GE6162 EP Lab Manual

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SEMBODAI RUKMANI VARATHARAJAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE,

SEMBODAI, NAGAPATTINAM.
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES
I- Semester – B.E (ALL)

GE 6162- ENGINEERING PRACTICES LAB
Prepared by,
Mr.R.Dhinesh kumar M.E., AP/EEE
Raja.Dhineshkumar.M.E/AP/SRVEC Page 1
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GE6162 ENGINEERING PRACTICES LABORATORY
I. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PRACTICE

1. Residential house wiring using switches, fuse, indicator, lamp and energy
meter.
2. Fluorescent lamp wiring.
3. Stair case wiring
4. Measurement of electrical quantities – voltage, current, power & power factor
in RLC circuit.
5. Measurement of energy using single phase energy meter.
6. Measurement of resistance to earth of an electrical equipment.
II. ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING PRACTICE

1. Study of Electronic components and equipments – Resistor, colour coding
measurement of AC signal parameter (peak-peak, rms period, frequency)
using CR.
2. Study of logic gates AND, OR, EOR and NOT
3. Generation of Clock Signal.
4. Soldering practice – Components Devices and Circuits – Using general
purpose PCB.
5. Measurement of ripple factor of HWR and FWR
CONTENTS
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S.No Date Name of the Experiment Marks Remarks
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I. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PRACTICE
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II. ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING PRACTICE
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Average marks / Grade : Signature of Lab In-charge

STUDY OF ACCESSORIES, TOOLS USED IN WIRING &

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
AIM:
To study the various types of accessories and tools used in house wiring. To study safety
precautions for electrical engineering practice
ACCESSORIES REQUIRED:
Switch, Lamp Holder, Lamp holder adopter, Ceiling roses, Mounting blocks, Socket outlets,
Plugs, Main switch, Distribution fuses boards.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Cutting pliers, Flat nose pliers, Screwdriver, Neon tester, Hammer, knife, Poker, Pincer,
Center punch, twist drill, Soldering rod.
ACCESSORIES:
1. Switch
A switch is used to make or break an electric circuit. Under some abnormal conditions it
must retain its rigidity and keep its alignment between switchblades and contacts correct to a
fraction of centimeter.
2. Lamp Holders
A lamp holder is used to hold the lamp required for lighting purposes.
3. Lamp Holder Adopter

It is used for tapping temporary power for small portable electric appliances from lamp
holders. Such a practice is not advised.
4. Ceiling Roses
It is an end point of an electrical wire, which provides a cover to the wire end. These are
used to provide a tapping to the lamp holder through the flexible wire or a connection to a
fluorescent tube or a ceiling fan. It consists of a circular base and a cover made of Bakelite. One end
of the plates is connected to supply and the other end to a flexible wire connected to appliances.
5. Mounting Blocks
These are nothing but wooden round blocks. They are used in conjunction with ceiling
roses, batten holder, surface switches, ceiling switches, etc.
6.Socket Outlets
It is a wiring accessory to which electrical appliances are connected for power supply. These
have insulated base with molded or socket base having three terminal sleeves. The two thin terminal
sleeves are meant for making connection to the load circuit wires and the third terminal sleeve,
larger in cross section, is used for an earth connection.
7. Plugs
These are used for tapping power from socket outlets. Two-pin plugs and three-pin plugs are
commonly available.
8. Main Switch
This is used at the consumer’s premises so that he may have self-control of the entire
distribution circuit. This switch is a master control of all the wiring circuit made in the building.
The different classifications are double poled and triple poled switches.
9. Distribution Fuse Boards

In industries or in very big buildings, where a number of circuits are to be wired,
distribution fuse boards are used. They are usually iron clad and are designed with a large space for
wiring and splitting the circuits. The fuse bank in the distribution board can easily be removed.
10. Fuse
A fuse is a protective device, which is connected such that the current flowing through the
protected circuit also flows through the fuse. There is a resistive link inside the fuse body that heats
or melts up when current flows through it. If the current is beyond the permissible limit, the
resistive link burns open, which stops all current to flow in the circuit. At this condition we say that
the fuse is blown.
11. Earthing
When a wire is connected from the ground to the outer metal casing of the electrical
appliances, then it attain zero potential and the appliance is said to be earthed and this process is
known as earthing.
12. Purpose of Earthing

