Harmonics are the result of the current waveform being distorted by a non-linear load, such as a computer power supply or a motor control drive (VFD). In a commercial setting (which is usually 3-phase), harmonics cause unwanted current to flow which does no useful work, yet must be accounted for when sizing conductors, Transformers, etc. Harmonics are certainly not limited to 3-phase systems, however. Any non-linear load, even single-phase, causes harmonics. Your computer, television, and microwave oven probably create harmonics. In a residential setting though, there are not enough cumulative harmonic currents to worry about. Unless you have 50 computers at your house...
Suppression of harmonics
single phase, double phase & three phase
The difference between a single phase and a three phase motor is the amount of power conductors that feed the device. As to the other part of the question a three phase motor will not start or run on single phase. The phase angles on three phase are 120 degrees apart on a single phase system they are 180 degrees apart.
Yes, there a difference between three phase and single phase electrical supply services.
A three-phase meter can be used for single phase while the reverse is not the case.
Harmonics are really not needed in single phase transformers.
Suppression of harmonics
Yes, there is a difference between single phase and three phase circuits.
There is no such thing as a two phase instrument. There is only single phase and three phase. You can only have: single phase/ one pole single phase/ two pole three phase/ three pole
single phase, double phase & three phase
No A intermediate switch can not be used to change three phase to single phase.
Single phase.
Single phase inherently requires less equipment (it's cheaper). Three phase motors are more efficient than single phase.
The difference between a single phase and a three phase motor is the amount of power conductors that feed the device. As to the other part of the question a three phase motor will not start or run on single phase. The phase angles on three phase are 120 degrees apart on a single phase system they are 180 degrees apart.
Yes, there a difference between three phase and single phase electrical supply services.
A three-phase meter can be used for single phase while the reverse is not the case.
There is no need of single phase to three phase conversions. Both service types are available from the local utility company.