View Single Post
  #17  
Old 06-04-2009, 11:26 AM
tbpew's Avatar
tbpew tbpew is offline
but made himself of no reputation


 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: middle Atlantic region
Posts: 2,091
Re: In Need Of 3 Phase Step Down Transformer

One final thing (like I can really ever just have one last electrical thought!)....

You can meet your need by deploying three single phase transformers. Your world (temporary electrical distribution system) is going to be limited by the single phase capacity of the generator so three (3) single phase transformers would be used to match (or exceed) the rating of the generator.

It turns out that you can ADD KVA ratings to get to the total.

Example
3-20 Kva single phase transformer would provide 60 KVA when connected as a three phase connected as an assembly in a delta or in a wye (3w or 4w) configuration.

The only advantage MIGHT BE the weight and volume of each part involved in the transport and temporary installation. THE CAUTION would be in making sure that you follow POLARITY indications. IF YOU END up with three single phase units PLEASE CALL ME or send me pictures and I will go over how to make the connections if you do not have an electrical resource that is familiar with polyphase installations.
__________________
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath [James 1:19]
Reply With Quote