Under normal condition, there is no electrical potential is available in the outer metal casing
of the electrical appliances. When some fault develops in the appliances, then electrical potential
leaked to the metal casing causes heavy current flow due to earthing. This heavy current blows the
fuse and cutoff electrical supply to the appliances. Thus earthing provides protection to human
being and electrical appliances.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
1. While work on electrical installations, wear always rubber shoes and avoid loose shirting.
2. Do not work on live circuits, if unavoidable use rubber gloves, rubber mats etc
3. Use wooden or PVC insulated handle screwdrivers when working on electric circuits.
4. Do not touch bare conductors.
5. Replace or remove fuses only after switching OFF the circuit switches.
6. Never extend wiring by using temporary wiring.
7. Stand or rubber mats while working or operating switch panels, control gears etc.
8. Always use safety belts while working on poles or high rise points.
9. Do not connect earthing to the water pipe lines.
10. Only skilled persons should do electric work.
11. Wear all the protective clothing and use all the necessary safety equipment.
12. In case of any person suffered by electrical shook and if the victim is still in contact with the
supply, break the contact either by switching off or by removing the plug or pulling the
cable free.
13. Do not give an unconscious person anything to eat or drink and do not leave an unconscious
person unattended.
14. First restore the normal breathing to the victim and ensure that the patient can breathe
normally unaided. Then we can render other first aids.
RESIDENTIAL HOUSE WIRING USING SWITCHES, FUSE,

INDICATOR, LAMP AND ENERGY METER.
AIM:
To construct residential house wiring using switches, fuse, indicator, lamp
and energy meter.
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
S.NO COMPONENT DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
1 Lamps loads 5A 3
2 Bulb holder 3
3 Fuses 3
4 One way switches 3
5 Wires Required
TOOLS REQUIRED:
S.NO COMPONENTS QUANTITY

1 Plier 1
2 Knife 1
3 Side cutter 1
4 Screw driver 1
PROCEDURE:
1. Collect the materials required for this experiment.
2. Draw the layout of the given circuit diagram in the circuit board.
3. Fix the necessary materials, by using drilling machine in the layout board.
4. The lamps are fixed on the lamp holders.
5. Connections are checked and supply is given.
6. Switches are operated to see the output of the lamp.
PRECAUTIONS:
1. The metal covering of all appliances are to be properly earthed in order to avoid electrical
shock due to leakage or failure of insulation.
2. Every line has to be protected by a fuse of suitable rating as per the requirement.
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
Layout Diagram:
RESULT:
Thus the single-phase wiring has been constructed, tested and the results are tabulated
EX.NO 2 FLUORESCENT LAMP WIRING
AIM:
To construct a Fluorescent tube wiring.
MATERIALS REQUIRED:

1 Tube light 1
2 Choke 1
3 Starter 1
4 Connecting wires Required
5 Screws and nuts Required
TOOLS REQUIRED:
1 Plier 1
2 Knife 1
3 Side cutter 1
4 Screw driver 1
THEORY:
The fluorescent tubes are available in lengths of 0.61m and 1.22m.The tubes are coated
from inside with phosphorous, which is used to convert ultra violet radiations into visible light and
to give the required colour sensation. A choke is used to give a transient high voltage so as to
initiate the electron movement. With the switch S closed, the circuit gets closed. The current flows
through the choke and the starter. The starter suddenly breaks thereby breaking the circuit. Due to
high inductive property of the choke, a transient high voltage is available across the filaments.
Hence electrons are emitted and travel through the tube. Such a continuous flow of electrons
produces the sensation of light to human eyes.
PROCEDURE:
1) Mark the switch and tube light location points and draw lines for wiring on wooden board.
2) Fix the choke and starter as per the wiring diagram.
3) Fix the switch and tube light fitting in the marked positions.
4) Complete the wiring as per the wiring diagram.
5) Test the working of the tube light by giving electric supply to the circuit.
FLUORESCENT TUBE WIRING
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
RESULT:
Thus the fluorescent tube wiring has been constructed and the working is tested.
EX.NO 3 STAIRCASE WIRING
AIM
To setup a staircase wiring using the given lamps, controlled by switches.
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
1 PVC pipes
2 Junction boxes 1
3 Bulb holder 1
4 PVC plates 1
5 Drilling machine 1
6 Wires Required
7 Two-way switch 2
TOOLS REQUIRED:
1 Neon tester 1
2 cutting pliers 1
3 Screwdriver 1
THEORY:
In this wiring a single lamp is controlled from two places. For this purposetwo numbers of two-
way switches are used.
PROCEDURE:
1) Collect the materials required for this experiment.
2) Draw the layout of the given circuit diagram in the circuit board.
3) Fix the necessary materials, by using drilling machine in the layout board.
4) One end of the lamp holder is connected to neutral point and another point is connected at
the center of the two-way switch B.
5) The center of the switch A is connected to the phase line.
6) The connection of the other two ends of two-way switch is connected as follows. The point
1 of switch A is connected to point 1 of switch B and point 2 of A is connected to 2 of B.
7) The given lamp is fixed on the lamp holders.
8) Controlling the switches, the circuit is checked and results are tabulated.
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
Fuse rating calculations:

