NZQA registered unit standard
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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of three-phase theory for electrical service
technicians
Level
4
Credits
Purpose
3
This unit standard covers three-phase theory. It is intended for
use in the training of electrical service technicians.
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate
knowledge of:
–
three-phase generation;
–
three-phase load connections; and
–
neutral current in three-phase loads.
Classification
Electrical Engineering > Electrical Service Technicians
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
This unit standard has been developed for learning and assessment off-job.
2
Range
a Candidates are expected to use the Système International (SI) units, including the
multiples and sub-multiples, for voltage, current, resistance, inductance,
capacitance, reactance, impedance, power, and energy, and the qualitative
relationships among these quantities in alternating current (a.c.) circuits.
b Use of a calculator during assessment is permitted.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of three-phase generation.
Evidence requirements
1.1
A simple three-phase a.c. generator (alternator) is sketched and its operation
described.
Range
1.2
three coils in stator distributed at 120° in space, rotating magnetic
pole pair, flux linkage with stationary coil, induced voltages
proportional to rate of change of flux.
The alternating voltages induced in the three stationary coils by at least one full
rotation of the pole pair are sketched.
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Range
1.3
voltage waveforms sinusoidal in shape with equal maximum
values, separated by 120° phase displacement, voltage zero when
pole pair normal to each coil, voltage maximum when pole pair is
in line with each coil.
Advantages of three-phase over single-phase supply systems are stated.
Range
1.4
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efficient generation, transmission, transformation and distribution;
conductor number and size; induction motor construction, starting
requirements, power output to size ratio.
The relationship between generator or motor poles, speed, and frequency is
stated for a 50 Hz supply system.
Range
f = pN/60;
where
f = frequency in Hz
p = number of pole pairs
N = speed of rotation in revolutions per minute.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge of three-phase load connections.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Three-phase terms are defined and explained with the aid of sketches.
Range
2.2
Relationship between line and phase voltages, and between line and phase
currents are explained for star and delta connected balanced loads.
Range
2.3
line (nominal three-phase), phase, balanced, unbalanced, star,
delta, phase sequence.
star connection – VL = 1.732VPH; IL = IPH;
delta connection – VL = VPH; IL = 1.732IPH.
The expressions for the power drawn are given for both star and delta
connected balanced loads.
Range
P = 1.732VLIL = 3VPHIPH (for resistive loads).
Outcome 3
Demonstrate knowledge of neutral current in three-phase loads.
Evidence requirements
3.1
The effects of balanced and unbalanced loads on the neutral current are
explained in terms of the sum of the three-phase currents.
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The need for a neutral conductor on an unbalanced star connected load is
explained.
Planned review date
31 December 2014
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
28 January 2001
31 December 2013
Review
2
20 June 2006
N/A
Rollover and
Revision
3
20 September 2012
N/A
Revision
4
15 January 2014
N/A
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