A tool used to determine the electrical power characteristics of a three-phase circuit. It accepts inputs such as voltage, current, and power factor to compute values like real power (kW), reactive power (kVAR), apparent power (kVA), and current per phase. As an example, providing line voltage, current, and power factor allows for the determination of the total power consumed by a three-phase motor.
The availability of such a calculation method streamlines electrical system design, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Accurate determination of power parameters is critical for ensuring efficient operation, preventing overloading, and optimizing energy consumption in industrial and commercial power systems. Historically, these calculations were performed manually, which was time-consuming and prone to error.