Power drawn by the circuit =40 watts Voltage of circuit =230volts P=VI cos Ø Assuming
cos Ø = 1 Current in the circuit = power/ voltage = 40W/ 230V = 0.174A Fuse rating of the circuit
= rounding off the current to the nearest 5 =5A (Normally fuses are available in the ratings of 5A,
10A and etc.)
LAYOUT DIAGRAM:
S.NO SWITCH A SWITCH B OUTPUT LAMP

1 1 2 ON
2 1 2 OFF
3 2 1 OFF
4 2 2 ON
1-ON
2-OFF
RESULT:
Thus the staircase wiring has been constructed, tested and the results are tabulated
EX.NO 4 MEASUREMENT OF ELECTRICAL QUANTITIES – VOLTAGE,

CURRENT, POWER & POWER FACTOR IN RLC CIRCUIT
AIM:
To measure real power, reactive power, power factor and impedance RLC circuit using
voltmeter and ammeter
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
S.NO NAME OF THE EQUIPMENT RANGE TYPE QUANTITY

1 Auto transformer 1φ 1 1
2 Rheostat 200 Ω, 300/2A 1
150 Ω
3 DCB 10uf, 4uf UPF 2
4 DIB 1H - 1
5 Voltmeter (0-150) V
6 Ammeter (0-200)mA 1
7 Connecting wires - - Required
PROCEDURE:
1) Connect the RLC circuit as shown in circuit diagram.
2) After verification of circuit close the DPST switch.
3) Precaution set the auto transformer to minimum position.
4) Vary the auto transformer such that 200 mA of current flows through ammeter.
5) Note down drop across R, R-L and C also current in the circuit.
6) Readings are tabulated.
7) Bring the auto transformer to original position before opening DPSTS. Calculate power
factor (cos), impedance (Z), real power (P), reactive power (Q), and total power(S).
CALCULATION:
V1 = Supply voltage = IZ in volts
VC = Drop across capacitor = IX C in volts
VR = Drop across resistor = IR in volts
VL = Drop across inductor = IX L in volts
V = Drop across R, L &C =I (𝑅 + 𝑟)2 + (𝑋𝑙 + 𝑋𝑐)2 in volts
I= V/Z in Amps –Current through RLC network
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
RLC Circuit:
TABULATION:
S.No V1 Vr Vl Vc Iamp Watt A.P= Cosø= Power
V*I W/Vi Meter
Reading
RESULT:
The voltage, current, power and power factor of the series RLC circuit are
determined.
EX.NO 5 MEASUREMENT OF ENERGY USING SINGLE PHASE

ENERGYMETER.
AIM:
To measure the energy using single phase energy meter at UPF load condition
APPARATUS REQUIRED:
S.No Name of the Equipment Range Type Quantity

1 Voltmeter (0 – 300) V M.I 1
2 Ammeter (0 – 5) A M.I 1
3 Wattmeter 300V, 5A UPF 2
4 1 Φ Variable resistive load kW 1
5 Connecting wires Required
6 Stop clock 1
PRECAUTIONS:
1) There should be no load at the time of starting.
2) The connections must be made proper for UPF.
PROCEDURE:
1) The connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
2) The DPST switch is closed and the supply is affected and load is adjusted to full load value.
3) The time taken for 10 revolutions of the aluminum disc in the energy meter is noted.
4) The error is calculated if it is more than +3% the brake magnet is adjusted such that the
error is within +3%.
5) The load is reduced in steps and for each step, step #. 3 is repeated and the %error is
calculated.
FORMULAE USED:
1) Energy meter specification = 1200 rev/Kwhr
2) = 1 Kwhr
3) 1rev = 1Kwhr/1200 = (3600 * 100) / 1200 = 3000 Watt – sec
4) For UPF conditions, Power calculated from energy meter reading = 3000 / (time taken for
10rev)
5) %Error ={(Power calculated from energy meter reading – wattmeter reading) /(Wattmeter
reading)} * 100
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
TABULATION
S.No Ammeter Time for 10 Wattmeter reading Power from % Error

reading revolutions (W) Energy (%)
(A) (Sec) meter
(W)
Observed Actual
value value
RESULT:
Thus the energy is measured using single phase energy meter and the %error is calculated.
EX.NO 6 MEASUREMENT OF RESISTANCE TO EARTH OF AN

ELECTRICALEQUIPMENT
AIM:
To measure the earth resistance using megger.
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
S.No Components Quantity

