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In Fig. 12.73, two wattmeters are properly connected to the unbalanced load supplied by a balanced source such that with positive phase sequence.
- (a) Determine the reading of each wattmeter.
- (b) Calculate the total apparent power absorbed by the load.
(a)
Find the readings of wattmeter
Answer to Problem 71P
The readings of wattmeter
Explanation of Solution
Given data:
Refer to the Figure 12.73 in the textbook, which shows the unbalanced load circuit with two-wattmeters.
The balanced source connected the circuit has the line to line voltage
Formula used:
Consider the positive phase sequence.
Write the expression to find the line to line voltage
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Write the expression to find the line to line voltage
Write the expression to find the line to line current
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Write the expression to find the line to line to current
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Write the expression to find the line to line current
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Write the expression to find the line current
Write the expression to find the line current
Write the expression to find the power
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Write the expression to find the power
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Calculation:
The magnitude of the phase voltage
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Write the expression to find the voltage
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Conclusion:
Thus, the readings of wattmeter
(b)
Find the total apparent power absorbed by the unbalanced load.
Answer to Problem 71P
The total apparent power absorbed by the unbalanced load is
Explanation of Solution
Formula used:
Write the expression to find the total real power is,
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Write the expression to find the total reactive power is,
Write the expression to find the total complex power is,
Write the expression to find the magnitude of the total apparent power is,
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Calculation:
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Conclusion:
Thus, the total apparent power absorbed by the unbalanced load is
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