5.4
SEL-749M Relay Instruction Manual Date Code 20080918
Metering and Monitoring
Power Measurement Conventions
Power Measurement Conventions
The SEL-749M uses the IEEE convention for power measurement assuming
motor action. The implications of this convention are depicted in Figure 5.3.
Figure 5.3 Complex Power Measurement Conventions—Motor Action
In the SEL-749M, reported positive real power is always into the motor.
Power Into Motor
Q+ (VAR)
I leads V
W = –
VAR = –
PF = LAG
I lags V
W = –
VAR = +
PF = LEAD
P+ (W)
I leads V
W = +
VAR = –
PF = LEAD
I lags V
W = +
VAR = +
PF = LAG
M
SEL-749M
Relay
Source
Bus
Direction of
Positive Real Power
Motor
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