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Power consumed by a three-phase balanced load is measured using two-wattmeter method. The per-phase average power drawn by the load is 30 kW at \( \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \) lagging power factor. The readings of the wattmeters will be
Power consumed by a three-phase balanced load is measured using two-wattmeter method. The per-phase average power drawn by the load is 30 kW at \( \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \) lagging power factor. The readings of the wattmeters will be
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In the two-wattmeter method, for a balanced 3-phase system:
- \( W_1 + W_2 = {Total power} \)
- \( \phi = \cos^{-1}({Power factor}) \)
- Use angle addition/subtraction formulas for phase angles.
Updated On: Apr 25, 2025
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
1. Total 3-phase power:
\[ P_{total} = 3 \times 30\,{kW} = 90\,{kW} \]
2. Using two-wattmeter method:
\[ W_1 + W_2 = 90\,{kW} \]
\[ W_1 - W_2 = \sqrt{3}V_LI_L\sin\phi \]
3. Calculate \(V_LI_L\):
\[ \sqrt{3}V_LI_L\cos\phi = 90\,{kW} \]
\[ V_LI_L = \frac{90}{\sqrt{3}\times\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}} = 60\,{kVA} \]
4. Wattmeter readings:
\[ W_1 = V_LI_L\cos(30^\circ - \phi) = 60\cos(0^\circ) = 60\,{kW} \]
\[ W_2 = V_LI_L\cos(30^\circ + \phi) = 60\cos(60^\circ) = 30\,{kW} \]
Verification:
\[ 60\,{kW} + 30\,{kW} = 90\,{kW} \quad {(matches total power)} \]
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