Whats the power in a 2 phase system?

In summary, the conversation discusses an old machine that operates on two phases of a three phase supply, with the third phase not connected. The speaker is looking for information on how to calculate power in a two phase circuit and wonders if the total power is simply the sum of the two phases or if there is another calculation involved. The expert summarizer concludes that the total power is indeed the sum of the power of each phase.
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powerjunky
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I have an old machine that works across two phases of a 3 three phase supply.
the third phase is not connected.
All the books I consult show me how to calculate power in a single phase or three phase circuit but never in a two phase circiut.
I know the Voltage, Current and power factor of both phases
Is the total power the sum of the two phases or is there another calculation that is made ?
 
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powerjunky said:
I have an old machine that works across two phases of a 3 three phase supply.
the third phase is not connected.
All the books I consult show me how to calculate power in a single phase or three phase circuit but never in a two phase circiut.
I know the Voltage, Current and power factor of both phases
Is the total power the sum of the two phases or is there another calculation that is made ?

It's the sum of the power of each phase.

CS
 
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Thats great it was getting a little confusing.
 
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