Remote experimentation of “No-load tests on a transformer” in electrical engineering

Abstract

Currently, rapid developments are taking place to increase the efficiency and outreach of engineering education. Remote-laboratories for remote experimentation is a highly significant and effective development in this area. However, Electrical Engineering experiments are generally difficult to automate due to the risks of high voltages/currents associated with them. In addition digitally controllable electrical machines are expensive and not widely found in many smaller universities. In this paper, remote experimentation of the important experiment “No load tests on a transformer” using PSoC and Labview is presented. More experiments in allied fields can be automated by drawing on this work. In addition it would also serve as an impetus to stronger efforts in this field enabling increased access to high-end laboratories even among the universities with lesser financial capabilities.