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Why do aircraft use 115v 400HZ?
Running at 115v 400Hz allows the use of smaller transformers. Less energy has to be stored in the transformer core per cycle, so the core can be smaller. A smaller core means a lighter transformer, and reducing weight is a good thing in an aircraft.
Why does military use 400HZ?
Induction motors turn at a speed proportional to frequency, so a high frequency power supply allows more power to be obtained for the same motor volume and mass. Transformers and motors for 400 Hz are much smaller and lighter than at 50 or 60 Hz, which is an advantage in aircraft (and ships).
Why do we use 60Hz and 50Hz for electric power?
Why is 60Hz frequency used in America instead of the 50Hz used in most of the world? The use of 50 versus 60 Hz is purely due to historical reasons, with companies in the US making 60 Hz equipment and those in Europe making 50Hz equipment so that they have a monopoly. This rivalry led to the split you see today.
Why do they install several transformer rectifier in the airplane?
More sophisticated electrical systems are usually multiple voltage systems using a combination of AC and DC buses to power various aircraft components. Primary power generation is normally AC with one or more Transformer Rectifier Unit (TRU) providing conversion to DC voltage to power the DC busses.
What happens if you use a 60Hz appliance on 50Hz?
For a generic answer: yes you can, IF: you reduce the voltage by 50/60, the equipment doesn’t care, you don’t care about potentially overheating the motor, the process/load can tolerate the lower speed/torque, etc.
Will 50Hz work on 60Hz?
Electrical machines designed for 50Hz can usually work safely in 60Hz power supply, but not applicable to 60Hz machines to be run in 50Hz power supply. It is not always easy to just change the machine or equipment to rated frequency considering the FINANCIAL BURDEN that comes with it.
What are the performance requirements for Class F ^ cables?
The performance requirements for Class F^ cables, connectors, basic links and channels are specified at frequencies between ___ Mhz. 600 to 1000 9 The two types of underfloor ducts are: Single level, Two level 10 ___ is the ratio of the worst-case attenuation of pairs in a cable to the worst-case pair-to-pair NEXT.
How are flexible cords used in electrical installations?
The temporary installations discussed above, employ flexible wiring and cables, including, in some cases, extension cords. There are applications in which the flexible cables are run through windows, doors and above ceiling tiles. In such cases, the electrician takes measures to protect cables from accidental damage.
Is the three phase delta and Wye voltage the same?
While the ‘normal’ three phase delta and wye voltage relationship is easily captured in a simple formula, this applies only with equal line to neutral voltages, perfect phase balance and sinusoidal voltages.
Why are there three phases in electrical wiring?
Different regions may use different voltages, frequencies, and requirements when it comes to electrical power systems. However, they all agree on the fact that three phases are the optimal number to bring the largest amount of power at the lowest number of conductors.