When analysing a power system using the per-unit system for a three phase system, why is \$S_b = \sqrt{3}*V_b*I_b\$, where as shown in the link, \$S_b\$ is the base power value, \$V_b\$ is the base voltage value and \$I_b\$ is the base current value?
How is the formula for the base current value derived in a three-phase per-unit system
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Best Answer
Three phase circuits in power systems can be connected in two ways, delta connection or a wye connection. Luckily, both of these circuits have the same equation for apparent power.
\$S=\sqrt{3}VI\text{*}\$
It is this insight that allows for the current formula, despite the relation between line/phase voltage/current being different for the delta and the wye circuit.