
Why 3-phase power? | Eng-Tips
Feb 19, 2007 · The amount of power transmitted per unit of conductor is maximized at 3 phase. Three phase also is the lowest number of phases that allows continuous power transmission, as opposed …
What are the 3 phase voltages in the USA ? | Eng-Tips
Sep 19, 2003 · Phase to phase around 400 VAC, ground to phase 230 VAC. ///Europe has somewhat stricter the power distribution system voltages with fewer deviations than USA.\\What is common in …
Calculating resistance in a 3 phase heater circuit | Eng-Tips
Aug 18, 2023 · Hi, I have a three phase resistance heater as shown in the attached diagram. I know the formula for power is P = I * E * 1.732. Based on the information shown, this comes to P = 22.6 * 480 …
Use 2 phases of a 3 phase generator? | Eng-Tips
Oct 15, 2011 · No. You might get away with it if you rewire the generator for single phase output, but you'll not have a pleasant experience having it wired for three phase and only connecting two of the …
690VAC 3 phase power? | Eng-Tips
May 24, 2011 · Have a project where they are stating they have 690VAC/50/3 I believe the location is Madagascar but what I've found is they use 380VAC or 230VAC. 690 seems like an odd voltage for 3 …
Converting three phase power transmission to single phase power
May 20, 2010 · How does one convert three phase power to single phase power? (preferably with a diagram attached?) The reason I ask is that the three phase power transmission system is the de …
Can a 3 phase motor start with power running in 2 phases
Aug 4, 2006 · The exception. If a motor has power factor condensors connected to the motor terminals and a capacitor fuse is blown on one of the energised phases, leaving the capacitors connected from …
3 phase power standards in europe | Eng-Tips
Jan 15, 2000 · I am trying to find out what the standard 3 phase power in europe. I am especially interested in the United Kingdom. We will be bringing over some equipment and I want to make it …
Converting 480 three phase to 240 single phase and possible …
Jun 10, 2013 · The transfer switch shall power a GE motor generator unit and a transformer, or three phase to single phase converter, which powers a circuit breaker and Snap-On parts washer.
3 Phase Voltage Levels | Eng-Tips
Mar 24, 2010 · Here what I have confusion: What 3 phase actual voltage should be? 400 or 415 or 480 or 440, 380 Volts at 50 Hz. for calculations both design and running conditions. What makes these …