What is the difference between a rotary phase converter, a static phase converter, and a digital phase converter? That’s the ...

While applications for 1-Phase PFC are now familiar and prevalent, the same is not the case with 3-Phase PFC. Many equipments using kilowatts of power from 3-Phase mains should be candidates of ...

One of the hidden complications of upgrading grain drying and handling systems is providing enough electricity to power the new larger electric motors. Electric motors that are larger than 15 hp ...

In the original version of this article, the second figure contained an error. The image has been updated. It’s important for engineers to have a good, working ...

In the quest for more power efficient data centers, is there any trend in the US to move to 240V/415V three phase power distribution in the data center racks? (or 230V/400V) I would not expect the ...

Keep in mind when reading any article about electrical theory or application that it only scratches the surface of the topic. You can dedicate years of your life to understanding electrical theory and ...

The need for the current waveform to track the voltage on a three-phase power system leads to a second set of requirements, in addition to those for a single-phase power factor correction (PFC) system ...

Most houses in the UK use a single-phase electricity supply. This means a maximum charging rate for electric cars of 7kW. Apart from private homes, however, much of this country is served by a ...