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3 Phase Motors-Unbalanced Voltage and Current Analysis

               Unbalanced motor currents in 3 phase motors are always a concern. 

Is the problem with the motor, the utility system, or both?           How much unbalance is tolerable?

 

Volts, Amps Unbalance Check

Voltage Unbalance Check Sheet
Problem Solution
Blown fuse on power factor correction capacitor bank. Locate and replace blown fuse
Uneven 1 phase load on 3 phase system. Locate, and more evenly distribute 1 phase loads.
Unbalanced from the utility. If serious unbalance exists, ask them to correct it.
Harmonic distortion. Locate sources of harmonics, reduce or control the harmonics.

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