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3 phase power is used today for many applications ranging from the above grain dryer to saw mills, conveyer belt systems, refrigeration and air conditioning, etc.
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Smooth 3 Phase Power Wave Form (center) Because of its smooth wave length properties, 3 phase electrical power is used across the U.S. and throughout the world.
There are several mathematical 3 phase power calculations that you can use to calculate your 3 phase power distribution to make sure that your wiring distributes your load evenly maintaining a balanced system. These calculations are useful for many purposes including when you have single phase equipment and 3 phase equipment running on the same 3 Phase Contents power lines. Read more about 3 phase power calculation here. - 3 Phase Power Home - 3 Phase Wiring - 3 Phase Power This article deals with the basic mathematics and principles of three-phase electricity. For information on Calculation - 3 Phase Power where, how and why three-phase is used, see threephase electric power. For information on testing threeConverter phase kit, see three-phase testing - 3 Phase Converters * Rotary Phase In electrical engineering, three-phase electric power Converters * Static Phase systems have at least three conductors carrying voltage waveforms that are 2/3 radians (120,1/3 of a cycle) Converters offset in time. In this article angles will be measured - 3 Phase Generators in radians except where otherwise stated. - 3 Phase Transformers * 3 Phase Isolation Variable 3 Phase Mathematics Setup and Transformers Basic Definitions - 3 Phase Motors - 3 Phase Electricity Let - 3 Phase Power Loads - 3 Phase Frequency * Frequency Converters - 3 Phase Distribution where t is time and f is frequency. - 2 Phase Systems
3 Phase Substation Transformer (above) There are a variety of 3 phase transformer types and voltages, depending on your power needs.
3 Phase Power Saw(above) There are a whole variety of power equipment and power tools which require 3 phase power to run.
Using - 1 Phase Loads on 3 x = ft the waveforms for the three phases are Phase Power - 3 Phase Loads on 1 Phase Power
where A is the peak voltage and the voltages on L1, L2 and L3 are measured relative to the neutral.
3 Phase Converter(above) Some Types of Rotary Phase Converters will run on 1 phase power and generate 3 phase power to run other 3 phase equipment.
since we have eliminated x we can see that the total power does not vary with time. This is essential for keeping large generators and motors running smoothly.
No Neutral Current
The neutral current is the sum of the phase currents. Since R=1
otherwise the motor cannot generate any stand-still torque and will not start. The field produced by a singlephase winding can provide energy to a motor already rotating, but without auxiliary functions the motor will not accelerate from a stop when energized.
3 Phase Loads
The most common class of 3 phase load is the 3 phase electric motor. A common 3 phase induction motor has a simple design, inherently high starting torque, and high efficiency. Such 3 phase motors are applied in industry for 3 phase pumps, fans, blowers, compressors, conveyor drives, and many other types of motor-driven equipment. A 3 phase motor is more compact and less costly than a 1-phase motor of the same voltage class and rating; also 1-phase AC motors above 10 HP (7.5 kW) are not as efficient and thus not usually manufactured. Large air conditioning equipment (for example, most York air conditioning units above 2.5 tons
(8.8 kW) cooling capacity) use 3 phase motors for reasons of economy and efficiency. Read more about 3 phase power loads here.
3 Phase Converters
Often the advantages of 3 phase motors, and other 3 phase equipment, make it smart and easily worthwhile to convert single-phase power to generate 3 phase. Small and large customers, such as residential, rural businesses, or farm properties may not have access to a 3 phase supply, or may not want to pay for the extra cost of a 3 phase service, but may still wish to use 3 phase equipment. Such 3 phase converters may also allow the frequency (see also frequency converters) to be varied allowing for different equipment frequency requirements (50Hz, 60Hz, 400Hz, etc.) and also for motor speed control (VFDs). Some locomotives are driven by 3-phase motors with 3 phase converters converted from the incoming supply of either DC or 1 phase AC. The two main types of 1 phase to 3 phase converters are Rotary Phase Converters and Static Phase Converters. Click here to read more about 3 phase converters.
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