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Current Overhead DC is defined as the current flowing through the overhead ac supply wire. Check FAQs
I=Pt2Vm
I - Current Overhead DC?Pt - Power Transmitted per Phase?Vm - Maximum Voltage Overhead DC?

Load Current(DC 3-Wire) Example

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2.0577Edit=248Edit260.26Edit
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Load Current(DC 3-Wire) Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
I=Pt2Vm
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
I=248W260.26V
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
I=248260.26
Next Step Evaluate
I=2.05774975107866A
LAST Step Rounding Answer
I=2.0577A

Load Current(DC 3-Wire) Formula Elements

Variables
Current Overhead DC
Current Overhead DC is defined as the current flowing through the overhead ac supply wire.
Symbol: I
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: A
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Power Transmitted per Phase
Power Transmitted per Phase is defined as the power delivered to a single phase in a poly-phase electrical network.
Symbol: Pt
Measurement: PowerUnit: W
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Maximum Voltage Overhead DC
Maximum Voltage Overhead DC is defined as the peak amplitude of the AC voltage supplied to the line or wire.
Symbol: Vm
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Load Current(DC 3-Wire)?

Load Current(DC 3-Wire) evaluator uses Current Overhead DC = Power Transmitted per Phase/(2*Maximum Voltage Overhead DC) to evaluate the Current Overhead DC, The Load Current(DC 3-wire) formula is defined as the current that is required by the Three-wire DC system. Current Overhead DC is denoted by I symbol.

How to evaluate Load Current(DC 3-Wire) using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Load Current(DC 3-Wire), enter Power Transmitted per Phase (Pt) & Maximum Voltage Overhead DC (Vm) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Load Current(DC 3-Wire)

What is the formula to find Load Current(DC 3-Wire)?
The formula of Load Current(DC 3-Wire) is expressed as Current Overhead DC = Power Transmitted per Phase/(2*Maximum Voltage Overhead DC). Here is an example- 2.05775 = 248/(2*60.26).
How to calculate Load Current(DC 3-Wire)?
With Power Transmitted per Phase (Pt) & Maximum Voltage Overhead DC (Vm) we can find Load Current(DC 3-Wire) using the formula - Current Overhead DC = Power Transmitted per Phase/(2*Maximum Voltage Overhead DC).
What are the other ways to Calculate Current Overhead DC?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Current Overhead DC-
  • Current Overhead DC=sqrt(Line Losses/(2*Resistance Overhead DC))OpenImg
  • Current Overhead DC=sqrt(Area of Overhead DC Wire*Line Losses/(Resistivity*Length of Wire DC))OpenImg
Can the Load Current(DC 3-Wire) be negative?
Yes, the Load Current(DC 3-Wire), measured in Electric Current can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Load Current(DC 3-Wire)?
Load Current(DC 3-Wire) is usually measured using the Ampere[A] for Electric Current. Milliampere[A], Microampere[A], Centiampere[A] are the few other units in which Load Current(DC 3-Wire) can be measured.
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