Calculate phase angle between sine waves?

In summary, the conversation discusses determining the phase angle between two sine waves using a Matlab Simulink model. The goal is to calculate the power factor of the circuit without using pre-programmed blocks. The suggested method involves multiplying the two sines and averaging over a complete cycle to determine the phase difference.
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rjsalmon
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Hello,

I am trying to work out how to determine the phase angle between two sine wave mathematically?

I have setup a Matlab Simulink model and I would like to calculate the phase angle between my current and voltage (both at the same frequency) without using preprogrammed blocks, as i eventually want to calculate the power factor of the circuit.

Is there a simple way to calculate the phase angle between two sinusodal waves?

Thanks,
Rob
 
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If the sines are of the same frequency, use their multiplication

[tex]
sin(ft+a)sin(ft+b)=0.5[sin(a-b)+sin(ft+(a+b)/2)]
[/tex]
Averaging over a complete cycle (1/f) will kill off the second sine, and will leave you with 0.5sin(a-b), which you can easilly derive the phase difference from
 

What is a phase angle?

A phase angle is a measurement of the difference in phase between two waveforms. It is typically measured in degrees or radians and represents the angular displacement between the two waves.

How do you calculate the phase angle between two sine waves?

To calculate the phase angle between two sine waves, you need to measure the time difference between two corresponding points on the waves, convert that time difference to radians, and then multiply it by the frequency of the wave. This will give you the phase angle in degrees or radians.

What is the difference between phase angle and phase shift?

Phase angle and phase shift are related but different concepts. Phase angle is a measurement of the difference in phase between two waves, while phase shift is a measurement of the amount by which one wave is shifted in time compared to the other. Phase shift can be positive or negative, while phase angle is always positive.

What is the significance of phase angle in electrical circuits?

In electrical circuits, phase angle is important because it determines the relationship between the voltage and current in AC circuits. By measuring the phase angle, we can determine whether the current leads or lags the voltage, which can have important implications for the performance of the circuit.

How does the phase angle affect the interference of waves?

The phase angle can affect the interference of waves by determining whether they will constructively or destructively interfere. If two waves have the same phase angle, they will constructively interfere and produce a larger amplitude. If they have opposite phase angles, they will destructively interfere and cancel each other out.

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