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Definition

Ang integrating instrument gihimo aron sukolon ang cumulative nga energia nga gihatag sa usa ka elektrisidad nga circuit sa maong panahon. Ginabantayan nia ang total nga kantidad sa energia nga gi-consume, bisan unsang rate ang pagkonsumo. Ang watt-hour meter usa ka prime example sa integrating instrument nga direkta magsukol sa energia sa watt-hours. Kini nga kapasidad nagpadayon sa integrating instruments nga invaluable aron masuklon ang overall nga energy usage sa daghang mga electrical systems, sama sa residential, commercial, o industrial settings.

Mga Tipo sa Integrating Instruments

Ang integrating instruments mahimong i-categorize ngadto sa duha ka distinct nga tipo: ang clock meter ug ang motor meter. Bawg tipo adunay unique nga mechanisms aron makamit ang integration sa electrical energy sa panahon.

Clock Meter

Ang clock meter mayda specialized clock mechanism nga gibekwenta og duha ka pendulums ug duha ka sets of coils. Usa ka coil energized sa electrical current nga naghuhubad sa circuit, samtang ang uban powered sa voltage sa dili pa. Ang current coil fixado sa lugar, samtang ang voltage coil giputli sa pendulum. Kapoy ang electrical circuit aktibo, ang magnetic forces giproduce sa current ug voltage coils mag-interact. Kini nga forces mogahin sa pendulum, kasagaran isip motion. Ang magnetic pull gikan sa fixed current coil magdraw sa pendulum balik, naresulta og dynamic motion nga direktang related sa electrical parameters sa circuit. Kini nga motion, in turn, gitranslate ha measurement sa cumulative nga energy nga giconsume sa panahon, ang clock mechanism magtrack sa passage sa panahon ug correlating kini sa electrical energy input.

Clock Meter (Continued)

Ang magnetic force giproduce sa coils mogahin sa pendulum, kasagaran isip swing back patungod sa fixed current coils. Kini nga action mag-trigger og interaction tali sa duha ka pendulums. Sa una nga pendulum mobalhin pataas, ang uban mobati og retarding effect. Ang disparity sa swinging motions sa kini nga pendulums serve as an indicator sa electrical energy nga giconsume sa circuit. Sa precise nga measurement ug analysis sa kini nga differences sa pendulum movement sa panahon, ang clock meter makakalkula ug display sa cumulative energy.

Motor Meter

Ang motor meter wide regarded as a reliable ug efficient device sa pagmeasure sa electrical energy, gihatagan niya og preferred choice sa daghang mga application. Structurally, adunay tulo ka essential components, bawg role crucial sa operation:

Operating System

Ang operating system sa motor meter designed aron mogenerate og torque. Kini nga torque directly proportional sa electrical current nga naghuhubad sa circuit nga gisuksok. Sa current varies, ang torque produced sa operating system usab magadjust. Kini nga torque mogahin sa moving system sa meter, setting kini sa motion. Sa essence, ang operating system convert electrical energy from the current into mechanical rotational energy, initiating the measurement process.

Braking System

Ang braking system serve a vital function by inducing a braking torque within the meter. This braking torque directly proportional sa rotational speed sa moving system. The mechanism behind this involves the generation of eddy currents. When the moving disc, positioned within the magnetic field of a permanent magnet, rotates, these eddy currents are induced. The interaction between the eddy currents and the magnetic field creates the braking torque. This torque acts to counterbalance the driving torque from the operating system, ensuring that the meter operates at a stable, consistent speed. Without an effective braking system, the meter's moving parts would accelerate uncontrollably, leading to inaccurate measurements.

Registering System

Ang registering system responsible for translating the rotational motion of the moving system into a readable measurement of energy consumption. The moving system mounted on a worm-cut spindle. A series of wheels, known as the train of wheels, connected to the worm-cut spindle via a pinion. As the spindle rotates due to the driving torque from the operating system, the wheels also turn. The spindle equipped with hands that move across dials, which calibrated to display energy consumption in various units, such as tens, hundreds, tenths, and so on. This visual representation allows users to easily monitor and record the amount of electrical energy consumed over a given period.

In comparison to clock meters, motor meters offer a more cost-effective solution. The intricate design and manufacturing requirements of clock meters contribute to their higher expense. As a result, motor meters have become the instrument of choice in industrial settings, where large-scale and continuous energy measurement is required. Their affordability, combined with their reliable and accurate performance, makes them well-suited for the demanding environment of industrial applications.

Clock Meter Operation and Motor Meter Details

Clock Meter

The magnetic forces generated by the coils exert a pull on the pendulum, compelling it to swing back towards the fixed coils. This action triggers an interaction between the two pendulums. As one pendulum moves forward, the other experiences retardation. The variations in the swinging patterns of these pendulums serve as an indicator of the electrical energy within the circuit. By precisely measuring these discrepancies in pendulum motion, the clock meter can accurately determine the cumulative energy consumed over a specific period.

Motor Meter

The motor meter is a widely-utilized instrument for energy measurement, owing to its reliability and efficiency. It is composed of three integral components, each playing a distinct and crucial role in its functionality:

Operating System

The operating system of the motor meter is engineered to generate torque that is directly proportional to the electrical current flowing through the measured circuit. This torque acts as the driving force, setting the moving system of the meter in motion. As the current fluctuates, the torque produced by the operating system adjusts accordingly, ensuring that the meter's movement accurately reflects the electrical energy input. In essence, the operating system converts electrical energy from the current into mechanical rotational energy, initiating the energy-measurement process.

Braking System

The braking system serves a vital function by inducing a braking torque that is directly related to the rotational speed of the moving system. This braking torque is generated through the induction of eddy currents. When the moving disc, situated within the magnetic field of a permanent magnet, rotates, eddy currents are induced. The interaction between these eddy currents and the magnetic field gives rise to the braking torque. This torque acts as a counterforce to the driving torque from the operating system, maintaining the meter at a steady rotational speed. Without an effective braking system, the moving parts of the meter would accelerate uncontrollably, leading to inaccurate energy measurements.

Registering System

The registering system is responsible for translating the rotational motion of the moving system into a quantifiable and readable display of energy consumption. The moving system is mounted on a worm-cut spindle. A series of wheels, known as the train of wheels, are connected to the worm-cut spindle via a pinion mechanism. As the spindle rotates due to the driving torque from the operating system, the wheels turn in tandem. The spindle is equipped with indicator hands that sweep across calibrated dials, which are marked to display energy consumption in various units, such as tens, hundreds, tenths, and so forth. This visual representation enables users to easily monitor and record the amount of electrical energy consumed over time.

Given the relatively high cost associated with clock meters, primarily due to their complex design and manufacturing requirements, motor meters have become the instrument of choice in industrial settings. Their cost-effectiveness, combined with their ability to provide accurate and consistent energy measurements, makes them well-suited for the demanding and large-scale energy-monitoring needs of industries.