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Why Three Phase?

Widely known as a common form of electrical power and alternating current power transmission, Why Three Phase power is a question which is easily answered. 

Three phase power is the preferred system used by electric power distribution grids all over the world which utilize three phase power, a type of poly-phase system.  Large loads and large motors also commonly utilize three phase power.  Why Three Phase power is the preferred power system for these crucial applications is easy to explain.  To begin, three phase power has many inherent benefits which are listed below to help further answer the question, Why Three Phase power?

  • Three phase power’s inherent qualities make it highly desirable in power distribution because the same current is carried through all three wires.

  • Three phase currents sum to zero (in the case of a linear, balanced load) and cancel each other out.  This helps to reduce or eliminate the size of the neutral conductor.

  • Three phase power transfer is constant into a balanced and linear load, helping to reduce motor and generator vibrations.

  • Three phase power systems can produce a magnetic field which is rotational in desired directions bringing ease to the design of electric motors.

  • The smooth wave length quality of three phase power allows equipment utilizing it to run longer and more smoothly.

  • Three phase power is usually more economical than comparable systems at the same voltages because less conductor material is needed to transmit power.

Why Three Phase also deserves some detail into how a three phase system actually works.  Basically, three alternating currents are carried by three circuit conductors, each reaching their individual instantaneous peak values at different times.  One conductor is used as the reference while the other two conductors experience a time delay of 1/3 to 2/3 during one cycle of the electrical current.  Constant power transfer over each cycle of the current is achieved with this delay between conductor phases.  The benefit of a rotating magnetic field in also accomplished in the case of electric motors. 

A three phase power system may or may not have a neutral wire.  The presence of a neutral wire will enable the system to support lower and higher voltages simultaneously.  Neutral wires are commonly not found in high voltage situations because connection between phases connects the loads. 

More Questions About Why Three Phase?

Three phase power specialists are ready and able to answer any questions you have regarding three phase power or any other power source question you may have.  TEMCo has been a power source leader and innovator since 1968 and the team at TEMCo is at your service!  TEMCo prides itself on exceeding their customers' expectations.  Let TEMCo exceed your expectations today!

For the best prices on all three phase power equipment, call TEMCo!  Expect the best prices on all three phase power equipment coupled with expedited shipping at great rates!  1-510-490-2187 or 1-800-613-2290.

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Many power tools, like this power saw, run on three phase power.

 

 

Three phase voltage cycles.

This illustration shows one voltage cycle of a three phase system.

 

 

 

 

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