A single-phase watt-hour meter is essentially an induction motor whose speed is directly proportional to the voltage applied and the amount of current flowing through it. The power factor influences the speed, and the moving element (disk) rotates with a speed proportional to true power. The register is simply a means of registering revolutions, and by proper gearing is arranged to read directly in kilowatt-hours.
A single-phase watt-hour meter is essentially an induction motor whose speed is directly proportional to the voltage applied and the amount of current flowing through it. The power factor in…