Power In A Three Phase Motor

Power In A Three Phase Motor


Voltage Phase Unbalance of 3 Phase Motors

 

Example: 220V – 3 phase – 60 Hz. Supply

 

Readings Are:

215 , 221, 224 volts

1.Find Avg.

215 + 221 + 224 = 660v/3 = 220v

2. Determine max voltage deviation

220v – 215 = 5v

220v – 221 = 1v

220v – 224 = 4v

 

3. Find voltage imbalance

% voltage imbalance =
100 x max dev. From Avg voltage
Avg. Voltage
 
% voltage imbalance =
100 x 5
220 volt
 
% Voltage Imbalance = 2.27%





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