The unitary theory of the electrical powers

TL;DR

This paper applies a physics-based approach to analyze electrical power components, revealing that active, reactive, and distorting powers are different aspects of the same physical phenomenon related to Coulomb and inertial forces.

Contribution

It introduces a unified physical theory of electrical powers, clarifying their interrelation under sinusoidal and non-sinusoidal conditions.

Findings

Active, reactive, and distorting powers are manifestations of the same physical phenomenon.

The physical essence of power components is linked to Coulomb and inertial forces.

The theory applies to both sinusoidal and non-sinusoidal electrical systems.

Abstract

General physics approach is applied to analysis of power components in electrical systems under sinusoidal and non-sinusoidal conditions. Physical essence of active, reactive and distorting powers are determinate. It is shown that the all three powers are the different aspects of the same physical phenomenon: mechanical action per time of Coulomb forces or inertial forces.