1 Megger 1
2 Rod 2
TOOLS REQUIRED:
S.No Components Quantity
1 Connecting Wires 1
2 Hammer 2
THEORY:
Earthing means generally connected to the mass of the earth. It shall be in such a means
as to ensure at all times an immediate & safe discharge of electric current due to leakage, fault
etc. All metallic parts of every electrical insulationsuch as conduit, metallic sheathing, metallic
panels, motor, gear, Transformer regulator shall be earthed using continuous bus wire if one
earth bus for installation is found impracticable move than one earthing system shall be
introduced the earthing conductors when taken outdoors to the earthing point, shall be incased in
pipe securely supported and continued upto point not less than 0.3m below the ground. No joints
are permitted in earth bus whenever there is lighting conductors system installed in a building. Its
earthing shall not be bonded to the earthing of electric installation. Before the electric supply on
apparatus is energized all earthing system shall be tested for electrical resistance to ensure
efficient earthing. It shall not be more than 2ohms including the ohmic value of earth electrode.
PROCEDURE:
1) Collect the materials required for this experiment.
2) The terminal of ohmmeter E is first connected to earth.
3) The two earth rods are fixed to feet away from the ohmmeter. So that they are triangle
with base 50 feet.
4) The wires are connected to each rod and the ohmmeter terminals are shown.
5) The ohmmeter is ranked and the readings are taken.
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM :
1) CURRENT ELECTRODE
2) POTENTIAL ELECTRODE
3) EARTH
BLOCK DIAGRAM:
TABULATION:
S.No Distance Between Electrode(Feet) Resistance(Ohms)
RESULT:
The earth resistance was measured in the given area.
ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING PRACTICE
EX.NO 1 STUDY OF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AND EQUIPMENT
AIM:
To study electronic components and equipment such as resistor colour coding, usage of
CRO and Multimeter
COMPONENTS REQUIRED:
1. Resistors
2. Oscilloscope
3. Multimeter
THEORY:
Resistor Colour Coding:

Resistor colour coding is used to indicate the values or ratings of resistors. It is also used in
capacitors and inductors. The advantage of colour coding is that essential information can be
marked on small components of cylindrical shape without the need to read tiny printing. Resistor
values are always coded in ohms. Band A is the first significant digit of component value. Band
B is the second significant digit. Band C is the decimal multiplier. Band D if present, indicates
tolerance of value in percent (no colour means 20%). For example, a resistor with bands of
yellow, violet, red and gold will have first digit 4(yellow), second digit 7(violet), followed by
2(red) zeros: 4,700 ohms. Gold signifies that the tolerance is ±5%. Actual resistor value = 4700
±5% Ω.
Resistor Colour Coding:
Resistor Standard Colour Code Table:
Oscilloscope:
An oscilloscope (sometimes abbreviated CRO for cathode-ray oscilloscope) is electronic
test equipment that allows signal voltages to be viewed, usually as a two dimensional graph of
one or more electrical potential differences (vertical axis) plotted as a function of time or some
other voltage (horizontal axis).
A typical oscilloscope is a rectangular box with a small screen, numerous input
connectors and control knobs and buttons on the front panel. To aid measurement, a grid called
the graticule is drawn on the face of the screen. Each square in the graticule is known as a
division. The signal to be measured is fed to one of the input connectors, which is usually a
coaxial connector such as a BNC or N type.
In the simplest mode, the oscilloscope repeatedly draws a horizontal line called the trace
across the middle of the screen from left to right. One of the controls, the time base control, sets
the speed at which the line is drawn, and is calibrated in seconds per division. If the input voltage
departs from zero, the trace is deflected either upwards or downwards. Another control, the
vertical control, sets the scale of the vertical deflection, and is calibrated in volts per division.
The resulting trace is a graph of voltage against time. If the input signal is periodic, a
nearly stable trace can be obtained just by setting the time base to match the frequency of the
input signal. For example, if the input signal is a 50 Hz sine wave, then its period is 20 ms, so the
time base should be adjusted so that the time between successive horizontal sweeps is 20ms. This
mode is called continual sweep. To provide a more stable trace, modern oscilloscopes have a
function called the trigger. When using triggering, the scope will pause each time the sweep
reaches the extreme right side of the screen. The scope then waits for a specified event before
drawing the next trace. The trigger event is usually the input waveform reaching some user-
specified threshold voltage in the specified direction (going positive or going negative).
The effect is to resynchronise the time base to the input signal, preventing horizontal drift
of the trace. In this way, triggering allows the display of periodic signals such as sine waves and
square waves. Trigger circuits also allow the display of no periodic signals such as a single
pulses or pulses that don‟t recur at a fixed rate.
Most oscilloscopes allow the user to bypass the time base and feed an external signal into
the horizontal amplifier. This is called X-Y mode, and is useful for viewing the phase
relationship between tow signals, which is commonly done in radio and television engineering.
When the two signals are sinusoids of varying frequency and phase, the resulting trace is called a
Lissajous curve.
Oscilloscopes may have two or more input channels, allowing them to display more than one
input signal on the screen. Usually, the oscilloscope has a separate set of vertical controls for
each channel, but only one triggering system and time base.
USAGE OF CRO:
One of the most frequent uses of oscilloscopes is troubleshooting malfunctioning

