The document discusses the two-wattmeter method for measuring power in a three-phase circuit. It involves using a three-phase two-watt meter to measure the current and voltage from any two supply lines, which can determine the power drawn from the third line if the load is balanced. The document also defines power factor as the ratio of actual power observed by the load to the apparent power flowing in the circuit.
The document discusses the two-wattmeter method for measuring power in a three-phase circuit. It involves using a three-phase two-watt meter to measure the current and voltage from any two supply lines, which can determine the power drawn from the third line if the load is balanced. The document also defines power factor as the ratio of actual power observed by the load to the apparent power flowing in the circuit.
The document discusses the two-wattmeter method for measuring power in a three-phase circuit. It involves using a three-phase two-watt meter to measure the current and voltage from any two supply lines, which can determine the power drawn from the third line if the load is balanced. The document also defines power factor as the ratio of actual power observed by the load to the apparent power flowing in the circuit.
A three-phase two-watt meter measures the current and voltage from any of the 2 supply lines of 3 phase corresponding to the 3rd supply line of 3 phase. The 3 phase 2 wattmeter is said to be at a balanced load condition if the current in every phase lag at an angle “φ” with phase voltage.
Definition of Power Factor : It is the ratio between actual power observed
by the load to apparent power flowing in the circuit.