Calculation of Multiplication Factor of Energy Meters
The Multiplication Factor (MF) of energy meters is a scaling factor used to convert the meter’s raw reading of electrical energy consumption into a value … Read more
Measurement
Measuring Frequency with a Multimeter: Procedures and Common Problems
With the help of a multimeter, we can measure quantities such as frequency, voltage, current, capacitance, resistance, temperature, continuity, etc., and check electrical and electronic … Read more
Hot Wire Ammeter- Construction, Working
A hot wire ammeter measures the current flow through a wire by heating and expanding it. Although they have slow response times and poor accuracy, … Read more
Electrodynamometer Wattmeter Construction & Working principle
In this article, we will discuss the electrodynamometer wattmeter, its construction, advantages, and disadvantages. Let’s start with a basic introduction to the electrodynamometer wattmeter. An … Read more
What is an Electric Meter?
Definition: An electric meter, also known as an electricity meter, electrical meter, energy meter, or kilowatt-hour meter, is used to measure the electrical energy consumed in a … Read more
Torque/Weight Ratio of an Indicating Instrument
The ratio of torque to the weight of the moving part of an instrument is known as a torque/weight ratio. This ratio affects the instrument’s … Read more
What is Ohmmeter? Circuit Diagram, Types and Applications
This article describes an overview of ohmmeter, circuit diagram, types, and applications. There are numerous types of electric measuring devices available for testing electrical and electronic devices and circuits. Measuring … Read more
Difference Between Moving Iron and Moving Coil Instrument
This article describes the major differences between moving iron and moving coil instruments. For the purpose of determining the electrical parameters of electronic circuits, numerous … Read more
Moving Iron or MI Instrument
Moving iron or MI instrument has a moving iron that measures the current and voltage. A wide range of measuring instruments are available these days … Read more
Hall Effect Sensor Working Principle and Applications
This article describes the Hall effect sensor working principle and applications. Hall Effect is named after Edwin H Hall who discovered the basic fundamental principle … Read more