What is it about?
Although the principle of conservation of energy applies to Electric circuits; this fundamental principle cannot be corroborated using Steinmetz’s technique. Thus, we develop a novel circuit analysis technique based on geometric algebra and show the fulfillment of this principle which is fundamental to physics and engineering. We show for the first time the flaws of the CPC power theory and how the use of the traditional definition of apparent power can lead to erroneous conclusions.
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Why is it important?
The electrical engineering scientific community since 1892 is seeking a power theory for interpreting the power flow within electric networks under non-sinusoidal conditions. Thus, we propose a paradigm-shift from complex numbers to geometric algebra to solve the challenge. Two significant contributions to solving this century-old challenge are that: a) the resulting power quantity M is conservative and b) the resulting model can explain how the harmonic interactions also produce reactive power.
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In addition to providing a new tool to solving this century-old challenge; the article also shows that extrapolating the use of well-suited equations for circuits under sinusoidal conditions is not always appropriate for circuits under harmonic conditions. We hope you enjoy the reading and that you are not afraid of questioning the status quo.
Dr. Milton Castro-Núñez
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This page is a summary of: M, the conservative power quantity based on the flow of energy, The Journal of Engineering, February 2009, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (the IET),
DOI: 10.1049/joe.2016.0157.
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