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Is DC three phase system available?

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14y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

The short answer is no. Here is the longer answer:

The concept of "phase" applies only to alternating current. Alternating current consists of a sine wave voltage at a certain frequency (usually 60Hz). When multiple supplies are present they are the same frequency, but offset in phase angle. This means that one supply will reach the peak voltage while another may be at the minimum voltage. In residential and commercial electrical systems, up to three different phases of alternating current are supplied to the house or business. The phase relationship between the three "arms" of the supply is tightly controlled because certain equipment depends on the phase relationship between the supplies.

DC (Direct Current) is always at the same voltage. Because it does not vary, it has no frequency and no phase, so you cannot have a 3 phase supply.

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