Polyphase AC Theory for Technicians

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Questions and Answers

In a delta connection, what is the relationship between line voltage and phase voltage?

  • Line voltage is equal to the phase voltage. (correct)
  • Line voltage is √3 times the phase voltage
  • Line voltage is zero
  • Line voltage is 1/√3 times the phase voltage

What quantity is measured when determining phase voltage?

  • Between line and neutral
  • Between line and phase
  • Between line and line
  • Between phase and neutral (correct)

Which instrument is used to determine the power factor of a circuit?

  • Phase sequence indicator
  • Ammeter
  • Power factor meter (correct)
  • Voltmeter

How is the neutral point achieved in a three-phase system?

<p>Star connection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many degrees represent one complete cycle?

<p>360 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a balanced three-phase system, what is the phase difference between the phase voltages?

<p>120° (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which transformer connection is preferred for 3-phase, 4-wire service?

<p>Delta-Star (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The energy in a star-delta combination is given by which expression, where $V_L$ is line voltage, $I_L$ is line current, and $\emptyset$ is the phase angle?

<p>$\sqrt{3} V_L \times I_L \cos \emptyset$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a three-phase star-connected load, how is the line current related to the phase current?

<p>Phase current (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following combination doesn't have common neutral point?

<p>Delta (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Delta Connection Current Relationship

In a delta connection, Line current = √3 Phase current

Neutral Point Achievement

Star connection allows for a neutral point, unlike delta connections.

Degrees in One Full Cycle

360 degrees

Phase Difference in 3-Phase System

120 degrees. Phase difference in three-phase system ensures smooth power delivery.

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Neutral Current (Balanced System)

Current in the neutral is ideally zero when balanced.

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Neutral Point in Delta Connection

Delta connection does not have a natural neutral point.

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Bird on a high voltage power Line

A bird is normally safe sitting on a single wire.

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Phase Voltage Measurement

Line and neutral is the setup to measure phase voltage.

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Neutral Wire Current

Balanced three-phase system, 1 ampere flows per phase, zero current in neutral.

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Study Notes

  • The provided text is about polyphase AC theory and includes multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for technician electricians in both Hindi and English.

Delta Connection

  • In a delta connection, line current = √3 phase current.

Neutral Achievement

  • A neutral is achieved by a star connection.

Phase Voltage Measurement

  • Phase voltage can be measured between a line and neutral.

Power Factor Determination

  • The power factor of a circuit can be determined by a power factor meter.

Phase Representation of a Full Cycle

  • 360 degrees of phase represents one full cycle.

Phase Voltage Difference in a 3-Phase System

  • The phase voltage differs by 120° in a 3-phase system.

Best Transformer Connection

  • The best transformer connection for 3-phase, 4-wire services is delta-star.

Energy in Star-Delta Combination

  • Energy in a star-delta combination is given by √3 VL x IL cos Ø.

Scott Combination Conversion

  • Three phase to two phase can be converted into single phase supply.

Current in Neutral Wire

  • The current in the neutral is zero when the three-phase load is balanced in a three-phase quadrilateral (4-wire system).

Three-Phase Balanced Star Connection

  • With a three-phase balanced star connection, phase voltage = Line voltage /√3.

Three-Phase Star-Connected Load

  • In a three-phase star-connected load, the line current is equal to the phase current.

Line Voltage in Three-Phase Star-Connected System

  • In a three-phase star-connected system, the line voltage is equal to 1.732 times its phase voltage .

Relationship of Voltages in a Three-Phase Power System

  • With a three-phase power system, the three voltages E, E, and E have the same magnitude and are displaced from each other at 120°.

Combination with a Common Neutral Point

  • A star-delta combination has a common neutral point.

Neutral Wire in Star Connection

  • In a star connection, the neutral wire is taken from the common point.

Current in Neutral of Three-Phase Star

  • In a three-phase star connected to a balanced load, the current in the neutral is zero.

Bird on a Conducting Wire

  • A bird sitting on a conducting wire (line) of a three-phase current carrying line is safe.

Color Codes for Conductors

  • According to the Electric Code, the following colors are used for conductors: Phase – Red, Neutral – Green, Earth – Black.

Phase Voltage

  • Phase voltage can be measured between Line and neutral

Current in Neutral Wire of Star

  • In a balanced, 3 phase star connected system, 1 ampere of current flows through each phase, then the electric current in the neutral wire will be zero.

Three-Phase System Without Neutral

  • The three-phase system that does not contain neutral is delta.

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