Determining Motor Power Factor
Power in a single phase motor
Power = E x I x PF
What is the power output of a motor that is operating at 230V single phase drawing 12 amps with a watt meter reading of 1800 watts.
Power = (I) x (E) x (PF) = Watts Power = (12) x (230) x (0.65) = 1794 Watts
100%eff = (12) x (230) x (1.0 (Power factor AC)) = 2760W
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