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  • 12.4 three phase ac supplies

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  • What are the voltage and current relationships in a delta connection for balanced systems?

    • Line voltage (\(UL\)) = Phase voltage (\(Up\))
    • Line current (\(IL\)) = \(Ip \times \sqrt{3}\)
  • What are the wires called in a three-phase supply?

    • Lines
    • Identified by colors: brown, black, grey (or red, yellow, blue)
    • Markings: L1, L2, L3
  • What are the voltage and current relationships in a star connection for balanced systems?

    • Line voltage (\(UL\)) = \(Up \times \sqrt{3}\)
    • Line current (\(IL\)) = Phase current (\(Ip\))
  • What is the common AC supply system used in most countries?

    • Three-phase AC system
    • Generates, transmits, distributes energy
    • Common in most countries
  • What are the currents flowing in the lines known as?

    • Line currents
    • Symbol: IL
  • Where are three-phase supplies often used?

    • Industrial and commercial premises
    • Drives motors, heaters, furnaces
  • How is a symmetrical three-phase supply achieved?

    • Rotate wire loop in magnetic field
    • Three loops, 120° angle each
    • Provides symmetrical supply
  • What is the potential difference between any two lines called?

    • Line voltage
    • Symbol: UL
  • What is a star connection with a neutral used for?

    • Used if each load part takes a different current
    • Known as three-phase four-wire supply
  • What are the coil markings in a three-phase system?

    • Coils: L1, L2, L3
    • Colors: brown, black, grey
    • Each coil has two ends
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