power factor meter

[sushil.sagi]

can anybody suggest me a circuit for measuring the power factor of the load by directly connecting it to that load


its for my project work


also please suggest me a good electrical engg. project on hardware

lots of thanks


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[holmslaw]

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[ricicle]

Wattmeter connected series parallel in circuit, ammeter in series with load, voltmeter in parallel with load.
Power factor = wattmeter/(voltmeter x ammeter) ie true power/apparent power

 

[Belle427]

wow,this guys brain is working overtime today

 

[Pensdown]

Wattmeter connected series parallel in circuit, ammeter in series with load, voltmeter in parallel with load.
Power factor = wattmeter/(voltmeter x ammeter) ie true power/apparent power

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