Electrical Machines Lab

Electrical Machines Lab

Equipment List
Hardware
3Phase Voltage Source Inverter Power Module
Transformer Protection Simulator
DC Rectifier
Generator
DC Generator coupled with AC motor
DC Generator coupled with DC motor
DC Machines
Single phase Induction motor
Three phase induction motor
Synchronous motor
Alternator
Three Phase Transformer
Three Phase Auto Transformer
Single phase Transformer
Single phase Auto Transformer
Three phase inductive load
Three phase Capacitive load
Three phase Resistive load Single phase Resistive load
Mechanical loading tip
Low Tension DC Supply
Battery Tester
Vibration Analyzer
Thermal Imaging Camera
Handheld Power/THD meters
Electromagnetic software bundle
Core loss tester
Non-Destructive Winding Analyzer
Simultaneous Data acquisition Card

Model – PLVS!-01
3Phase Transformer
230 V, 100A
230V, 10 kW
7000W,1500rpm
7000W.1500rpm
Various ratings (7.5HP,5HP,1HP-1500rpm)
Various ratings (1HP.1.5HP-1500rpm)
Various ratings(12HP,5HP,2.SHP-500rpm)
5kW,1500rpm
3kW,1500rpm
440 V/230 V, 50 HZ, 75 A
Various ratings (13.2kVA, 17.6kVA)
Various ratings(1kVA,2kVA,3kVA)
10A
250V/15A per phase
250V/8A per phase
250V/15A per phase
250V/30A
Spring balance-100kg
18 V/24 V, 60 A
Hioki
SKF
FLIR
KRYKARD
ANSYS
TCE
TCE
National Instruments
Capabilities
  • Testing of electrical equipment like light fixtures,wires and cables.
  • Testing of electrical machines of lower horse powers below 10hp
  • Infield testing of motors in Industries for Energy savings
  • Design and development of special purpose instruments needed for research purposes
  • Design and development of controllers for special purpose machines Non-Destructive analysis of Electrical Machines
  • Non-Destructive Quality assurance of Windings of Three phase Machines
  • Process line Core loss measurement in finished machines by indigenously developed Core loss analyzer
  • Electromagnetic modelling of Machines and equipment’s
Target Users
UG/PG/Ph.D. students and Faculty
Work done
  • Achieving Energy Efficiency in Three Phase Induction Motors: Non-destructive Winding Quality Assurance Approach
  • Energy conservation in electric motors using AC and DC drives and control of drives using PLC
  • Comprehensive Instrumentation system for Diagnosis and Root cause analysis of Reduced operational Efficiency of Infield motors
  • Sensor less Position controller for SRM motor
  • Non-Destructive quality assurance of Brushless DC motor Position controller for Permanent Magnet Brushless DC Motor
  • Energy Savings in Industrial Three Phase Induction Motors
  • Testing of tube lights, wires, mercury vapour lamp, sodium vapour lamps, cables
Consultancy Projects
SL.No Nature of Work Staff In Charge Amount
1. Testing of tube light, Wires, Mercury Vapour Lamp, Sodium Vapour Lamp, Cables Dr.V.Saravanan, Dr.V.Prakash, Dr.D.Nelson Jayakumar Rs.75,000 Per Year
2. Detailed Energy Audit Studies & Energy Performance Studies Dr.V.Saravanan, Dr.D.Nelson Jayakumar Rs.1,00,000 per year
Sponsored Projects
SL.No TITLE Principal of Investigator Sponsoring Agency Period
1. Position controller for Permanent Magnet Brushless DC Motor Dr.P.Renuga AICTE-TAPTCE 2000-2002
2. Non-Destructive quality assurance of Brushless DC motor Dr.V.Prakash AICTE-RPS 2003-2006
3. Sensor less Position controller for SRM motor Dr.L.JessiSahayaShanthi BARC 2005-2008
4. Comprehensive Instrumentation system for Diagnosis and Root cause analysis of Reduced operational Efficiency of Infield motors Dr.V.Prakash AICTE-RPS 2012-2013
5. Energy conservation in electric motors using AC and DC drives and control of drives using PLC Dr.M.Saravanan UGC 2010-2013
People
  • Dr.V.Saravanan, Professor
  • Dr.K.Selvi, Professor
  • Dr.V.Prakash, Associate Professor
  • Dr.D.Nelson Jayakumar, Assistant Professor
  • Mr.V.Ganesan – Instructor
  • Mr.M.Baskaran (Lab Technician)

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