PRACTICAL NO 1

Name M.Jawad

Roll No 21BSC01

TH
SEMESTER 4

Sir Bilal Hussain

 Practical No 1

Title:
Determine the phase sequence of three phase source.
Objective:
1) To study the concept of phase sequence of three phase power supply.
2) To determine the phase sequence of three phase source with the help of phase sequence
indicator.
Equipment Used:
 Three Phase Power Supply (DL1013T1).
 Phase sequence indicator (DL2109T2T).
 Connecting leads.
Theory:
Phase sequence
The sequence in which three phase voltages attain their positive maximum values is defined as
the phase sequence. It refers to the relation between the voltages or currents in three phase
system. Consider the three phases as red-R, yellow-Y and blue-B phases.

The phase sequence can be taken as RYB if R attains its maximum value first with respect to the
reference in anti-clockwise direction followed by Y phase 120° later, and B phase 240° later than
the R phase.
The phase sequence can be taken as RBY if R followed by B phase is at 120° later and Y phase
is at 240° later than the R phase. RYB is considered as a positive sequence supply.
The phase sequence meter is used for the detection of phase sequence in three phase circuits and there are
different types of phase sequence indicators.
It works on the principle of induction motors. The principle of rotating type phase sequence indicator is similar
to that of a three phase motor. Consider the working of a motor for a better understanding of these indicators.
For three phase motors, we require three phase power supply, whereas this three phase power must be supplied
in a particular sequence.
Let us assume that the three phase supply given to the motor has a phase sequence of RYB, then the motor will
rotate in clockwise direction – and, if the phase sequence of supply is reversed, then the motor will rotate in
counter clockwise direction. This may cause severe problems to the load and entire system.
If the phase sequence is RYB, then the lamp B will glow brighter than the lamp A, and – if phase sequence is
reversed – then the lamp A will glow brighter than the lamp B, as shown below in the lamp arrangemeAssume
that the phase sequence is RYB, and consider the voltages as Vry, Vyb, Vbr as according to the diagram.

.The phase sequence of a three-phase power system is defined as the order in which the voltages
in the individual phases peak.
The phase sequence is critical in applications, because it determines the direction of rotation of
electric motors, and power sources (generators or converters) can only be safely connected to the
power grid if the phase sequence is the same as the power grid.
Phase Sequence Indicators:
In all measuring method using angular relationship between the phase and line voltage. The
cycle direction of phase must. The order of the cyclic direction of phase is established by using a
static static sequence indicators of sequencyscope.
● Working voltage : 90 to 660V.
● Frequency : 45 to 1000Hz.
● The device is permanently connected to the line.
● The lamp with right arrow lights and indicates the correct insertion of phase
L1,L2,L3.On the contrary the lamp with left arrow indicates the wrong insertion.
● The L1,L2and L3 lamp ensure the presence of the three phase voltages: when one
voltages is missing the corresponding lamp is off and the arrow lamp are both
lighting.
 Phase sequence indicator

Application of phase sequence:

1) The parallel operation of the three phase transformer or alternator is only possible when
its phase sequence is known.
2) The rotational direction of the three phase induction motor depends upon its sequence of
phase on three phase power supply. And thus to reverse it direction the phase sequence of
the supply given to the motor to be changed.
3) The phase rotation of phase sequence measurements is needed to connecting three phase
supply of electrical drives, Electrical motor and other electrical system.
4) Phase sequence meter show the correctness of the three phase connection to load.
Experimental procedure:
1) First we turn on the 3 phase Ac power supply.
2) Then we connect the connecting leads on the Ac power supply at points L1, L2 and L3
form one end.
3) Then connect the other end of the concerned three leads to point given on phase
sequence indicator randomly.
4) After this we push the start button on Ac power supply and we set a voltage level 200 (L-
N) in power supply. And observe this voltage level by selecting RN point on selector
switch.
5) Then press the push button on phase sequence indicator and we see L1 and L2 indicator
are not blinking and L2 indicator is blinking and Error indicator also blinking so its mean
we connect the wrong connect line of L2, L3 so that ‘s wrong sequence of three phase.
6) And this time we change the position of L2, L3 wire.
7) And see L1, L2 and L3 indicator is blinking and ok indicator is also blinking. tIs mean
that connection is in right sequence of phase.
Conclusion:
● In this Experiment we learn how to use ac power supply
● We learned how to use phase sequence indicator
● Using phase sequence indicator we learned how to check phase sequence is correct or
not.