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Advantages of Two Wattmeter Method

The two wattmeter method has several advantages: it can be used for both balanced and unbalanced loads, does not require connecting the neutral point for star loads, and does not require opening the delta connection for wattmeter placement. It also allows measuring total three phase power using only two wattmeters. For balanced loads, it can determine both power and power factor, as well as total reactive volt-amperes. However, it is not applicable for three phase four wire systems and requires correctly identifying the signs of the two wattmeter readings to avoid wrong results.

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Advantages of Two Wattmeter Method

The two wattmeter method has several advantages: it can be used for both balanced and unbalanced loads, does not require connecting the neutral point for star loads, and does not require opening the delta connection for wattmeter placement. It also allows measuring total three phase power using only two wattmeters. For balanced loads, it can determine both power and power factor, as well as total reactive volt-amperes. However, it is not applicable for three phase four wire systems and requires correctly identifying the signs of the two wattmeter readings to avoid wrong results.

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  • Disadvantages of Two Wattmeter Method
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Advantages of Two Wattmeter Method

The various advantages of two wattmeter method are ,

The method is applicable for balanced as well as unbalanced loads.

Neutral point for star connected load is not necessary to connect the
wattmeters.

The delta connected load, need not be opened for connecting the
wattmeters.

Only two wattmeters are sufficient to measure total 3 phase power.

If the load is balanced not only the power but power factor also can
be determined.

Total reactive volt-amperes can be obtained using two wattmeters


readings for balanced loads.

Disadvantages of Two Wattmeter Method


The few disadvantages of this method are ,
Not applicable for three phase , 4 wire system
The signs of W1 and W2 must be identified and noted down correctly otherwise it
may lead to the wrong results.

Advantages of Two Wattmeter Method The various advantages of two wattmeter method are , The method is applicable for balance

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