electronic equipments. An oscilloscope can graphically show signals: whereas a voltmeter can
show totally unexpected voltage, a scope may reveal that the circuit is oscillating. In other cases,
the precise shape of pulse is important.
In electronic equipment, for example, the connections between stages (e.g. electronic
mixers, electronic oscillators, amplifiers) may be „probed‟ for the expected signal, using the
scope as a simple signal tracer. If the expected signal is absent or incorrect, some preceding stage
of the electronics circuit is not operating correctly. Since most failures occur because of a single
faculty component, each measurement can prove that half of the stages of a complex piece of
equipment either work or probably did not cause the fault.
Once the faulty stage is discovered, further probing can usually tell a skilled technician
exactly which component has failed. Once the component is replaced, the unit can be restored to
service, or at least the next fault can be isolated.
Another use is to check newly designed circuitry. Often a newly designed circuit will
suffer from design errors, bad voltage levels, electrical noise etc.
MULTIMETER:
A Multimeter is an electronic measuring instrument that contributes several functions in
one unit. The most basic instruments include ammeter, voltmeter, and ohmmeter. Analog
multimeters are sometimes referred to as “volt-ohmmeters”, abbreviated as VOM
A multimeter is a handheld device and used to find basic fault and for field service work.
It can measure to seven or eight and a half digit of accuracy. Current, voltage and resistance
measurements are considered standard features for multimeter.
A multimeter may be implemented with an analog meter deflected by an electromagnet,
as a classic galvanometer; or with a digital display such as an LCD or vacuum fluorescent
display.
Modern multimeters are, exclusively digital and identified by the term DMM or digital
multimeter. In such an instrument, the signal under test is converted to a digital voltage and an
amplifier with an electronically controlled gain preconditions the signal. Since the digital display
directly indicates a quantity as a number, there is no risk of error when viewing a reading.
Similarly, better circuitry and electronics have improved the meter accuracy. Older analog
meters might have basic accuracies of ±5%. Modern potable DMMs have accuracies as good as
±0.025%
TABULATION:
Sl. No. Resistance Value by Colour Coding (Ω) Resistance Value by Multimeter (Ω)
RESULT:
Thus the resistor colour coding, usage of CRO and multimeter are studied.
EX: NO: 2 STUDY AND VERIFICATION OF LOGIC GATES
AIM:
To verify the truth table of the logic gates AND, OR, NOT, NAND & NOR using 74XX ICs.
IC 7432(OR Gate)
IC 7408(AND Gate)
IC 7404(NOT Gate)
IC 7400(NAND Gate)
IC 7402(NOR Gate)
Digital IC trainer kit
THEORY:
Logic gates are digital circuits with one or more input signals and only one output signal.
Gates are digital circuits because the input and output signals are either low or high voltages.
Gates are often called logic circuits because they can be analysed using Boolean algebra.
AND Gate:
An AND gate can have two or more inputs but only one output. Its output can go to
logic 1 if all its inputs are at the high state.
The Boolean expression for a two input AND gate is: F=x.y
OR Gate:
An OR gate can have two or more inputs but only one output. Its output will be at logic 1
if any or both of its inputs are at the high state.
The Boolean expression for a two input OR gate is:
NOT Gate:
A NOT gate has a single input and a single output. It is also called as an inverter. The
output will be at logic 1 if its input is at low state, otherwise its output will be at logic 0. Thus its
output is the complement of its input.
The Boolean expression for the inverter is:

F = x’
NAND Gate:
It is the combination of AND gate and NOT gate. It is also called as an universal gate.
The output of this gate will go to logic 0 iff all its inputs are at the high state.
The Boolean expression for a two input NAND gate is F = (x.y)′
X Y F
0 0 1
0 1 1
1 0 1
1 1 0
NOR Gate:
It is the combination of an OR gate and a NOT gate. It is also called as an universal gate. The
output of this gate will go to logic 1 iff all its inputs are at the low state.
The Boolean expression for a two input NOR gate is:
F = (x + y)′
PROCEDURE:
1) Connections are given as per the logic diagrams and the pin-out diagrams of the
individual ICs.
2) Supply and ground connections are given to the ICs.
3) Inputs are applied by using the switches that provide the logic High and Low levels.
4) The outputs are observed by using the LED‟s.
RESULT:
Thus the logic gates AND, OR, NOT, NAND and NOR are studied and their truth tables
verified.
EX: NO: 3 GENERATION OF CLOCK SIGNAL
AIM:
To generate a clock signal of 1KHz (square waveform) by an astable multivibrator using
IC555 timer.
APPARATUS REQUIRED:
EQUIPMENTS & RANGE QUANTITY

