
3 Pour the oil sample into the tube.
If the oil contains moisture, a sharp crackle
4 Take the open end of the tube to the ear and hear the sound will be heard. Dry oil will only sizzle.
sound.
After sparking the oil near the electrode will turn black
in colour.
12 Repeat the steps 5 to 11 with oil in the second sample.
7 Make sure that the test area is clear of all the other
persons.
8 Set voltage regulation at zero position.
9 Switch ‘ON’ the supply.
10 Raise the voltage gradually from zero so that the full
voltage is reached within 20 to 30 seconds.
Requirements
Tools/Instruments Materials
• Scissors 150 mm - 1 No. • Super-enamelled copper wires - as reqd.
• Steel rule 300 mm - 1 No. • Empire sleeves 1 mm, 2mm - 1 m each
• Firmer chisel 20 mm - 1 No. • Air-dry varnish - 100 ml.
• Hammer ball pein 0.5 kg - 1 No. • Resin-core solder 16 SWG - 10 G
• Iron soldering 25 W, 240V - 1 No. • Soldering paste -5g
• DE spanner 6 mm to 25 mm - 1 No. • Smooth emery paper - 1 piece
• Mallet hardwood 0.5 kg - 1 No. • Fabric based fibre sheet
• Nylon mallet 5 cm dia. - 1 No. and 6 mm thick - 3 mm
• D.B. Knife 100 mm - 1 No. • Cotton cloth for cleaning - 500sq.cm
• Insulation papers - as reqd.
PROCEDURE
1 Note down the name plate details in Table 1. 5 Remove the clamps attached to the core.
2 Draw the end connection terminal marking of the 6 Gently tap the transformer core with a nylon mallet so
transformer in your record. that the core gets loosened.
3 De-solder the leads and remove the terminal strips if 7 Remove the stampings starting from the centre of the
they are attached to the core. core using Hylam/fibre knife.
4 Loosen the nuts of the core assembly and remove the In the case of hard stacked stamping,
screws if any. occasionally use a thinner to loosen the
stamping.
Table 1
Transformer raring plate
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11 Strip off the winding carefully. During the stripping
If a metal knife is used to remove the tight
process record all the particulars in Table 4.
and sticky stampings, care should be taken not
to damage the stampings.While stripping the 12 Draw the schematic diagram of the primary and
core see that the stampings are taken out secondary sides of the transformer from the above
straight without bends. findings in your record.
8 Remove all the stampings and record the following in 13 Clean the bobbin, write down the bobbin particulars in
Table 2. Table 5 for your guidance.
Table 2 The same bobbin can be used if it is not
Core details damaged.
Table 3
Size of the coil
With Without
Description Remarks
insulation insulation
Coil height ........cm ....... cm.
Coil height .........cm. ........ cm.
Table 4
Winding details
Primary winding
1 st Tapping, No. of turns ....diameter of wire .......mm. .......mm .....g
2 nd Tapping, No. of turns ...diameter of wire .......mm. .......mm .....g
3 rd Tapping, No. of turns ... diameter of wire .......mm. .......mm .....g
Secondary winding
Winding 1, No. of turns ....diameter of wire .......mm. .......mm .....g
Winding 2, No. of turns ...diameter of wire .......mm. .......mm .....g
Winding 3, No. of turns ... diameter of wire .......mm. .......mm .....g
3 Measure and record the insulation resistance, between 6 Connect the transformer with suitable load so that full
windings and frame in Table7. load current passes through the secondary, and record
the voltage and current at load in Table 9.
Table 7
Table 9
Insulation resistance between
Load measurement
Primary & secondary windings ................ megohm
Primary voltage .............. volt
Secondary windings ............. megohm
Primary current................ amp
(in case of seperate windings)
Secondaryvoltage ........... volt
Windings and frame ............ megohm
Primary current................ amp
4 Connect the primary winding of the transformer with
the rated voltage. Keeping the secondary open, test 7 Keep the transformer on full load for eight hours
the primary and the secondary voltage. Record the continously. Observe the change in temperature of the
finding in Table 8. winding and core by touching. If the temperature raise
is within the class of insulation, the transformer is O.K.
1 Collect the following data from the customer. secondary and the size of winding wire for primary
and secondary.
- output, power and frequency
3 Follow the procedure stated in this job sheet except
- input and output volt dismantling of the transformer core and complete the
- duty rating, (intermittent or continuous) winding.
Requirements
Tools/Instruments Materials
• Electrician tool kit - 1 No. • Items required for reactivating silica gel.
• Spare relief diaphragm.
Note: The instructor may take the trainess to the transformer yard and demonstrate the maintenance
procedures.
PROCEDURE
1 Note down the secondary load current of the transformer b Switch off the load feeders which are not very
read by the ammeter provided. essential
2 Check this value with the rated value as per name c Again charge and switch on the circuit breaker.
plate details.
4 Record the values of primary line voltage and line
3 If the load current is more than the rated value then current and secondary line voltage and line current
reduce the load on transformer by the following and PF in Table 1.
sequence.
5 Note down the oil temperature which is indicated by
a Trip off the circuit breaker thermostat dial or thermometer in Table 1.
Table1
Maintenance chart for hourly maintenance of 3φ
φ transfomer
1 1U - 1V 2U - 2V 2U
2 1V - 1 W 2V - 2W 2V
3 1W - 1U 2W - 2U 2W
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4 Inspect the oil level in the transformer. 8 If there is a leak in the transformer tank, take suitable
actions to prevent leakage by consulting the instructor.
5 Observe the conservator sight glass and check the
oil level of the transformer. 9 Inspect the relief diaphragm.
6 If the oil level is low, top up the level through drain 10 Observe the explosion vent of the transformer and
value by filling clean transformer oil. check the condition of relief diaphragm and record the
observations in Table 2.
7 If the oil level drops appreciably over a short period,
then check the tank for any oil leakage. 11 If it is cracked or broken replace it after isolating the
primary supply to the transformer.
Table 2
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