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60hz verses 50hz

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a 50hz 400vac generator driven system (loading max 60kw normal 40kw) is being transferred to the states to be used with a 60hz 400vac genearator
are there any benefits/pitfalls of the increased frequency.
i know motor speed will change
thanks
 
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Do a site search. This topic has been addressed on a number of occasions.

Mike
 
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If you have questions, set the new generator for 50 hz. Usually easy to do.
 
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