Three Phase Energy Meter

Definition: The meter which is used for measuring the power of three

phase supply is known as the three phase energy meter. The three
phase meter is constructed by connecting the two single phase
meter through the shaft. The total energy is the sum of
the reading of both the elements.
 Working Principle of Three
Phase Energy Meter

The torque of both the elements is added

mechanically, and the total rotation of the shaft is
proportional to the three phase energy consumption.
 Construction of Three Phase
Energy Meter

The three phase energy meter has two discs mounted on the common
shaft. Both the disc has its braking magnet, copper ring, shading band and
the compensator for getting the correct reading. The two elements are used
for measuring the three phase power. The construction of the three phase
meter is shown in the figure below.
For three phase meter, the driving torque of both the elements is
equal. This can be done by adjusting the torque. The torque is
adjusted by connecting the current coils of both the elements in
the series and their potential coils in parallel. The full load current
is passed through the coil due to which the two opposite torque is
set up in the coil.
The strength of both the torques are equal, and hence they do
not allow the disc to rotate. If the torque becomes unequal and
the disc rotates then the magnetic shunt is adjusted. The
balance torque is obtained before testing the meter. The
position of the compensator and the braking magnet are
separately adjusted to each of the element for obtaining the
balance torque.
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