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What is the maximum distance you can run wires from a generator set for 240V 3 phase?
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It depends on the amount of power/current drawn from the generator. A small amount of current requires thin wire, more current requires thicker wire. The siae of wire can be calculated when the current is known.
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Can a single phase of a three phase motor be used as a generator?
yes of course provided you satisfy the principle of generator a coil has to be rotated in a magnetic field. make arrangements to produce a magnetic field in either stator or rotor and also to draw produces current from the lets
How do you convert a three phase power supply into single phase power supply?
You can take three separate single-phase circuits from a 3-ph generator. Just use one of the live wires plus the neutral to make a single-phase supply. <<>> A three phase generator does not have to be converted to single phase. In electrical terminology any two legs from a three phase system are classed as single phase. No matter what voltage the generator is producing, L1 - L2, L2 - L3, L3 - L1 are classed as single phase legs along with L1 - N, L2 - N, L3 - N. If the generator output voltage is not the voltage that you are looking for use any two legs of the generators output voltage and use a transformer to obtain the voltage that you need.
How many wires come in from the weather head?
If single phase - 2 wire service > two wires If single phase - 3 wire service > three wires If three phase - 3 wire service > three wires If three phase - 4 wire service > four wires US residential service is usually single phase 3 wire service: Two hots and neutral.
What is the differentiation between single phase and three phase circuit?
This is a simple concept when visualized but can be difficult to understand in written form. Single phase essentially has the same phase or position on the wave throughout the entire circuit. Anywhere you measure along the wires in the circuit the voltage will be at the same phase, maximum, minimum, increasing or decreasing and the will only be two wires, supply and return. Three phase has three wires and each wire will be at a different point or phase on the wave at any given time. This is a more efficient way to transport electricity and connecting between any two of the wires will give a single phase circuit. Three phase is also used with three bulbs to light rotating machinery, this will prevent a strobe effect that can make the machine look like it is not moving. My examples are not perfect but, close enough and an animation of three would make it very obvious.
What is phase loss?
Phase loss is the loss of power to a specific area of the circuit. Phase loss can result from exposed wires or damaged wires or even downed power lines.
What are the advantages of 3 phase generators as compared to single phase generators?
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.
Does a two phase heater need a two phase thermostat?
Most electrical equipment are either designed to work on Single phase (two wires) or Three Phase (three or four wires). Two phase equipment are non existent today. A single phase heater will require a single phase thermostat while a three phase heater will require a three phase thermostat.
How does a Generator conductor electricity?
The generator induces a current in a wire using a magnet and a coil of wire. When the drive on a generator is rotated, a magnet inside the generator is spun around. This creates a moving magnetic field inside the generator. Located inside and around the generator is a coil of wires, which lead to a power storage device. As the magnetic field moves around, it induces a current in these wires by pushing the electrons inside the wires. The amount of electricity generated by a generator can be increased by increasing the amount of coils around the magnet, increasing the strength of the magnet, or by simply increasing the speed at which the drive is turned.
Does a GFCI give over-current protection?
GFCI stands for ground fault circuit interruptor. It inherently works by detecting ground current; when ground current is detected above a low threshold, the GFCI will trip. Some GFCIs also may provide phase overcurrent protection (such as the two phase wires being shorted together) as well. *************************************************************** It is a differential current detector. The line (or live, phase or hot) and the neutral wires of an a.c. supply should both be carrying the same value of current. (The current comes from the generator and goes to the load through the line and neutral wires and goes back to the generator.) If there is a difference in the in the two wires, it can only be because there is a fault which has allowed some current to flow to Earth ("ground"). As long as the two currents are equal, the interruptor stays closed. Once an imbalance is detected, the interruptor operates and disconnects the supply.
How many amps per phase does a 100 kva 525 volt generator give 50Hz?
I think you mean, 'How many amperes per line does a 100-kV.A, 525-V, generator supply?' The wires that connect a generator to its load are called LINES, not phases.The equation for apparent power is: Apparent Power = 1.732 EL ILSo you simply rearrange the equation to find the line current (IL).
How do you run a 220V from the box?
Three phase or two phase? Three phase requires three large wires for the current needed
When trouble shooting a single pahse 208 volt hid ballast with your voltmeter you read 120 volts to ground on each phase wire but 0 volts across the phase wires what is wrong?
Sounds like both phase wires are connected to the same phase.
