(Solved): (5 points each) A phase converter is a motor/generator pair that uses rotating machinery to produce ...

(5 points each) A phase converter is a motor/generator pair that uses rotating machinery to produce 3 -phase power from a 1 -phase source. It is commonly used in small commercial or residential shops that wish to use 3 -phase equipment, but only have 1 -phase power. An example setup is shown for a bandsaw that is equipped with a 3 -phase, 480 V heim motor.

is the equivalent line-to-neutral voltaee that fits our eduation sheet. a. The bandsaw is drawing 10kW with power factor 0.7 (laging). Find the current in the 3phase supply to the bandsaw. b. Find the apparent power, 5 , to the bandaw. c. Find the mechanical torque between the motor and generator. d. If the 1-phase, 240 V supply is limited to

can this system work? if so, find the minimum power factor on the 240 V line. if not, explain why not.