3 phase to Single Phase Inverter
3 phase to Single Phase Inverter
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Hi,
I'm currently looking at a project where the power from a small 3 phase generator is converted to single phase supply. It is intended to use the single phase supply in a domestic dwelling.
Can anyone tell where I would source a 3 phase to single phase inverter.
Apprecite the Help.
DC
I'm currently looking at a project where the power from a small 3 phase generator is converted to single phase supply. It is intended to use the single phase supply in a domestic dwelling.
Can anyone tell where I would source a 3 phase to single phase inverter.
Apprecite the Help.
DC






RE: 3 phase to Single Phase Inverter
Note: I'm assuming you're in N. America with these following comments;
Just use two of the generator's three legs and its neutral for "single phase" supply. This will work to a point, until the generator gets cranky being unevenly loaded. How many Kva are you talking about here?
If this is a permanent connection, replace the single phase panel (in reality, it's a split-phase panel) with a three phase panel.
If you're concerned about leg-to-leg loads receiving a lower voltage (208v on 3ph VS 240v on split phase) you can change things like heater elements to 208v, or use a buck-boost transformer if you absolutely MUST have 240v.
I deal with these issues all the time in the entertainment industry. Most of our loads are 120v single phase, with some three phase motor loads thrown in for good measure. Selecting the proper generator for the loads I'm driving is the first step in properly spec-ing power distro.
SceneryDriver
RE: 3 phase to Single Phase Inverter
What size is your generator? KVA? kW? PF? Available voltages?
Bill
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