ThreePhaseCircuits.pptVIP

Chapter 12Three Phase Circuits A balanced Y-Y system, showing the source, line and load impedances. * Eeng 224 Huseyin Bilgekul Eeng224 Circuit Theory II Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Eastern Mediterranean University Chapter Objectives: Be familiar with different three-phase configurations and how to analyze them. Know the difference between balanced and unbalanced circuits Learn about power in a balanced three-phase system Know how to analyze unbalanced three-phase systems Be able to use PSpice to analyze three-phase circuits Apply what is learnt to three-phase measurement and residential wiring Three phase Circuits An AC generator designed to develop a single sinusoidal voltage for each rotation of the shaft (rotor) is referred to as a single-phase AC generator. If the number of coils on the rotor is increased in a specified manner, the result is a Polyphase AC generator, which develops more than one AC phase voltage per rotation of the rotor In general, three-phase systems are preferred over single-phase systems for the transmission of power for many reasons. 1. Thinner conductors can be used to transmit the same kVA at the same voltage, which reduces the amount of copper required (typically about 25% less). 2. The lighter lines are easier to install, and the supporting structures can be less massive and farther apart. 3. Three-phase equipment and motors have preferred running and starting characteristics compared to single-phase systems because of a more even flow of power to the transducer than can be delivered with a single-phase supply. 4. In general, most larger motors are three phase because they are essentially self-starting and do not require a special design or additional starting circuitry. a) Single phase systems two-wire type b) Single phase systems three-wire type. Allows connection to both 120 V and 240 V. Two-phase three-wire system. The AC sources operate at different phases. Single Phase, Three phase Circ