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3-phase vs. single-phase alternator | 23 comments (23 topical, editorial)
Re: 3-phase vs. single-phase alternator (3.00 / 0) (#1)
by cr8zy1van (salsa117@hotmail.com) on Tue Nov 22nd, 2005 at 03:03:38 PM MST
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I think it all comes down to efficiency. I don't have the exact number commited to memory (yet) but I think that 3 phase gives you something like 63% more power in the same size system. You are able to pack more copper in, and reduce cogging and vibration, so its a win-win design.

I did a quick search for the subject, and came up with the following links:


http://www.fieldlines.com/story/2004/8/25/203324/088 and

http://www.fieldlines.com/story/2005/9/1/0550/49011


3-phase vs. single-phase alternator | 23 comments (23 topical, 0 editorial)

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