How do you convert 60hz into 50hz?

Answer 1

I'm going to assume you're referring to the frequency of AC (Alternating Current) and I'm going to assume that you're asking because you have some device that wants 50Hz and you are faced with a 60Hz supply. That is a lot of assumptions but you didn't give a lot of information.

It is possible but you'd have to convert the 60Hz AC to DC then back to 50Hz AC. It would involve some expensive equipment. I'm not aware of a one-box solution but you could piece together a system with an AC-DC battery charger, adequate storage batteries, and a DC-AC power inverter. Depending on your application, you might be better off replacing the equipment that won't run on 60Hz.

Before running off and spending your money on this, check the labels for your equipment. The label on my laptop power supply says it accepts 110vac-240vac at 50/60Hz. If you're going to run into problems it would most likely be with electric motors.

Answer 2

Yes it is possible. One way to convert from 50Hz to 60Hz would be to first convert the 50Hz source to DC and then convert the DC to 60Hz using a 60Hz inverter. This is an entirely solid-state solution. The advantage being the conversion efficiency is very high. Also not having any moving parts makes this very reliable (provided cooling is good). The drawback is that the output may not be a "true" sine wave and may have a higher harmonics level. The result being more noise. But there are very few devices which would need anything better than this solution.

Answer 3

If the power is being produced by a generator the frequency can be controlled. The frequency is governed by the speed of the generator. Lower the revolutions of the generator will lower the frequency the generator produces. Increase the revolutions of the generator and the frequency will increase.

You could also use static inverters. Use a 12 vdc or 24 vdc inverter designed for the American market. Transform and rectify the 50hz power down to the 12 or 24v, required for the inverter.

A rotary converter would use a 50hz motor to drive a 60hz AC generator.

Answer 4

If you're trying to use a 60 Hz outlet to run a 50 Hz appliance, that that would take electronics

so complex and expensive that it's definitely not worth your time, money, or effort.

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Another contributor added:

if it rpm, you need 3600 rpm for 60hz 3000 rpm for 50hz (for 1 pair of north, south magnets)

Answer 5

When equipment is designed by the manufacturer it is designed for the frequency it is to be operated on. Some pieces of equipment are designed to be operated on both frequencies. The only way to convert 60 Hz to 50 Hz is if the 220 volts was being produced by a generator under your control. Slow the generator down while watching the frequency meter until it gets to 50Hz. Then raise the excitation voltage until the voltage rises to 220 volts.

Answer 6

yes you can, but the cost is double the convertion of voltage 110 to 220 volts. all what you need is to convert to dc then from dc back again to ac with any rate you like

Answer 7

We can convert the 60 Hz wave into 50 Hz by using the CYCLOCONVERTER.

Answer 8

by using a chopping circuit.

Answer 9

No