How to Calculate Electrical Energy Consumption for 230V / 50Hz / 1Ph Apparatus?

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To calculate the electrical energy consumption for a 230V / 50Hz / 1Ph apparatus, it is essential to know the amperage. The formula for energy consumption is amperage multiplied by voltage, and incorporating the power factor and time is necessary for accurate calculations. For further understanding, refer to the IEEE paper titled "Methods for Electric Power Measurements," which provides insights into electric meter calculations relevant to this topic.

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How do I calculate the consumption of energy for an apparatus with these characteristics: 230V / 50Hz / 1Ph ?
 
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You can't. That's just the type of electricity it requires, not the quantity. You need the amperage, which you then multiply by the voltage.
 
gotlaub said:
How do I calculate the consumption of energy for an apparatus with these characteristics: 230V / 50Hz / 1Ph ?

russ_watters said:
You can't. That's just the type of electricity it requires, not the quantity. You need the amperage, which you then multiply by the voltage.

better toss in power factor as well as time as factors if you want energy consumed.
 
i know that i need the amperage...i thought there's another way to calculate the energy. thanks anyway ;)
 
What is the Ouptu work to be done? You can work backawrd from that.
 

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