07/03/23 12:03:08

@study @py7002


  • How common is an inductive load, or, it doesnt really matter, if one exists at all you’ve to do this reactive power balancing act?
  • Why do we need 3 phase power?

Why do we need 3 phase power

  • We see that for single phase instantaneous AC power we’ve . There’s a constant aspect and then an oscillating component to the power.
  • This second term can reverse, so it represents reactive power.
  • This translates into uneven torque.
  • Three phase delivers a more steady power.

Why circuits draw more current when the load increases

  • Impedance is dependent on frequency, as a load is addded to the shaft the impedance also decreases.
  • If you’re trying to maintain voltage, with an increase in required output power, the current must increase.

  • In a wye connected circuit you’ve a ‘phase’ voltage and a ‘line’ voltage.
  • Phase is across a winding. Line is across phases or windings.
  • When you’re measuring line voltages you’re adding phasors.
  • A motor is a balanced load. If you put a neutral in it, it would carry no current.