COMPONENTS
Power Supply (0-30) V 1
Resistors 3300+330=3.630KΩ 1
5.1+2.2=7.3KΩ
Capacitors 0.01μF 1
0.1μF
CRO (0-20) MHz 1
Diode 0A79 (0-20) MHz 1
IC555 1
DESIGN:
Case (I)
Given f = 1KHz and D =0.5
1.45
Frequency of astable multivibrator, f =
𝑅𝐴+𝑅𝐵 𝐶
1.45
Then C= 𝑅𝐴+𝑅𝐵 𝑓
𝑅𝐵
D= 𝑅𝐴+𝑅𝐵 =0.5
0.5RA+.5RB =RB
RA = RB
TABULAR COLUMN:
S. Theoretical Designed value Practical frequency (khz

NO frequency RA RB C
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM :
MODEL GRAPH:
Let C = 0.1μF, RA =RB =R
1.45
f= 𝑅𝐴+𝑅𝐵 𝐶
1.45 1.45
f= 2𝑅𝑐 =1 khz=2∗.1∗10 −6 ∗𝑅
R=7.2 Kohm
Case (ii)
Given f = 1KHz and D =0.25
Frequency of astable multivibrator
1.45
f = 𝑅𝐴+2𝑅𝐵 𝐶
1.45
C= 𝑅𝐴+2𝑅𝐵 𝑓
𝑅𝐵
D= 𝑅𝐴+2𝑅𝐵 =0.25
RA +2RB = 4RB
RA = 2RB
Let C = 0.1μF, RA = 2RB
1.45
f= 𝑅𝐴+𝑅𝐵 𝐶
1.45 1.45
f=2𝑅𝐵𝐶 =1 khz=2∗.1∗10 −6 ∗𝑅𝐵
RB = 3.625Kohm
RA =7.25Kohms
THEORY:
The 555 timers is a highly stable device for generating accurate time delay or oscillation.
A single 555 timer can provide time delay ranging from microseconds to hours whereas counter
timer can have a maximum timing range of days. An astable multi vibrator is a square waveform
generator. Forcing the Op-amp to operate in the saturation region generates square waveform. It
is a free running symmetrical multivibrator because it does not require any external trigger.
PROCEDURE:
1) The connections are given as shown in the circuit diagram.
2) The square waveform is obtained at output pin of Op-amp.
3) Note the amplitude & Time period of the of the waveform & Plot it in the graph.
4) Duty cycle is calculated using the formula given
RESULT:
Thus IC555 timer was operated in astable mode to generate square wave.
Theoretical Duty cycle: 25%
Practical Duty cycle : -----------..
EX: NO:4 SOLDERING AND CHECKING CONTINUITY
AIM:
To practice soldering of plates and wires
TOOLS REQUIRED:
1) Soldering iron
2) Solder and
3) Flux
THEORY:
SOLDERING:
Soldering is the process of joining thin metal plates or wires made of steel, copper or brass. It is
very commonly used to join wires in electrical work and mount electronic components on a
circuit board. The joining material used in soldering is called as solder or filler rod. An alloy of
tin and lead is commonly used as the solder. The flux is used to clean the surface of the
plates/wires to be soldered. Aluminium chloride or zinc chloride is commonly used as flux. A
good soldering iron is a variable temperature setting type with interchangeable irons and tips.
The tip should be removed regularly to prevent oxidation scale from accumulating between the
heating element and the tip.
PROCEDURE:
1) The surface to be soldered is cleaned and flux applied.
2) The soldering iron is heated to the required temperature.
3) The soldering iron melts the solder rod and a thin film of solder spreads over the surface
to join the plates/wires.
SOLDERING SIMPLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS:
A printed circuit board (PCB) consists of copper strips and pads bonded to a plastic
board. The copper strip is the network of interconnecting conductive path. Leads of components
mounted on the board are inserted through holes on the board and the conductive copper. These
leads are soldered to the copper at the end of the hole. If excessive heat is applied to copper, it
may get lifted from the board or the components on the board get damaged. Soldering pencil gun
of about 30 Watts is used to heat the junction. The surface of copper bonded to the board should
be properly prepared and cleaned before soldering. Flux is applied on circuits and component
leads.
Check the conductive strips and pads on the board before soldering. Avoid excesssolder to
prevent two copper paths from bridging. When solder globules form on the junction area, remove
them by cleaning the soldering tip using a cloth.
Checking Continuity:
The continuity of a wire conductor without a break has practically zero ohms of
resistance. Therefore, an ohmmeter may be used to test continuity. To test continuity, select the
lowest ohm range. A wire may have an internal break, which is not visible due to insulation, or
the wire may have a bad connection at the terminals. Checking for zero ohms between any two
points tests the continuity. A break in the conducting path is evident from the reading of infinite
resistance.
In a cable of wires, individual wires are identified with colours. Consider the figure, where the
individual wires are not seen, but you wish to find the wire that connects to terminal A. This is
done by, checking continuity of each wire to terminal A. The wire that has zero ohms is the one
connected to this terminal. Continuity of a long cable may be tested by temporarily short-
circuiting the other ends of the wires. The continuity of both wires may be checked for zero
ohms. In a digital multimeter, a beep mode is available to check continuity. The
connectivity between the terminals is identified by the beep sound.
Electronic Components
PN Diode
Integrated Circuit (IC)
RESULT:
The electronic components are soldered and continuity of a circuit or wire is checked.
EX: NO: ASSEMBLING ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS ON A PCB AND

