Elementary Question on Electrical Power
Elementary Question on Electrical Power
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Hi Electrical Gurus,
I have an elementary question on calculating the electrical energy consumed by an air-conditioner. That is, one of my technicians reports his measurements that goes like this: Current R/S/T = 12.9/10.3/11.6 Amps and Voltage R/S/T = 216/231/225 Volts. I know that to calculate the power (in W) is an easy thing using P = sqrt(3) * V * I * PF.
But in my case, which current and voltage do I need to plug in the P-equation? Can I use the average current and voltage in that formula?
Thank you for your answer(s)
Regards,
Aishah
I have an elementary question on calculating the electrical energy consumed by an air-conditioner. That is, one of my technicians reports his measurements that goes like this: Current R/S/T = 12.9/10.3/11.6 Amps and Voltage R/S/T = 216/231/225 Volts. I know that to calculate the power (in W) is an easy thing using P = sqrt(3) * V * I * PF.
But in my case, which current and voltage do I need to plug in the P-equation? Can I use the average current and voltage in that formula?
Thank you for your answer(s)
Regards,
Aishah






RE: Elementary Question on Electrical Power
You can also take each amperage x the voltage and add the 3 up. How close do you need to be? I am not familar with the terms R/S/T. Is the the phase readings? We usually use
A,B and C to designate the phase voltage and current.
RE: Elementary Question on Electrical Power
RE: Elementary Question on Electrical Power
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RE: Elementary Question on Electrical Power
Do the same for S & T phase and add the VA up to get total VA (Volt Amps) consumed. The root 3 factor does not apply since these are single phase voltages (line to neutral).
Watts = Volt amps x power factor.
You will have to take a guess on the power factor of the AC unit. It is probably about 0.85 - 0.9. If any electric heating elements are operating, they will be at 1.0 power factor and pull the total power factor higher (0.9-0.95).