Measuring Current Flow in Open Circuit R Phase

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This discussion focuses on measuring current flow through the neutral wire when phase R is open-circuited in a three-phase circuit. The impedance per load is specified as 3 + 7j. Participants recommend using a clamp-on ammeter or a current transformer combined with an ammeter for direct measurement. For calculation, it is essential to compute the current in each phase and sum them as vectors, considering the 120-degree phase separation inherent in three-phase systems.

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how do i measure the current flow threw the neutral wire if phase R is open circuited? the impedance per load is 3+7j
 

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Measure current using a clamp on ammeter or a current transformer +ammeter.

If you wish to calculate the current, calculate the current in each phase and add them. The currents have to be calculated and added using vectors. Since this is a three phase circuit the currents in the three phases will be 120 degrees apart.
 

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