Can anyone check the equation (Capacitance that is required)

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ironasona

Joined Nov 12, 2020
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Hello, could anyone have a quick look and check if i have done it right .

Thank you

I=P/V=500/120=4.16A
Z=V/I=240/0.5=480 Ohms
Rlamp=V/I=120/5=60 Ohms

480^2-60^2=476 Ohms after rooting

Xc=1/2pie*f*C

1/2pie*50*476=6.6uF

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A metal-filament lamp is rated at 120V, 500W. It is to be connected in series with a capacitor to a power supply of 240V 50Hz
 

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ironasona

Joined Nov 12, 2020
53
The unstated goal is probably to maintain the power to the filament. You know the voltages in both arrangements.
i need to find the capacitance that is required:
so i did the new equation:
I=P/V=500/120=4.16A
Z=V/I=240/4.16=58 Ohms
Rlamp=V/I=120/4.16=29 Ohms
/58^2-29^2=50 Ohms

1/2Pie*(50)(50)=6uF is that right ??
 

BobaMosfet

Joined Jul 1, 2009
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i need to find the capacitance that is required:
so i did the new equation:
I=P/V=500/120=4.16A
Z=V/I=240/4.16=58 Ohms
Rlamp=V/I=120/4.16=29 Ohms
/58^2-29^2=50 Ohms

1/2Pie*(50)(50)=6uF is that right ??
Title: Understanding Basic Electronics, 1st Ed.
Publisher: The American Radio Relay League
ISBN: 0-87259-398-3
 

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ironasona

Joined Nov 12, 2020
53
Line 1 & 2. What should the current be to maintain 500W? How about
Power = 500W = 240V • 2.08A
Total impedance Z = V/I = 240V / 2.08A = 115.4Ω
Lamp impedance ZL = V/I = 120V / 4.16A = 28.8Ω
Capacitor impedance Zc = Z - ZL = 86.5Ω (series, impedances are additive)
Zc = 1/(2πƒC) https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/tools/capacitor-impedance-calculator/
C = Zc•2𕃠=1/86.5Ω •2•3.1416•50Hz =1/ 27,187 = 36.8µF
ooo i see ,where i went wrong , ok thank you very much , i wasn't 100% i was doing it right
 
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