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chamkour singh
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01/20/2008 9:05 AM

numbers of return path in three phase supply
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01/20/2008 9:35 AM

Three (not including ground)
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01/20/2008 11:58 AM

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01/21/2008 5:20 AM

1. In a three phase load, all three phases act as return paths.

2. Sometimes 3 phase and neutral is used (for example 415 v with neutral is used for single phase 240 v ac distribution), in which case neutral acts like a return path for the unbalanced part of current.
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