Calculating Single- and 3-Phase Parameters

Welcome to the first in a series of articles focusing on electrical calculation basics. This month, we'll discuss the most fundamental of calculations — those for current (I) and kilowatts (kW). We'll also show you how you can do these calculations “in your head,” with very reasonable accuracy, through the use of constants.

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Anonymous (not verified)
on Feb 20, 2013

I have a boiler with no data, but I measured the phase current for each phase. The reading is 19A at 380V? How do I calculate the power?
P = 1.73 x V x I x PF =1.73 x 380 x 19 x 0.80 = 9.9kW
or
P = 1.73 x 380 x (3 x 19) x 0.80 = 29.9kW

Which is correct calculation?

Sokoun Son (not verified)
on Feb 26, 2013

That correct answer is:
P = 1.73 x V x I x PF =1.73 x 380 x 19 x 0.80 = 9.9kW

Anonymous (not verified)
on Mar 16, 2013

how will I know the ideal load on each circuit (single phase electricity?)

PANEERSELVAM (not verified)
on May 22, 2013

at 1 hp how much current will take 1 phase motor and 3 phase motor approximately please tell me.

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