LCR Circuit - Power Factor - Apparent power and true power

  • In an LCR circuit, power factor is a measure of how effectively the circuit converts electrical power into useful work.
  • Power factor is the ratio of true power (P) to apparent power (S) in an AC circuit.
  • Apparent power (S) is the product of the voltage (V) and current (I) in the circuit.
  • True power (P) is the actual power dissipated in the circuit, and is given by P = VI cos(θ), where θ is the phase angle between the voltage and current.
  • Power factor can range from 0 to 1, with 1 representing a purely resistive circuit and 0 representing a purely reactive circuit. Example:
  • Consider an LCR circuit with a voltage of 120V and a current of 5A. The power factor is 0.8. Calculate the true power and apparent power.
  • True power (P) = VI cos(θ) = 120V * 5A * 0.8 = 480W
  • Apparent power (S) = VI = 120V * 5A = 600VA Equations:
  • Power factor (PF) = P / S
  • True power (P) = VI cos(θ)
  • Apparent power (S) = VI
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LCR Circuit - Power Factor - Apparent power and true power In an LCR circuit, power factor is a measure of how effectively the circuit converts electrical power into useful work. Power factor is the ratio of true power (P) to apparent power (S) in an AC circuit. Apparent power (S) is the product of the voltage (V) and current (I) in the circuit. True power (P) is the actual power dissipated in the circuit, and is given by P = VI cos(θ), where θ is the phase angle between the voltage and current. Power factor can range from 0 to 1, with 1 representing a purely resistive circuit and 0 representing a purely reactive circuit. Example: Consider an LCR circuit with a voltage of 120V and a current of 5A. The power factor is 0.8. Calculate the true power and apparent power. True power (P) = VI cos(θ) = 120V * 5A * 0.8 = 480W Apparent power (S) = VI = 120V * 5A = 600VA Equations: Power factor (PF) = P / S True power (P) = VI cos(θ) Apparent power (S) = VI