What is the power factor of an RL circuit with given parameters?

In summary: Sorry about that.In summary, the conversation discusses various equations related to electrical circuits and power calculations. It includes an attempt at solving a problem involving a circuit with various values for current, frequency, and impedance. The individual providing the summary is unsure if they are on the right track and is seeking clarification before moving on to the next part of the problem.
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Homework Statement


See attachment.

Homework Equations


V(t) = Vmcos([itex]\omega[/itex]t + [itex]\theta[/itex])
P(t) = VmImcos([itex]\omega[/itex]t + [itex]\phi[/itex])cos[itex]\omega[/itex]t
PR(t) = [itex]\frac{V^{2}(t)}{R}[/itex]
PF = [itex]\frac{P}{VeffIeff}[/itex]
S = VeffIeff
Pavg = Ieff2(Re(Zeq)

The Attempt at a Solution


(a)
Ieff = 5 A
f = 50 Hz or [itex]\omega[/itex] [itex]\approx[/itex] 314 rad/s
Zeq = [itex]\frac{80(j60)}{80+j60}[/itex] = 28.8 + j38.4 Ω(48[itex]\angle[/itex]53° Ω)
V = (5[itex]\angle[/itex]0)(48[itex]\angle[/itex]53) = 240[itex]\angle[/itex]53.13010235° V
Pavg = (5)[itex]^{2}[/itex](28.8) = 720 W

PF = [itex]\frac{720}{1200}[/itex] = 0.6

(b)
Pavg = 720 W

(c)
PR(2 ms) = [itex]\frac{57600cos^{2}(314(0.002)+53°)}{80}[/itex] [itex]\approx[/itex] 253 W
-tan([itex]\frac{{\omega}L}{R}[/itex]) [itex]\approx[/itex] -36.85°
P(2 ms) = 1200cos(314(0.002)-36.85°)cos(314(0.002)) [itex]\approx[/itex] 968 W

PL(2 ms) = P(2 ms) - PR(2 ms) = 715 W

(d)
Have not done yet.

I want to know if I am going in the right direction or if I'm doing it all completely wrong haha. I don't want to do part (d) until I know the other parts are headed in the right direction.

Any help is appreciated.
 

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The image is not appearing for me. Can you try to post it again?
 
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It should show up now (attached to the first post).
 
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(a) and (b) are correct. I haven't figured out what is being asked in (c). I read it as being asked to express instantaneous power as a function of time, specifically t - 2msec, but you seem to have read it as t = 2msec. Is precisely half of the equals sign missing?
 
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Yeah, it is t = 2 ms. For some reason, it cut off half of it.
 

Related to What is the power factor of an RL circuit with given parameters?

1. What is power factor of an RL circuit?

The power factor of an RL circuit is a measure of how efficiently the circuit converts electrical energy into useful work. It is the ratio of the circuit's real power (the power that is actually used) to its apparent power (the total power supplied to the circuit).

2. How is power factor calculated in an RL circuit?

To calculate the power factor of an RL circuit, you need to find the cosine of the phase angle between the voltage and current in the circuit. This can be done by using the equation: power factor = real power/apparent power.

3. What is the ideal power factor for an RL circuit?

The ideal power factor for an RL circuit is 1, which means that all of the supplied power is being used efficiently. A power factor of less than 1 indicates that there is reactive power in the circuit, which can lead to energy wastage and inefficiency.

4. How does the power factor affect the performance of an RL circuit?

The power factor affects the performance of an RL circuit by determining the amount of real power that is available for use. A low power factor means that the circuit is not using the supplied power efficiently, which can lead to voltage drops, increased energy consumption, and decreased equipment lifespan.

5. How can the power factor of an RL circuit be improved?

The power factor of an RL circuit can be improved by using power factor correction techniques such as adding capacitors or using active power factor correction devices. These methods help to reduce the reactive power in the circuit, increasing the power factor and improving its efficiency.

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