The motor will hum and act like it is trying to run it's commonly known as single phasing, it will also heat up quite rapidly and if you set up your circuit correctly and have the proper thermal overload protection on it it will trip and protect the circuit and the motor. If the problem is in the motor winding you will have to rewind the motor or replace it
Phase monitors are used to detect single phasing, or loss of one phase of power from a three phase system. Most of the time they are used on very expensive motors such as high horsepower. They will shut down the starter, therefore shutting down the motor if all three phases are not available. One cause of this would be if there are three separate fuses protecting the motor and only one of them blows. The reason they are needed is because if you only send two phases to a three phase motor, it has a good chance of burning out the motor.
Depends on the motor and the load on that motor. If the motor is loaded to its capacity, it will draw the same amount of power as it would on 690 volts - which will result in ( 690/480 = ) 144% of normal current, which will thermally damage the motor, or will trip overload protection.
Single phase to three phaseThe physical internal windings between single phase and three phase motors makes this an impossibility That being said money can make anything happen. Depending on the amount of money you want to spend to make this happen there is a device on the market called a VFD ( Variable Frequency Drive). On the three phase input terminals you apply your single phase voltage. On the output terminals you connect your three phase motor. When run in this configuration there is an internal switch that has to be changed to let the VFD know that it should be looking for only two lines on the input to be hot. Other wise the VFD thinks that there is a line loss on the three phase input terminals and the unit will not start.Some 3 phase motor speed controllers can be run off a single phase supply, this caused us a problem at work when a new speed control was fitted to some laundry equipment, as we then had to rewire the supply to bring in a nuetral, so i suggest a speed controller is probably the solution.
Yes, a three phase motor can run on a DC supply. You will need to provide an inverter, or a motor-generator set to do so. (In practical terms, the answer is no, because the costs will be high for any kind of significant power.)
The physical internal windings between single phase and three phase motors makes this an impossibility That being said money can make anything happen. Depending on the amount of money you want to spend to make this happen there is a device on the market called a VFD ( Variable Frequency Drive). On the three phase input terminals you apply your single phase voltage. On the output terminals you connect your three phase motor. When run in this configuration there is an internal switch that has to be changed to let the VFD know that it should be looking for only two lines on the input to be hot. Otherwise the VFD thinks that there is a line loss on the three phase input terminals and the unit will not start. You can make a phase converter with a couple extra motors. Wire up a 120V single phase motor and couple it to a 3 phase motor. This turns the 3 phase motor into a generator for you to run to whatever equipment the 3 phase motor is. Although if you had a single phase motor you probable don't need a 3 phase motor. == == yes! you will have to buy a phase converter. yes, it is possible to this with a rotary phase converter . one manufacturer is "phase master" (as an example only, not wishing to promote any brand). these are not cheap units and it may be more cost effective to purchase a single phase (220V.) replacement motor . the overall efficiency (operational costs) would be better too . a rotary phase converter is usually the "last choice on the list" .
If the motor was lightly loaded it may continue to run, however in most applications the loss of the phase would cause the motor to stop. Properly wired and it should trip the motor overload device and prevent damage to the motor windings.
Use only one of the legs (L1-L3), and the neutral. Some three phase circuits don't have a neutral. If that is the case, then you cannot run single phase.CommentYou don't need a neutral, providing the voltage is appropriate, you can get a single-phase supply by connecting the load between any two lines.
Phase monitors are used to detect single phasing, or loss of one phase of power from a three phase system. Most of the time they are used on very expensive motors such as high horsepower. They will shut down the starter, therefore shutting down the motor if all three phases are not available. One cause of this would be if there are three separate fuses protecting the motor and only one of them blows. The reason they are needed is because if you only send two phases to a three phase motor, it has a good chance of burning out the motor.
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Depends on the motor and the load on that motor. If the motor is loaded to its capacity, it will draw the same amount of power as it would on 690 volts - which will result in ( 690/480 = ) 144% of normal current, which will thermally damage the motor, or will trip overload protection.
Single phase to three phaseThe physical internal windings between single phase and three phase motors makes this an impossibility That being said money can make anything happen. Depending on the amount of money you want to spend to make this happen there is a device on the market called a VFD ( Variable Frequency Drive). On the three phase input terminals you apply your single phase voltage. On the output terminals you connect your three phase motor. When run in this configuration there is an internal switch that has to be changed to let the VFD know that it should be looking for only two lines on the input to be hot. Other wise the VFD thinks that there is a line loss on the three phase input terminals and the unit will not start.Some 3 phase motor speed controllers can be run off a single phase supply, this caused us a problem at work when a new speed control was fitted to some laundry equipment, as we then had to rewire the supply to bring in a nuetral, so i suggest a speed controller is probably the solution.
