Table 3 List of instruments used in experiments.
S. No | Instrument | Measurement Range | Least Count | Accuracy | Uncertainty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | EDM-80 Analog DC Ammeter | 0.0 to 3.0 A | 0.05 A | ± 0.06 A (± 2.0% of full-scale division) | ± 0.025 A |
2. | EDM – 80 Analog DC Voltmeter | 0.0 to 50.0 V | 1.0 V | ± 1.0 V (± 2.0% of full-scale division) | ± 0.50 V |
3. | HTC-550 Infra-Red Thermometer | −50.0 to 550.0 °C | 0.1 °C | ± 0.5 °C | ± 0.1 °C |
4. | HTC-AVM-03 Digital Anemometer | 0.0 to 30.0 m/s | 0.01 m/s | ± 0.7 m/s | ± 0.01 m/s |
−10.0 to 50.0 °C | 0.1 °C | ± 1.5 °C | ± 0.1 °C | ||
0.0 to 99.9% RH | 0.1% RH | ± 5.0% RH | ± 0.1% RH | ||
5. | HTC LX101-A Lux Meter | (0.0 to 200000 lx) 0.0 to 1580.0 W/m2 | 0.1 lx | ± 5.0% of the reading | ± 0.1 lx |
6. | Multiparameter Waterproof Meter (Model: HI98195, Hanna Instruments, Rhode Island, USA) | 0.0 to 14.0 pH | 0.01 pH | ± 0.02 pH | ± 0.01 pH |
Electrical Conductivity – 0.0 to 9999 µS/cm; 0.0 to 200.0 mS/cm | 1.0 µS/cm; 0.01 mS/cm | ± 1.0 µS/cm | ± 1.0 µS/cm | ||
Total Dissolved Solids – 0.0 to 9999 ppm; 0.0 to 400.0 ppt | 1.0 ppm; 0.01 ppt | ± 1.0% of the reading | ± 1.0 ppm | ||
Salinity – 0.0 to 70.0 PSU | 0.01 PSU | ± 0.01 PSU | ± 0.01 PSU | ||
7. | Benchtop Turbidity Meter (Model: HI88703 Hanna Instruments, Rhode Island, USA) | 0.0 to 4000.0 NTU | 0.01 NTU | ± 2.0% of reading + 0.02 NTU | ± 0.01 NTU |
