Using 60 Hz. equipment on 50 Hz.
Using 60 Hz. equipment on 50 Hz.
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We use a 20 Kw RF oven that uses a TH-6 tube to heat phenolic resin for a molding operation on our 60 Hz. supply system.
We need to relocate a manufactuing operation to India where the electrical supply is 50 Hz.
Would a huge variable frequency drive be suitable to adapt the supply?
I'm guessing it would be too choppy and harmonic laden to work.
I'm interested to see if anyone else has faced a similar problem.
I searched the forum before posting and found some good stuff on transformer saturation, but an RF heater would be far more frequency conscious, no?
We need to relocate a manufactuing operation to India where the electrical supply is 50 Hz.
Would a huge variable frequency drive be suitable to adapt the supply?
I'm guessing it would be too choppy and harmonic laden to work.
I'm interested to see if anyone else has faced a similar problem.
I searched the forum before posting and found some good stuff on transformer saturation, but an RF heater would be far more frequency conscious, no?






RE: Using 60 Hz. equipment on 50 Hz.
RE: Using 60 Hz. equipment on 50 Hz.
I'm looking at M/G sets now. (motor/generators)
Thanks for the input.
RE: Using 60 Hz. equipment on 50 Hz.
It might also be possible to fit larger (preferably 50Hz rated)plate, filament etc. transformers and run at full ratings on 50Hz. You should also look very closely at the cooling airflow, to be sure you will have enough at 50Hz, you may have to change the blower/fan etc. A tube that draws 750W just for the heater is not something I would want to use much guesswork on.