Electrical Engineering - Three-Phase Systems in Power Applications - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Three-Phase Systems in Power Applications - General Questions (Q.No. 12)
12.
Compare the total copper cross sections in terms of current-carrying capacity for a single-phase and a three-phase 120 V system with effective load resistance of 15 .
single-phase 32 A; three-phase 16 A
single-phase 16 A; three-phase 8 A
single-phase 8 A; three-phase 4 A
single-phase 16 A; three-phase 0 A
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Vijay said:   1 decade ago
i=v/r
=120/15
=8a
but in single phase=2*3phase current
=2*8
=16a

Rasu said:   10 years ago
I cannot understand sir. I need some more clear explanation.

Sai said:   3 years ago
I am not understanding this. Please explain me in detail.
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Doni said:   8 years ago
Please give me the clear explanation of the answer!

Rohini G said:   9 years ago
Not getting this, please explain it again.

Black_menace said:   1 decade ago
Why for single phase=2*3phase current?

Panksa said:   9 years ago
Please give the clear explanation.

Kishna said:   9 years ago
How? Please explain it clearly.

Galib said:   10 years ago
Very nice explanation.

Preeti verma said:   10 years ago
Logically explained.


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