This set of Network Theory Multiple Choice Questions & Answers focuses on “Power Measurement in Three-Phase Circuits”.
1. The wattmeter method is used to measure power in a three-phase load. The wattmeter readings are 400W and -35W. Calculate the total active power.
a) 360
b) 365
c) 370
d) 375
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Explanation: Wattmeters are generally used to measure power in the circuits. Total active power = W1 + W2 = 400 + (-35) =365W.
2. In the question 2 find the power factor.
a) 0.43
b) 0.53
c) 0.63
d) 0.73
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Explanation: We know tanØ = √3((WR – WY)/(WR + WY)) => tanØ = √3 (400-(-35))/(400+(-35) )=2.064 => Ø = 64.15⁰. Power factor = 0.43.
3. Find the reactive power in the question 2.
a) 751.44
b) 752.44
c) 753.44
d) 754.44
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Explanation: Reactive power = √3VLILsinØ. We know that WR – WY = 400-(-35)) = 435 = VLILsinØ. Reactive power = √3 x 435 = 753.44 VAR.
4. The input power to a three-phase load is 10kW at 0.8 Pf. Two watt meters are connected to measure the power. Find the reading of higher reading wattmeter.
a) 7.165
b) 6.165
c) 6.165
d) 4.165
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Explanation: WR + WY = 10kW. Ø = cos-10.8=36.8o => tanØ = 0.75 = √3 (WR-WY)/(WR+WY )=(WR-WY)/10. WR-WY=4.33kW. WR+WY=10kW. WR=7.165kW.
5. Find the reading of higher reading wattmeter in the question 2.
a) 1.835
b) 2.835
c) 3.835
d) 4.835
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Explanation: WR + WY = 10kW. Ø = cos-10.8=36.8o => tanØ = 0.75 = √3 (WR-WY)/(WR+WY )=(WR-WY)/10. WR-WY=4.33kW. WR+WY=10kW. WY=2.835kW.
6. The readings of the two watt meters used to measure power in a capacitive load are -3000W and 8000W respectively. Calculate the input power. Assume RYB sequence.
a) 5
b) 50
c) 500
d) 5000
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Explanation: Toatal power is the sum of the power in R and power in Y. So total power = WR+WY = -3000+8000 = 5000W
7. Find the power factor in the question 6.
a) 0.25
b) 0.5
c) 0.75
d) 1
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Explanation: As the load is capacitive, the wattmeter connected in the leading phase gives less value. WR=-3000. WY=8000. tanØ = √3 (8000-(-3000))/5000=3.81 => Ø = 75.29⁰ => cosØ = 0.25.
8. The wattmeter reading while measuring the reactive power with wattmeter is?
a) VLILsecØ
b) VLILsinØ
c) VLILtanØ
d) VLILcosØ
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Explanation: The wattmeter reading while measuring the reactive power with wattmeter is wattmeter reading = VLILsinØ VAR.
9. The total reactive power in the load while measuring the reactive power with wattmeter is?
a) √3VLILcosØ
b) √3VLILtanØ
c) √3VLILsinØ
d)√3 VLILsecØ
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Explanation: To obtain the reactive power, wattmeter reading is to be multiplied by √3. Total reactive power = √3VLILsinØ.
10. A single wattmeter is connected to measure reactive power of a three-phase, three-wire balanced load. The line current is 17A and line voltage is 440V. Calculate the power factor of the load if the reading of the wattmeter is 4488 VAR.
a) 0.6
b) 0.8
c) 1
d) 1.2
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Explanation: Wattmeter reading = VLILsinØ => 4488 = 440 x 17sinØ => sinØ = 0.6. Power factor = cosØ = 0.8.
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