What device has to be added for running three phase 5 HP motor from the available single phase source?
What device has to be added for running three phase 5 HP motor from the available single phase source? Correct Answer Inverter/UPS
3-phase power from a single-phase source
Several relatively simple and inexpensive alternatives exist to provide 3-phase power where only single-phase service is available. These alternatives include:
- • Static 3-phase Converter
- • Rotary 3-phase Converter
- • Digital 3-phase Converter
- • Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
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Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) (Inverter/UPS)
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Fig: Schematic of Variable Frequency Drive
- A Variable Frequency Drive (VFD or VSD or electronic 3-phase inverter) changes single-phase power into direct current and then inverts the direct current to 3-phase power.
- This is done using electronic controls to simulate 3-phase alternating current.
- The electronics in the converter allow control of motor speed, torque and direction of rotation, and often allow for a soft start to bring the motor up to speed gradually.
- Since it must be programmed, a VFD typically is dedicated to running only one motor.
- VFDs can be more affordable than rotary converters for lower horsepower motors, however above 10 HP the savings starts declining