Date

5-2010

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

College

College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Roderick L. Catriz

Committee Member

Noah G. Badayos, Rodolfo A. Aguirre, Jr., Ericson B. Poja

Abstract

Laboratory exercises are essential in Electrical Engineering Education. In performing lab exercises, the students are employing experimental learning method that helps them see the realization of the abstract electrical concepts that are discussed in lecture classes. Also, through lab exercises, the students acquire the essential skills of using actual electrical machines and measuring equipment, and to always keep in mind their personal safety and the safety of the equipment used. These practical skills are essential once the students become practicing engineers in the future. It was found, however, that some of the electrical engineering concepts, especially in the field of Electric Power Engineering are not demonstrated in the laboratory exercises done in the Electrical Engineering Department of UPLB though there are two available three-phase AC generator sets or gensets that can be used. Thus, this study aimed to develop feasible laboratory exercises that will utilize the available AC generators. The specifications and the actual conditions of the generators are determined. It was found, however, that only one of the gensets can be run. Some of the components of the working genset are modified to make it suitable for laboratory use. Also, the operating environment of the genset was evaluated and it was found that hearing safety equipment is required whenever the genset is operated and also it is suggested that the exhaust system be modified to make the generator room safer for laboratory classes. Laboratory exercises were designed based on the gathered generator data. The reviewed EE topics, and the available materials and equipment. The preliminary designed exercises were tested by performing them. The fin al exercises were timed to estimate their performance duration to serve as a guide for the laboratory instructors. Eight laboratory exercises, in which one uses both the two gensets, were the final output of the study. Once employed, these exercises are expected to improve the Electrical Engineering Education in UPLB.

Language

English

LC Subject

Electric generators--Experiments.

Call Number

LG 993 2010 E64 A75

Document Type

Thesis

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