TESTING
AIM:
To assemble electronic components on a PCB and test it
Tools Required:
1) Soldering iron
2) Solder and
3) Flux
1) PCB and
2) Electronic Components
PROCEDURE:
The Electronic components are carefully assembled as per the circuit design. The
assembling of electronic components on a PCB involves the following steps.
Component Lead Preparation:
Components such as capacitors have leads and are bent carefully to mount on PCB. The
lead bending radius should be approximately two times the diameter of the lead. The bent leads
should fit into the holes perpendicular to the board, so that the stress on the component lead
junction is minimized. Suitable bending tools may be used for perfect bending. Leads are bent
and assembled on board in such a way that the polarity symbols are seen after mounting the
component.
COMPONENT MOUNTING:
Components are mounted on one side of the board and leads are soldered on the other
side of the board. The components are oriented both horizontally and vertically but uniformity in
reading directions must be maintained. The uniformity in orientation of diodes, capacitors,
transistors, IC‟s etc. is determined at the time of PCB design. Components dissipating more heat
should be separated from the board surface.
MANUAL ASSEMBLY OF COMPONENTS:

The components to be assembled on a PCB are arranged conveniently. The board to be
assembled is held in a suitable frame and the components are kept in trays or bins. The insertion
tools, if required, must be kept in the easy reach of the worker. The work is divided depending
on number of parts to be assembled and the size of each part. The number of different
components to be assembled for one worker should not be more than 20.
INSPECTION AND TESTING:
The components assembled on the PCB are tested before they are soldered to the board. It
is a common practice to have the assembled boards checked prior to soldering. An assembly
inspector is located at the end of the assembly line for inspection. The inspection includes
verifying component polarity, orientation, value and physical mounting.
SOLDERING AND LEAD CUTTING:
The components are soldered on the PCB. The excess lead is cut after soldering. The
performance and reliability of the solder joints are best if lead cutting is carried before soldering
so that the lead end gets protected. However, this is not practiced in hand soldering.
PCB CLEANING:
The soldered PCB may have contaminants that could cause trouble during the functioning
of the circuit. The contaminants include flux and chips of plastics, metals, and other materials.
Hence, the PCB must be cleaned before use. A wide range ofcleaning media is available; usually
chemicals such as acetone and alcohols are used.
RESULT:
The electronic components are assembled on PCB and are tested.
EX: NO: 5 MEASUREMENT OF RIPPLE FACTOR FOR HALF-WAVE

AND FULL-WAVE RECTIFIER
AIM:
To study half-wave and full-wave rectifiers and measure the ripple factors with and
without capacitor filter.
APPARATUS REQUIRED:
Sl. No. Component Name Component Name Quantity Required
1 CRO (0 – 20 MHz) 1
2 Multimeter 1
3 PN Junction Diode IN 4007 1
4 Transformer 230 Volts / 1
15 – 0 –15 Volts,
200 mA
5 Resistor 470Ω 1
6 Capacitor 470 μF / 25 V 1
7 Breadboard 1
8 Connecting Wires Required
THEORY:
The process of converting AC voltage and current to Direct current is called rectification.
An electronic device that offers a low resistance to current in one direction and a high resistance
in the other direction is capable of converting a sinusoidal waveform into a unidirectional
waveform. Diodes have this characteristic, which makes it a useful component in the design of
rectifiers. In order to achieve a constant/pure DC voltage at the output, filtering should be done
to the pulsating DC output of the rectifier. The output varies with the variation in AC mains.
Hence a voltage regulator is used to maintain the output voltage at the same value.
Diodes are used in a rectifier circuit to convert AC into DC. When only one half of the
AC cycle is rectified, it is known as half-wave rectification. When both the half cycles are
rectified, it is known as full-wave rectification.
PROCEDURE:
Half Wave Rectifier:
(i) Without Capacitor filter:
1) Test your transformer: Give 230v, 50Hz source to the primary coil of the transformer and
observe the AC waveform of rated value without any distortion at the secondary of the
transformer.
2) Connect the half wave rectifier as shown in figure.
3) Measure the Vdc & Vac using DC and AC Voltmeters.
4) Calculate the Ripple factor
5) Compare the theoretical ripple factor with the practical ripple factor.
(ii) With capacitor:
1) Connect the half wave rectifier with filter circuit as shown in fig.
2) Assume r= 10% of ripple peak-to-peak voltage for R= 500Ω . Calculate C using the
formula r = 1/2√ 3fRC
3) Connect CRO across load.

