Development of linux distribution-based graphical magnetic field display opengl application through a real-time alternating current input of a fixed length straight wire

Date

6-2016

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Major Course

Major in Computer Engineering

College

College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Melvin C. Ilang-Ilang

Abstract

Electromagnetism is a significant concept in Electrical Engineering. However, it is difficult to grasp. A 3D computer simulation helps in these concepts. This study designed and created a prototype circuit with its corresponding computer application for magnetic field simulation. This study utilized the concept of Biot-Savart Law. The prototype circuit allows a Linux machine to interpret the alternating current (AC) detected in a 50-mm fixed length straight wire using a 220V power source. The circuit uses an ACS71x current sensor as its core sensing unit. This study took samples of different loads acting on series with the fixed length straight wire. The samples were used to analyze the accuracy and precision per load of the prototype circuit. The study showed that the design used in the prototype were inaccurate with loads 12W and below and not precise with loads 100W and below. The simulation application was created using Open Graphics Library (OpenGL) in C language. It displayed the current and magnetic field in real-time. This study's effectivity on user experience was verified through a survey. It has shown that the prototype concept is favored by the respondents.

Language

English

Location

UPLB College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT)

Call Number

LG 993.5 2016 E64 /O68

Document Type

Thesis

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