How to convert 2 phase to 3 phase
How to convert 2 phase to 3 phase
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Hello,
I am trying to understand a common rural utility transformer circuit, wherein two transformers are used to convert 2 primary phases of 7200V into 3 phase 480V.
We have two incoming phases (A and C) and two single phase transformers. On the primary side, the transformers are wired in series; the connection point between the two transformers is tied to neutral, phases A and C are on the other two connections. On the secondary we somehow end up with 3 phase 480V. I know that this circuit is common, but I don't understand it. I've drawn it out a few times and my calculations results in a very unbalanced voltage on the secondary.
Can anyone refer me to a book or some calculations which can mathematically describe how this works?
thanks
I am trying to understand a common rural utility transformer circuit, wherein two transformers are used to convert 2 primary phases of 7200V into 3 phase 480V.
We have two incoming phases (A and C) and two single phase transformers. On the primary side, the transformers are wired in series; the connection point between the two transformers is tied to neutral, phases A and C are on the other two connections. On the secondary we somehow end up with 3 phase 480V. I know that this circuit is common, but I don't understand it. I've drawn it out a few times and my calculations results in a very unbalanced voltage on the secondary.
Can anyone refer me to a book or some calculations which can mathematically describe how this works?
thanks






RE: How to convert 2 phase to 3 phase
RE: How to convert 2 phase to 3 phase
RE: How to convert 2 phase to 3 phase
Look at http://tinyurl.com/r6nnls. A couple of pages in is a diagram of the connection.
RE: How to convert 2 phase to 3 phase
RE: How to convert 2 phase to 3 phase
RE: How to convert 2 phase to 3 phase
2 phase power systems are an anachronism that was relatively common in the earliest days of electical distribution in the US, but was supplanted by 3 phase long ago. yet some isolated pockets of true 2 phase power still exist in places like Philadelphia. A Scott-T transformer is designed to create 3 phases from a true 2 phase supply and vice versa for places like that. It is not related to what you are talking about.
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RE: How to convert 2 phase to 3 phase
I think you meant 90 degrees, not 180.
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RE: How to convert 2 phase to 3 phase
A slang term for the service feeding open-wye primary banks is "V-phase." Another form of open-delta secondary bank uses an open-delta primary. An easy way to differentiate the two is 'two cutouts on the pole—open-wye' hi-side; 'three cutouts—open delta' high-side.
Voltage balance [and subsequent stator heating] can be somewhat of a problem with 3ø 2-transformer banks, so many utilities limit load to 20 or 30 horsepower.
RE: How to convert 2 phase to 3 phase
You will see that when you remove any one of the three transformers, the vector sum of the two remaining transformer secondaries equals vector of the transformer that was removed. This may help to understand the relationships.
This connection is called an open delta in North America but may be called a "V" connection in IEC land.
The three transformer delta secondary connection with one corner unconnected is called a broken delta in North America (NEMA land) and an open delta in IEC land. Beware of confusion on an international forum.
Bill
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RE: How to convert 2 phase to 3 phase
Van = 4157 angle 0
Vcn = 4157 angle 120
from this...
Vac = Van-Vcn = 7200 angle -30
Primary connections at 7200V
Phase A -----\/\/\/\------/\/\/\/\------Phase C
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N
Secondary connections
Phase A -----\/\/\/\------/\/\/\/\------Phase C
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Phase B
So, across both transformers on the primary, I have Vac which is equal to 7200 angle -30. Across the individual windings, I have Van (from A to neutral tie), and Vcn (from C to neutral tie).
So if I treat the primary connections as a three phase system, and I call the neutral point B, I can calculate voltages Vab, Vbc, and Vca, and their sum should be zero. I already know Vab, it is the same as Van. And Vca is -Vac, and I know that. And Vbc is the same as -Vcn. So,
Vab = 4157 angle 0
Vbc = 4157 angle -60
Vca = 7200 angle 150
Ignoring the rounding errors, this system does sum to zero. Before I start wrestling with the secondary voltages, can anyone see anything wrong with my statements so far?
thanks
RE: How to convert 2 phase to 3 phase
Given that, one of the secondary windings will be Vca = 480∠240 and the other will be Vab = 480∠0. The missing voltage, Vbc will calculate to be 480∠120.
RE: How to convert 2 phase to 3 phase
See if the attached helps.
RE: How to convert 2 phase to 3 phase
With a wye delta transformer bank, it is a compromise as to whether or not to connect the neutral. When the neutral is connected, any one of the three transformers may be removed and the bank will still produce three phase power at reduced capacity.
Bill
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Jimmy Carter
RE: How to convert 2 phase to 3 phase
Transformers are 7200 - 480/240
Primary
T1h T2h
Phase A -----\/\/\/\------/\/\/\/\------Phase C
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N
Secondary
T1L T2L
Phase A -----\/\/\/\------/\/\/\/\------Phase C
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Phase B
Here is what is assumed (I did have my voltages incorrect earlier).
Primary:
Phase A to neutral is 7200 angle 0.
Phase C to neutral is 7200 angle 120
V_AC = 12470 angle -30
Secondary:
The voltage Vab (across the winding T1L) will be the reflected voltage from the primary winding T1h. The primary voltage is V_AN and is equal to 7200 angle 0, therefore secondary Vab will be 480 angle 0.
The voltage Vcb (across the winding T2L) will be the reflected voltage from the primary winding T2h. That primary voltage is V_CN and is equal to 7200 angle 120, so the secondary voltage Vcb will be equal to 480 angle 120.
Conclusion(??) - Secondary voltages are:
Vab = 480 angle 0
Vbc = -Vcb = 480 angle -60
Vca then becomes 831V
I am obviously making some improper assumptions somewhere here. Can someone please explain where I am going astray?
RE: How to convert 2 phase to 3 phase
RE: How to convert 2 phase to 3 phase
RE: How to convert 2 phase to 3 phase
Say that phase A (VAN) is 7200∠0 and phase C (VCN) is 7200∠120.
Given that, one of the secondary windings will be Vca = 480∠120 and the other will be Vab = 480∠0. The missing voltage, Vbc = -(Vca+Vab) will calculate to be 480∠240.
In each case, Vab will have the same phase angle as VAN, Vbc will have the same phase angle as VBN, and Vca will have the same phase angle as VCN. If you are getting different angles you have polarity wrong.
Draw it out, line up the primary windings with the secondary windings, use all three windings and then delete the missing winding if necessary.
Something like:
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RE: How to convert 2 phase to 3 phase
RE: How to convert 2 phase to 3 phase
I am wondering what secondary voltage will be if the neutral line is not connected?
RE: How to convert 2 phase to 3 phase
In simple theory the voltages across each transformer secondary will be inversely proportional to the load on each individual transformer.
In practice the voltage swings will be somewhat limited by partial saturation of the transformer with the lightest load. The losses due to partial saturation will appear as an increased load on the primary of the lighter loaded transformer and will limit the voltage swings with badly unbalanced loads.
Don't do this at home. There is no useful application for this arrangement but it is well to be aware of the characteristics in the event that you have to trouble shoot an open delta bank with a lost primary neutral connection.
Bill
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Jimmy Carter
RE: How to convert 2 phase to 3 phase
Without the neutral connection, the center primary connection point will assume a voltage that is approximately midway between C and A. The two secondary windings will be in phase, and Vbc becomes zero. Similar to dropping a primary phase on a floated wye/delta. Kinda rough on the connected three phase motors that are single phased.
RE: How to convert 2 phase to 3 phase