4) Keep the CRO switch in ground mode and observe the horizontal line and adjust it to the
X-axis.
5) Switch the CRO into DC mode and observe the waveform.
Full wave Rectifier:
(i) Without Capacitor:
1) Test your transformer: Give 230v, 50Hz source to the primary coil of the transformer and
observe the AC waveform of rated value without any distortion at the secondary of the
transformer.
2) Connect the full wave rectifier as shown in figure.
3) Measure the Vdc & Vac using DC and AC Voltmeters.
4) 4. Calculate the Ripple factor
5) 5. Compare the theoretical ripple factor with the practical ripple factor.
(ii)With capacitor:
1) To plot ripple peak-to-peak voltage Vs. Idc to choose C a ripple factor of 0.15 is assumed.
2) To get a variable load resistance a number of 500Ω , 5W of resistance are to be
connected in parallel. Hence Idc = Vdc /(N X 500). Where N is number of 500Ω
resistances connected in parallel.

3) Plot the graph Idc Vs ripple peak to peak.
4) The above steps are repeated for the various values of capacitance.
Model Graph:
RESULT:
Thus the Half-wave and Full-wave rectifiers, with and without filters are constructed and
their ripple factors are obtained.

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SEMBODAI RUKMANI VARATHARAJAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE,

I- Semester – B.E (ALL)

Mr.R.Dhinesh kumar M.E., AP/EEE

GE6162 ENGINEERING PRACTICES LABORATORY

I. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PRACTICE

II. ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING PRACTICE

I. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PRACTICE

II. ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING PRACTICE

Average marks / Grade : Signature of Lab In-charge

STUDY OF ACCESSORIES, TOOLS USED IN WIRING &

3. Lamp Holder Adopter

9. Distribution Fuse Boards

12. Purpose of Earthing

RESIDENTIAL HOUSE WIRING USING SWITCHES, FUSE,

S.NO COMPONENTS QUANTITY

EX.NO 2 FLUORESCENT LAMP WIRING

S.NO COMPONENTS QUANTITY

FLUORESCENT TUBE WIRING

EX.NO 3 STAIRCASE WIRING

Fuse rating calculations:

S.NO SWITCH A SWITCH B OUTPUT LAMP

EX.NO 4 MEASUREMENT OF ELECTRICAL QUANTITIES – VOLTAGE,

S.NO NAME OF THE EQUIPMENT RANGE TYPE QUANTITY

EX.NO 5 MEASUREMENT OF ENERGY USING SINGLE PHASE

S.No Name of the Equipment Range Type Quantity

S.No Ammeter Time for 10 Wattmeter reading Power from % Error

EX.NO 6 MEASUREMENT OF RESISTANCE TO EARTH OF AN

S.No Components Quantity

ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING PRACTICE

EX.NO 1 STUDY OF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AND EQUIPMENT

Resistor Colour Coding:

Resistor Colour Coding:

Resistor Standard Colour Code Table:

One of the most frequent uses of oscilloscopes is troubleshooting malfunctioning

EX: NO: 2 STUDY AND VERIFICATION OF LOGIC GATES

The Boolean expression for the inverter is:

EX: NO: 3 GENERATION OF CLOCK SIGNAL

EQUIPMENTS & RANGE QUANTITY

S. Theoretical Designed value Practical frequency (khz

Let C = 0.1μF, RA =RB =R

Let C = 0.1μF, RA = 2RB

EX: NO:4 SOLDERING AND CHECKING CONTINUITY

Integrated Circuit (IC)

EX: NO: ASSEMBLING ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS ON A PCB AND

MANUAL ASSEMBLY OF COMPONENTS:

EX: NO: 5 MEASUREMENT OF RIPPLE FACTOR FOR HALF-WAVE

formula r = 1/2√ 3fRC

3) Connect CRO across load.

2) To get a variable load resistance a number of 500Ω , 5W of resistance are to be

resistances connected in parallel.

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