Theory & DesignQuestion 82 of 110
In a balanced delta three-phase system, the line current equals:
a.The phase current
b.1.732 times the phase current
c.0.577 times the phase current
d.3 times the phase current
Explanation
In a delta connection the line current is the square root of 3 (1.732) times the phase (winding) current.
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