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What are the advantages of 3 phase generators as compared to single phase generators?
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∙ 9y ago
For those who need a three-phase supply, they are essential. If a single-phase supply is needed, a three-phase generator is uneconomic.
Three-phase is used for loads of more than about 15-20 kVA.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 15y agoOne of the major advantages of using 1 phase over 3 phase is its ease of operation, i.e. in 1-phase there is no problem of load sharing, while in 3-phase one has to share his/her load on all three phases equally or else has to to use three phase equipment.
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∙ 12y agoAs far as power station generators (alternators) are concerned, there are no real advantages of single phase over three phase.
As far as small, standby or emergency generators are concerned, a single-phase generator will be smaller and less expensive. If you are considering purchasing a small generator to provide an emergency supply in the event of a power cut to your residence, then a single-phase generator is the only sensible option.
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∙ 11y ago3-phase is good enough.
It allows for a decent energy density in the wires, and you still only need three windings.
4-phase would need one full more winding (a 33 %increase of complexity) at only a little increase of performance.
6-phase would mean a 100% increase in complexity, for not much more increase of performance.
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