Yes, a three phase motor can run on a DC supply. You will need to provide an inverter, or a motor-generator set to do so. (In practical terms, the answer is no, because the costs will be high for any kind of significant power.)
Any business, such as a factory, or any home needing a 3-phase supply for some equipment would usually get that supply by having it installed by their local electric power utility company.For a very small 3-phase motor, solid state power inverter units are available nowadays which can be powered from household 1-phase supply.If you want to know how to convert a 1-phase to a 3-phase supply for high power applications it can be done using a motor/alternator set or a solid state inverter unit but to use these safely requires specialized equipment and electrical engineering knowledge. The full answer is too complicated to explain here.Depending on the amount of money you want to spend to make this happen there is a device on the market called a VFD ( Variable Frequency Drive). On the three phase input terminals you apply your single phase voltage. On the output terminals you connect your three phase motor. When run in this configuration there is an internal switch that has to be changed to let the VFD know that it should be looking for only two lines on the input to be hot. Other wise the VFD thinks that there is a line loss on the three phase input terminals and the unit will not start.Before you do any work yourself,on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energizedIF YOU ARE NOT REALLY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
The star delta motor starter circuit has to have a control voltage to energize the motor magnetic contractors. A phase failure relay monitors all three phases of the incoming supply lines. The phase failure relay also has auxiliary contacts on it. There are usually two sets of "C" form contacts. The control voltage for the starter circuit must be connected across the normally open (N.O.) contacts of one of these two sets. When the phase monitor is energized these N.O. contacts close supplying the control voltage to the circuitry of the star delta starters. If there is a phase interruption, phase reversal or phase loss, the phase failure relay will de-energize and the N.O. contacts will go back to their de-energized state. If the star delta motor starter is in use at the time, its control circuitry voltage will be lost and the delta motor magnetic contactor will open. The opening of this contactor will disconnect the motor from the failed three phase supply.
The physical internal windings between single phase and three phase motors makes this an impossibility. That being said, money can make anything happen. Depending on the amount of money you want to spend to make this happen, there is a device on the market called a VFD (Variable Frequency Drive). On the three phase input terminals you apply your single phase voltage. On the output terminals you connect your three phase motor. When run in this configuration, there is an internal switch that has to be changed to let the VFD know that it should be looking for only two lines on the input to be hot. Otherwise the VFD thinks that there is a line loss on the three phase input terminals and the unit will not start.As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.If you do this work yourself, always turn off the powerat the breaker box/fuse panel BEFORE you attempt to do any work ANDalways use an electrician's test meter having metal-tipped probes(not a simple proximity voltage indicator)to insure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
The physical internal windings between single phase and three phase motors makes this an impossibility That being said money can make anything happen. Depending on the amount of money you want to spend to make this happen there is a device on the market called a VFD ( Variable Frequency Drive). On the three phase input terminals you apply your single phase voltage. On the output terminals you connect your three phase motor. When run in this configuration there is an internal switch that has to be changed to let the VFD know that it should be looking for only two lines on the input to be hot. Otherwise the VFD thinks that there is a line loss on the three phase input terminals and the unit will not start. You can make a phase converter with a couple extra motors. Wire up a 120V single phase motor and couple it to a 3 phase motor. This turns the 3 phase motor into a generator for you to run to whatever equipment the 3 phase motor is. Although if you had a single phase motor you probable don't need a 3 phase motor. == == yes! you will have to buy a phase converter. yes, it is possible to this with a rotary phase converter . one manufacturer is "phase master" (as an example only, not wishing to promote any brand). these are not cheap units and it may be more cost effective to purchase a single phase (220V.) replacement motor . the overall efficiency (operational costs) would be better too . a rotary phase converter is usually the "last choice on the list" .
Three-phase motors can draw current in the common leg due to an imbalance in the phase currents, often caused by unequal loads on each phase or faults in the motor windings. Additionally, issues like phase loss, improper connections, or variations in supply voltage can lead to increased current draw in the neutral or common leg. This condition can result in overheating and reduced efficiency, potentially damaging the motor if not addressed promptly. Proper monitoring and balancing of the load across phases are essential for optimal motor performance.