Load Current(DC 3-Wire) Calculator

✖Power Transmitted per Phase is defined as the power delivered to a single phase in a poly-phase electrical network.ⓘ Power Transmitted per Phase [P_t]			+10% -10%
✖Maximum Voltage Overhead DC is defined as the peak amplitude of the AC voltage supplied to the line or wire.ⓘ Maximum Voltage Overhead DC [V_m]			+10% -10%

✖Current Overhead DC is defined as the current flowing through the overhead ac supply wire.ⓘ Load Current(DC 3-Wire) [I]

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Load Current(DC 3-Wire)

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`"I" = "P"_{"t"}/(2*"V"_{"m"})`

Example

`"2.05775A"="248W"/(2*"60.26V")`

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Load Current(DC 3-Wire) Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Current Overhead DC = Power Transmitted per Phase/(2*Maximum Voltage Overhead DC)
I = P_t/(2*V_m)
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Current Overhead DC - (Measured in Ampere) - Current Overhead DC is defined as the current flowing through the overhead ac supply wire.
Power Transmitted per Phase - (Measured in Watt) - Power Transmitted per Phase is defined as the power delivered to a single phase in a poly-phase electrical network.
Maximum Voltage Overhead DC - (Measured in Volt) - Maximum Voltage Overhead DC is defined as the peak amplitude of the AC voltage supplied to the line or wire.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Power Transmitted per Phase: 248 Watt --> 248 Watt No Conversion Required
Maximum Voltage Overhead DC: 60.26 Volt --> 60.26 Volt No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

I = P_t/(2*V_m) --> 248/(2*60.26)

Evaluating ... ...

I = 2.05774975107866

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

2.05774975107866 Ampere --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

2.05774975107866 ≈ 2.05775 Ampere <-- Current Overhead DC

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Go Maximum Voltage Overhead DC = sqrt(((Power Transmitted^2)*(0.3125)*Resistivity*(Length of Wire DC^2))/(Volume of Conductor*Line Losses))

Maximum Power using Constant(DC 3-Wire)

Go Maximum Voltage Overhead DC = sqrt(((Power Transmitted^2)*Resistivity*(Length of Wire DC^2))/(Constant Overhead DC*Line Losses))

Maximum Voltage using Area of X-Section(DC 3-Wire)

Go Maximum Voltage Overhead DC = sqrt((Power Transmitted^2)*Resistivity*Length of Wire DC/(Area of Overhead DC Wire*Line Losses))

Maximum Voltage using Line Losses(DC 3-Wire)

Go Maximum Voltage Overhead DC = Power Transmitted*sqrt(Resistivity*Length of Wire DC/(Line Losses*2*Area of Overhead DC Wire))

Load Current using Area of X-Section(DC 3-Wire)

Go Current Overhead DC = sqrt(Area of Overhead DC Wire*Line Losses/(Resistivity*Length of Wire DC))

Load Current using Line Losses(DC 3-Wire)

Go Current Overhead DC = sqrt(Line Losses/(2*Resistance Overhead DC))

Load Current(DC 3-Wire)

Go Current Overhead DC = Power Transmitted per Phase/(2*Maximum Voltage Overhead DC)

Maximum Power using Load Current(DC 3-Wire)

Go Maximum Voltage Overhead DC = Power Transmitted/(2*Current Overhead DC)

Load Current(DC 3-Wire) Formula

Current Overhead DC = Power Transmitted per Phase/(2*Maximum Voltage Overhead DC)
I = P_t/(2*V_m)

What is a 3 wire dc system?

This is basically a combination of two series-connected unipolar DC systems. It consists of three conductors, two outer conductors (one is positive and the other is negative), and one middle conductor which acts as neutral.

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

Load Current(DC 3-Wire) calculator uses Current Overhead DC = Power Transmitted per Phase/(2*Maximum Voltage Overhead DC) to calculate 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 calculate Load Current(DC 3-Wire) using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Load Current(DC 3-Wire), enter Power Transmitted per Phase (P_t) & Maximum Voltage Overhead DC (V_m) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Load Current(DC 3-Wire) calculation can be explained with given input values -> 2.05775 = 248/(2*60.26).

FAQ

What is Load Current(DC 3-Wire)?

The Load Current(DC 3-wire) formula is defined as the current that is required by the Three-wire DC system and is represented as I = P_t/(2*V_m) or Current Overhead DC = Power Transmitted per Phase/(2*Maximum Voltage Overhead DC). Power Transmitted per Phase is defined as the power delivered to a single phase in a poly-phase electrical network & Maximum Voltage Overhead DC is defined as the peak amplitude of the AC voltage supplied to the line or wire.

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

The Load Current(DC 3-wire) formula is defined as the current that is required by the Three-wire DC system is calculated using Current Overhead DC = Power Transmitted per Phase/(2*Maximum Voltage Overhead DC). To calculate Load Current(DC 3-Wire), you need Power Transmitted per Phase (P_t) & Maximum Voltage Overhead DC (V_m). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Power Transmitted per Phase & Maximum Voltage Overhead DC and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Current Overhead DC?

In this formula, Current Overhead DC uses Power Transmitted per Phase & Maximum Voltage Overhead DC. We can use 2 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Current Overhead DC = sqrt(Line Losses/(2*Resistance Overhead DC))
Current Overhead DC = sqrt(Area of Overhead DC Wire*Line Losses/(Resistivity*Length of Wire DC))

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