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How to Convert 3-Phase Power to Single-Phase for Higher Current Devices?

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  • #1 16349046
    sobesto
    Level 10  
    Hello,
    At the construction site, I have a 3-phase connection with a relatively low connection power. This is simply the contract I have with the energy company. The protection in the connector is 10A (three-pole). Sometimes I need to connect a single-phase device with a higher power of 2-3 kW and the protection trips.
    Is it possible to somehow connect 3 phases in parallel to obtain 1 phase with higher current efficiency? I know that this cannot be done directly (there would, of course, be a phase-to-phase short circuit). But are there any devices, converters or perhaps other solutions that are used to shift the phases so that they can be directly connected?
    One idea is to use a 3-phase bridge and a DC to sine converter, but this solution is quite expensive.
    Is there any other simple and cheap way?
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    #2 16349070
    Andrzej42
    Level 31  
    Factory solutions cost approximately PLN 1,000 to PLN 2,000, i.e. a frequency converter with a 3-phase output and a 1-phase output (or 3 phases but with a load capacity of approximately 25A) and the second output should be equipped with a transformer of appropriate power.
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  • #3 16349072
    sobesto
    Level 10  
    By how much will the current efficiency at the output of the 400/230V transformer increase with this solution? I connect the primary winding between two phases (phase-to-phase voltage 400VAC) protected by a 10A fuse each. How much current will be able to flow through the secondary winding? ~17A ?
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    #4 16349122
    Strumien swiadomosci swia
    Level 43  
    Practically, with 2 phases you have 400*10 = 4000 W.
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  • #5 16349130
    sobesto
    Level 10  
    ...i.e. on the secondary 4000 W / 230 V = ~17A. The cost of such a transformer is also considerable - PLN 700-800 :-|
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    #6 16349255
    qadam12
    Level 27  
    It will be cheaper to increase the connection power and there will be fewer problems in the future.
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    #7 16352936
    Anonymous
    Anonymous  
  • #8 16354644
    Akrzy74
    Rest in Peace
    Increase the connection power.
    The topic is exhausted.

Topic summary

The discussion revolves around the challenge of converting 3-phase power to single-phase for higher current devices at a construction site with a low connection power of 10A. Users explore various solutions, including the use of a frequency converter with a transformer, which can provide a higher current output by connecting two phases. Theoretical calculations suggest that using a 400/230V transformer could yield approximately 17A on the secondary side. However, the cost of such transformers (PLN 700-800) and the recommendation to increase the connection power to avoid future issues are emphasized. Overall, the consensus leans towards increasing the connection power as a more practical and cost-effective solution.
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